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Inspiring hope for a new Haiti

by Niall O'Rourke

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Trócaire's Niall O'Rourke has been in Haiti since a few days after the earthquake struck on January 12. As he prepares to return home to Ireland, here he reflects on his time so far and the journey ahead for those who remain.

Fri, 2010-03-12 12:48 - Sun, 2010-04-11 12:48

What does Angola’s new Constitution mean for democracy?

 

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On 21 January 2010 the National Assembly of Angola passed a new Constitution into law that replaces the Constitution of 1992. The main opposition party, UNITA, boycotted the session, stating that the ruling MPLA party had abused its majority, in favor of increasing the powers of the President and undermining democracy.

Wed, 2010-03-10 17:31 - Fri, 2010-04-09 17:31

Party against poverty with the Ulster Gaels

 

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Following a request for support from Trócaire, the Ulster Ladies Camogie and Ladies Football Councils are urging the Ulster GAA family to host 'end of Lent events' from Easter Sunday to 30th April.

Wed, 2010-03-10 10:21 - Fri, 2010-04-09 10:21

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Chile United
Available in Spanish By Carlos Carvacho, Caritas Chile A ‘Chile for Chile’ telethon has raised more than US $ 60 million for quake survivors. The marathon 24 hour long programme is usually an annual event in Chile. It normally takes place in December and  raises money for children in need and for disabled young people. After the 8.8 magnitude [...]
Taiwan’s caregivers and domestic workers need a day off
By Caritas Taiwan For the occasion of Women’s Day 2009, Caritas Taiwan participated in the rally organized by Migrant Empowerment Network in Taiwan in front of Executive Yuan on March 5, 2010. The NGOs have been lobbying the concerns of domestic workers and caregivers who are mostly women, to be included in the Labor Standards [...]
Haiti quake: Healing the whole person
Available in French By Caritas Lebanon staff Our team of three staff from the Caritas Lebanon Migrants’ Center (CLMC) left for a mission to Haiti to offer counselling support to quake survivors. Psycho-social support is not always a priority in an emergency. It is help of utmost importance though. Our mission was to show people [...]


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