Following the death of her mother from breast cancer, a Kenyan woman living in the United States set up an NGO in her native country. The aim is to raise awareness of breast cancer by explaining how to recognise common symptoms and offering cotton breast prostheses to women who have had mastectomies. The project offers […]
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Twenty five African conservation organisations have petitioned the government to rescind the allocation of Yala Swamp to a private agricultural company. The BirdLife International partner organizations have faulted the allocation of 6,763.74 ha (16713.57 acres) of Yala Swamp to a private agricultural company by the National Land Commission saying the parcel forms part of a
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Pathfinders Justice Initiative, a non-governmental Organisation (NGO) said it has assisted in rehabilitating 2,700 women survivors of trafficking even as the organisation launches a new initiative, HERS AFRICA. According to Ruth Evon Benson-Idahosa, Executive Director PJI, HERS (Hub of Economic Resources for Survivors) Africa, is the first and only digital ‘one stop’ resource hub in
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Prof. Joy Ezeilo, founder of the WomenAid Collective (WACOL), an NGO, has commended efforts of Anambra stakeholders to fight violence against women and the girl child. latest nigerian news The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ezeilo made the commendation at the end of its one day multi stakeholders strategic conference to eliminate violence and
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Ilorin — Two young scientists and entrepreneurs in the capital of Nigeria’s Kwara state saw an opportunity in the plastic waste that plagues countries around the world and threatens the health and livelihoods of millions of people. In cities across Africa and elsewhere, plastic waste litters streets and piles up in open-air dump sites. If
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Q&A and suggested responses 1. Who is Ms Maryana Iskander, what is your background, and what is your involvement with the Wikimedia Foundation as the new CEO? I joined the Wikimedia Foundation as CEO in 2022 after spending a decade as the CEO of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, a non-profit social enterprise focused on building
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A peacekeeper from Burkina Faso serving in Mali has been honoured for her work to boost trust between the authorities and local communities, including survivors of gender-based violence. Chief Warrant Officer Alizeta Kabore Kinda is the recipient of the 2022 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award, announced on Monday. Congratulations to @UN_MINUSMA Chief Warrant
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In commemorating women’s month in South Africa, Nestlé East and Southern Africa (ESAR) celebrates the strength of four women who are part of the recycling economy through the RE-Imagine Tomorrow initiative a partnership between Nestlé ESAR and Kudoti a data platform for the circular economy, that is piloting a blueprint for an evolved waste management
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The World Economic Forum ranks water crises as a top global risk. About 2.2 billion people across the globe lack access to safe drinking water. And the World Resources Institute projects that by 2030, there will be a 56% gap between the demand for water and the supply globally. These challenges affect our business, our
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NGO Media in collaboration with Roost Foundation is inviting you to the Pre-All African NGOs Festival Activities ZOOM CONFERENCE. Topic: THE BIRTH OF SYNERGY Time: Aug 30, 2022 05:00 PM West Central Africa Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89870855153?pwd=R1Nrd3B3VXRzWXhPOE1VZlZwUERBUT09 Meeting ID: 898 7085 5153 Passcode: 587968 Best Regards, Team ANGO
