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Sean Devereux (25 November 1964 – 2 January 1993) was a British Salesian missionary and aid worker assassinated in Kismayo, Somalia in 1993 while working for UNICEF. He has since become an important role model for the aid-working vocation, particularly among Christians.
Learn about Sean Devereux, a UNICEF worker who was killed in Somalia in 1993, and how his family and friends created a fund to continue his humanitarian work in Africa. The fund supports education and humanitarian projects for children in Liberia, Tanzania, Burkina Faso and Somalia.
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The Fund honours Sean Devereux, a UNICEF worker who was killed in Somalia in 1993. It supports the education of children in Liberia and other African countries through sponsorship and events.
Sep 28, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sean Devereux, a British Salesian missionary and aid worker who was killed in Somalia in 1993. Find out how his family and friends honour his memory through the Sean Devereux Children's Fund and the annual Autumn Ball.
Jan 2, 2018 · On 2nd January 1993, Sean Devereux was assassinated in Kismayo, Somalia. He was 28 years old. Today, we pray for him, for his family, and for all those who risk their lives to help others.
Jun 15, 2024 · Maureen Devereux-MBE. We are delighted to announce that Maureen, our Co-Founder, Patron and Trustee, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, 2024 (announced today 15th June).
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Jan 2, 1993 · Sean Devereaux was a 28-year-old Irish man who was shot in the back of the head by a gunman in Kismayo, Somalia, on 2 Jan 1993. He was a UNICEF logistical officer and a former teacher and missionary.
