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"Speaking at the elaborate event , the first of its kind in Badagry , Chairman of the Association , Comrade Monday Denagan Honfovu , who also doubles as the President of Badagry Community Youth Association , BCYA , said , the idea to assist the vulnerable women was borne out of the saying , "" if you empower a woman , you empower the nation "" ."
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""" Everyone makes a mistake , no one 's perfect . Execution is very bad , no one likes it . We feel very sorry for these poor , poor families ."
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"He said his decision to help those in need did not benefit him personally , but "" rather such assistance was being given by all the Group 's employees ... in one way or another , all of us have been helping those in need . """
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"Mr. Mathur , who was born in India , came to Canada in the early Seventies when he was eight years old . His hard-working immigrant parents inspired him always to be resilient , as they demonstrated by gamely facing the hardships of integrating into society , finding work and putting food on the table . He describes his upbringing as somewhat spiritual , first in downtown Toronto and then in Bramalea , north-west of Toronto , in a working-class area filled with young families where "" it seemed everyone was the same , "" with the kids focused on academia and sports ."
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Mother of three on the brink of being homeless again <h> by
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""" A lot of people are in need of better roads , potable water , skills training , the education and health-care facilities that need to be developed . They all want it to happen at one time and you have to explain to them that it is a process ... and will not happen overnight . We have made a lot of achievements and I do hope that we will be able to convey fully what the vision is for the constituency and that persons will buy into exactly what we have been trying to do , "" he said ."
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Now everybody wonders how she takes care of herself , living with her disabled daughter after her husband died more than 20 years ago .
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But despite the dwindling hope , Yemenis refuse to give up on others in need .
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VATICAN CITY : To suffer and empathize together with others , drawing close to them to help restore their dignity : This is the attitude that the Christian should before those who suffer and are in need , said Pope Francis during Mass this morning at Casa Santa Marta , commenting on today 's Gospel from Luke dedicated to the account of Christ 's resurrection of Nain 's son .
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""" Those ( Rohingyas ) who somehow entered the country by skipping the border regulation , we have decided to give them shelter on a humanitarian grounds "" he said , while adding that there are other refugees also receiving aid in Bangladesh ."
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Indian children from poor families never get a chance to use a computer . Nor do they get a chance to speak English . For the most part , their English teachers themselves struggle to speak it well because they too were badly taught .
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Over the years , I have worked very hard getting the word out about this national disgrace . Our most vulnerable citizens in long-term care facilities do not have a voice and FATE has been able to fill that void by speaking loud and clear for them and their families about abuses in long-term care facilities and , in particular , the overmedication of the patients in those places .
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The actor , who will be seen later this month in Avengers : Infinity War , found himself called upon to make the day of a young fan in need . On Wednesday , he hung out with Jacob Monday , who is a 16-year-old from upstate New York who has terminal cancer . The teen , who has a rare form of bone cancer , has a bucket list he 's working through and it included meeting his favorite movie star .
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Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said in a press briefing on Tuesday that the Philippines , as a signatory to the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees , is committed to extend a hand to war refugees .
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""" If a single human being is rendered homeless and forced to live in the street in any country , it is shame to the people of that country , "" he adds ."
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Cecil Duddley Mends who is the CEO of Duddleys Expressions , a modern state of the art Fashion Couture in Ghana that focuses mainly on fashion shows in Africa and Europe did n't only win the Fashion Designer of the year award because of his immense progress in Ghana 's Fashion , but was also honored because he gave people hope from the hopelessness by training more than 1,000 people for free that can put food on their tables .
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Yemen , Syria , Iraq and Libya are hopeless ( anarchy ) militia states ; these are hopeless states , hopeless . How can we save these states ; even the US army could not bring stability after 10 years in Iraq .
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' A large-scale , publicly-funded energy efficiency programme is urgently needed to create jobs , cut emissions and save the lives of some of the UK 's most vulnerable people . '
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When Prophet Elijah the Tishbite was so frustrated and hopeless that contemplated suicide and told God to kill him , the first thing God did was to solve his immediate need by giving him food . He gave him food again until he ate and his heart was settled and thought of suicide no more .
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"This raises the question about the network of religious "" madrassa "" education , where children from poor families are indoctrinated to carry out suicide attacks . Several suicide bombers in recent months have been teenage children forced to embrace the bomb instead of the book . Yet global outrage is , so far , absent on this issue . <h> Roadblocks in schools"
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Thousands of homeless Iranians huddled against the cold late on Monday , a day after at least 450 people were killed in Iran 's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade , Reuters reports , citing state television ....
