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Stop the War Coalition and Iraqi nationals protest outside US embassy

Activists from the STWC and Iraqi nationalists demonstrated outside the US embassy at the announcement of the withdrawel of troops. London, UK. 17th...

by mirrorimage photos in United Kingdom on 17/12/2011

Society

Christmas Caravan brings holiday cheer

Christmas Caravan, a ten-year old annual charity event for disadvantaged children, sends volunteers out to schools that cater to needy youth to share...

by Ramin Mazur in Moldova on 10/12/2011

Society

Nechilibi High School receives Zimbabwe Tourism Authority press Visit

A press team organised by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority London office joined in a visit to school children at Nechilibi High, Hwange. Visitors...

by David Mbiyu in Zimbabwe on 19/10/2011

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17/12/2011 - Stop the War Coalition and Iraqi nationals protest outside US embassy - United Kingdom - Activists from the STWC and Iraqi...
10/12/2011 - Christmas Caravan brings holiday cheer - Moldova - Christmas Caravan, a ten-year old...
19/10/2011 - Nechilibi High School receives Zimbabwe Tourism Authority press Visit - Zimbabwe - A press team organised by the Zimbabwe...
14/10/2011 - Fairfield Childrens Home in Mutare - Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe - Fairfield Childrens Home lies on the...
14/10/2011 - School children in Nyanga District - Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe’s education system was once...
13/08/2011 - Muslims enjoy their Iftar while donating to orphans - Sungai Petani - Malaysia - Muslims from the northern region of...
04/08/2011 - Kites to commemorate the dedication of Janusz Korczak - Jerusalem - Israel - Youth fly kites at Yad Vashem Holocaust...
25/02/2011 - New Born Lambs - United Kingdom - New Born Lambs at Willows Farm Village...
26/08/2010 - Nando’s Ifter for the orphans - Bangladesh - Orphans from Shishu Sadan having their...
19/08/2010 - Ramadan Breakfast With Orphans - Malaysia - KB Mall, Pacific Hypermarket and...

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The Msamaria Mwema Children's Home in Nairobi
The Msamaria Mwema Children's Home in Nairobi, that caters for children whose parents died of a HIV/Aids infection. It has more than one hundred orphans at the last count. Kenya. 1...
In pictures: The orphans of Haiti - Port au Prince
As the world observes Global Orphan Week attention is being drawn to Haiti, whose population of 9 million has a staggering 370,000 orphans, even before the 2010 earthquake and recent hu...
Christmas Caravan brings holiday cheer
Christmas Caravan, a ten-year old annual charity event for disadvantaged children, sends volunteers out to schools that cater to needy youth to share in the holiday spirit. Moldova. 19 ...
Anand Ashram hold a social service at St. Vincent Orphanage
Forty friends from the Anand Ashram Foundation (affiliated with UN) held a social service at St. Vincent Orphanage to show their support and spread joy. Jakarta, Indonesia. 19th Decembe...
Stop the War Coalition and Iraqi nationals protest outside US embassy
Activists from the STWC and Iraqi nationalists demonstrated outside the US embassy at the announcement of the withdrawel of troops. London, UK. 17th December 2011
Iraqis and Syrians Protest At US Embassy - London
Iraqis met to celebrate the defeat of the occupation as US troops left Iraq, and called for mercenaries to go too and for proper coverage of Iraq by the BBC. With them were Syrian suppo...
Settlement of Givat Hadagan announced by Israeli government
Givat Hadagan near the settlement of Efrat is where the Israeli government has announced new plans for the construction of a settlement of 40 housing units. The settlement is near Bethl...
World Aids Day showcased for the youth in Outer North East of London
Outer North East of London’s NHS cluster had Waltham Forest College host the Young London Sexual Health Showcase under the ‘All the Fun of the Fair’ theme for World Aids Day 2011. UK. 1...
World AIDS Day marked in Kampala
In Kampala, Uganda, one of the country models in Africa in the fight against HIV and AIDS, participants carried banners in support of fighting Aids. Kampala, Uganda. 1st December 2011
Leicester Square premiere of Martin Scorsese directed film ‘Hugo’
The movie Hugo, a 3D adventure drama film set in 1930s Paris and directed by Martin Scorsese, premiered at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square. UK. 28th November 2011
Preparing for Thanksgiving Day with the US Consulate General
Kristen F. Bauer, US Consulate General to Surabaya invited journalists to see preparations of the Thanksgiving Day celebration at her residence. Surabaya, Indonesia. 23rd November 2011
 Food items on display for Goa Day
Goans are connoisseurs fine food. They take delight not only in what they eat but also in how they cook it. The local cuisine is known for its exotic seafood and meat preparations. Doh...
Nechilibi High School receives Zimbabwe Tourism Authority press Visit
A press team organised by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority London office joined in a visit to school children at Nechilibi High, Hwange. Visitors toured the school and handed out gifts to...
School facilities in Hartzell School - Nyanga District - Zimbabwe
School facilities and pupils in the Hartzell School Library - Nyanga District. Mutare, Zimbabwe. 14th October 2011
Fairfield Childrens Home in Mutare - Zimbabwe
Fairfield Childrens Home lies on the outskirts of Mutare and is probably the oldest orphanage in the country having been set up by the United Methodist Women Missionaries in 1903. Mutar...
School children in Nyanga District
Zimbabwe’s education system was once among the best in Africa. Despite decline in recent years due to hyperinflation and political unrest, the infrastructure is still maintained in scho...
Disabled Children perform in 'Sharing Love'  Activity
The Perkasih Bhakti Luhur Community commemorated its first anniversary of establishment by holding a an event called 'Sharing Love', featuring vocals, dance, and art creations...
Cheng Hoo Mosque Foundation shares gifts with Orphans
Cheng Hoo Mosque Foundation, PITI Surabaya, and PT. Aplus Pacific broke their daily Ramadan fast together and gave gifts to 500 orphaned children from various orphanages in Surabaya. In...
Miss Indonesia 2011 at Surabaya Charity Event
Miss Indonesia 2011, Astrid Ellena Indriana Yunadi, took part in a local charity event at a shopping centre in North Surabaya. Indonesia. 20th August 2011
Ballet Charity performance for Ramadan
Enlivening the holy month of Ramadan, Pakuwon Golf and Family Club (PGFC) invited orphans from six orphanages in Surabaya to enjoy a charity ballet performance. Indonesia. 13th August 2...