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Bangladesh: surviving cyclonesActionAid helped Lamia to save her family's life. Now our programme is threatened by the recession.
A successful programme that needs £80,000 to combat prejudice in schools
In 2008 a month’s food package for a family of 5 cost £28.50. Now that food parcel costs £37.90.
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