Austin, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/30/2013 -- "Enough. Enough," begins a joint appeal from the U.N.'s top humanitarian agencies.  The Children's Project International praises the appeal by the heads of leading UN humanitarian agencies for the people of Syria.

The heads of the United Nations World Food Program, the World Health Organization and the UNICEF children's fund joined aid chief Valerie Amos and High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres to say they were "precariously close" to suspending some humanitarian support.  "We, leaders of U.N. agencies charged with dealing with the human costs of this tragedy, appeal to political leaders involved to meet their responsibility to the people of Syria and to the future of the region," said the statement.

The statement sought to hold the spotlight on the conflict in Syria in which more than 70,000 people have been killed and more than five million people have been driven from their homes, including one million refugees.

"We ask that they use their collective influence to insist on a political solution to this horrendous crisis before hundreds of thousands more people lose their homes and lives and futures — in a region already at the tipping point," it said.  The agencies are responsible for helping nearly 1.3 million Syrian refugees and almost 4 million more people displaced inside Syria by the conflict.

"The international community needs to find a political solution to this conflict before the human carnage grows and grows from a crisis to what is already becoming a catastrophe," said Raj Luhar, TCPI Chief Executive Officer.  "There is not enough funding, not enough attention, not enough political will," Mr. Luhar, a former Bush Administration official said in an interview. "While the lack of progress in brokering a solution to the civil war is the biggest issue facing the humanitarian effort, a funding crunch is also having a growing impact," Mr. Luhar said.

About The Children's Project International
The Children's Project International undertakes charitable activities dedicated to improving the lives of the world's children by providing life-sustaining goods and personally enriching tools. By leveraging the social consciousness of today's youth, TCPI works to provide underprivileged and disenfranchised children with material relief and the belief in a better tomorrow.

For more information on The Children's Project International, please visit: http://www.helpthemtoday.org

Contact:
Ryan Steed
Phone: +1 512-651-3742 ext. 701
E-mail: ryansteed@helpthemtoday.org
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Austin, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2013 -- Friday March 8 is International Women's Day, a day to recognize and celebrate women around the world. This year, The Children's Project International is applauding the achievements of women who give their time and expertise to help inspire other women in the United States and globally through philanthropic initiatives.

International Women's Day is an opportunity to focus on the importance of the world's girls and women. American women recognize that many girls and women around the world face significant challenges and barriers, such as barriers to education or employment, simply because of their gender.

Supporting girls and women around the world is key to transforming lives. TCPI recognizes that by investing in girls we can support a generation of empowered women, mothers, workers and leaders. These women will improve the lives of everyone around them and in turn lift families, communities and entire nations out of poverty.

"We need to continue to address barriers and discrimination that women face," says Raj Luhar, and Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Project International. "There are many women who understand this need and give selflessly to help spread the message about the power of girls and women, and help to make real change. On this International Women's Day we celebrate these women."

About The Children's Project International
The Children's Project International undertakes charitable activities dedicated to improving the lives of the world's children by providing life-sustaining goods and personally enriching tools. By leveraging the social consciousness of today's youth, TCPI works to provide underprivileged and disenfranchised children with material relief and the belief in a better tomorrow.

For more information on The Children's Project International, please visit: http://www.helpthemtoday.org/

Contact:
Ryan Steed
Phone: +1 512-651-3742 ext. 701
E-mail: ryansteed@helpthemtoday.org
http://www.helpthemtoday.org/

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The Children’s Project International (TCPI) praises nationwide school assessment showing great need for investment in Libyan education sector.

Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/06/2013 -- The Children's Project International (TCPI) praises nationwide school assessment showing great need for investment in Libyan education sector. Some 40 percent of the schools in Libya were damaged in the 2011 revolution according to a report released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF. These findings are based on a recent nationwide school assessment conducted by the MoE and UNICEF, which for the first time has given the Ministry a complete overview of the exact state of all schools in the country.

The assessment was conducted by a team of over 300 MoE staff who visited a total of 4,800 schools collecting comprehensive baseline data on a range of indicators. They systematically recorded data on the state of education facilities and materials, water sanitation and hygiene facilities, provision for children with special needs, and protection and safety related issues. The assessment was supported by GPS technology to add further dimensions to the analysis.

"TCPI congratulates the Ministry of Education and UNICEF for having successfully completed this massive operation," said Raj Luhar, TCPI Chief Executive Officer. "It is a great achievement to have this detailed information on all schools, and we hope the data will be used to target interventions that will improve the learning environment for all children, including those with disabilities."

The assessment was also supported by the Russian Federation, the Government of Australia, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Government of Poland, and the European Union.

About The Children's Project International
The Children's Project International undertakes charitable activities dedicated to improving the lives of the world's children by providing life-sustaining goods and personally enriching tools. By leveraging the social consciousness of today's youth, TCPI works to provide underprivileged and disenfranchised children with material relief and the belief in a better tomorrow.

For more information on The Children's Project International, please visit: http://www.helpthemtoday.org/

Contact: Ryan Steed
Phone: +1 512-651-3742 ext. 701
E-mail: ryansteed@helpthemtoday.org
http://www.helpthemtoday.org/

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