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CCI at centre of United Nations commemorations in New York, ahead of the debut of HBO and Skys ‘Chernobyl’ mini-series

25 Apr 2019


President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and Tánaiste Simon Coveney voice their support for Chernobyl victims. Chernobyl cast along with key members of the Chernobyl […]


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A historic human rights victory – Misha has had his rights restored!

18 Apr 2019


It is with great pride and joy that we share the wonderful news that Misha “The Cobbler” has had his rights restored as a result […]


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Arseniy Vaschilo and his loving mother, Katya

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“Without CCI’s nurses, I could not keep my head above water”

20 Mar 2019


“Without CCI’s nurses, I could not keep my head above water” – Katya Four-year-old Arseniy has profound brain damage from a tumour, as well as […]


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Eight years after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, charity warns of “generations” of victims, as it is revealed childhood thyroid cancer is on the rise in affected areas.

12 Mar 2019


Eight years after the catastrophic disaster at Fukushima, where a nuclear plant was crippled by a devastating earthquake and tsunami, lethal levels of radiation still rumbles […]


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Chernobyl survivor shares her harrowing story at gala International Women’s Day Lunch attended by Ireland’s leading media, music and sporting personalities

7 Mar 2019


“She is the embodiment of everything ‘International Women’s Day’ represents” – Adi Roche Irish stars turned out in force this afternoon for ‘Liz and Noel’s […]


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Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher

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Rose of Tralee, Kirstin Mate Maher, prepares for ‘life changing experience’ to raise awareness for the ‘Grandchildren of Chernobyl’ living in institutions and orphanages

14 Feb 2019


“The Roses and Escorts bring with them a tiding of hope and goodwill” – Adi Roche  This weekend the Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher, […]


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President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and Sasha Godalev

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Chernobyl survivor gives emotional thanks to people of Ireland, as President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins welcomes Chernobyl children to Áras an Uachtaráin

20 Dec 2018


Orphaned children with disabilities from worst affected area given reception by President on arrival into Ireland. Delighted children accompanied by Adi Roche, Ali Hewson and […]


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A Chernobyl Children Christmas tradition creates magic at Dublin Airport and across Ireland

17 Dec 2018


President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to welcome children to Áras an Uachtaráin with Adi Roche and Ali Hewson on following day, Wednesday. On TUESDAY, […]


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CCI's Cardiac Programme is due to touch down this weekend

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Despite increased tensions and martial law in Ukraine, Irish charity’s cardiac surgeons determined to volunteer to save the lives of gravely ill babies and children

4 Dec 2018


“We cannot abandon the children we have promised to help and will do everything in our power to guarantee a safe-passage for our volunteer surgeons” […]


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At just 11 years old, Inga has had a very difficult childhood

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No child should be raised in a bleak, uncaring institution.

28 Nov 2018


From a young age Inga and her three little siblings were abused and neglected by their  parents. After years of physical, psychological torment and starvation, […]


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