Between Life and Debt: Panel Discussion Chaired by Humza Yousaf MSP

We are pleased to invite you to an important panel discussion exploring the global debt crisis and the urgent need for reform.  

Twenty-five years after the Jubilee Debt Campaign, the debt burden on the Global South remains overwhelming. Over 60% of African nations now spend more on debt repayments than on healthcare or education, leaving essential public services critically underfunded. The compounding effects of pandemic recovery, energy price spikes, and climate shocks have made action not just necessary—but inevitable.

Chaired by former First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP, and featuring Christian Aid partners, economists, and experts in ethical finance, this panel will examine how governments, multilateral institutions, and private lenders can reshape the global financial system to promote responsible lending and sustainable development.

Please email edinburgh@christian-aid.org with questions or to RSVP.