Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

A Cabinet memorandum, pertaining to ways for raising funds for HIV programs, was prepared by the Kenyan National AIDS Control Council, in March 2011. . . . → Read More: Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan

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Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) that recently concluded in Busan, Korea on August 30 was attended by several regional leaders, governments, global organizations, medical researchers, community organizations, activists. Theme of this year’s ICAAP was ‘Diverse Voices, United Action’.

During the 5-day congress, more . . . → Read More: Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan

Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently resolved its disputes with China over corruption in this “authoritarian” country and has decided to resume funding for programs aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases. The move has is seen as a relief for this source of embarrassment for Beijing.

. . . → Read More: Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases

Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis

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Overall funding disbursements from donor governments towards AIDS programs in low- and middle-income countries have gone down in the year 2010 owing to a reduction by the traditionally largest donor, the United States, the lead United Nations agency overlooking the epidemic said recently.

In a recent annual funding analysis . . . → Read More: Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis

The Netherlands commits a further €163.5 million to the Global Fund

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The Netherlands recently announced its decision to contribute a further €163.5 million to the Global Fund for the period 2011-13. The Global Fund has welcomed this decision, as the financial resources will help the fund support the countries that need finances to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and to . . . → Read More: The Netherlands commits a further €163.5 million to the Global Fund

NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

The first United Nations Program with formal representation from civil society, the UNAIDS is led by Program Coordinating Board (PCB) working as a forum for HIV and AIDS policy. The delegates in PCB work as the voice of the community and the people living with HIV and AIDS.

The UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation . . . → Read More: NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

amfAR Request for Proposals: Research and Fellowship Grants to explore the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication

The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) is driven by its mission to end the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research. amfAR plays a uniquely important role in AIDS research, identifying critical gaps in our knowledge of HIV and AIDS, and supporting groundbreaking studies that often lack the preliminary data required by more traditional . . . → Read More: amfAR Request for Proposals: Research and Fellowship Grants to explore the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication

USAID APS: Scaling up HIV/AIDs Prevention Activities for Most-at-Risk Populations, People living with HIV/AIDs and Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Ghana

United States Government (USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ghana, is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S., nonprofit or for-profit non-governmental organisations (NGO’s), and international organizations to support a program entitled ‘Scaling up HIV/AIDs Prevention Activities for Most-at-Risk Populations, People living with HIV/AIDs and Orphans . . . → Read More: USAID APS: Scaling up HIV/AIDs Prevention Activities for Most-at-Risk Populations, People living with HIV/AIDs and Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Ghana

USAID Mission in Kenya seeks applications from NGOs for HOPE program funding

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission representing the US Government in Kenya seeks applications for Assistance Agreement from U.S. and international non-governmental, non-profit organizations to implement activities in support of a program entitled “Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education HOPE.”

Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to . . . → Read More: USAID Mission in Kenya seeks applications from NGOs for HOPE program funding

Elton John AIDS Foundation funding opportunity for projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) for the 2011 funding round seeks LOIs followed by proposals from any proposed project that is aligned with posted EJAF grant-making priorities, which include HIV programs focused on gay men’s health and rights, African American health and rights, youth mobilization for sexual health and rights, syringe access . . . → Read More: Elton John AIDS Foundation funding opportunity for projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

NMF and GIZ funding opportunity for NGOs to implement community dialogues in South African provinces

The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) in collaboration with The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, working on behalf of the German Government, seeks expressions of interest from experienced NGOs that are interested in and capable of implementing the community dialogues in all South African Provinces. These NGOs will be trained on the . . . → Read More: NMF and GIZ funding opportunity for NGOs to implement community dialogues in South African provinces

amFAR funding opportunity for organizations addressing issues of gays, MSMs and trans-genders in Latin America

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is seeking proposals for a recently announced funding aimed at innovative projects that address HIV/AIDS among gay men, other men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) individuals in Latin America. Grassroots organizations led by or closely linked to MSM/LGBT communities in low- and middle-income . . . → Read More: amFAR funding opportunity for organizations addressing issues of gays, MSMs and trans-genders in Latin America

USAID REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: THE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH PROGRAM

The United States Government, represented by the Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Health Bureau (GH), Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN), is proposing to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the implementation of the Technologies for Health activity specifically described in the RFA. For this purpose, USAID is seeking applications . . . → Read More: USAID REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: THE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH PROGRAM

Concept paper released on USAID plans for Uganda Literacy and Health Education Program

USAID/Uganda is in the process of designing a new program to support Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) to provide high-quality literacy and HIV/AIDS education.    USAID/Uganda is posting this Concept Paper in order to provide public access to any parties interested in USAID’s support to the education sector in Uganda.  This Concept . . . → Read More: Concept paper released on USAID plans for Uganda Literacy and Health Education Program

USAID call for Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services in Nigeria

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has requested proposals from U.S.-based and international NGOs/private voluntary organizations and in-country NGOs for Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services in Nigeria.

