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PM approves foreign aid projects
Original Source Hanoi — The Prime Minister has given a nod to a list of foreign aid projects. These include a technical assistance and legal framework building project for wind power in Vietnam funded by the German Government. The Ministry of Industry and Trade will…
Author: Asia Pulse Data Source
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'Safety first' for hi-tech funding
THE Liberal National Party is considering redirecting $120 million in Smart State funds away from risky start-ups to hi-technology companies struggling to remain viable, if it wins government. Opposition treasury spokesman Tim Nicholls told The Australian a defensive, risk-averse strategy was necessary as venture capital…
Author: The Australian
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Experts Work to Transform Nursing Home Care
What are the best ways to improve nursing home care in the United States? Original Source By Jennifer Larson, contributor What are the best ways to improve nursing home care in the United States? That’s the question asked by a group of academics and nursing…
Author: NurseZone.com
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Donors should fund UK campaigning charities to create an impact
Foundations can make a lasting impact by funding United Kingdom charities to carry out social campaigns, such as lobbying, letter writing and protesting, according to this report by New Philanthropy Capital. London, UK – New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), the charity think tank, has today published Critical masses, a…
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Big Boost for SAGE
Original Source By: ANDY HUMM SAGE, Services and Advocacy for Gay Elders, just scored two big grants. The Calamus Foundation has given the New York-based group a $1 million matching grant over four years for implementing the group’s new strategic plan, “one of the largest…
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Answers About the City's After-School Programs
By The New York Times Following is the first set of answers from Lucy N. Friedman, the president of a nonprofit organization that provides children with after-school programs. We are no longer accepting questions on this feature. Read Ms. Friedman’s biography. Read the second set…
Author: The New York Times - City Room blog
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Neighborhoods, Social Capital and Schools
Original Source Principal Michael Johnson of Reavis Elementary, shown here with some 6th-graders, is working hard to create cohesion among his staff and build bridges between his school and its neighborhood. According to research discussed at the kickoff of this year’s School Policy Luncheon series,…
Author: LISC/Chicago's New Communities Program
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Consensus on Learning Time Builds
by Catherine Gewertz Under enormous pressure to prepare students for a successful future-and fearful that standard school hours don’t offer enough time to do so-educators, policymakers, and community activists are adding more learning time to children’s lives. This issue is hot right now, said Bela…
Author: Education Week
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Reintegration plan gathers pace
by LESEGO MASEMOLA Phomolong residents in Mamelodi are ready to welcome displaced foreigners back into their community as part of the Tshwane Metro Council’s reintegration plan. Yesterday, Tshwane mayor Dr Gwen Ramokgopa – in her capacity as convener of the Gauteng Chapter of Progressive Women’s…
Author: Pretoria News (South Africa)
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Atlantic Philanthropies Awards $3.5 Million for Vietnamese Hospital Expansion
Original Source Atlantic Philanthropies has awarded $3.5 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art facility to house the departments of oncology and tropical diseases at Da Nang Hospital in Vietnam, the Vietnam News Service reports. The project will be implemented by the California-based East Meets…
Author: Philanthropy News Digest