A SWINDON nun is making a stand against poverty. Sister Mary, from St Michael's Convent, joined 1,000 members of other religious orders in a Make Poverty History protest in London yesterday.
The rally was organised by the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
Cafod is a leading member of the Make Poverty History campaign, a coalition of 400 British organisations calling for trade justice, debt cancellation and more and better aid.
Cafod director Chris Bain said: "The numbers of religious men and women travelling from around the UK to make a stand for Make Poverty History is humbling.
"They are in a unique position to highlight the moral imperative of rich governments to make poverty history.
"Already nearly six million people have died of poverty this year and 30,000 children are dying every day. This year we can make a difference."
Sister Mary was joined by fellow Wiltshire nun Sister Concepta of Corsham.
She said: "Many of us have worked in developing countries and seen the suffering of our brothers and sisters."
Anyone wanting more information about the work of Cafod can visit the charity's website at www.cafod.org.uk
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