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Safe Haven For Congolese Street Children
On the streets of Brazzaville, the Congo Republic, homeless youngsters struggle to eke out a living. Some have fled the recent civil wars; some are AIDS orphans or victims of family break-up. The International Rescue Committee, with help from sever
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On the streets of Brazzaville, the Congo Republic, homeless youngsters struggle to eke out a living. Some have fled the recent civil wars; some are AIDS orphans or victims of family break-up. The International Rescue Committee, with help from several UN agencies, provides a safe haven where these children can get basic schooling, medical attention and a hot meal. The haven even assists the children to locate and be reunited with family members. Through the UN Development Programme's interactive website, Netaid.org, people worldwide can help support the haven and other similar projects.(3'13.5)
