Flooding: East Indonesia
14 May 2008
Compassion-assisted children in an East Indonesia project located near the city of Mandano were evacuated because of flooding.
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Uganda rainstorm ends
07 May 2008
The situation surrounding Compassion projects in the eastern Uganda district of Soroti is improving after a heavy rainstorm caused extensive damage to the homes of Compassion-assisted children.
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International Food Crisis
01 May 2008
Escalating food prices are plaguing Haiti and Bangladesh. In Haiti, where 70 per cent of the population lives on less than £1 a day and 80 per cent are unemployed, people are struggling to afford the soaring prices. Like wise, in Bangladesh, the price of food has increased by 50 per cent in the past week. The current cost of one day’s worth of food far exceeds the average family income.
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May Update
30 April 2008
There's plenty happening this month with Pentecost Festival, Ultimate Event and the World Weekend of Prayer coming up in a few weeks time. Plus, read how Compassion is well and truly in the fight against Malaria.
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World Weekend of Prayer
29 April 2008
The World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk is coming up on 7 & 8 June, so put it in your diary, and start thinking about how you and your church can get involved!
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Spring Events Next Weekend
29 April 2008
Join us next weekend for two fantastic events Pentecost Festival at City Temple and Ultimate Event at Alton Towers
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Fight Against Malaria
29 April 2008
Malaria is one of the leading causes of child deaths in the world. Yet it is so easily prevented.
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Uganda: Rains Update
23 April 2008
A rainstorm that swept through a new Compassion project near Soroti, East Uganda destroyed 24 homes of caregivers, killed one Compassion-assisted child and damaged the homes of 86 Compassion-assisted children.
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Step into My Life
17 April 2008
Have you ever wondered what day to day life is like for a child living in poverty? Take a moment to find out how 15-year-old Christuraj from Chennai, India spends his day.
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Haiti Crisis Flares
11 April 2008
The situation in Haiti remains tenuous, with the riots temporarily forcing schools and businesses to suspend their activities.
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Bubonic Plague:Ecuador
09 April 2008
One Compassion-assisted child has died in Ecuador as a result of the Bubonic Plague.
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Haiti faces famine
09 April 2008
Compassion projects have not been directly affected by the recent famine and protests in the Caribbean country of Haiti.
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Brazil Dengue Update
07 April 2008
The Compassion office in Brazil reports that the dengue fever epidemic, concentrated mostly in Rio de Janeiro, has caused the government to initiate a state of emergency until July.
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April Update
28 March 2008
Read about the Compassion Day on UCB radio, Ultimate and Pentecost Festivals which kick off the Compassion events season, discover Peru through Advocates' eyes and see how one young man from Haiti has received a better chance at life.
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Event Season Kick Off
28 March 2008
In gearing up to Compassion’s summer event season, we’re kicking off with springtime festivals with Pentecost Festival and Ultimate Event in four weeks time.
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A Chance At A Better Life
28 March 2008
When Fidel rides past the sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic, he recalls the harvest time when he and other children, their lungs filled with smoke went in amongst the ashes to glean the sugar cane. It could have been his lifelong work had it not been for Compassion.
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12 Hours To Change A Life
28 March 2008
On Wednesday 9 April, from 7am to 7pm, UCB radio will be devoting all their programming to Compassion.
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Dengue fever in Brazil
28 March 2008
Floods which occurred in the southeastern region of Brazil as a result of heavy rains have ceased. However, the intense rain and accumulation of water has caused the resurgence of Dengue fever in the Rio de Janeiro region.
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Ecuador floods continue
17 March 2008
Compassion Ecuador continues to report heavy damage to Compassion projects in its coastal provinces of Manabi, Machala and Babahoyo Ventanas due to strong rains and flooding.
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Floods in Bolivia
17 March 2008
The intense floods and rains in Bolivia continue to cause damage in the tropical areas of Santa Cruz and Beni.
