Monday, 26th April 2010 will mark the 24th Anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. In recognition of this anniversary, Chernobyl Children’s Project International will once again roll out National Chernobyl Week (26th April to 2nd May) to commemorate and honour the children and adults who live with social, economic and medical deprivation as a result of the disaster which happened 24 years ago.

Chernobyl Children’s Project International is delighted to announce Vesnova Children’s Mental Asylum has been voted the best orphanage for children with special needs due to its great living conditions and high level of medical service. The award is the result of a review by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the Republic Committee of Trade Unions. The review was carried out on more than 70 social institutions in Belarus.

Oscar nominated short film The Door is an emotional and beautifully told story of a man and his family dealing with the terrible aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster. The film was made in Chernobyl contaminated lands by Juanita Wilson and James Flynn.

On behalf of the children who received life saving heart operations in Kharkiv, Ukraine this past month, Dima says "thank you!"

Chernobyl Children's Project International are seeking runners to join us and take part in the Amsterdam Marathon, Half Marathon or 7.5K Race on October 17th 2010 to help raise funds for our child Cardiac Programmme.