Archives for 2010

Government of Canada to Match Generosity of Canadians in Response to the Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will match individual donations to registered Canadian charitable organizations to support humanitarian and early recovery assistance to people affected by the earthquake in Haiti on January … [Read more...] about Government of Canada to Match Generosity of Canadians in Response to the Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

An Oprah Moment in Afghanistan?

Can the proliferation of media in Afghanistan mitigate fears that political leaders are increasingly inclined to compromise women's freedoms for the sake of political deals? Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network … [Read more...] about An Oprah Moment in Afghanistan?

gatesfoundation: Saving children by preventing #rotavirus. Melinda Gates blogs about a cost-effective vaccine. http://bit.ly/bNEpY2

gatesfoundation: Saving children by preventing #rotavirus. Melinda Gates blogs about a cost-effective vaccine. http://bit.ly/bNEpY2 Twitter / gatesfoundation … [Read more...] about gatesfoundation: Saving children by preventing #rotavirus. Melinda Gates blogs about a cost-effective vaccine. http://bit.ly/bNEpY2

Event-August 11: Breaking the Silence: Women in Afghanistan and Pakistan

with Samar Minallah Chang Lin Tien Visiting Fellow, The Asia Foundation Founder, Ethnomedia Wednesday, August 11, 2010 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM The World Affairs Council Auditorium 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 Cost: Members or Asia Foundation guests free; Non-Members $ 15, … [Read more...] about Event-August 11: Breaking the Silence: Women in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Improving the employability of Palestinian refugees in Syria

The EU contributes to the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Palestinian camps, improving young refugees’ living conditions and future prospects by enhancing their capacity to access employment opportunities in the private sector. Case Studies … [Read more...] about Improving the employability of Palestinian refugees in Syria

Great blog and great work, IFAD!

Great blog and great work, IFAD! IFAD social reporting blog … [Read more...] about Great blog and great work, IFAD!

Albania: USAID and National Geographic promote Albania and Balkan Neighbors

Thanks to the support of USAID, Albania is one of six countries featured in a special supplement of the June edition of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. USAID Mission Press Releases: Europe and Eurasia … [Read more...] about Albania: USAID and National Geographic promote Albania and Balkan Neighbors

West Bank/Gaza: Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, USAID and CHF International Inaugurate Two Community Facilities in Tulkarem

The residents of Saida village and Tulkarem city celebrated the opening of Saida Public Park and Tulkarem Sports Hall, recently constructed by CHF International (CHF) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and … [Read more...] about West Bank/Gaza: Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, USAID and CHF International Inaugurate Two Community Facilities in Tulkarem

Kenya: Water from the rock

The people of Kapsasian community, near Kenya's renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve no longer have to walk miles in search of water thanks to a USAID/East Africa project that uses a giant rock to capture rain water. USAID Telling Our Story … [Read more...] about Kenya: Water from the rock