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Rest and Recuperation breaks create friendships that transcend all borders

19 Sep 2019


Each year Chernobyl Children International (CCI) welcome children from the heart of the Chernobyl region into Shannon and Dublin Airport for their annual summer and […]


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Chernobyl Tapestry in the UN

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‘Chernobyl’ by Alexander Kishchenko

18 Sep 2019


On the third floor of the UN hangs a giant abstract tapestry by Alexander Kishchenko. A unique artwork, emblazoned with religious iconography and unsettling images […]


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Chernobyl Children International condemns culture of secrecy, as ongoing nuclear incident in Russia shows that lessons have not been learned from nuclear history

15 Aug 2019


“When will we ever learn?” – Adi Roche, Chernobyl Children International The world has watched with bated breath this week, after a nuclear accident in […]


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Masha

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Special Appeal: Masha needs your help to secure her freedom and future

25 Jul 2019


Masha (18) has spent her entire life segregated from the community in a children’s mental asylum.  Now that Masha has reached the age of 18, […]


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Ken (67) is Climbing Mt Elrbus in aid of Chernobyl Children International!

10 Jul 2019


CCI were over the moon to be contacted by an incredible man in recent weeks, Ken Smyth, who is climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia in […]


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A new lifeline for Nikita and an incredible act of generosity from MMS Medical

3 Jul 2019


When 15-year-old Nikita arrived into Shannon Airport last Tuesday, it was evident to his loving host family, Sheelagh and Richard Hogan, that his care needs […]


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As World reels from the impact of ‘Chernobyl’ series, Shannon airport welcomes 120 ‘Chernobyl children’ to Ireland for Summer Rest and Recuperation

24 Jun 2019


Following the conclusion of the chilling HBO ‘Chernobyl’ TV mini-series, a very special group of 120 children from the Chernobyl affected regions of Belarus will […]


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As World reels from horrors of ‘Chernobyl’ series, Irish charity’s Cardiac Surgeons fly to Ukraine to perform life-saving surgeries on Chernobyl children

4 Jun 2019


As the gripping and tragic ‘Chernobyl’ TV mini-series draws to a close this week, a team of Irish funded paediatric cardiac surgeons have touched down […]


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Sasha

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Congratulations to Sasha ‘Blonde’, who has had his rights restored!

29 May 2019


CCI would like to congratulate our Honourary Ambassador, Sasha ‘Blonde’, following the news that he is to have his rights restored! Sasha’s success follows on […]


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Life-long Chernobyl activist and charity founder lauds ‘raw truth-telling’ of upcoming HBO and Sky series

7 May 2019


“I truly believe this will be a key and prestigious tv series of our age” – Adi Roche 07 May 2019:  Following her historic address […]


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