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Anonymous — Sat, 12 May 2007 11:14:24 CDT

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Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:30:45 CST

Zimbabwe conjoined twins divided

Canadian doctors have successfully separated conjoined twin boys from Zimbabwe in a five-hour operation.
Seven-month olds Tinashe and Tinotenda, who were joined at the abdomen and shared a liver, are recovering in a critical-care unit on life support. "I would like to thank everyone who took part in the separation of the twins. God bless them all," the babies' mother Elizabeth Mufuka told reporters. A charity is funding their treatment and doctors waived their surgery fees. "They are doing great so far," said Dr Jacob Langer, who performed the operation along with 24 colleagues at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.

Tuesday, 4 April, 2000, 15:20 GMT 16:20 UK

Ethiopia: 'Too little too late'

Many children are suffering from severe malnutrition

By Rageh Omaar in Gode, Ethiopia Every morning at first light they gather from all parts of Gode town to wait and hope for some relief from hunger and disease. Mothers bring their children to be registered at one of the three feeding centres in this whole area, praying that their children may be admitted for treatment.

Reaching towns like Gode is their only hope of finding assistance

But inside, there is only room for the most critical cases. This is the therapeutic feeding centre for the most severely malnourished. There is so much need but only the most basic facilities. But at least it is something. The centre was established by a local aid agency, the Ogaden Welfare Society, with financing from international relief groups. For many children it is the difference between life and death.

For some children the health centre gives hope

One four-year-old boy is fighting to cling on to life. His family remains at his side, helping to feed him high-energy protein formula. He weighs only 15 pounds. His family walked for five days to bring him to the centre. It is not just basic medical facilities that have drawn so many thousands of people to Gode. The Shabeelle river which runs through the town, provides plentiful water in a region ravaged by drought. But local aid workers feel the international community has not delivered on the pledges of aid it has made to Ethiopia. Mahmoud Ugass Mohammed of the Ogaden Welfare Society says the aid is not enough and not in time.

This boy's family walked for five days to get him to the centre

"There are delays and logistic problems for the government in delivering what they have in hand," he says. "For the last month of March, there has not been any food distributed to the affected people at all." The camps on the edge of Gode are now home to the nomads who have had to leave their villages because of the drought. Reaching towns like Gode is their only hope of finding assistance. But for some, having reached here, their ordeal is still not over. The announcement by the European Union that it is to send more food aid has not come too soon.

interviews about africa

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:25:24 CST

We're showing you loads of different sides to life for kids in Africa. From nomad kids in the Sahara

How do you think you would cope living in Africa?

What would you miss the most? What would you enjoy best?

How do you feel about the way some kids have to live their lives?

When I was younger I actually used to live in Ghana. I lived in a small village called Obuasi. I moved when I was six. I lived there because my dad worked on a mine. When I was there I felt really bad. We had plenty of food and water and some people in my village didn't even have any of what I did. I think its horrible the way they have to live in poverty!

Sarah, 14, Lancaster

I think people should concentrate more on the homeless in Africa because at the moment it seems that the country is concentrating more on the wildlife, building parks for them. I wish we could help everyone not just a small percentage.

Cornelia, 13, Norfolk

I was surprised to see so many orphaned children living in Africa. It must be very had looking after a family in those conditions. It also surprised me that so many people get HIV and AIDS. I find it very distressing.

Helen, 13, Worcester

It just shows how lucky we are!

Dalinder, 10, Wolverhampton

think England is so lucky compared to the Africans. We waste too much, and we are all too spoilt. They hardly have anything whilst we take things for granted, like clean water, that many of them can only dream of, my heart goes out to them all.

Sarah, 16, Burrowbridge

I think the reason Africa is the way it is because countries like ours in the west. They refuse to forget the debts that the third world owe if they did this we would all be equal.

Natalie, 14, Wirral

I think we are very lucky compared to Africans. We take most things for granted.

Tom & Craig, 10, Stretford

I think Africa is really cool but it's a shame that they have all those problems. I think I could cope out there though because my family comes from a different country as well.

Sanjay, 13, Falkirk

People don't realise how lucky we are!

Michaela, 11, Staffs

A few times I felt so sick just thinking about these really poor children. It made me realise we shouldn't take things for granted. I also think the Blue Peter Waterworks Appeal was good - if we had more of that type of thing we would be able to help children more!!!

Charlotte, 11, Belgium

I think we don't realise how lucky we are to have fresh clean water and plenty of food.

Alice, 13, Hullbridge

I feel really sorry for those children in Africa having to live like that. I just wish there was more we could do than just raise money because NOT all villages will be getting water.

Rachel, 12, Darlington

When I see the pics on the telly I feel like standing up and shouting. Why do people have to live like that in Africa!? It's so bad! I want to go to Africa and see what can be done but as I'm only 14 I can't do much. I think that all the countries like England and America should stop thinking about going to war and say let's help the people in Africa.

Vicky, 14, Barnstaple

Whenever I think of starving children in Africa I feel a bit ashamed of myself. Now whenever there¿s a chance to help them I will!

