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Feed the Minds is an ecumenical Christian international development charity that supports the most marginalised individuals and communities around the world.〔(Charity Commission Registration Details )〕 Its vision is “A world in which all people everywhere have the opportunity to live life in all its fullness”, and it works towards this vision through its Education for Change programme and Overseas Book Service. In 2011/12 Feed the Minds changed the lives of 100,000 people through its Education for Change programme, and supported churches in development by sending more than 3,000 quality used books to 126 theological colleges.〔(Feed the Minds News )〕 Feed the Minds works specifically with hard-to-reach groups who are frequently overlooked by others, particularly those who have reduced access to education because they are female, disabled, live in remote areas or are extremely poor. They are a Christian charity but support people regardless of faith, gender, age, sexual orientation or ability. ==History== Feed the Minds began in 1964 as a £1 million appeal launched by the then Archbishop of York, Donald Coggan. With an emphasis on literacy, the appeal aimed to provide books and enhance adult education in developing countries. The appeal enjoyed high-profile and widespread support, and its launch at St James’s Palace was attended by the Prime Minister and the Queen Mother. Within two years, there were 235 Feed the Minds committees across the country. Soon afterwards, Feed the Minds became a registered charity. Almost 50 years later, Feed the Minds counts on the support of local groups and prominent individuals. They still distribute books in the Global South but significantly also run education programmes in partnership with local grassroots organisations (what they call the Education for Change programme). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Feed the Minds」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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