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THE NIAPELE PROJECT [www.theniapeleproject.org] The Niapele Project's mission is to support grass roots initiatives to directly benefit refugee children, so that they can hope for a sustainable future. We aim to have a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable refugee children. The Niapele Project's initiatives in the Buduburam refugee settlement, Ghana, reach nearly 600 vulnerable refugee children on a daily basis. The prevailing lack of economic opportunity and socio-political rights in refugee settings mean that thousands of people live in the direst of circumstances, with no state or organization to which to turn. In light of this, we have chosen to focus our efforts on these forgotten people - the ones we believe are the most in need. The Niapele Project strives to keep its programs focused on the most vulnerable: unaccompanied minors, orphans and abandoned children, and handicapped children. Currently, we are focused on three initiatives: The School Feeding Program, which provides a daily meal to over 550 elementary school students; financing and developing the Abandoned Refugee Children's Home (ARCH), the only home for abandoned children in Buduburam; and we are partnered with the Harmony Center, which provides services to physically and mentally handicapped children.
 THE PEER EDUCATION PROGRAM OF LOS ANGELES, INC. [www.pepla.org] The PEP/LA model of HIV/AIDS prevention through peer education has been established in 60 communities throughout 10 African countries. Rural leaders are empowered to mobilize residents to be participants in a comprehensive series of training workshops that focus on HIV/AIDS information and communication strategies. These "Trainers" then share educational messages on HIV/AIDS information with their respective peer groups (youth, women, Africans with HIV/AIDS, teachers, more). The PEPs are adapted to the African culture, values and traditions when it becomes the property of the community. There is an emphasis on the importance to elevate the care, compassion and hope for those living with HIV/AIDS.
 ONEWORLD WORKS [www.oneworldworks.org] is a Venice California based 501(c)3 organization that encourages volunteers to work with street children and child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our partner, Espoir Pour Tous (Hope For All), a Kinshasa based NGO, assists the volunteers with teaching and healthcare assignments throughout the country. Oneworld Works' mission is to provide support for a mobile school and computer labs training program for street children and former child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Essential elements of the program are healthcare, meals, and housing assistance.
 SAVE AFRICA'S CHILDREN
[www.saveafricaschildren.org] Save Africa’s Children (SAC) is an African-American founded organization, providing direct support to children affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty and conflicts throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. SAC partners with organizations, churches, individuals, grassroots organizations, government and corporate sectors to meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable; endeavoring to build a dynamic, diverse movement to restore hope and a future for Africa’s children.
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"In the world there is a new collective force of people mobilising around the issue of peace but linking it to the need to protect the environment.
But we must assert our collective vision and responsibility to shape that peace not only for our country but also for the whole of Africa." 1995
Wangari Maathai
2004 Nobel Peace Prize
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