The program will build upon the successes of the Global HIV/AIDS Initiative Nigeria (GHAIN) project. The new project will be referred . . . → Read More: USAID call for Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services in Nigeria

USAID funding to strengthen Civil Society Response to HIV in Vietnam

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals to provide funding to US and non-US NGOs and/or consortia to improve the sustainability of civil society organizations, legitimize their voice, and establish systems and platforms whereby they can contribute as valued participants in Vietnam’s national HIV/AIDS response. USAID in Vietnam has . . . → Read More: USAID funding to strengthen Civil Society Response to HIV in Vietnam

USAID seeking applications for the Botswana Civil Society Strengthening Program

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Southern Africa is seeking applications from organizations interested in implementing a five-year Civil Society Strengthening Program in Botswana to assist local civil society organizations acquire the skills and resources to implement high quality programs for the delivery of a wide range of HIV/AIDS . . . → Read More: USAID seeking applications for the Botswana Civil Society Strengthening Program

USAID’s Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Treatment Care and Support Program in Ethiopia

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is requesting applications from organizations under its Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Treatment Care and Support Program in Ethiopia.

The overall goal of this program is to mitigate the impacts of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia and improve quality of life of PLHIV, their families and . . . → Read More: USAID’s Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Treatment Care and Support Program in Ethiopia

Use a Computer Game to teach HIV Prevention to Youths

If you are looking for some innovative ideas to impart knowledge about the prevention of HIV and AIDS to youths in your community, here is an interesting computer game developed by UNESCO. “Fast Car: Traveling Safely around the World” is a car racing game that not only helps the player know about HIV . . . → Read More: Use a Computer Game to teach HIV Prevention to Youths

Global Health Reporting Fellowships to US Journalists to cover stories on HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health…

The International Reporting Project (IRP) is offering the IRP Fellowships in Global Health Reporting for 9-week reporting grants offered to cover important global health stories such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health and scientific research aimed at reducing the impact of global diseases.

The reporting Fellowships will begin March . . . → Read More: Global Health Reporting Fellowships to US Journalists to cover stories on HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health…

Listing out the Activities in the Concept Note Proposal

3.5 How will the changes described above be achieved?

This question specifically seeks information about the project activities. Since the activities should be closely linked to the results mentioned above, the question has been framed this way.

Look back at the results you have listed out and note down the activities . . . → Read More: Listing out the Activities in the Concept Note Proposal

Call for Applications for Women’s Observers at the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting

A call for applications has been issued for Women’s Observers to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting scheduled from 6-8 December 2010 in Geneva.

If you are actively engaged in the response to HIV and AIDS; if you are engaged in the women’s movement and believe that the role of UNAIDS . . . → Read More: Call for Applications for Women’s Observers at the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting

UNIFEM Fund for Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights in the context of HIV and AIDS

UNIFEM with the support of CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) has launched a call for proposals to provide small grant to NGOs or networks in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The aim of the programme is to facilitate strategic action to secure women’s right to property and inheritance in the context of HIV and . . . → Read More: UNIFEM Fund for Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights in the context of HIV and AIDS

Nominate a Project on Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work and Education for the Global South-South Development Expo 2010

The Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo 2010 will be held from 22 to 26 November 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Expo is a multilateral even with over 100 partner countries and organizations coming together to showcase and exchange successful South-South development solutions. It was first launched in 2008 by the Special Unit for . . . → Read More: Nominate a Project on Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work and Education for the Global South-South Development Expo 2010

Call for Expressions of Interest for DFID-supported HIV/AIDS Innovation Fund in India

A call for expressions of interest has been announced under the HIV/AIDS Innovation Fund.

The Fund is supported by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and managed through the Futures Group [AIDS Technical Assistance Support Team (TAST)]. The Fund is part of the National AIDS Control Programme aimed to halt . . . → Read More: Call for Expressions of Interest for DFID-supported HIV/AIDS Innovation Fund in India

Bill Gates:  World Has Historic Opportunity to “Change the Face of AIDS”

VIENNA – Speaking to the 18th International AIDS Conference today, Bill Gates called on all countries to keep up the fight against HIV/AIDS. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Press Releases

Nominations invited for the 2010 Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award

Nominations can now be submitted for the 2010 edition of the Cordaid “HIV and AIDS Award” for Sexual and Reproductive Health services for Women living with HIV.

