With Global Fund's financing for a project to prevent malaria in Gambia, the health of the communities is improving. Mosquito nets are being distributed to the poor including those living with HIV. But an interesting element of the project is the provision of these nets for the disabled as a … [Read more...] about Why Malaria prevention for disabled people is important?
Advocates for Youth seeking applications for the Youth Reporter for the International Year of Youth
Advocates for Youth is seeking applications from youth writers from around the world to report on sexual and reproductive health and rights during the International Year of Youth. The International Year of Youth has begun from 12 August 2010 and will run up to 11 August 2011. For this year, the … [Read more...] about Advocates for Youth seeking applications for the Youth Reporter for the International Year of Youth
British Medical Association support to organizations in developing countries
The International Department at the British Medical Association (BMA) has a BMA Information fund to support organizations in developing countries by providing them with health information material. The Information Fund run in association with the Teaching Aids at Low Cost (TALC) donates educational … [Read more...] about British Medical Association support to organizations in developing countries
Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform
At an official ceremony held in the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Economy on August 6, 2010, Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema signed two Assistance Agreements under which the U.S. Government … [Read more...] about Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform
USAID: Great Gains for Tiny #Timor-Leste – Reflections from the Road http://go.usa.gov/cjx #Development #Health
USAID: Great Gains for Tiny #Timor-Leste – Reflections from the Road http://go.usa.gov/cjx #Development #Health Twitter / USAID … [Read more...] about USAID: Great Gains for Tiny #Timor-Leste – Reflections from the Road http://go.usa.gov/cjx #Development #Health
2010 Progress Report: Soil Health Program for Farm Households in Africa
Learn about AGRA's progress in the last year on their work to improve soil health for farm households in Africa. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation … [Read more...] about 2010 Progress Report: Soil Health Program for Farm Households in Africa
Minister Oda Concludes Successful Meetings With European Counterparts on Upcoming G8 and Maternal and Child Health Initiative
Minister Oda Concludes Successful Meetings With European Counterparts on Upcoming G8 and Maternal and Child Health Initiative. CIDA and the G8 … [Read more...] about Minister Oda Concludes Successful Meetings With European Counterparts on Upcoming G8 and Maternal and Child Health Initiative
Philips seeking innovative ideas for its Livable Cities Award
The multinational electronics corporation, Philips has launched the Philips Livable cities Award for “celebrating simple solutions which improve your health and well-being.” The Award is calling on individuals, community or NGOs and businesses to submit ideas for ‘simple solutions’ that will … [Read more...] about Philips seeking innovative ideas for its Livable Cities Award
Wellcome Trust’s International Engagement Awards offering grants of up to £30,000
Wellcome Trust is accepting applications for the International Engagement Awards for global health research. A wide range of people including media professionals, educators, science communicators, health professionals and researchers in bioscience, health, bioethics and history can apply for these … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust’s International Engagement Awards offering grants of up to £30,000
Skoll Foundation accepting applications for Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship 2011
The Skoll Foundation has announced that it is now accepting applications for its next round of the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. The Awards are an opportunity for organizations led by social entrepreneurs “whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of … [Read more...] about Skoll Foundation accepting applications for Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship 2011
