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July 24, 2021
OPINION | Going local on health innovation - it is time and we are ready
The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced the need to think global and build locally. The African innovative pharmaceutical sector has the potential to thrive and needs more incentive to grow. A blooming continental sector would serve as a critical and secure source for key vaccines and therapeutics, reducing the need to…
Fin24 -
July 24, 2021
Grants and Finance Coordinator II
Grants & Contracts Washington, DC, United States Job Summary: In this role, you will support a team of experts in financial and project/program management. As the Grants and Finance Coordinator II, you will need to be a dedicated, assertive, and detail-oriented individual. You will provide a variety of support functions…
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July 23, 2021
Climate solutions rely on strong US-Africa partnerships
Climate solutions rely on strong US-Africa partnerships The recent launch of the U.S. Global Climate Ambition Initiative is fueling speculation about more proactive U.S. climate policies abroad, what they mean for African countries, and how much influence they can wield. President Biden’s climate commitments domestically are inspiring and commendable, but…
African Wildlife Foundation -
July 23, 2021
John Palfrey
President John T. and Catherine D. MacArthur Foundation Free Non-Member (Join now!) Free Member Virtual Event This virtual event will be held online using our new interactive platform. In order to watch this event, you must be registered for the event and must be signed in to your City Club…
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July 23, 2021
As the pandemic makes digital teaching the norm, these initiatives are bringing school to rural children
As children in rural India, with little access to gadgets and networks, are pushed into deeper marginalisation, a look at some initiatives that try to change this Eleven-year-old Chaithanya has not been to school in over a year. On a Sunday morning, she is glued to the television in her…
The Hindu -
July 23, 2021
How to build long-term resilience in vulnerable communities
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world to recognise the plight of migrant workers in India. The Migrants Resilience Collaborative, the largest such initiative in Asia, is showing how smart collaboration can deliver cost-effective and impactful support to millions of households. With the right support, the model has significant potential…
World Economic Forum -
July 23, 2021
Reimagining opportunities for future engineers via the Plaksha Tech Leaders Fellowship
1. Tell us a little about TLF 2021. What kind of industry connect, global network & opportunities a Fellow is exposed during and post completion of the Tech Leaders Fellowship (TLF)? Tech Leaders Fellowship is a postgraduate level program offered by Plaksha. It nurtures tech leaders by combining Artificial Intelligence,…
TechStory -
July 23, 2021
6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically
Situated on Australia’s northeastern coast, the Daintree Rainforest is one of the oldest rain forests on the planet. Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19. If you’ve stood in awe beneath soaring ancient redwoods in…
AFAR -
July 23, 2021
White House investing more than $1.6 billion in COVID-19 testing in vulnerable communities
As part of the Biden Administration's ongoing COVID-19 response efforts, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said this week it will invest more than $1.6 billion from the American Rescue Plan to support testing and mitigation measures in "high-risk congregate settings." This is intended to prevent the spread…
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July 23, 2021
Save the Date: 2021 Annual Dinner
Mark your calendars! The 2021 Global Ties Detroit Annual Dinner will take place on Wednesday, October 27 , 6-9 PM Eastern at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Point Shores. Join us for an evening celebrating citizen diplomacy and international exchange in Southeast Michigan. Event details and ticket…
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July 23, 2021
Hindustan Zinc partners with MPUAT to bring scientific practices that maximise livelihood opportunities for farmers
Hindustan Zinc expands SAMADHAN – its flagship farm support program, signs an MOU with MPUAT & BAIF MOU aims to additionally impact more than 30000 farmers across Rajasthan Under this partnership, the company will provide on-farm technical guidance and institutional training to these farmers This will further increase farm yield…
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July 23, 2021
Future Food Institute Identifies Key Contributors To Nutrition Inequality With Global Study
Nutrition Unpacked research in partnership with Dole brings stakeholders to the literal table BOLOGNA, Italy, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Food Institute (FFI), in partnership with the Dole Sunshine Company, today announced the release of Nutrition Unpacked {www.nutritionunpacked.com}, a co-branded research initiative 'unpacking' little known insights about nutritional…
PR Newswire -
July 23, 2021
Emergency appeal raises £100K for India’s Covid-stricken horse owners
Supporters of global working animal charity Brooke have raised more than £100,000 ($NZ197,000; $US137,000) in an emergency appeal to help India’s working equines amid the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 60,000 working horses, donkeys and mules and 40,000 owners in India are expected to benefit after thousands of Brooke supporters dug…
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July 23, 2021
3 scholarship and fellowship programmes you need to apply by mid-August
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown has increased the necessity of good scholarships. Thousands of children have lost one or both parents during this tough time and many are being forced to give up education because of the lack of funds and a support system. A decent scholarship programme can open…
India Today -
July 23, 2021
Aaviskaar to launch $250-million India Fund in three months
Intends to increase average investments per start-up to $15-5 million Aavishkaar Group, a global pioneer in impact investing with $1.2 billion assets under management, plans to launch its $250 million India Fund in three months, a top executive told BusinessLine. Aavishkaar’s first five India funds were closed at $9 million,…
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July 23, 2021
