Monthly Archives: September 2008
UN and the MDGs – food crisis and credit crisis vie for attention in NY
By Emer Mullins, Trócaire Day one There’s a great buzz in New York any time but this week it’s very noticeable around the UN building on 44th Street at 1st Avenue, as the world’s leaders gather for the annual general … Continue reading
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UN and the MDGs – a time for action
By Joseph C Donnelly Head of Caritas Internationalis’ delegation at the UN Monday morning around the United Nations headquarters unfolded quietly, at least more so than usual. The “Frozen Zone” perimeter around Midtown’s trendy Eastside Turtle Bay meant that the … Continue reading
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Indian Flood
By Stalin S, Caritas India Changed childhood in a day: Children in distress in flood affected Bihar “My parents are still in the village which is fully marooned by water and I have the responsibility of looking after my brother … Continue reading
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A Letter from Monsignor Yves Marie Péan, csc Bishop of Gonaives
September 5, 2008 With God’s people and especially with the faithful of the Diocese of Gonaives, Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with much sorrow that I address to you this message in these sad moments of our … Continue reading
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Accra Summit Blog Entries
By Blandine Bouniol, Caritas Internationalis Policy Analyst Part 1: Accra aid assignment Part 2: We’ll always have Paris Part 3:On parallel lines Part 4: A flavour of goings on Part 5: Church perspectives Part 6: The real business begins Part … Continue reading
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