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Charles Mkula discusses a quote pulled from a Department of Disaster Management Affairs report:
“Marginalized groups have less social power and fewer economic resources and physical capacity to anticipate, survive and recover from the effects of disasters,” reports the department pointing out that “the elderly, disabled, the sick, the poor and children are particularly vulnerable”.
Mr. Mkula's article and the semtiment in the report reflect You. Me. We.'s founding idea. Please read the full article here. http://www.newstimeafrica.com/archives/22847
Established by a United Nations Resolution in 1981, International Day of Peace celebrates its 30th anniversary on September 21, 2011. According to the United Nations, this year's theme is "Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard."
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Our thoughts are with the people of India, Nepal, Tibet in their time of need. We know that tremendous difficulties lie ahead in the rescue, recovery, and eventual rebuilding process. While the the first responders do their jobs expediting rescues and recoveries, we will monitor the developments in the aftermath and the displacement of the peoples that have lost their homes by keeping in touch with our friends on the ground and other sources. Check back for resources as they becomes available.
The cholera epidemic has obviously made the situation that much worse.
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