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By learning a skill , and then passing it on to others , Otoyo is not only changing the narrative around disabled people , his work of knitting has also helped him to overcome the trauma of a decade spent fighting under one of the world 's most brutal rebel groups .
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We work as if everything depends on us , and pray as though everything depends on God . But He does more than we could ever do . We beg , we build our homes for the poor , homeless and destitute . We build our own monasteries . We build our own beds and chairs . We cook , clean , make our own clothes , cut each other 's hair .
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When we talk about the freedom it is essential to remember the valiant war heroes who fought to save our country from L. T. T. E. terrorism throughout 30 years . They sacrificed their lives . They lost their limbs . They became disabled and their families suffered heavily . Economy was ruined . About 100,000 people including civilians lost their lives . Thousands became disabled . Are the people who lost their lives in the 30 years long war were losers ? Are those who saved their lives are winners ? I believe that we , who saved our lives from that tragedy , should remember the lessons we learnt .
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The group believes that only a Nana Addo/Bawumia administration can arrest the depth of hopelessness that the youth have fallen into and restore the dreams of an inclusive and prosperous nation .
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"He was born HIV-positive . He 's healthy , but when Sasha met him , volunteering at an orphanage , he weighed half as much as a 3&amp;#xBD ; year-old boy should , and his hair was falling out . The only word he knew was Russian for "" Do n't do that . "" The nurses told Sasha not to touch him . Not because of the HIV . It was love they were concerned with . If he received any , he 'd want more , and none would be forthcoming . He was aging out of the ward , and now they were going to send him to another one , more hopeless still , where he would be thrown in with lost causes of all ages . And there he would remain , as long as he remained ."
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These unfortunately reach limited numbers because budgets have of necessity to be restricted . Within our society , on our birthdays and in remembrance of our relatives who have passed on , we follow a tradition of giving alms as meals to people in residential homes and donate gifts to individuals . The state and society both see them as in need of ' social services ' synonymous with ' charity ' . This has been the situation in Sri Lanka for many decades . People with disabilities are beneficiaries of goodwill and charity .
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Keva Davis , of the neighbouring Red Ground community , said many of Negril 's less fortunate and homeless have been beneficiaries of the programme and for this she is very grateful .
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The paper demonstrates why stakeholder consultations with a variety of informed actors from businesses , civil society , labour organisations , academia , and others including those who can provide a voice for the most vulnerable , matter . It describes the various mechanisms and processes that countries such as Korea , Japan , the US and others have introduced to ensure that stakeholders ' interests have helped create or balance the broader objectives of trade negotiators .
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It is worth noting that 23 children coming from vulnerable families in the community benefit from scholarship awards from our organization including 3 in pre-school and 20 at the SOS primary school .
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"When politicians discuss immigration , it is usually in high-flying terms . Jeb Bush says that "" immigrants create an engine of economic prosperity . "" Politicians always talk of importing the best and the brightest from abroad . But New York City 's salons capture the tawdry reality of illegal immigration , which creates islands of lawlessness where people can be mistreated with little consequence ."
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""" I am very excited to see the monetary results of having all of these businesses donate toward the cooperative . Since I am also a part of 16xOSU , I have further interest in where the money is going to be used and the difference it will make among the women in Uganda , "" Triplett said ."
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For now the families are staying with friends and family . During the day they clean up the debris left by the fire , hoping that someone will come to their rescue . They received emergency relief packs , but they are still in need of clothes , beds , blankets and kitchen appliances .
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In the last four decades , tribal society has passed through the most torturous , bloody , destructive , divisive and increasingly brutalising phases . The sons and daughters of these dark times saw nothing except barbarities , hopelessness and helplessness . The children of jihad from the war zone had no window of opportunity or expression . As they saw a most handsome young man -- an aspiring model with fascinating attire and alluring photo sessions -- being cold-bloodedly murdered , they simply could not take it anymore and thronged to public spaces with a white flag in their hands . Suddenly , we see a Pashtun civil rights ' spring emerging from the death-fields of FATA .
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It 's lunchtime , and we 're sitting in the gutted remains of the house he 's painting today . The floor is littered with chips of concrete , and the windows are all blown out . Images of those bombed-out homes of Aleppo come to mind . But this building is being renovated , so the landowner can rent it to refugee families who can afford more than just a tent . Ibrahim 's is not one of those families .
