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Dominican Republic affected by Tropical Storm Noel
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| Picture taken in the community of Barahona |
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Plan program areas in the Dominican Republic - including Azua and Barahona - have been entirely cut off following heavy rainfall from tropical storm Noel, which has caused widespread flooding and loss of life across the country.
Staple crops including banana and rice have also been destroyed, and electricity supply and communications disrupted.
Poor visibility is also hindering helicopter relief flights - currently the only way of reaching cut-off communities.
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Fighting HIV with Stepping Stones
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World AIDS Day: HIV in the Americas
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Chain of favours
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Equipping, training and participation in educational institutions
Students in Chimborazo – Ecuador are improving their way of living with an education in which they are not only on the receiving end but also creators, shaping it as they go along. Thanks to the efforts of the children, parents, school teachers and authorities. |
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Youth Council in Guatemala
For the first time candidates for mayoralty in Guatemala have been questioned by groups of children and youths that are aware of their rights. Follow the link for more details. |
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Drawing and painting contest
To commemorate the “International Day on Disaster Reduction” more than 2000 paintings from children in the Americas were collected in the drawing and painting competition about Disaster Reduction begins in School Campaign. To read more about it follow the link. |
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Plan opens operations in Puerto Cabezas
Plan supports the recuperation of the affected families. At the moment, it continues being the only NGO who collaborates in a direct way with the affected families and in the rehabilitation of the school activities.
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Regional Office for the Americas - Ciudad del Saber - Building 802, Clayton - Republic of Panama
Telephone: (507) 317-1700 Fax: (507) 317-1696
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