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Four weeks after the earthquake in Haiti
The first steps towards the fresh start
(11.02.2010) Four weeks after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Welthungerhilfe together with the victims of the disaster has begun the initial measures for giving the country a fresh start. In Petit Goâve the initial clear-up work has started in accordance with the "cash for work" principle.
A campaign at the Berlin International Film Festival
An H for Haiti
(11.02.2010) In its 60th year, the spotlights are shining especially brightly on the Berlin International Film Festival, and on the stars and media representatives from across the world. It's just four weeks since the world's spotlights were trained on another place – on Haiti and on an unprecedented disaster.
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14.19 million Euros donated
Welthungerhilfe plans five-year programme for Haiti
(01.02.2010). As at 1st February, Welthungerhilfe has collected 14.19 million Euros for Haiti. It will use this money to finance a five-year programme for the country, which has been hit by a severe earthquake.
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In Welthungerhilfe's view, pledges of finance are not crucial to the success of the international conference on Afghanistan in London. "It's not a question of 'how much', but of 'how', above all in the case of civil reconstruction." - 17th Reality of Aid report: "We demand secure funding for climate change protection measures in the South"
The two NGOs, Welthungerhilfe and terre des hommes, are demanding a clear and binding commitment from Germany's new federal government to guarantee funding for climate change measures - Global Hunger Index 2009. Empowering women and fighting hunger
Women suffer most from hunger and poverty, and at the same time they play a key role in development. Bärbel Dieckmann, Welthungerhilfe' president, pointed this out at the presentation of the 2009 Global Hunger Index.
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Our vision: All the people of this world shall lead an independent life in dignity and justice - free of hunger and poverty.
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Alliance2015
Alliance2015 is a partnership of six like-minded non-government organizations working in the field of development cooperation. The Alliance members are Cesvi (I), Concern (IRL), Welthungerhilfe (D), Hivos (NL), Ibis (DK) and, since November 2003, People in Need (CZ).