There are two prizes under this award carrying a cash grant of 10,000 Euros each. The Award is given annually by the Catholic . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2010 Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award

King Baudouin Foundation launches Second Call for Proposals for Community-based Programs using football to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa

King Baudouin Foundation has launched the second call for proposals to provide financial support for projects implementing community-based programs using football to fight HIV and AIDS. In its first call for proposals, which announced in December 2009, it had selected 26 projects from more than 16 countries across the continent and provided an . . . → Read More: King Baudouin Foundation launches Second Call for Proposals for Community-based Programs using football to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa

Ambassador’s Community Grants Fund for HIV/AIDS Relief in the Tanzania

Each year, the United States Ambassador’s HIV/AIDS Relief Fund in Tanzania will award grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to support some of Tanzania’s most promising small community- and faith-based organizations (CBOs and FBOs) that are making significant contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The majority of the grants will be . . . → Read More: Ambassador’s Community Grants Fund for HIV/AIDS Relief in the Tanzania

TARGETED Request for Proposals – MSM Initiative Community Awards – Asia-Pacific Region

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research is pleased to announce new funding for projects that address HIV/AIDS among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Asia-Pacific region. Grassroots organizations in low and middle income countries of the Asia-Pacific region are encouraged to submit relevant proposals. Funds for this round of awards . . . → Read More: TARGETED Request for Proposals – MSM Initiative Community Awards – Asia-Pacific Region

The Global Fund is looking for experts to serve on its Technical Review Panel

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing institution that invests the world’s money to save lives. To date, it has committed US$ 19.3 billion in 144 countries to support large-scale prevention, treatment and care programs against the three diseases.

Funding proposals submitted to the Global . . . → Read More: The Global Fund is looking for experts to serve on its Technical Review Panel

Call for applications: OCTAVE Workshop on July 17

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“OCTAVE Workshop for Early Career Investigators on Good Participatory Practices, July 17

Call for applications: DEADLINE May 10, 2010

The OCTAVE Project (Online Collaborative Training for AIDS Vaccine Evaluation) and the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise, in collaboration with AVAC and UNAIDS, are organizing an . . . → Read More: Call for applications: OCTAVE Workshop on July 17

Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

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“The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa. The awards are divided into five categories and AfriComNet will give one award per category for outstanding . . . → Read More: Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals

ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action for Children’s Fund was launched in 2009 “to support and inform the global effort to alleviate the impact of HIV and AIDS on maternal and child health by supporting interventions that engage affected communities, developing their capacity to participate and lead.” The Fund is part of the company’s commitment . . . → Read More: Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals

Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals -2

The two requests for proposals (RFP1 & RFP2) from ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action for Children’s Fund and their focus areas are given below:

“Focus of RFP1

This first Request for Proposals from the Positive Action for Children Fund is focused on the integration of HIV and sexual and reproductive health services . . . → Read More: Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals -2

Call for Young Researchers for 2010 for Achieving Universal Access to Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support

“You are a young researcher (35 or under on 1st January 2010) resident in the SADC and EAC region. You have exciting and original research on Universal Access to prevention, treatment, care and support and you wish to submit an article to a reputable peer reviewed international journal.

HEARD at the . . . → Read More: Call for Young Researchers for 2010 for Achieving Universal Access to Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support

UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries

UNAIDS Special Youth Programme in Geneva, Switzerland is presently accepting applications from young people between 20 and 24 years from developing countries. The programme will offer a nine-month remunerated fellowship expected to be held from May 2010 to February 2011. The fellowship will involve two sections: during the first section, the it will . . . → Read More: UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries

The call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

“The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa”

The purposes of the award are:

Recognise outstanding contributions made by individuals/organisations in the field of strategic HIV/AIDS . . . → Read More: The call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

amfAR’s TARGETED Request for Proposals: MSM Initiative Community Awards

NGOs and collaborations of organizations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia can apply for this funding of $15,000 (for individual organizations) and $30,000 for collaborations “to support projects that address HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM). Frontline organizations and collaborations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia are encouraged to submit . . . → Read More: amfAR’s TARGETED Request for Proposals: MSM Initiative Community Awards

King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs

The King Baudouin Foundation has launched a call for proposals for organizations in Africa “to support football-based programs that deliver education on HIV/AIDS with the aim of preventing more young people from contracting the disease and reducing the stigma which surrounds it. Grants will be open to all African based initiatives.” Projects . . . → Read More: King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs

HIV and AIDS and NGOs

NGOs have been playing a critical role in addressing the HIV and AIDS issue in developing countries. Their role was widely acknowledged even before governments in many countries hardly began doing anything against HIV and AIDS. They have been working as key partners for governments and international agencies in not only in the . . . → Read More: HIV and AIDS and NGOs

