Chernobyl Children's Project International

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Chernobyl Children's Project International (CCPI) is a United Nations-accredited international development, medical, and humanitarian organization that works with children, families and communities that continue to be affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986. The organization was founded in Ireland 15 years ago, and expanded into the United States in 2001.

The organization was the focus of the Academy-Award winning film, "Chernobyl Heart."

CCPI works with Chernobyl affected communities to help them to overcome the domino effect of poverty, poor health, and social and psychosocial impact that was the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Programs of Chernobyl Children's Project International include:

- Children's cardiac surgical trips

- Nursing programs

- Community care programs for disabled children

- Foster homes

- Building programs

- Community centers

- Humanitarian aid

All proceeds from the 1998 U2 single, "Sweetest Thing," went to this charity.