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Help Haiti's Children |
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Children in Haiti need our help. Imagine the fear and vulnerability of children in the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake. Their world has been torn apart. That is why ChildFund International, with more than 70 years of experience helping children in crisis, is partnering with Christian Blind Mission. A 101-year-old organization, CBM has been working in Haiti for 30 years serving people with disabilities. Although ChildFund does not have operations in Haiti, we have a history of providing services to children there. And from experience, we know that children face complex challenges following this type of tragedy. This is why we are partnering with CBM, which will focus on meeting the needs of the most vulnerable — children with disabilities. Read More.
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01/20/10
On the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, the Lakota Indian youth population is taking the well-being of their community into their own hands. In July 2008, with suicide, homelessness, domestic violence, teen pregnancy, dropout rates and gang activity at alarming rates, ChildFund International, the local university Sinte Gleska and community partner Oyate Networking opened the St. Francis Youth Center.Read More. Article Archives »
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01/06/10
More than 200,000 people lost their lives on Dec. 26, 2004, when, without warning, a tsunami hit countries surrounding the Indian Ocean. ChildFund was among the first responders, attending to children’s needs, distributing emergency supplies and helping families and communities organize for survival and recovery. Read More.
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01/06/10
In Honduras, the 12 municipalities of the Francisco Morazan are among the poorest communities in one the poorest countries of the Americas. The health care system currently in place provides inadequate protection for the population against the financial consequences of becoming ill. ChildFund has implemented community health units called UCOS (Unidades Comunitarias de Salud), which support a community-based maternal, neonatal and child health initiative for improved health care access, equity and quality in a cost-effective manner. Read More.
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