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Finn Church Aid and the EU train communities on access to justices and provide prisons with phones in Liberia
Finn Church Aid (FCA) has provided prisons with desk phones in Bong, Lofa and Nimba counties in Liberia and trained 90 community, religious and traditional representatives on access to justices.
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Finn Church Aid to assist victims of Sierra Leone mudslides with food, clothing and shelter
Finn Church Aid (FCA) has granted 30,000 euros to emergency assistance in Sierra Leone after mudslides and floods killed over 400 people in the capital Freetown and left more than 3 000 homeless. Severe mudslides and floods hit Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown and it’s neighboring areas on Monday August 14th, killing at least 400 people. […]
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One million South Sudanese refugees in Uganda – four things to remember about this milestone
Despite increasing attention to the severe refugee situation in Uganda, the international community has done little to ease the crisis as it reaches a grim milestone. This is what’s going on. 1. Uganda is home to more refugees than any other country in Africa With 1,3 million refugees by August 2017, Uganda hosts one of […]
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Humanitarian needs amount in the Central African Republic – aid workers threatened
Violent attacks are increasing in the Central African Republic. The situation has thus far not affected Finn Church Aid’s work in one of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. United Nations (UN) humanitarian officials warned about an increasing number of violent acts in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) in July. According to the UN, […]
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United Nations Secretary-General Recognizes the Peacemakers Network’s Role in the Plan of Action for Religious and Traditional Actors
The Plan of Action for Religious and Traditional Actors was launched in New York on Friday July 14th, 2017. The launch was joined by the United Nations Secretary-General, who paid tribute to the crucial role of critical partners, including The Peacemakers Network whose secretariat is hosted by the FCA, involved in the process leading to […]
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FCA and the Peacemakers Network partner with PaRD to support role of religious actors in development and peace
More than 80 percent of the world’s population belongs to a religious community. The lives of the vast majority of people are thus affected or guided by religious values or beliefs. Due to this, religions and religious leaders and actors have a pivotal role in creating the foundations for sustainable change. In order to create […]
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Finn Church Aid selected unanimously to host the Peacemaker’s Network secretariat
Finn Church Aid (FCA) and The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers have shown that the time of elitist diplomacy is over. Large parts of populations are often left out from peace processes.
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FCA delivers top results in education while the share of global aid for education decreases
Finn Church Aid’s (FCA) work in the world’s most fragile states brings significant results in all areas of operation. The results are published in FCA’s annual report 2016.
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Teaching refugee and Greek youth to code and collaborate
Digital and tech workshops in Greece by Finn Church Aid support integration and expand the horizons of young people by offering skills that are vital in today’s digital world. After a successful two-month pilot in Athens, the plan is to expand to other locations in Greece if suitable partners jump onboard. Since May 2017, a […]
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FCA and ECHO partner in quality education for conflict-affected children in South Sudan
FCA builds temporary learning spaces in South Sudan in order to improve access to quality education for children and youth in Fangak County. Armed conflict and logistical complications, like fuel shortages, have delayed the implementation of the project.