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The G8: an exercise in escapism, concludes ActionAid
09 Jul 2008 14:11:01 GMT
Source: ActionAid
Our vision is a world without poverty in which every person can exercise their right to a life of dignity. Our mission is to work with poor and marginalised people to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustice and inequity that cause it. 
Microfinance tools to keep focus on the poor
09 Jul 2008 12:35:05 GMT
Source: World Vision Middle East/Eastern Europe office (MEERO)
More than 200 representatives from microfinance institutions (MFIs), donors, investors, academia, and auditors from around the world attended the Social Performance Task Force conference in Paris, France in June. The Task Force's objective is to develop a framework and set of standards for measuring, reporting and rating Social Performance Management (SPM) in MFIs. 
10,000 school children to benefit from corporate partnership in Bosnia and Herzegovina
09 Jul 2008 12:23:30 GMT
Source: World Vision Middle East/Eastern Europe office (MEERO)
Up to 10,000 school children in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) could benefit from better educational facilities through a ‘Corporate Club’ initiated by World Vision to encourage corporations to take up their social responsibility and invest in the country’s future entrepreneurs and workforce. 
Sheik Zayed Hospital Celebrates New Medical Equipment Provided by USAID
09 Jul 2008 10:46:00 GMT
Source: CARE - West Bank & Gaza
Ramallah, West Bank - The Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Ramallah held an event on Wednesday to celebrate the installation of medical emergency equipment it received in late June through the Emergency ... 
Assisting Foodinsecure Children in Kenya
09 Jul 2008 09:49:00 GMT
Source: Dorcas Aid International - Netherlands
Since January 2008, food-prices in Kenya have risen with more than 50%. This has lead many people to drastically reduce their daily diets. - "The situation in the arid districts of Turkana ( ... 
ChildFund research reveals perceptions of aid
09 Jul 2008 02:02:00 GMT
Source: ChildFund Australia
Most Australians believe that the work of international aid agencies is effective in assisting children in developing countries, although most also believe that conditions for the world's poor ... 
Statement -- G8 Nations Must Be Accountable for All Commitments
08 Jul 2008 22:06:00 GMT
Source: InterAction - USA
"We are pleased that the U.S. supports and has pushed for accounting mechanisms to measure G8 country progress in the area of health. U.S. international relief and development organizations have ... 
UMCOR Hotline for July 8, 2008
08 Jul 2008 20:32:00 GMT
Source: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - USA

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UMCOR Hotline for July 8, 2008
08 Jul 2008 20:32:00 GMT
Source: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) - USA

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Statement - G8 Nations Must Be Accountable for Commitments Made But Not Delivered
08 Jul 2008 17:58:00 GMT
Source: InterAction - USA
In 2005, G8 countries made historic commitments to work towards ending extreme poverty, especially in Africa. The promises included: fighting HIV/AIDS and malaria while strengthening health systems; ... 


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