Brenna, 11, Tring

I didn't realise that it was as hard in Africa as it was. It makes me realise how lucky we actually are to have such easy lives, and if everyone was aware of all of these problems, and helped, it would make a huge difference.

Leah, 15, Suss

I think Africa is the most beautiful continent in the world and it's a shame to see people there suffering. It's not all negative though, because those children can follow their dreams and aim high - maybe they will get lucky. My cousins live in Cape Town, South Africa and I have been there once. It was amazing and I would like to see what it's really like in the Northern countries too. Everything is so different in Africa, and although some people are suffering, I think the continent is completely overwhelming, the land and culture is something you don't get anywhere else.

Taya, 13, London

I think what you are saying is true but at the end of the day there is lots of exaggeration. People always think Africa is the worse place to live but it is not. There are lots of nice places in Africa just like this country, but this country is more improved. There are bad places in this country as well as Africa.

Sheila, 13, London

I hate seeing all the reports because it makes me feel so GUILTY. And sad. It's terrible.

Amy, 16, Romford

My aunt lived in Rwanda for many years, so I know all about the things children in Africa have to go through, yet most of them are very happy!!! We should take a leaf out of their books and be grateful for what we have got, not always moaning for more!!!

Abi, 12, Edinburgh

I think the conditions in Africa are terrible, but it's easy to say that. If we don't just take pity but get up off our lazy rears and try to make a difference, then we won't need to say how bad things are, because with so much help and support, things could actually go from bad to excellent!

Lyra, 12, Belfast

Isn't it strange how African children always look happy? If you went and filmed at a British school, most of the kids would be po-faced/bored/unhappy etc, but if you filmed kids at a school in Africa they are all happy. I think it is because they are really glad to go to school and to have a school whereas we take things like this for granted...and do not realise what luxuries we are granted in everyday life.

Elizabeth, 12, Ipswich

I think growing up in Africa must be really hard. I wish that I could help them and meet some of the children there!!!!

Alexandra, 11, Brynmawr, Wales

African children should get some support. The presidents of the African countries must do some thing about this. Some people don't have water supplies in fact most people don't. Something must be done about this problem. We need to make more charity centres for more people.

Abdullah, 10, Stockport

They are really brave, I couldn't do that, what they do everyday, I do feel sorry for them.

Carly, 14, Salisbury

I know three people who lived in Africa and so I think it is great what people are doing to help them have much cleaner water so they do not die of disease. They probably haven't even seen clean water before. I don't think I could stand drinking what I have seen! I also wish they could have cleaner places to live!

Cristabel, 12, Buckinghamshire

I have lived in Nigera before and I know how hard is it to sleep on the streets.

Germaine, 15, Corby

I feel really sorry for them and I think they should have everything we have!

Rheo, 11, Leicester

I think the conditions in Africa stink. I mean we're are rich, they're poor we're never hungry, they are always hungry.

Paul, 11, Fareham

I do feel very sorry for them. It's so sad to see what they are going through. We all take from granted the little things we have like water and they would do anything for some clean water.

Brid, 14, Dublin

I am currently living in the war-torn area of Abidjan. In the past five years there have been two coups and many disruptions. This is mainly due to the corruption of the government. Western countries, instead of giving money, should instead sort out the problem of corruption. Otherwise, poverty, will never disappear.

Fatima, 14, Ivory Coast, Africa

These poor people need help, we can't just sit there and watch them dying! I don't even think the charities and funds are helping these poor people. More than half the human population lives there in Africa.

Olivia, 13, Manchester

I felt that the Newsround Extra was quite blunt and emotional. I believe you captured the REAL side of Africa¿s people.

Alex, 14, Norwich

There should be more charities supporting Africa's young children. It's not fair on them.

Stacey, 13, Southend on Sea

I think too many people in the world are just saying when it comes to charity 'other people will pay' when that's not true! I used to be like that but then I saw all these programmes about staving kids now I give clothes and money to loadsa different charities and so should you!

Ealish, 12, Isle of Man

I went to Johannesburg in August with my drama group. It was an overwhelming experience and I loved it to bits! It is sad to actually see people living like they do, we don't know how lucky we are. The worst thing I saw when I was over there was the locals cleaning themselves and their clothes in the sewers. It is the most beautiful country I have ever been to and I hoping to go back again one day. I would like to do some charity work so I can raise money for the locals so at least they can get a decent meal and fresh water down them. I am glad that Newsround are doing a special feature about the country as other people can see how people over there are living but also showing them a beautiful country.

Natalie, 16, Peterborough

Ever since I was six, I was told about the plight of the African children. I went to Namibia last summer and I was surprised at the many positive things those children experience. I so much loved it that I will be going back this summer. There is need to be more positive and to appreciate the positive things that Africa offers to its children. I hope that the youth of the world will be educated about the good things about that wonderful continent too. We are all lucky!

Martin, 16, Wimbledon

I would find it very hard to live out there and I feel sorry for them. I wish somebody could help their governments so they can get more children off the streets and taken care of. They are very brave to live out there under the bridge and on the streets. We are very lucky.

