National Chernobyl Week was officially launched in April in St. Stephen's Green in Dublin by Adi Roche, Founder & Executive Director of CCPI, Ali Hewson, Board Director and sisters Niamh, Cailiosa and Sionnan Nic Grianna. The little girls wore Babushka doll costumes, symbolising the CCPI Charity Pin which went on sale in retail outlets, schools, shopping malls and workplaces throughout the country. 

In recognition of this anniversary, CCPI rolled out National Chernobyl Week to honour the children and adults who live with the social, economic and medical deprivation as a result of the disaster which happened 22 years ago. CCPI appealed to outreach groups, volunteers and students and schools to help sell Babushka Doll charity pins to raise funds and promote awareness of the work of CCPI. We are delighted to say that the Week was a success. The charity received lots of media publicity and PR, including a news piece on RTE News and widespread national and regional media coverage.

We will shortly begin preparations for National Chernobyl Week 2009 and would welcome any feedback you may have on making the Week a success for next year. If you would like to get involved or get more information on our plans for next year, please email mforde@chernobyl-ireland.com for an Information Pack.