In the National Action Project just finished, entitled 'Partners in Health', the Knights of St Columba, in conjunction with the Christian Aid charities CAFOD and SCIAF; raised funds for health projects in Third World Countries. The project with the emphasis placed on the provision of primary health care, using simple low-cost methods. These projects included providing clean water, child health care, education, drugs and projects to combat communicable diseases.

The appeal raised funds totaling £140,000.