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Cold , wet and windy our teams were in the streets late into the early hours feeding homeless men and women #ICHH#Retweet4Support
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"The capitalism of our time does not understand the value of the union , because it has forgotten the social nature of the economy , enterprise , life , ties and patents . But perhaps our society does not understand the union because it does not see it fight enough in the ' not yet ' rights places : in the existential suburbs , among the discarded laborers , among the immigrants , the poor who are under the city walls ; Or simply it does not understand why corruption has sometimes entered the heart of some trade unionists . Do not let this be blocked . """
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Besides offering mega deals to its customers this 23rd March , Daraz.pk wishes to celebrate Pakistan Day with those who deserve it just as much but are unable to enjoy the same luxuries . The online shopping portal has taken a pledge to give back this Pakistan Day and has kicked off the ' You Buy One We Donate One ' campaign . With this campaign , Daraz has committed to help one Pakistani in need on every item sold on the Pakistan Day sale . Daraz wishes to join hands with its customers and other companies to work towards spreading smiles and promoting positivity.
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"Dinu had developed a theme of life . It was , "" The circumstances of your life do n't and should n't describe or dictate the quality of your personality . "" Dinu did n't let these new and trying circumstances change any aspect of her character or her life . Though she herself was sick and in pain , she still took time to visit if a friend or relative was sick . Though she was in need , she was always there to help others when needed . She always had time to talk to her friends . Dinu 's Bible theme verse was Col 4:2 "" Continue earnestly in prayer , being vigilant in it with thanksgiving . """
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"As a child , I have always been told to give to those who are in need . I have been raised up to believe that if I do n't give to the needy , I will find my way to hell . Due to these teachings that has been imbued in me , I have been generally been sympathetic to the needy . After all it is said in the Holy Scriptures that "" there is blessing in giving than receiving "" . Growing up , I have however disabused my mind of this notion . I am just tired of seeing a familiar face beg on the street for far too long , I am tired of giving money to a beggar who asks me for money today and yet shamefully ask me for help again when he or she meets me on the next day ."
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Coming from a home that faced financial hardship , Father Campbell is always out to implement projects which help bring smiles to the faces of people who are in need .
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Pope Francis has visited a refugee center to wash and kiss the feet of Muslim , Orthodox , Hindu and Catholic refugees .
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Mombasa county team manager Anisa Abdala called on the corporate community to sponsor various teams as a way of showing solidarity with the disabled .
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"Another fond memory I cherish was the day he and I were coming from the mosque when two men approached him and importuned him to give them money . They said they had n't eaten all day . My dad was the kindest human being I ever know . He would give his last penny to people in need . So he gave the men all the money he had on him . "" I do n't have a lot with me now , but I am a salary earner and the month will end in a few days . You need this more than I do , "" he said ."
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""" The whole experience made me think about how many other poor families are going through this , "" she said ."
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According to Betty-Ann Blaine , executive director of Hear the Children 's Cry , deterioration of family life ; instability/shifting households ; crippling levels of poverty ; lack of adequate social support systems and heartbreaking levels of hopelessness are key factors leading to children running away from homes .
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Renowned chef feeds Rio 's homeless with excess Olympic food
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The games are also in line with Emperor Gaza International Foundation 's objectives of empowering the disabled , the marginalized rural forks , women , children and the aged , under-privileged , unfortunate ones in society by inculcating in them the can-do spirit , in order to integrate them into the mainstream society , for them to play an active role in the overall development of the world .
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According to details , Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif accorded formal approval of the Rs 105.01 million as compensation including Rs 39 million meant for 39 martyrs , 25.6 million for 129 seriously injured/disabled persons , Rs 36.5 million for 73 partially and Rs 4 million will be given for four completely damaged houses by Indian shelling , AJK government spokesperson/DG ISPR Raja Azhar Iqbal told Agency here on Thursday late night .
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The figures mentioned above are inclusive of men but have decided to single out women- our mothers- as an appreciation of their love to children . They paint a very gloomy picture and calls for every effort to protect women and children all over the world . As you are reading through the lines , right now you have a very touching story to tell about your own mother or your neighbour 's mother .
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Lilia Caberio is from Sulangan , in the Philippines . In 2013 , her house was destroyed by the 170 mile per hour winds and 6-metre high storm surge during Typhoon Haiyan , and for a while she lived with her family in a tent erected where her home used to be . The typhoon was frightening enough for Lilia , but homelessness must have felt even more so . Until Elizabeth came along .
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"The letter ended with a call for the bishops to create a church which listens to "" the hungry , the imprisoned , the migrant and the abused "" ."
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English actor Benedict Cumberbatch makes an emotional plea for Syrian refugees . Speaking on Thursday , September 10 , at a curtain call of a performance in London , he urged the audience to donate cash to Save the Children to support refugees .
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""" I suddenly had the urge to look for a Filipino family living on the streets and give them a helping hand . I 'm talking about people who are forced into homelessness by poverty ."
