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Refugees gather at a makeshift camp near Kibati, 12 km north of the provincial capital of Goma, October 29, 2008 [REUTERS/Stringer, courtesy www.alertnet.org]

A powerpoint for secondary schools about the emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo and CAFOD's response. Includes assembly ideas in the notes field.

Haiti & India: CAFOD's response (305.50 kB)

Exploring the stories of those affected by the devastating disasters in August 2008. Includes a prayer and suggestions for hymns

A pregnant woman having her tummy checked by doctor in the health centre in Um Labassa camp.[Paul Jeffrey]

Darfur & Chad (612.50 kB)

14-slide powerpoint including notes for teachers, giving all the background to the conflict in Sudan - accompanies the launch of CAFOD's Darfur & Chad Appeal in May 2007

People in Bangladesh are already suffering increased flooding.

Disasters factsheet (157.66 kB)

Key Stage 3/4 factsheet on disasters: 2-page pdf document

Tsunami stories (677.00 kB)

Tells the story of 12-year-old Vathiya from Sri Lanka and children from India and Aceh, Indonesia. Includes photos of the children, explains how they were affected by the tsunami and what CAFOD's partners are doing to help

Fourteen-year-old Sendhuran helps his mother Aruldevi lay the floor of their temporary home in Navaledi, eastern Sri Lanka [Noel Gavin]

Tsunami secondary school assembly (46.50 kB)

An assembly to help children think positively about the children in Asian countries affected by the tsunami. It may be used with the whole school or adapted for individual class use

World Gifts 2008: Gifts that make a world of difference

World Gifts: Make a world of difference

Join forces with people in your parish or school to buy World Gifts for your own Virtual Village. Your community can make tangible and lasting improvements to other communities living in poverty

Published on 08/08/2008, last updated on 06/10/2008

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