HOME  Who we are  Where we work  What we do   News  Health  Disaster Risk Mgt.  Volunteer  Events  Donate  Links  Contact Us  Search	No. 8 September - October 2007           < return to Newsletters Home     INSIDE THIS EDITION...     Upcoming Events: World Aids Day, World Disasters Report World AIDS Day will be celebrated December 1 with the theme "Leadership". Meanwhile the World Disasters Report will be launched with the theme "Focus on Discrimination".           Jamaica Red Cross restores hope through housing project Violet Hendricks and her family are the first of approximately 70 persons who have benefited from the JRC’s Hurricane Dean Housing Rehabilitation project.           Australian government donates to Hurricane Dean appeal The Australian Government reaffirmed its commitment to providing the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies with US$500,000 to assist countries affected by Hurricane Dean.           Intern reflections Sophie Layen, who is on an internship with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Trinidad, talks about her experiences, as well as her role within the International Federation.           Network Focus Information about the activities of regional networks, Disaster Management Network, Caribbean HIV Network and the Communications Network.           Red Cross in Action News briefs of the activities of National Societies and Overseas Branches in their respective territories...