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Christian Aid is a humanitarian organization that aims to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice around the world. While the organization is inspired by Christian values, its work is focused on providing practical support and advocating for social change rather than explicitly putting Jesus' teachings into action. However, many of its projects align with principles found in Jesus' teachings, such as helping the poor and marginalized.

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