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Posted on September 29, 2017
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When Iyanua Owolabi was born, it was discovered that her blood genotype was SS. All human beings are born with one of four genotypes – AA, AS, SS and AC. Unfortunately, SS (also known as sickle cell) is an abno rmal genotype. Anyone whose parents have the AS genotype has a one in four chance…
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Posted on September 21, 2017
Comments Off on World Gratitude Day
On 21 September, the world will mark Gratitude Day and in doing so, will allow citizens from across the globe to pause and say thank you to those who have worked hard or sacrificed on behalf of others. African Child Trust (ACT) is pleased to join in the collective effort to do what so few…
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Posted on September 15, 2017
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ACT’s work in Tanzania… Though significant progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS globally, as well as in Africa, the disease continues to ravage communities where factors like poverty, social stigma, and lack of access to condoms mean an increased risk for not only contraction, but also in the number of those who…
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Posted on September 8, 2017
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September 8th is International Literacy Day. Worldwide, 775 million people lack literacy skills with some 60 million children out of school. A further 264 million children lack basic literacy skills. Many more attend school irregularly, while others drop out. International Literacy Day is therefore as important today as when it was declared by UNESCO in…
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Posted on September 1, 2017
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“Little angels watched over by big angels”, is how I felt when I visited the Angel Orphanage for the first time four years ago. Bright eyed babies, smiling little children and older ones all welcomed us warmly with a song. Encouraging them on were the staff and volunteers with their kind faces. The orphanage had…
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Posted on August 23, 2017
Comments Off on Introducing I-Afrika our new partner in Kenya
Partnering with local communities is at the core of ACT’s work. Our partners are at the fore front of how we operate. They are an integral part of improving the welfare and educational development of children in Africa, as well as other projects we support. Currently we are working with 10 partners in 30 African…