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June 26, 2009
HIDDEN CRISIS IN NAIROBI'S SLUMS
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Four million people living in grinding poverty of Nairobi’s urban slums are on the brink of a massive food crisis. Because these people are already so poor, this deadly threat is hard for the outside world to see. Concern launched a report with evidence of this crisis that demands an immediate response – before it is too late.
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June 23, 2009
Cyclone Aila Hammers Bangladesh & India: Concern Rushes to Respond
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Cyclone Aila, packing winds of more than 60 miles an hour, hit heavily populated areas of Bangladesh and eastern India on May 25, triggering massive tidal flooding in low-lying coastal regions, and leading to the displacement of more than one million people, with thousands more missing and a reported 168 dead.
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May 29, 2009
HEAVY FIGHTING IN PAKISTAN DISPLACES 2.5 MILLION CIVILIANS
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Fighting in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan is intensifying, and 2.5 million people have been displaced from their homes. According to the United Nations, the conflict is triggering one of the largest, fastest displacements of civilians in the past decade. Concern is launching an urgent appeal to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable displaced families.
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May 22, 2009
HIV & AIDS: INDIA RADIO MARATHON REACHES MASSES
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In support of Global AIDS Week of Action (May 18-26), Concern and India’s number one radio station are attempting to set a Guinness World Record for 200 hours of non-stop “RJing” on issues related to HIV and discrimination.
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