Overview

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Overview Rotaract Sudanese War Refugees in
Egypt African Hope Learning Center
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Rotaract
Rotaract Rotary Action
Rotaract is an international organization of
service clubs for men and women aged 18-30 that
fosters leadership and responsible citizenship,
encourages high ethical standards in business and
promotes international understanding and peace.
Rotaract Clubs work under the guidance of their
local Rotary Club
Today, there are some 165,000 members in more
than 7,000 Rotaract Clubs in 151 countries.
Rotaract Clubs of the American University in
Cairo at a Fundraiser.
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Sudanese War
Sudanese Conflict - between the Arab Muslim
northerners of Sudan, (the base of the
Government), and the black Africans of the south.
The Toll Since 1983 Nearly two million people
have died. 80 of southern Sudan's estimated
five million people have been displaced.
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Sudanese War
At least one out of every five southern Sudanese
has died because of the 17-year civil war. More
than 3 million refugees in Egypt.
Egypt is a gateway to freedom for millions of
refugees escaping the famine, repression and
civil wars of the African continent. Most of
these refugees are young people, who have escaped
the hardships of war, torture and oppression.
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Refugees in Egypt
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Hundreds of thousands of people have fled
fighting in Sudan's war-torn areas
Everyone from the very old...
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Refugees in Egypt
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... to the very young have been caught up in the
fighting.
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Rebels say government-backed Arab militias are
conducting ethnic cleansing - the government says
the rebels are bandits.
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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but
remain in Sudan, aid agencies say.
Refugees in Egypt
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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but
remain in Sudan, aid agencies say
The land on both sides of the country is
desolate, offering little shelter to those on the
move.
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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but
remain in Sudan, aid agencies say.
Refugees in Egypt
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The refugees have access to some medical care but
not much.
And they have little expectation that their
situation will drastically improve.
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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but
remain in Sudan, aid agencies say.
African Hope Learning Center
Cairo, Egypt

• Egypts Population 70 million people (a quarter
  of the population beyond the poverty line)
• Christians enjoy all rights with few exceptions.
• Meanwhile, life is rather difficult for refugees

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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but
remain in Sudan, aid agencies say.
African Hope Learning Center
With the help of UNHCR most of these children
will emigrate to the United States, Canada,
Australia or Finland. Students study english,
the environment, geography and the arts. It is
crucial for them to have a basic education.
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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but
remain in Sudan, aid agencies say.
African Hope Learning Center
Food and Education Costs for the School are
150,000 per year. The AHLC relies primarily on
donations from North Americans and Europeans.
With nearly 500 children, the cost is 300 per
year.
In other words, 25 Food Education for
One Child, for one whole month
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Another 500,000 people have fled their homes but
remain in Sudan, aid agencies say.
African Hope Learning Center
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