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I'M NOT COMING BACK UNTIL THE BOY CAN SPEAK

Being young and deaf in a poor country is no easy ride.

Claire Soames reports from the Democratic Republic of Congo on an ActionAid funded school that is helping build communication for some of the most vulnerable children in the world.

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BIG ISSUE

Food vs Fuel

The hidden truth about biofuels

REGULARS

Editor's blog

A warm welcome to 2010.

Survey

How do I make my MP work for me?

Factfile on...

India: beyond Slumdog Millionaire.

Supporter stories

On the plinth for poverty

See Me, Hear Me, Read Me

Haikus by Judi Dench, Julie Walters, Yoko Ono and more

A child's message

How messages reach sponsors halfway round the world

A home from home

In Nepal, a home is built - and a friendship

News

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Vedanta Campaign Success

The Church of England pulls out of Vedanta, dealing another blow to their plans to mine the sacred Niyamgiri Mountain.
Guardian award for Maggy

ActionAid celebrates as the amazing Maggy Barankitse is announced winner of The Guardian's first ever Achievement in International Development Award.
East Africa drought crisis

The worst drought in recent memory has left 40 million in urgent need of food aid.
World Food Day Actions

Our hunger report sparked protests and actions from London to Kampala.
Video: Red, White and Kangaroos

Emma Thompson, Stephen Merchant, Jan Ravens, Lee Mack and Michael Ball at this years Call My Wine Bluff.