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”We need to see a change in attitudes towards including everyone” – education experts around the world gathered in Helsinki to discuss education in emergencies
Finn Church Aid, University of Helsinki and Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) had the honor to host the first ever high-level Education in Emergencies -seminar in Finland on 14th May.
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Finn Church Aid to assist Yemen in water supply with 100 000 euros
After years of ongoing conflict, the water supply in the country has collapsed, and different waterborne diseases, including cholera, torment especially the children and elderly in vulnerable condition.
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A new two-year project improves access to justice in Liberia
A two-year project funded by the EU promotes human rights of prisoners in Margibi, Bong, Nimba and Lofa counties in Liberia. The project “Strengthening the Human Rights of Prisoners within Correctional Facilities and at Grassroots Level in Liberia” is jointly implemented by Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) and the Rural Human Rights Activists […]
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Historical graduation event in Uganda provide graduates with Finnish diplomas
Accredited education is in high demand among refugees. A new pilot project sees 32 learners graduate with EU-certified education that opens unforeseen doors for the future.
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Finnish education export to developing countries on the rise – new batch of students graduate from Finnish entrepreneurship programme in Uganda
Finn Church Aid (FCA) exports Finnish vocational diplomas to Uganda in cooperation with education export company Omnia Education Partnerships (OEP). The diploma in question is an official Finnish vocational diploma, equivalent in its requirements to a Finnish secondary degree diploma. The training programme is currently provided at a refugee settlement in Uganda. The first group […]
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Finn Church Aid has allocated 50,000 euros to support the victims of cyclone Idai in Mozambique and Zimbabwe
Aid will be allocated to 5000 households in Mozambique; to women, children, sick and elderly in particular, as well as to families in Zimbabwe.
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Director of the Peacemakers Network at Finn Church Aid to join the UN NGO Working Group on the Security Council
Dr. Mohammed Elsanousi, Executive Director of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers, has been selected as a member of the NGO Working Group on the UN Security Council. “Delighted to represent the Network for Religious and Traditional Pacemakers and the FCA on dialogue between civil society and the Security Council”, says Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi […]
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Verification exercise confirms Uganda hosts Africa’s largest refugee population, but funding fails to match needs
A group of 19 NGOs call on international donors to share responsibility and increase funding.
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Faith-based humanitarian and aid organisations strengthen commitment to gender justice and equity
The members of ACT Alliance, the world’s largest humanitarian and development movement of faith-based organisations, gathered this week for its General Assembly in Uppsala, Sweden. The members approved ACT Alliance’s new strategy for the years 2019–2026: Putting People First, focusing on a holistic and integrated response in humanitarian, development and advocacy work. “ACT Alliance and […]
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In the spotlight: Integrating Psychosocial Support into Education in Emergencies
Although enrollment in education in developing countries has increased, millions of children remain out of school.