UNICEF sponsors children Jambore<\/p>\n
BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Achnese children will two days of fun and games
\non Monday and Tuesday when the Ministry of Social Affairs and the
\nUnited Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) hold the Aceh Children's
\nJamboree on May 23 and 24.<\/p>\n
The event, to be held in Syah Kuala University compound, will
\nbe participated in by hundreds of children who survived the
\ntsunami disaster that swept through Aceh and North Sumatra on
\nDec. 26 last year.<\/p>\n
The children come from refugee camps throughout the area, and
\nalso from the town of Gunung Sitoli on Nias island.<\/p>\n
Along with leisure activities, they will participate in a
\nchildren's forum where they will discuss contemporary issues,
\nalong with painting, drama and singing contests.<\/p>\n
Participating non-government organizations (NGOs) include the
\nInternational Red Cross, Muhammadiyah, and the International
\nRelief for Children and Pusaka foundations.<\/p>\n
The jamoboree is expected to be the largest of similar events
\nheld in the area to help the children recover from the post-
\ndisaster trauma. -- JP<\/p>",
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"sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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