Mrs Attah, who survived the jihadist attack on St Francis Xavier’s Church in Owo, south-west Nigeria, was in the UK as ACN’s guest of honour for the charity’s events in London. Margaret Attah is the first individual to be honoured with Aid to the Church in Need (UK)’s ‘Courage to be a Christian’ award, which was presented as part of the Catholic charity’s #RedWednesday programme at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark on Wednesday 22nd November.
Aid to the Church in Need is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church, supporting the Catholic faithful and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need.
WHO WE HELP
Each year we fund over 5,000 projects in more than 140 countries around world, helping to support the Church in its mission, and bringing hope and solidarity to millions of people.
From priests to catechists and seminarians to Sisters, you enable us to help persecuted and suffering Christians live out their faith.