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Earthquake in China - one year since
On 12th May it is a year since an earthquake struck the Sichuan province of China. Plan has taken a large part in the reconstruction effort since then, as well as with more immediate relief. |
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Myanmar Cyclone Nargis – one year on
On May 2nd 2008 Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, with devastating consequences for millions of people. Marking the first year anniversary of the event we look at what has been achieved in rebuilding, support and risk reduction. |
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Plan responds to new humanitarian crisis in Darfur
Thousands of people are fleeing their homes as fresh fighting in Darfur threatens a new humanitarian crisis. Plan has launched an emergency appeal after 23,000 people flocked to the Zam Zam camp in El Fasher, North Darfur |
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Floods in Chocó, Colombia
Plan is appealing for help following prolonged rainfall which has caused three major rivers in Chocó to flood, damaging many communities including several supported by Plan |
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Heavy rains and landslides hit Honduras
Ten years after Hurricane Mitch, Honduras is again facing the spectre of disaster. Constant heavy rains over the last ten days have affected the whole country and caused landslides and destructive flooding. |
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Support continues for displaced Kenyans
Nancy Guayanay, Plan Kenya's Sponsorship and Grants Support Manager, reports from Kenya on those displaced by post-election violence in January 2008 who have been helped by Plan and the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO). |
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Flooding displaces thousands in Pakistan
Many thousands of families have been affected as heavy rains caused the Sutlej River to flood, destroying houses and crops. Plan has launched an appeal to help affected communities in the Vehari and Rajanpur districts of Pakistan. |
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Plan to aid school reconstruction in China
Following the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake which struck China in May, Plan has been distributing emergency supplies to affected families and will take part in the reconstruction of schools and the psychological rehabilitation of survivors |
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Plan assist victims of Burma cyclone
An appeal launched to assist those affected by the cyclone in Burma (Myanmar) last May has been successful in producing encouraging results, especially given operational difficulties. Plan staff worked with local organisations to provide emergency aid, and have been rebuilding facilities. |
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