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An end to global poverty
The Tsunami that arrived without warning on 26th December 2004, killed over 226,000 people. The latest estimates from Indonesia’s province of Aceh alone are of 166,000 dead, over 600,000 homeless and up to 100,000 orphaned children. In Sri Lanka, India, Thailand many thousands have also died and many more have had their lives changed forever. Each of the survivors of the tragedy has a traumatic story of loss to tell...
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'Double aid to end global poverty'
More than 500 million people will escape abject poverty if rich nations fulfil their commitments and double their contribution to aid and development over the next decade, according to a report commissioned by the United Nations. The Australian
A generation lost in Aceh to the tsunami
The first comprehensive study of the impact of the tsunami in Aceh, conducted by the World Bank and the Indonesian government, reveals a staggering number of dead or orphaned children and a financial cost to property and business of some $US 4.4 billion. The Guardian (UK)
Evangelisation a problem for tsunami survivors
Local Christian leaders in countries affected by the tsunami are angry at foreign missionaries who are proselytizing amongst traumatised survivors of the disaster. They fear religious talk could ignite a violent backlash. International Herald tribune
Refugee family back in Afghanistan
The Bakhtiyari family who were deported from Australia last month, have arrived in Afghanistan. The family, who had insisted they were from Afghanistan, were deported to Pakistan after a five year struggle to be granted asylum in Australia. The Australian
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Peace talks for Aceh
Indonesia has agreed to hold peace talks with separatists from Aceh province in an effort to work towards a solution to the long-running conflict. But does peace have a chance when the military claims it has killed more than 200 separatist fighters since the tsunami on December 26? ABC
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The rich get richer but not happier
Does making more money increase your happiness? Psychologists in the United States say people in rich nations are not happier than those in poor ones. Beliefnet
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Taking It Global Discussion Board
This site connects young people from around the world who want to have their say on a vast range of topics including poverty, human rights and other issues and global events. This month’s feature discussion is HIV/Aids.
http://www.takingitglobal.org/discuss/
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Asia Pacific
This program covers the latest news and events in the Asia Pacific region and provides analysis on regional affairs. Programs and transcripts can also be accessed on the web.
ABC Radio National, 5am Tuesday to Friday and 7.30am Saturdays.
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Tsunami prayer and ceremony
“Today we gather and remember, we are sad, we are prayerful, we are silent. We gather together with hope in our hearts. Hope that we will continue to be compassionate, hope that those who have lost family and friends will find peace, and hope that those who are the survivors will find healing in rebuilding their lives.” Caritas
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Asia Earthquake Appeal
Caritas Australia has raised more than $8 million which is being used to respond to the disaster in Asia. Updates are available on the countries affected.
Caritas Internationalis Response to the Tsunami
The Caritas confederation is responding in a joint effort to assist with immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation in tsunami-affected countries in Asia.
Peace treaty in Southern Sudan paves way to rehabilitation
The two warring parties have agreed on many of the key elements that will bring peace to southern Sudan. While conflict in Darfur in Sudan’s north-west continues, stability in southern Sudan means the huge task of rehabilitation, reconstruction and development can begin to take place after decades of war and inaccessibility.
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Now is the time to end poverty
