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Haiti: SOS Children's Villages' schools close as riots erupt

December 9 2010 - 09/12/2010 - Violent riots in various cities in Haiti following the publication of presidential election results are said to be worse than in previous years. For security reasons, SOS Children's Villages has temporarily closed its schools in Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitien.

Unstable situation in Haiti in the run-up to election

November 24 2010 - 23/11/2010 - As the election date draws closer and with the cholera outbreak still not under control, the public mood in Haiti is growing more violent. SOS Children's Villages have not been directly affected by riots in Cap Haitien and Port-au-Prince so far, but the situation is being constantly monitored.

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt donate 150,000 USD to SOS Children's Villages USA

November 22 2010 - 22/11/2010 - The Jolie-Pitt Foundation has announced a donation of 150,000 USD to SOS Children's Villages USA, given in recognition of National Adoption Day, which celebrates adoptive families and highlights the needs of children without parental care.

SOS facilities in the north of Haiti after riots temporarily closed

November 17 2010 - 16/11/2010 - During riots on 15 November in the northern Haiti town of Cap Haitien at least one civilian was killed and five UN peacekeepers injured. All facilities of SOS Children's Villages in Cap Haitien are temporarily closed until the situation has calmed down.

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