A CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT BY LUMIERE IN REMEMBRANCE OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT. The United Children's Agency UNICEF has declared 2014 a devastating year for children with as many as 15 million caught in conflicts in Central African Republic, Iraq, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and the Palestinian territories.
UNICEF Director Anthony Lake said the high number of crises meant many of them were quickly forgotten or failed to capture global headlines, such as Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. "Children have been killed while studying in the classroom, and while sleeping in their beds; they have been orphaned, kidnapped, tortured, recruited, raped and even sold as slaves."
Needs continue to be desperate
Since Lumiere began in 2004, we have seen footage, photos and received reports from over the globe of babies being born prematurely while the mothers were fleeing from rape and execution in areas of conflict; young children gangraped and murdered after torture; families killed; and many other horrors. We have been able to help many in need.
We also continue offering free education and guidance in 103 countries re the principles of competent and responsible charity assistance to all.
We cannot reach everyone, and the needs continue to be as desperate and the plights of children are worse than ever.
Perhaps Divine Providence has led you to read these words. Is there one child you can help? Or pay for education? Or pay for surgery? Or counselling? Perhaps you have skills that would be invaluable in a clinic setting - or refugee camp - or for post-war counselling. Why not consider volunteering some of your time to help those most in need?
In the spirit of Lumiere, is there anything you can do to help?
UN declares 2014 a devastating year for millions of children
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/08/us-children-un-idUSKBN0JM19220141208
With thanks to www.reuters.com
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