In Guatemala and El Salvador low tax revenues are linked to massive levels of child malnutrition and lack of government resources to tackle the problems that poor communities are facing.
The poorest pay a far higher proportion of their income on the equivalent of VAT and other indirect taxes, whilst the business elite enjoy generous tax incentives. Christian Aid is campaigning to end secrecy in the international tax system which costs developing countries like Guatemala and El Salvador billions of pounds a year.
In just over a week I am running the London marathon to raise £2000 for Christian Aid. I still have not quite reached this target. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far - but if you would like to sponsor me you can do so at www.virginmoneygiving.com/keithtarring
