Orbis launches Human Resources for Eye Health Initiative: Orbis has launched the Human Resources for Eye Health Initiative. The initiative will create a group of leaders who will play a role in a turning point for blindness and visual impairment in Africa. Orbis has partnered with International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness in Africa and the College of Ophthalmology of … [Read more...] about Orbis launches Human Resources for Eye Health Initiative
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Water, sanitation and hygiene project with the Ministry of Water Resources, funded by UK Aid, to benefit more than 150,000 people in Sierra Leone
Water, sanitation and hygiene project with the Ministry of Water Resources, funded by UK Aid, to benefit more than 150,000 people in Sierra Leone: More than 150,000 people in Sierra Leone are set to benefit from improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) under a new project launched by the Government of Sierra Leone with UNICEF funded by UK aid, from the British people. … [Read more...] about Water, sanitation and hygiene project with the Ministry of Water Resources, funded by UK Aid, to benefit more than 150,000 people in Sierra Leone
African Utility Week’s growth and success a reflection of confidence in continent’s resources
African Utility Week’s growth and success a reflection of confidence in continent’s resources: “Everyone who was part of this year’s African Utility Week felt the same passion for the energy and water sectors on the continent and had the feeling that we are on the brink of enormous progress“, says Evan Schiff, event director of the African Utility Week conference and exhibition … [Read more...] about African Utility Week’s growth and success a reflection of confidence in continent’s resources
SA Taxi Foundation and iRead Africa partner to promote children’s access to literary resources
SA Taxi Foundation and iRead Africa partner to promote children’s access to literary resources: SA Taxi Foundation and iRead Africa partner to promote children’s access to literary resources Photo: Rager Sedres of Image SA Reading corners on each floor of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital to enable children to expand their world beyond their hospital bed SA Taxi … [Read more...] about SA Taxi Foundation and iRead Africa partner to promote children’s access to literary resources
Drawn out battle over genetic resources dampens Africa’s hopes | The Conversation
Rosy periwinkle, found in Madagascar, is used in treating some kinds of cancer. ShutterstockThe global South is full of significant, diverse biological and genetic resources. It’s also home to most of the world’s indigenous communities. This is why developing countries are sensitive about protecting their genetic resources and traditional knowledge. Indigenous communities … [Read more...] about Drawn out battle over genetic resources dampens Africa’s hopes | The Conversation
