China:
Caring for lepers
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Leprosy is still widespread in China. At present, more than 300,000 people throughout the country are suffering from this disease, although if it is diagnosed and treated in time sufferers can make a complete recovery.
Congo:
HIV/AIDS Prevention – Raising awareness in Kinshasa
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Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has a population of approximately 8.9 million. More than half of the people living there are under the age of 30.The teenagers and young adults are in ...
Chile:
Reconstruction of children’s home and youth centre damaged by earthquake
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Chile was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 in February 2010. Numerous buildings were destroyed or severely damaged. Reconstruction work is only progressing slowly.
Malawi:
Machines for the carpentry in Lusangazi
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In Lusangazi, a town in the north of Malawi, young people have virtually no possibility of learning a trade. Many have no idea how they are going to be able to earn their living in the future. Poverty or a life of crime are often the result.
Philippines:
Securing food supplies with organic farming
Samar is the fourth largest island in the Philippines and belongs to the Visayas island group. Approximately 1.08 million people live on the island, which has a very strong agricultural character.
Paraguay:
Supporting Franciscan activities
Chile was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 in February 2010. Numerous buildings were destroyed or severely damaged. Reconstruction work is only progressing slowly.