1 December 2000

Donation process set up in UK

CCDIA's supporters in the UK are now able to make donations more easily. The UK bank account means donations can be accumulated and transferred in bulk, saving CCDIA a significant amount in bank charges.

The account is provided by The Co-operative Bank plc, a bank that holds the same strong ethical values as CCDIA.

Get in touch with our UK representative for advice on how to donate (click here).

17 October 2000

I.T. Improvements in Caxias

Thanks to a long-term supporter of CCDIA in Brazil, CCDIA Duque de Caxias will soon have a new face joining the team.

By offering to sponsor a new member of staff, the donor has (a) provided a job in a needy community; (b) improved the financial stability and sustainability of the project; and (c) given the children a new teacher.

As part of the donation, funds will be made available to renovate the computer facilities - fixing up both the classroom and the computers themselves.

15 October 2000

Children's Day Presentation

Children from the CCDIA project in Preventório, Niterói, did a special presentation in Preventório Baptist Church on Sunday morning in celebration of Children's Day (October 12th).

1 October 2000

Computer Donation Received

Friends of CCDIA in the UK have donated over $5,000 to equip two CCDIA projects with computer rooms.

The money was given in memory of Tina Mistry who lost her life in Peru earlier this year and will give CCDIA Manilha the means to start an Information Technology programme before the end of the year.

It will also give CCDIA Duque de Caxias the opportunity to significantly expand their facilities. They already have 100 children enrolled on their I.T. courses.

Tina's family wanted to acknowledge her affection for children and love of South America by supporting an organisation actively working with children at risk.

The donation will also provide a much needed lifeline to the project in Vila Jaci, which is currently looking for sponsorship.

7 September 2000

Web-Site Launched

The CCDIA web-site is now officially launched and active. To stay up to date with CCDIA's urgent needs, keep your eyes on the 'Current Appeals' page.

Use the links on the left to learn more about CCDIA or to find out how to get involved.