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December 26, 2009

5 years after the tsunami, Myanmar battles repeat disasters

UNICEF and its partners have supported a full range of activities to restore and transform young lives affected by the tsunami that struck South Asia in December 2004. And in Myanmar's remote Ngaputaw Township, daily life continues, despite the battle for life and livelihood.

December 25, 2009

UNICEF's education programs provide a lifeline to Colombia’s children

For over 40 years, Colombia has been a nation not only in the throes of conflict, but one consistently hit by natural disasters. Subjected to earthquakes, hurricanes, severe flooding and volcanic eruptions, the country’s infrastructure has deteriorated badly, allowing an illicit drug trade to flourish, violence to spread, and social inequities to persist.

December 24, 2009

Creating a "sanitation revolution" in South Africa

South Africa held its second "Africa Water Week" in November to boost the continent’s response to safe water and access to sanitation. Organized by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) with support from UN agencies and partners, Africa Water Week is a direct response to the "Sharm El Sheikh" Commitments on water and sanitation that were made by the African Union Heads of state and Government in 2008.

January 3, 2010

New Year's resolution: change the world

December 30, 2009

Clay Aiken: progress in Somalia

December 29, 2009

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