Almost one in three children in Zimbabwe, 1,6-million, are now orphaned, having lost at least one parent, and this number is growing. HIV and Aids have dramatically increased children's vulnerability in recent years.
More Quotes from Ann Veneman:
We had a single find of BSE in this country. And we believe that what we're doing is appropriate action taken in an abundance of caution under the circumstances. And I believe it's the right thing to do.Ann Veneman
I'm confident that we have measures in place. And the additional measures that we announced yesterday will be even more protective of our food supply in this country.
Ann Veneman
All of those standard operating procedures were followed, which is again why we believe that the food supply has been protected.
Ann Veneman
Unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene habits play a major role in child mortality. Bringing basic services to Africa's women and girls could transform their lives and boost child survival in the region.
Ann Veneman
There is a potential for widespread disease, greater malnutrition and the displacement of significant numbers of people.
Ann Veneman
We are estimating that at least 17,000 pupils were killed in schools, that's the one number that we have some estimate on.
Ann Veneman
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Parents QuotesBased on Keywords: orphaned
At the University of Maryland, my first year I started off planning to major in art because I was interested in theatre design, stage design or television design.
Jim Henson
Some people think they are worth a lot of money just because they have it.
Fannie Hurst
He who doesn't lose his wits over certain things has no wits to lose.
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing