Category - UNICEF

Teachers would rather receive ethical gifts

staff writers — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:04:55 +0000

Many teachers would rather receive an ethical gift that benefits children in developing countries - such as those from World Vision, Christian Aid and Oxfam, than chocolate or a bottle of wine, a survey suggests.

Religion can play a positive role in HIV-AIDS struggle, says report

staff writers — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:04:34 +0000

In communities with high religious observance spiritual beliefs can play a positive role in deeloping strategies to combat HIV/AIDS, claims a UNICEF-backed study in Guyana.

Kenyan church leaders alarmed at growth of sex tourism

staff writers — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:56:50 +0000

Church leaders in Kenya have called for action following a report showing that sex tourism and sexual exploitation of children have reached an alarming proportion on the coast of the East African country where thousands of foreigners and local tourists celebrate Christmas and the New Year - writes Fredrick Nzwili for Ecumenical News International.