Sarah, 10, Birmingham

I think that the children should have a lot more opportunities in their lives as they don't yet really understand what they are doing. I am definitely willing to hold a charity event for the poor children who have to live on the streets and even in the sewers!!!!

Amy-Louise, 12, Thurnscoe

I was really upset when I saw the conditions kids in Africa live in. I have all the things I want but they have none of the things they even NEED. I can't believe people are dying out there and we're sitting in front of our TVs eating so much. They just about get a bowl of yucky porridge a day or nothing!

Stef, 12, Fareham

I have been watching your Africa programme. I went to Kenya last summer for two weeks to help at an orphanage set up by Kids Alive and I just wanted to say that what you experience out there is so overwhelming. I loved it and I'm actually going back out there in the summer for three weeks.

Bethan, 16, Romford

I think it's really unfair that footballers and other celebrities are getting thousands of pounds a week, when children in Africa are dying of starvation. If each footballer gave half a week's wages towards helping Africans survive it would make a big difference.

Mirra, 12, Oxford

I feel really sorry for all the people who are starving or in poverty. I would really like to help people in Africa and food aid who are doing a great job. Keep it up!

Natalie, 13, Leeds

The children that live there are so brave to live in such conditions, most of us living here are so used to getting so much for granted, food, water. Thanks NR for reminding me how lucky I am.

Laura, 13, London

I think it's awful that these children have to live in these conditions and it makes me feel very lucky that I get food every day.

Ruth, 13, Derby

poems

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:56:31 CST

May Africa wake up!

Sun light in Africa
Peace be in Africa
All the widows, stand up
All the orphans, stand up
Africav
listen to your children crying
Africa
Look at your children's blood flowing
Teach them peace
There is hopelessness in Africa
And they need your encouragement
Your children are suffering
They are killing one another
Teach them peace
Teach them solidarity
Africa
Lend them a hand
To save them from this situation
Wake up Africa

To be poor is not a crime

The poor are burdens for humanity
The poor have no security
They can't live in freedom
They have no kingdom
But to be poor is not a crime
Nobody asked God to make him poor
But poverty knocks at many doors
Even a rich person may be its victim
Even women love rich men
There is no pity for poor men
Wealth is in town
But the poor always fall down
My child is very ill
I don't want to steal
I don't have money
I have a safe journey
But to be poor is not a crime
I am still hopeful.your way, tourist

Home

Anonymous — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 04:27:09 CST

World OF Hunger Is a Staggering Problem

Over a billion people have to live on $1 a day or less. Families in such extreme poverty must go without the food they need -- every day of their lives. A billion malnourished people -- mostly women and children -- are losing their health and lives, their potential for prosperity, and their hope for a better future. · More than 800 million people know what it's like to go to bed hungry; most of them women and children. · Hunger and poverty claim 25,000 lives every day. · 2 million babies a year are so weak from hunger that they die when they get a bad case of diarrhea. · Poor families spend over 70% of their income on food. (An average American family spends just over 10%). · 226 million children are stunted physically and mentally from malnutrition, wrecking their chances for a good education and productive future. Too little food for too many mouths. So the story goes: Africa stays poor because of its high rate of population growth. Both fact and fiction lurk hero. Africa does have the highest birth rate in the world - each African woman (on average) gives birth to a robust 6.6 babies. Forty-seven African children are born for every thousand people. Far ahead of Asia with thirty or Latin American with thirty-two. At this rate Nigeria’s one hundred million people will double by the turn of the century. For the first time in the history of this continent Africa’s governments are beginning to worry that population may outstrip food supplies. Yet most African countries have smaller populations than comparably sized countries in Europe and Asia. There are only 18 Africans per square kilometer compared to more than 50 Europeans and 87 in South Asia. Indeed, Africa has traditionally been regarded as one of the world’s most sparsely populated regions. Angola, for example, 15 twice as big as France with only a fifth the population. Angola is also rich in natural resources and needs many hands to help in their development. While Africa may not be overpopulated it is certainly poor. And poverty can explain more about a high birth rate than the birth rate can about poverty. Poor people need children in order to help them survive - children to work in the fields, herd cattle, carry water and gather firewood. Children can also look after ageing parents for whom an old age pension isn’t even a dream. Children simply mean survival. But children born to poor families are often undernourished or susceptible to disease. In Africa 127 out of every thousand babies never live until their first birthday. So a mother may have to have several children in order to ensure the survival of one. Until African mothers can be a lot surer about their babies’ chances of living it is unlikely that they will be convinced by arguments in favour of family planning.

West Africa's child slave trade

childre are sold by parents and taken to neighbouring countries.

CANCER

In South Africa 1500 new cases of cancer amongst children are diagnosed every year. Owing to earlier methods of detection, improved medication and more effective treatment methods, many more children’s lives are saved than was the case thirty years ago.

Are you living in slavery?

Hundreds of children are still sold into slave labour

The shipping of millions of Africans to work as slaves on sugar and cotton plantations in the United States and the Caribbean ended in the early 1800s.