Richmond, Va. - June 12, 2009 - Monica is 15. She is from Zambia and she was forced to carry heavy loads of water and heavy bags of charcoal. Given this work, Monica had no time to play with her...
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Uganda + 2 more
Every 30 seconds an African child dies from malaria; Education key to prevention
Richmond, Va. - April 16, 2009 An African child dies every 30 seconds from this same disease; nearly a half billion people become ill because of it. About 1 million children under the age of 5 die...
Honduras: Successful gardening - Lessons from developing nations
Richmond, Va. - April 14, 2009 More than one million children under age 5 in the developing world are undernourished for their age so the ability to secure food for families is critical...
Soldier's memory lives on with well that benefits hundreds of children and families in Afghan village
Richmond, Va. - Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 - Forrest Ewens - a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army - had a knack for putting a smile on a child's face in Afghanistan, often sneaking treats to them. "Forrest...
CCF employee killed in Afghanistan
Richmond, Va. - December 1, 2008 Mohamad Shar, a Christian Children's Fund (CCF) staff member, was killed Nov. 30 in Kabul, Afghanistan, when a suicide bomber attacked a passing military vehicle...
Chad + 1 more
Altering actions, changing minds: Knowledge of harmful traditions spur tangible change for refugees in Chad
Traditions are a part of the cultural roots for any society. They define beliefs and determine attitudes. They can break down boundaries or build up barriers. But certain practices endanger the lives...
Philippines: CCF employee released unharmed following kidnapping
Richmond, Va. - Sept. 15, 2008 - A Christian Children's Fund employee who was kidnapped Monday in the Philippines has been released. Ludy Borja Dekit, 37, was kidnapped along with three other aid...
Ethiopia + 2 more
Price hikes felt around the world
While Americans are cringing every time they pump gas, others around the world are feeling it too, although not just at the pump. Rising gas prices also cause a rapid increase in the price of...
Kenya elections aftermath updated 20 Mar 2008
While the security situation in Kenya has improved as a result of the Feb. 29 power-sharing agreement between Kenya's President, Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader, Raila Odinga, international media...
Helping Kenyan families survive the violence
By Martin Hayes, Child Protection Specialist When the post-election violence broke out in Kenya, many CCF workers were on Christmas break with their families. Bernard, a CCF staff member, and his...
Rain in Zambia destroys homes and crops
On Jan. 28 the rains began. Less than 24 hours later, while they were sleeping, Emelda and her family were left homeless after a wall from their house collapsed due to the torrential downpours in...
Extreme temperatures affect CCF families in Afghanistan
By Kirsten Hongisto, Regional Communications Manager Harsh weather conditions including frigid temperatures and heavy snows over the past two months have lead to hundreds of deaths-- mostly children...
CCF helps conduct sexual violence assessment in Kenya
CCF is helping Kenya in the wake of post-election violence by partnering with other humanitarian agencies to conduct a sexual violence assessment in the most affected areas of the country. ...
Kenya elections aftermath updated 04 Feb 2008
In light of the violence that has broken out in post-election Kenya, CCF-Kenya National Director, Dennis O'Brien, met to debrief staff at the Richmond office on Jan. 29. O'Brien discussed the...
Kenya + 1 more
Kenyan father of six counts his losses
By Jane Nandawula Okumu, Communications Manager for CCF-Uganda Forty-year-old John had looked forward to the Kenyan elections. The father of six and owner of a small shop a few miles from the Ugandan...
Kenya: Trapped in the violence
Deep creases in Mary's forehead reveal her concern for her children. Mary has two children with mental disabilities and two children she took in from the streets. She was already struggling to care...
Kenya elections aftermath updated 23 Jan 2008
Security continues to be a top concern in Kenya as violence stemming from the Dec. 27 presidential election continues. CCF staff in Nairobi report that ethnic tension is high which severely restricts...
Afghanistan: Extreme weather leads to emergency
Heavy snows combined with cold temperatures have hit north eastern Afghanistan, especially Takhar province where CCF has been working for the last six years. The weather has claimed the lives of 161...
Kenya + 1 more
Kenya elections aftermath updated 09 Jan 2008
The instability and violence stemming from the Dec. 27 presidential elections in Kenya is continuing to present security issues for many Kenyans. CCF's national office in Nairobi is now open,...
Kenya + 1 more
Kenya elections aftermath updated 14 Jan 2008
January 14, 2008 The post-election unrest in Kenya is slowly settling, violence remains sporadic, and the threat of new uprisings still lingers. In addition to damaged homes, businesses and public...