The latest english news concerning ICCO, an Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation. en http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-overview Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:23:00 +0100 Newsstory - ACT Alliance - 1 March, 2010: The 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile - one of the most powerful recorded - has killed more than 700 people, but the figure is expected to increase. Troops are being deployed to help with rescue efforts and prevent looting. A curfew is enforced in some areas. Basic supplies are to be distributed as rescuers reach worst-hit areas. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1958&module=en_news Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:23:00 +0100 1958 NEWS STORY | February 19, 2010 - ACT alliance PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI - By Emily SollieAnd then came the rain... Wednesday night, Haiti's capital experienced its heaviest rainfall since the earthquake, a soaking downpour that lasted for several hours. The storm, the second this week, foreshadowed things to come when the rainy season sets in next month. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1953&module=en_news Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:20:00 +0100 1953 Unpleasant conclusions, a lack of understanding, harsh statements. The Dutch Minister of Development Cooperation, Mr Koenders, believes the discussion about development cooperation has gone too far. "The hard-liners would have you believe that DC is no longer a positive thing - not even a neutral thing, but a negative one." It doesn't have to be this way, as proven by the ICCO Alliance and its thorough innovation process. The Minister paid ICCO and Kerk in Actie quite a few compliments in this regard during his visit. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1952&module=en_news Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:52:00 +0100 1952 Since the earthquake hit parts of Haiti January 12, the ACT Alliance has assisted more than 150,000 people. The majority of people are assisted with ongoing support such as water, sanitation, shelter or regular food supplies/meals. Others have received relief items such as cash, family kits or hygiene sets. Others have benefitted from medical assistance and supplies to health clinics. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1942&module=en_news Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0100 1942 As Regional Manager for Central America, ICCO and Kerk in Actie associate Mariecke van der Glas has been closely affected by the earthquake on Haiti. She kept a diary during the first three weeks after the earthquake. A selection from her diary can be found on our website. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1943&module=en_news Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:15:00 +0100 1943 Traumatized, ill and suffering loss of limbs, hundreds of children need round-the-clock care. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1926&module=en_news Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:50:00 +0100 1926 Slowly food and water have started moving in Haiti. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1925&module=en_news Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:23:00 +0100 1925 The ACT Alliance has brought in specialist water and sanitation facilities, desperately needed in earthquake-hit Haiti. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1924&module=en_news Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0100 1924 Medical teams, experts and tonnes of food, household items and tarpaulins from ACT Alliance members and partners continue to reach Haitians made homeless. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1921&module=en_news Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:43:00 +0100 1921 In the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake, Port-au-Prince is filled with rubble and corpses. Yet amid the destruction and despair, the hope and strength of the Haitian people is undeniable. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1917&module=en_news Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:17:00 +0100 1917 Also on behalf of my colleague and good friend Haaije Feenstra from our Service Organisation, I would like to welcome you and wish you all the best for the new year. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1898&module=en_news Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:15:00 +0100 1898 In the chaos of aid distribution, ACT Alliance members are managing to get food, temporary shelter, water cleaning materials and expertise to the Haitian capital. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1913&module=en_news Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:59:00 +0100 1913 The incoming ACT Alliance coordinator for Haiti has outlined priorities for the huge relief operation she is about to lead.Elsa Moreno is scheduled to arrive in Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, tomorrow. She is to hold the post of Rapid Support Team coordinator of the newly-formed programme which offers ACT members support in overwhelming emergencies. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1914&module=en_news Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:04:00 +0100 1914 Thousands of people in Port-au-Prince - injured, hungry and desperate - have spent days outdoor in the demolished capital of Haiti without food or shelter. Desperate Haitians have blocked streets with corpses in anger. Food is stocking up at the airport, but has not yet been distributed. A great deal of the population is traumatized, and ACT Alliance is now sending in experts on psycho-social support. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1912&module=en_news Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:51:00 +0100 1912 Evelyne Margrone, a programme office of ACT member ICCO has been recovered alive from the debris and was taken to Dominican Republic suffering multiple bone fractures and possible internal injuries. Her grandson was found unhurt. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1911&module=en_news Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:41:00 +0100 1911 A severe earthquake struck Haiti yesterday and destroyed the office of Christian Aid and ICCO. At the time the program officer was in the building together with her grandson. Latest news is she has been pulled out of the rubble together with two other persons. She needs medical care, but she is not in danger. Her grandson is fine as well. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1900&module=en_news Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:34:00 +0100 1900 Major conflict could return to southern Sudan unless there is urgent international action to save the peace agreement that ended one of Africa's longest and deadliest wars, ten aid agencies warned today. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1872&module=en_news Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:52:00 +0100 1872 Early December the ICCO Alliance submitted the first part of the Grant Application for MFS II to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1853&module=en_news Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:33:00 +0100 1853 The Zeister Zendingsgenootschap and Yente reinforce the ICCO Alliance comprising Edukans, Kerk in Actie, Oikocredit, Prisma, SharePeople and ICCO. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1867&module=en_news Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:02:00 +0100 1867 The Protestant Church will prolong the co-operation between Kerk in Actie and development organisation ICCO. The synod decided that the agreement between Kerk in Actie, the development organisation of the churches, and ICCO will be continued in 2010. http://www.icco.nl/delivery/main/en/doc.phtml?p=news-item&index=1864&module=en_news Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:59:00 +0100 1864