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He would n't tolerate nonsense and he never allowed anybody to intimidate him . He was wealthy and very comfortable , and with his wealth was very generous and kind . In every three months , we had banquet for all the chiefs in my community . After that of chiefs , he would organise ours for us and the children from poor families . He used to tell us that being comfortable did not mean we were special , as God had created everyone equally .
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"The odd thing is that the creation of these colonies was something which these great men had no doubt whatsoever was for the good of the local African communities who they believed to be much in need of the benefits of "" modern civilization "" . They expected to be remembered as great benefactors of the continent , but are everywhere now reviled as cruel racists ."
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""" It 's not just a matter of income poverty . What matters is children in very poor families in crowded , cold and damp houses . There is an income issue , there is a housing supply issue and there is a housing quality issue . """
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I do n't want to detract from the achievements of Paralympians and I hope people enjoy watching the games . But please do n't think that what you are watching is an example all disabled people can follow . <h> TREND THAT MAKES YOUR DOUGH GO A LONG WAY
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These poverty-stricken masses otherwise had little say in the political bargaining that took place in the corridors of power . It was there that the post-Independence power structures were shaped that determined the future of India and Pakistan . Yet the people were the ones who paid the price by suffering the pain of massacres , displacement , destruction of property and homelessness that accompanied Partition .
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Laois charities called on to sign up for Community Chill food campaign <h> Help those in need get more food donations
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""" I accept his apology and I appreciate the contribution of $25,000 to INNERSOLE , a not for profit organization I co-founded that provides new sneakers to children who are homeless or in need . I 'm glad we can share in support of this worthy cause and I look forward to moving past this with a continued spirited but positive competition amongst our programs . """
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President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have been shuttling the country to ' light up ' homes especially those deep in the village where they pose with poor families .
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It takes a lot of pain and hopelessness to get to that point
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Housing Minister Grant Shapps added : ' The plight of homeless people should be on our minds all year round - not just at Christmas .
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""" Helping people in need is a message that each religion has , "" she said . "" I hope it will be spreading out to other communities as well . """
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And let 's acknowledge that 20-something wives and mothers are met with a shocking lack of support and an unacceptable level of judgment , which leaves young women feeling hopeless and discouraged .
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""" It is tragic that a young child would be so trapped in a sense of hopelessness ... it 's a tragedy that needs to be heard across the nation if we are going to extract a dividend of change , "" Mr Georgatos told the ABC on Tuesday ."
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Later in 2008 , Avril Lavigne was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the China Association of Social Workers for her work in raising funds for poor families and children with disabilities in China . She had also visited and gave gifts to children injured in the Sichuan province earthquake .
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""" People on low incomes must be protected from these unscrupulous operators who are preying on our most vulnerable ."
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""" We do not only serve the children and homeless food but also try to trace their homes and send them back home while we do that we try to engage them in creative activities like drawing , "" he reveals ."
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He stressed for extricating the poorest from the poverty cycle and said that the government had launched a major drive against poverty , including the Benazir Income Support Programme , which was supporting millions of poor families across the country .
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Over a hundred children got glimpses of such moments through stories at the Read-Along last week at the Inquirer 's main office in Makati City -- the warmth that envelops a disabled child upon discovery of a father 's unconditional love , or the exhilaration that comes when support from loved ones revitalizes one 's determination to pursue a dream or start a new one .
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"At that time , the handful of bhikkhunis was not only illiterate but also homeless and hungry , says Bhikkhuni Lekshe . "" They needed some help . """
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According to Hill , there are very few cases of homeless people living in the May Pen Cemetery , and it is the responsibility of the inspector of the cemeteries to report the matter to the relevant agencies in order to have such individuals removed , medically examined , fed and placed in a care facility .
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Apparently in Dr. Ablow 's eyes , people who undergo the transgendered process are broken individuals , in need of repair . There are no transgendered people -- only people who are confused and in need of treatment to alleviate their condition .
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Even people who are disabled can still practice karate and have a sense of accomplishment . It matters not what your state of being is , people are encouraged to excel .
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Although policy change is needed in the early childhood development sector in South Africa , the first step is a change in mind-set . When one sees the conditions in which the children of poor families learn , it is clear that we do not value poor black children . Their lives and their future prospects are not valued in the way they should be . Additionally , we also need to recognise the importance of the first few years of a child 's life . This is a period of rapid brain development , which is greater than at any other time of a person 's life . Moreover , not only do the early experiences of a child shape their lifelong learning , it also affects their physical and mental health .
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It is encouraging to note that the poor families all over India now realise that the best that they can do for their children is to provide them quality education , that would enable them to equip themselves to improve their life prospects . Parents keep track of the progress of their children in the schools as best as they can , given their poverty conditions and day today struggle to make a living .