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Bangladesh update
17 March 2008
Although homes, fences and crops were damaged when Cyclone Sidr made landfall in Bangladesh in November last year, all Compassion-assisted children, families and staff are now safe, healthy and accounted for.
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Living with the dead
14 March 2008
Jose Cueva is what you’d call a tough guy. You have to be to live in Lorega, the Filipino community built on the Cebu City cemetery. Jose is just one of the 2,200 residents who make their home between headstones and memorials. For decades violence and destruction have plagued this community, but in recent times there has been an injection of life in this dark place.
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Lifeline Letters
07 March 2008
John Ochieng walked the dirt road to his home in Bugiri. As he rounded the corner, he saw his two younger brothers sitting alone on the side of the road, tears making muddy tracks down their dusty faces.
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Ecuador rains continue
06 March 2008
Compassion projects in Ecuador are still suffering from heavy rains which have caused overflowing of rivers, damage to crops and lack of clean water for local communities.
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March Update
05 March 2008
Reflections on Easter, Compassion on Radio and a host of Spring festivals are just some of the features on this month's update.
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Springtime Festival Fever
05 March 2008
Get in the festival spirit with some incredible events in locations across the UK this May. Ultimate Event and Pentecost Festival will be jam-packed with experiences to excite and challenge you and we don’t want you to miss out!
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UCB Compassion Day
05 March 2008
On the 9 April, UCB Radio is hosting the inaugural Compassion Day.
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What Is Easter To You?
05 March 2008
Every day in Compassion projects around the world, the sacrifice of what Jesus did on the cross is remembered as children make a decision to accept Christ into their hearts, transforming their lives forever.
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Flooding in Ecuador
29 February 2008
Intense rains in Ecuador have caused the government to declare a state of emergency in its coastal region.
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Ecuador volcano threat ends
29 February 2008
The Tungurahua Volcano activity in Ecuador has decreased significantly and the Compassion office in that country has now suspended the emergency status in the Chimborazo Province.
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Kenya 'deal' reached
28 February 2008
The 24 affected Compassion projects in Kenya have enjoyed a sense of calm recently as mediation in the turbulent country continues.
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Floods in Peru
25 February 2008
Two Compassion projects have reported damage to their facilities as a result of prolonged, intense rains in Piura on Peru’s northern coast.
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Floods in Indonesia
20 February 2008
The rainy season in Indonesia has brought floods to the area of Pati and Juwana Central Java, affecting five Compassion projects and creating travel problems along the submerged roads.
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1 millionth child registered
13 February 2008
Compassion International has reached an historic and significant milestone. Jeffry Francisco Acevedo Perez from Nicaragua became the organisation’s 1,000,000th registered child.
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Flooding in Bolivia
13 February 2008
The intense rains that have plagued parts of Bolivia have ceased, but not without inflicting damage on the homes and livelihoods of some Compassion children and their families.
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Ecuador volcano threat
08 February 2008
Following a small blast from Ecuador’s Tungurahua Volcano, the President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, declared a state of emergency in the area.
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Kenya crisis update
06 February 2008
Latest reports from our Kenyan office say that Compassion Kenya has provided an IDP (Internally Displaced People) tent in the Nakuru area to provide shelter to 150 Compassion assisted families.
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Earthquake hits Rwanda
05 February 2008
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Western Province of Rwanda and shook Africa’s Great Lakes region for a period of 15 seconds on Sunday morning.
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Mexico:after the floods
30 January 2008
Compassion Mexico reports that the Tabasco region of the country that was paralyzed by flooding last November is now returning to normal.
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Flooding in Bolivia
29 January 2008
Heavy rains in Bolivia have caused widespread flooding and landslides. The government has declared a state of emergency and communication and transportation links have been severely disrupted making movement throughout the country difficult.
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Kenya crisis continues
28 January 2008
Compassion has increased the relief effort in Kenya as the crisis continues. In addition to the ongoing unrest and political uncertainty, an economic recession has also taken effect and Kenya now faces food and medical shortages.
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Indonesian floods subside
15 January 2008
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