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Southern Africa: Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Triggers Hunger Crisis for Millions

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Southern Africa is on the brink of a hunger crisis after an historic drought decimated crops during the peak October to March farming season – one year after the region was pummelled by tropical storms Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe declared national disasters within weeks of each other after insufficient rains wiped out crops including the […]

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Merck Foundation awarded Best Health Sector Philanthropy of the year

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By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, Sept.5, GNA – Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has been awarded the Best Health Sector Philanthropy Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) at the 2023 Ghana Philanthropy Awards. This adds on to the company’s growing list of achievements as the most impactful and influential NGO, whose initiative is

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How to unlock the full potential of Kenya’s not-for-profit sector

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By Mercy Kuria In the heart of Kenya’s socio-economic landscape lies a dynamic and burgeoning not-for-profit organisations (NPO) sector. Comprising a diverse array of entities such as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations (CSOs), trade unions, trustees, self-help groups, and private foundations, this sector remains a crucial driver of Kenya’s progress. Over the past three decades,

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NGO seeks collaboration to tackle climate crisis

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An advocate for climate resilience and sustainable development in Nigeria, Climate Action Africa, has called for a more impactful and inclusive approach to tackling the country’s pressing climate challenges. The Executive Director at Climate Action Africa, Grace Mbah, stated this at a climate change media briefing held recently in Lagos. She noted that, with Nigeria

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RUTHWEALTH FOUNDATION TOUCHED LIVES DURING KANO RAMADAN SUPPORTS VISITS

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Ruthwealth Care Foundation’s recent humanitarian mission to Kano state exemplifies a profound commitment to alleviating the challenges faced by the local community. With a focus on providing support to the needy and empowering individuals through business initiatives, the Foundation extended financial aid to over 300 women and men. The distribution of cash support in two

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The climate is starving 24 million Malawians, Zambians, Zimbabweans and Mozambicans

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With storms and cyclones continuing to batter Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia since 2020, several governments have successively declared states of disaster and emergency. The climatic situation is not at all rosy, as it is putting 24 million people into food insecurity, according to the latest report by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Oxfam.This is the

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NGO organises training on SDGs for secondary school students

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Children are change agents who can be groomed into leadership for a sustainable future. This was the motivation for the Child Health Environment and Safety Trust (CHEST) a children-based non-governmental organisation, to hold a leadership programme for secondary school students in Ibadan, Oyo State. CHEST in partnership with other organisations namely: The Development School Africa

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Encourage Artwork to boost Nigeria’s economy, young Artist tells government

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By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka Abuja A young artist, Miss Ifunanya Anunobi has advised the government at levels to encourage Artiwork in order to boost the country’s economy. Anunobi, a graduate of History and International Studies from the UNIZIK, Awka, who has chosen to go into her talent, the Artwork, addressed journalists recently in Abuja Making her

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Rapper Ja Rule teams up with NGO to build classrooms in Ghana

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American Rap legend Ja Rule (real name Jeffrey Bruce Atkins) has joined forces with the international non-profit Pencils of Promise to bring a new school building to Ghana. The project will provide a much-needed six-unit classroom block and additional facilities for the St. John’s Anglican Basic School in Nuaso, Eastern Region. Ja Rule’s commitment was

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Kenyan NGO wins six anthem awards in international competition

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The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) recently announced the winners for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. They honored Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative, a non-governmental organization that operates both in North Palm Beach, FL, and in Kenya, with two Silver awards in ‘Education, Art & Culture’ and another Silver award in ‘Sustainability, Environment

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