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By this exercise , the Prime Minister would benefit the poor families immensely and catch their imagination , which is important to give them hope that the government understands their plight and which would improve their morale .
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""" Our message to every homeless person is that you ? ? ? re worth more than a million stars and we focus on the value of every single person . """
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""" We told the president of the Maldives we can transform you from climate refugees to climate innovators , "" said Paul van de Camp , CEO of Dutch Docklands ."
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The main platforms of the station were laid with tables and decorated with a Christmas tree and garlands as over 200 homeless people in London were served dinner by 80 volunteers from Network Rail , alongside volunteers ' from other charities .
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Dennis insisted that his initiative was not in any way sponsored and was purely driven on his desire to help out women in need .
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"This is the rhetoric of what anthropologist Laura Agust ? n calls the "" rescue industry "" - a term used to describe people and institutions who conceptualize all sex workers as victims in need of saving . Catherine MacKinnon has argued , for example , that "" in prostitution , women have sex with men they would never otherwise have sex with ."
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"The establishment of a library is an ideal benchmark for serving the society , "" Bipin Rai from DUSIB said . He also assured government assistance in future for such initiatives . According to Amod Kanth , founder and general secretary , Prayas JAC Society , said the library will instill a sense of confidence in the homeless and will help in changing their perspective towards life ."
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Antidote for hopelessness Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Roy Gutman , author of How We Missed the Story , argued that journalism in conflict zones provides change-makers and hope as an antidote for hopelessness .
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In the context of Bangladesh the existence of a place like the CRP is nothing short of miraculous . In contrast to most of the country , the disabled here are n't patronised , rather , they are given the help that they need , according to their individual needs and more importantly , instilled with the confidence that they can have a productive life again in spite of their injuries . The disabled , and we as a society , owe much to the heroic work being done by the men and women at the CRP and their partners .
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Once again the stateless Rohingya are on the run -- homeless and increasingly hopeless .
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And the belief in a shared sense of social justice -- a desire to give a helping hand to those in need .
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""" The United States respects and admires your nation 's compassionate response to those in need "" ."
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Realising the absurdity of wealth discrepancy and social injustice he eventually married and went on to establish Groceryships - a charity that helps poor families put food on their tables and has never been happier .
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That is why he encouraged citizens to give their time , talent and resources to help those in need , he said .
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""" That is something that has been a tremendous help to us and these young men and women are very appreciative of what have been done for them , "" he said ."
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The Central Market of Thessaloniki ( CMT ) is working on the launch of a project with Bulgarian organizations , which is meant to reduce the waste of fruits and vegetables . The goal of the project is to collect fresh produce that is unfit for commerce but is still perfectly fine for consumption . These volumes of produce are then redistributed to initiatives for the support of people in need , such as food banks . The project still has to be approved by the European Commission .
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The European Union together with its Member States is the world 's leading donor of humanitarian aid . Relief assistance is an expression of European solidarity towards people in need around the world . It aims to save lives , prevent and alleviate human suffering , and safeguard the integrity and human dignity of populations affected by natural disasters and man-made crises . For more information , please visit ECHO 's website .
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""" A case has been opened and we are also going to have a meeting as the security cluster to come up with a comprehensive , integrated strategy to prevent this . We are doing this because we are a caring department and our responsibility is to protect the vulnerable , particularly older persons and people with disabilities , "" she said ."
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"At such times , the principle of Christ would warm the hearts of the brothers and sisters . "" When I was hungry , you feed me ; when I was thirsty you gave me to drink , when I was naked , you clothed me , when I was sick and homeless you took me in . "" Welcome into my kingdom ! <h> The distorted body was taken to a funeral home"
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No right-thinking person could seriously consider endorsing a campaign entitled ' Team Ched ' . But the toxic swill of social media reaction that the Evans verdict unleashed was frightening to behold . The woman , who had surely been humiliated enough after finding every facet of her sex life pored over in a courtroom , once more faced a welter of sickening abuse . So , too , did women who sought to speak up for her . A passing glimpse of this ghastly public flogging exposed a fundamental hypocrisy . The recent release of the video recording Donald Trump making sexually aggressive comments about women has been condemned the world over .
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NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar accused the government of breaking from the international community as well as Canada 's own tradition of accepting those most in need of protection , no matter their backgrounds .
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"Pangarap Village was originally distributed under the late president Ferdinand Marcos ' Presidential Decree 293 . Among those who benefited from the government 's "" land for the landless "" project then were government employees working for Malaca ? ang and urban poor families who bought small parcels of land ."
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