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During this period of merry-making, we would like to thank you for your support which each of you provides us in your own way. Thanks to you, children who were once victims of exploitation through labour can today attend school and enjoy a regular childhood in safety! On behalf of Devi, Dhanna, Appiyyamma, Ammorru, Laïla, Pydiraju, Yerrama and hundreds of other children, thank you! We wish you wonderful Holidays! May 2011 be kind to you and allow for the realisation of your dreams! As for us, we work towards realising our common dream for a better world where all children are allowed to be children. Most sincerely,

The CCI team !

 For the Holidays, Give the gift of laughter... so that the right to childhood may become a reality !

This year for the Holidays, offer a gift that shows that you are responsible, eco-friendly and fun-loving! Make a donation to CCI on behalf of someone dear to you, and this person will receive as a gift a child’s laughter. Your gift might encourage your close friend or relative to get re-acquainted with her/his inner self! Moreover, it will make a difference in the lives of several children who have been liberated from exploitation and are now able to re-learn how to play, and in a safe environment. Plus, the donation is tax-deductible. Here’s how

 They’re here! CCI greeting cards with happy faces are now available and perfect for all occasions!

Blank greeting cards perfect for all occasions are now available through CCI. Pick a card that fits in with your event, support CCI’s projects abroad, and promote our efforts to help child labourers within your networks and friends. How to get the cards

CCI is declared a finalist for the obtention of YMCA-Quebec’s Peace Medal

On November 19, CCI was named one of the three finalists for YMCA’s Peace Medal, in the International Peace Initiatives Groups’ category. It was on behalf of Devi, Dhanna, Appiyyamma, Ammorru, Laïla,Pydiraju, Yerrama and some one hundred other children that CCI accepted this expression of trust on the part of an institution that rewards peace activists since 1987. To know more

The Rescue Foundation, our indian partner, received the 2010 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

2010 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award would be given to India’s Rescue Foundation. In 2006, the current President of the foundation, Ms. Triveni Balkrishna Acharya, received the award of 'women of peace' by the Women Peace Power Foundation (U.S.) for the achievement of Rescue Foundation, which rescues, rehabilitates and repatriates unfortunate girls and women who are trafficked from different parts of India. Education and vocational training are essential to help young girls starting over. CCI is proud to support the Rescue Foundation in the construction of a school for those girls. Read more

See the latest CCI Soundslides, with a commentary by Christine Durocher

Let Christine Durocher (CCI's President) describe to you 5 years of memories with the children supported by CCI. See the Soundslides of 23 minutes

Reach for your pens: CCI launches its third annual Literary Contest around the theme: The Future of the World is its Children.

Last November 20 (Universal Day of the Child), CCI announced the launch of this year’s writing contest. We invite people of all ages to participate in our third annual contest by submitting an essay or drawing inspired by the phrase: The Future of the World is its Children. Click here for details

CCI participates in the 2010 edition of Les Journées québécoises de la solidatité internationale

The 14th edition of Days for International Solidarity in Quebec took place throughout the Province from November 3 to 13. This year, Quebec organisations chose to question their ways of approaching and dealing with issues under the banner: Re-thinking Development ! CCI faced the public during several events. To know more

News from Thailand: The Santikham Centre at work with Thai Civil Society

Summer and fall 2010 were very busy for the Foundation for Child Development (FCD). The organisation multiplied its advocacy and awareness-raising efforts through the media. Fifty members of the community took part in embellishing and renovating the centre. In September, FCD and one of its Young Leaders participated in a 2010 Thai Youth Forum on human trafficking and migration. At the present time, FCD’s community centre assists some 300 children and many parents. Its workers have happily noticed an improvement in the behaviour of many youths due to their attending the centre’s activities. Read more (in french only)

NEW on CCI’s website: A few projects organised by committed volunteers

Simon Fortier and some of his friends attending the Charles Gravel School in Saguenay are organising a benefit show in favour of CCI. The students of the Tourterelle School in Brossard are presently making a CD promoting childhood, sung by 144 students. As they do each year, students of John Rennie High School in Montreal have organised a Pyjama Party, all profits going to help children freed from exploitation. Marilyne Busque-Dubois wrote a book on child labour exploitation, and she sold copies in his circle. Read more about it

New discoveries

Watch the new CBC documentary "Sex Slaves" on the trade of women in the world. Also, visit the blog of the ‘Comité d’action contre la traite humaine interne et internationale’ (Action Committee against national and international human trafficking) (CATHII), a collective created in 2004 whose goal is to analyse and choose the right strategies to counter human trafficking.

One of CCI’s partners has adopted the fight against sexual tourism as its pet project

" Transat, one of the largest integrated tourism companies in the world and Canada’s holiday travel leader, and Beyond Borders (Au-delà des frontières), a Canadian organization for the defence of children’s rights and the representative of ECPAT International in Canada, have signed an agreement and are joining forces to fight child sex tourism. " We are proud to count on Transat as a financial partner, as the company supports CCI's projects since 3 years now. Nous sommes fiers de compter TRANSAT parmi nos partenaires financiers, alors qu’ils soutiennent les projets de l’AIPE depuis 3 ans. Read the entire text of the press release

On-line petitions against human trafficking

Petition asking Craig’s List to stop promoting the trafficking of women and children
Petition by Beyond Borders and The Body Shop against the sexual traffic of children

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