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Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2011 will run from 29 January to 6 February. The theme will be 'Who Counts?' Register now to be kept informed of our plans!

The 2011 census will try to list all of the people who live in the country – but chances are there are many it won’t include - such as the ‘hidden homeless’ and destitute asylum-seekers.
God’s own son was born into poverty in a stable, in the year of a great census. Scripture tells us that in God’s kingdom, “the least shall be the first”. Does the way we live bear witness to this truth? Are we living in true solidarity with people who are poor, homeless and excluded?

Raise your voice and make sure that everyone is counted!

• Learn, pray and take action through the week with our prayer calendar in print or online.
• Hold a church service for Homelessness Sunday or Poverty Action Sunday..
• Explore the theme with children and young people.
• Raise funds for vital projects and campaigns, with a sponsored event or a Cup of Tea Day.

Download the Who Counts? flyer now to find out more - and show it to anyone else who may be interested!
Free resources will be available here in the autumn. Register with us, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook, and we'll keep you informed and help you plan your Action Week event!

Who counts in society? Who does the counting?
Who decides who is included and who is excluded?
Who has a voice? Whom do we value and why?
Who counts in God’s eyes?