Blog entries for March, 2012:
National Geographic MapGuide for Ethiopia officially launches
The launch of a Geotourism MapGuide in Ethiopia looks to fill the information gap for visiting tourists...March 1st, 2012 | Tags: Central Rift Valley, ESTA, Ethiopia, Geotourism, MapGuide, National Geographic, Southern Rift Valley, sustainable tourism, tourism, tourists | Category: | Leave a comment
Assistance reaches drought-stricken Somalia
February 29th, 2012 | Tags: CHAP, Disaster, disaster response, drought, famine, Feed My Starving Children, humanitarian assistance, hygiene kits, IDPs, mannapacks, rice, Somalia | Category: | Leave a comment
Advocating for maternal health in Yemen
A major introductory workshop in Yemen looks to introduce new policies for maternal and child health...February 26th, 2012 | Tags: advocacy, maternal health, policies, RGP, USAID, workshops, Yemen | Category: | Leave a comment
Finding an upside to the “end-of-the-world” hype in Guatemala
The tourism industry looks for the positives as the world prepares for 12.21.2012...February 26th, 2012 | Tags: Chikabal Volcano, Community Tourism Alliance, Guatemala, Mayan ruins, Petén, Quetzaltenang, sustainable tourism, tourism, USAID, workshops, Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo National Park | Category: | Leave a comment
Keeping vulnerable children off the street and in the classroom in Senegal
February 8th, 2012 | Tags: Basic Education for Vulnerable Children Program, children, education, Koranic schools, rehabilitation, Senegal, USAID | Category: | Leave a comment
Starting early with those who need it most in Senegal
Health huts and prenatal care are proving essential in preventing malnutrition...February 8th, 2012 | Tags: children, commodities, FFE, Food for Education, health, healthcare, malnutrition, mothers, rations, Senegal, USDA | Category: | Leave a comment
Filling stomachs, feeding minds in Senegal
February 8th, 2012 | Tags: education, FFE, food, Food for Education, food security, rations, schools, Senegal, USDA | Category: | Leave a comment
Civil society takes on diesel prices, transportation issues in Chad
A Civil Society Forum in Chad, established and supported by Counterpart, is bringing about positive change for citizens.February 6th, 2012 | Tags: Chad, civil society forum, diesel, PEACE, Promoting Elections, Accountability and Civic Engagement | Category: | Leave a comment