International Scholarship Programme for AIDS 2010

The XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010) will be held from 18 to 23 July 2010 in Vienna, Austria and it will be attended by “those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic.” The conference is an . . . → Read More: International Scholarship Programme for AIDS 2010

Red Ribbon Award for Small NGOs/Community Organizations working to address AIDS Epidemic

The Red Ribbon Award 2010 given once in two years provides recognition and honour to community-based organizations/NGOs that have demonstrated exceptional leadership quality in reducing the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. Named after “red ribbon” sign symbolizing the global movement against AIDS, this award is jointly organized by the UNAIDS family . . . → Read More: Red Ribbon Award for Small NGOs/Community Organizations working to address AIDS Epidemic

amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean

amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research has issued the Targeted Request for Proposals under the MSM Initiative Community Awards for organizations based in the Caribbean. The purpose of the call is to make available small award funding to support projects that address HIV among men who have sex . . . → Read More: amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean

Nagaland Center for human development and information technology (NCHD-IT)

Nagaland Centre for Human Development and Information Technology (NCHD&IT) is a registered organization under the societies Act, Govt of Nagaland in early 2000 and is based in Medziphema Town, Dimapur District, Nagaland State.

Our mission is to engineer participatory community development and build leadership capabilities for socio-economic empowerment amongst women and . . . → Read More: Nagaland Center for human development and information technology (NCHD-IT)

International Services Association ~ INSA-India

Established in 1982 with support from Global Health Action, USA, the International Services Association is committed to the vision of ‘A Just Society living with Health and Development’. INSA India lives its vision by building capacities, advocacy, and being a lead agency for innovastive programs at scale up levels. A unique aspect of . . . → Read More: International Services Association ~ INSA-India

HELP NGO

MANAV KALYAN SANSTHAN [MKS] organization is a, not- profit and non -Governmental organization in INDIA. Though the organization is established legally registered on1995 and registration Number 181/jodhpur/94-95 by the state Government of Rajasthan. Established by dedicated professionals who were working in different child focused organization before. Some of them were experienced orphan & . . . → Read More: HELP NGO

Writing Proposals to seek Funds from the Global Fund

The Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is one the largest international financial mechanisms providing substantial funding worldwide to eradicate the three of the most burdensome diseases on the planet. Millions of dollars are allocated every year for NGOs, governments and other agencies to tackle them through interventions based upon strengthening . . . → Read More: Writing Proposals to seek Funds from the Global Fund

Felipa Award 2010 on Human Rights

Organizations, groups and individuals from  all regions of the world who have been working  for the promotion and protection of “human rights for all people irrespective of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status” can be nominated for the 2010 Felipa Award. It is named after Felipa De Souza . . . → Read More: Felipa Award 2010 on Human Rights

Grants on HIV and AIDS Prevention from Staying Alive Foundation

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation has announced the grants for the prevention of HIV and AIDS around the world. The grants are specifically given for youths under the age of 27 years. Although both individuals and organizations are eligible to apply, individuals need to have an organization to receive the grant. All organizations . . . → Read More: Grants on HIV and AIDS Prevention from Staying Alive Foundation

Grant of up to €15,000 for NGOs involved in addressing HIV and AIDS using home-based care approach

Grant award of up to €15,000 for NGOs involved in addressing HIV and AIDS through home-based care approach Organizations and individuals are invited to apply for the Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award which recognizes the leadership for strengthening home-based care to respond against HIV and AIDS in the Global South. The Award is organized by . . . → Read More: Grant of up to €15,000 for NGOs involved in addressing HIV and AIDS using home-based care approach

Toolkit on Preparing Conference Presentations for NGOs

Bernard van Leer Foundation as a toolkit that can be useful for NGOs in preparing concepts, presentations and posters. It can be used by NGO professionals who are attending conferences and need to make presentations about their work and their organizations. It has been specifically developed for people working in HIV and AIDS . . . → Read More: Toolkit on Preparing Conference Presentations for NGOs

M·A·C AIDS Fund

The M·A·C AIDS Fund Affiliate Grants Program established by the M·A·C Cosmetics is now open to accept applications from NGOs relating to HIV/AIDS in countries where M·A·C Cosmetics has its affiliate offices. These countries include the following:

Asia Pacific: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand

Europe/Africa: . . . → Read More: M·A·C AIDS Fund

Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, The

The Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing organization, developed from a public/private partnership of global institutions and governments. The Fund provides substantial resources for poor countries to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It works with other bilateral and multilateral organizations and supports developing countries in strengthening their . . . → Read More: Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, The

Mama Cash

Mama Cash is the oldest international women’s fund established in the Netherlands in 1983 to support pioneering and innovative women’s initiatives around the world. The Fund has been providing funding to advance women and girls’ human rights in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Commonwealth of Independent . . . → Read More: Mama Cash

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