Tata Steel foundation inks pact with NGOs to boost education among children
Tata Steel Foundation on Friday said it has inked pacts with non-profit bodies - KMCO and CIF in a bid to boost education among underprivileged children and youth in Jamshedpur. All three organisations have been engaged in running high impact projects in the education and technical training sectors. TSF's education…
Business Standard India -
July 23, 2021
Towards a Zero Hunger - nourish the future pledge for the private sector
Hunger has steadily been on the rise prior to the COVID-19. But the pandemic has supercharged these trends, with an additional 130 million projected to be suffering from hunger in 2020 alone, even before the devastating situation we are currently seeing in India and Brazil. But as shown in the…
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) -
July 23, 2021
Times are tough but these community angels are offering a helping hand
***This story is free to read in our effort to help amid the Covid-19 pandemic. If you would like to subscribe to support us for $1 a week for the first four weeks, click here.*** SA’s Covid-19 lockdown has brought out the Good Samaritans in the community, helping others through…
NewsComAu -
July 23, 2021
World: Climate change and hunger: Estimating costs of adaptation in the agrifood system
Country: World Source: International Food Policy Research Institute Please refer to the attached file. ABSTRACT This report assesses the cost of adaptation to climate change across a range of future climate scenarios and investment options. We focus on offsetting climate change impacts on hunger through investment in agricultural research, water…
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July 23, 2021
Why contact tracing was a missed opportunity to save lives in the US
It was supposed to have both prevented the worst ravages of the pandemic and given people in lockdown something to do. An army of contact tracers working the phones would find people exposed to the virus, warning them of the risks, giving them solid advice on how to quarantine and…
KEZI News -
July 23, 2021
Agritech Challenge 2021 to benefit smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa
In an effort to help smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa, a new initiative was launched on Thursday to facilitate implementation of innovative agri-tech solutions to address their challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic. The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission - NITI…
The Economic Times -
July 23, 2021
The International Institute of Academic Research and Publications in India Launches Open Access Publishing Hub With F1000
New Delhi: Today, the International Institute of Academic Research & Publications (IIARP) in India has partnered with F1000, Taylor & Francis Group’s open research publishing arm, to create a dedicated open research publishing hub for IIARP researchers. Today, the International Institute of Academic Research & Publications (IIARP) in India has…
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July 23, 2021
Global Health Leaders Chart the Path Forward in Pandemic Response
Dr. Anthony Fauci Calls for a Unified Approach and Continuous Commitment to Pandemic Preparedness July 22, New York—Leading voices in global health innovation and pandemic preparedness and response shared insight into enabling the rapid innovation and collaboration required to tackle the world’s most threatening pandemics, including COVID-19, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and…
TB Alliance -
July 23, 2021
DAVID HARRIS JOINS CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Indianapolis, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christel House International President and CEO Bart Peterson announced today that David Harris will join the organization as Executive Vice President. In this new role, Harris will lead the development and execution of Christel House’s expansion strategy. “David is joining us at a…
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July 23, 2021
Africa’s Third COVID-19 Wave Is Not Over, Continent Should Brace for More Surges
Washington, D.C. (July 23, 2021) -- Although new COVID-19 cases across Africa may be starting to trend downwards, the third wave is far from over and several countries remain dangerously affected by the spread of the Delta variant. Project HOPE warns that the third COVID-19 wave across African countries could…
ReliefWeb -
July 23, 2021
We are facing an ‘education emergency’ today: Educationist Rishikesh B.S.
The researcher, who leads the Hub for Education, Law & Policy at Azim Premji University, talks of the urgent need to refocus on fundamentals and get children back to school Since March 2020, there has been a sea change in the teaching-learning process. The chalk and blackboard have been replaced…
The Hindu -
July 23, 2021
Education and Literacy Group Pratham USA Names First CEO
Effective in September, will be the first CEO of Pratham USA and global executive for the literacy and education group in India. Most recently she was chief of strategy and programs at the GHR Foundation. a journalist and director of the Journalism + Technology Innovation program at the John S.…
Chronicle of Philanthropy -
July 23, 2021
How blended finance can support India’s Covid-19 recovery
Aakif Merchant Aakif Merchant is a manager at Convergence Blended Finance, where he is responsible for building the capacity of and providing strategic advice to a range of clients, includin ... MORE Blended finance can improve the quality of India’s spending on healthcare and education; and bring the country closer…
Times of India Blog -
July 23, 2021
Air Pollution Is Harming People in the Global South at an Alarming Rate. A Climate School Project Wants to Help.
Taking Action is a Columbia News series that seeks to showcase efforts from around the university that rely on academic knowledge to tackle real-world challenges in a purposeful way. While residents of the East Coast of the United States are currently witnessing the smog and pollution produced by recent wildfires…
Columbia News -
July 22, 2021
Why helping fragile states serves America's best interests
The world today is a messy place: overheated, conflicted, ideologically polarized and battling a pandemic. An unprecedented number of people are leaving their place of birth to escape governmental persecution, gang warfare, and food and water shortages. Many of the world's ills emanate from its most fragile states. The poorest…
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