Blog http://www.counterpart.org/blog en mfarrand@counterpart.org Copyright 2012 2012-05-15T13:23:12+00:00 In major step, Yemen moves toward open government http://www.counterpart.org/blog/in-major-step-yemen-moves-toward-open-government http://www.counterpart.org/blog/in-major-step-yemen-moves-toward-open-government#When:13:23:12Z A law passed by parliament guarantees open public meetings and access to records from all levels of government... 2012-05-15T13:23:12+00:00 Mauritania: Village Development Committees Increasing Food Security and Resiliency http://www.counterpart.org/blog/village-development-committees-increasing-food-security-and-resi http://www.counterpart.org/blog/village-development-committees-increasing-food-security-and-resi#When:04:10:27Z 2012-05-12T04:10:27+00:00 Aid Reaches Somalis Hit by Double Disaster http://www.counterpart.org/blog/aid-reaches-somalis http://www.counterpart.org/blog/aid-reaches-somalis#When:21:19:49Z Drought and food shortages throughout the Horn of Africa continue to affect thousands. 2012-05-10T21:19:49+00:00 Mauritania: Microfinance for Resiliency – But Will It Last? http://www.counterpart.org/blog/microfinance-for-resiliency http://www.counterpart.org/blog/microfinance-for-resiliency#When:15:14:40Z 2012-05-10T15:14:40+00:00 Mauritania: Bringing Health Services to Rural Communities http://www.counterpart.org/blog/bringing-health-services-to-rural-communities http://www.counterpart.org/blog/bringing-health-services-to-rural-communities#When:13:08:30Z 2012-05-09T13:08:30+00:00 Mauritania: Malnutrition in the Crisis http://www.counterpart.org/blog/malnutrition-in-the-crisis http://www.counterpart.org/blog/malnutrition-in-the-crisis#When:12:50:35Z A spirit of volunteerism helps children and families grow healthier 2012-05-08T12:50:35+00:00 Mauritania: Lowering the Casualty Toll of Drought http://www.counterpart.org/blog/lowering-the-casualty-toll-of-drought http://www.counterpart.org/blog/lowering-the-casualty-toll-of-drought#When:18:21:02Z 2012-05-07T18:21:02+00:00 New website promotes community tourism in Ethiopia http://www.counterpart.org/blog/new-website-promotes-community-tourism-in-ethiopia http://www.counterpart.org/blog/new-website-promotes-community-tourism-in-ethiopia#When:13:11:11Z RootsOfEthiopia.com positions the country as a top community tourism destination, informing and attracting potential tourists. 2012-04-13T13:11:11+00:00 14 organizations receive grants to improve the status of women http://www.counterpart.org/blog/womens-organizations-receive-grants http://www.counterpart.org/blog/womens-organizations-receive-grants#When:14:12:28Z The grants were awarded as part of Counterpart's Women's Participation Program in Azerbaijan. 2012-03-26T14:12:28+00:00 Major conference seeks women’s agenda in Yemen http://www.counterpart.org/blog/major-conference-seeks-womens-agenda-in-yemen http://www.counterpart.org/blog/major-conference-seeks-womens-agenda-in-yemen#When:11:49:57Z 2012-03-20T11:49:57+00:00 Conferences aim to smooth delivery of donated goods http://www.counterpart.org/blog/conferences-aim-to-smooth-delivery-of-donated-goods http://www.counterpart.org/blog/conferences-aim-to-smooth-delivery-of-donated-goods#When:19:27:57Z 2012-03-16T19:27:57+00:00 Finding common ground, Yemeni women seek new ways to work together http://www.counterpart.org/blog/finding-common-ground-yemeni-women-seek-new-ways-to-work-together http://www.counterpart.org/blog/finding-common-ground-yemeni-women-seek-new-ways-to-work-together#When:15:35:26Z 2012-03-07T15:35:26+00:00 An era begins as Yemenis vote http://www.counterpart.org/blog/yemenis-vote http://www.counterpart.org/blog/yemenis-vote#When:18:40:36Z Local civil society organizations and activists contributed to a high turnout at last month's elections... 2012-03-05T18:40:36+00:00 Saving the lives of pregnant women in Yemen http://www.counterpart.org/blog/saving-the-lives-of-pregnant-women-in-yemen http://www.counterpart.org/blog/saving-the-lives-of-pregnant-women-in-yemen#When:19:28:29Z 2012-03-04T19:28:29+00:00 National Geographic MapGuide for Ethiopia officially launches http://www.counterpart.org/blog/national-geographic-mapguide-for-ethiopia-officially-launches http://www.counterpart.org/blog/national-geographic-mapguide-for-ethiopia-officially-launches#When:13:57:50Z The launch of a Geotourism MapGuide in Ethiopia looks to fill the information gap for visiting tourists... 2012-03-01T13:57:50+00:00 Assistance reaches drought-stricken Somalia http://www.counterpart.org/blog/assistance-reaches-drought-stricken-somalia http://www.counterpart.org/blog/assistance-reaches-drought-stricken-somalia#When:15:34:56Z 2012-02-29T15:34:56+00:00 Advocating for maternal health in Yemen http://www.counterpart.org/blog/advocating-for-maternal-health-in-yemen http://www.counterpart.org/blog/advocating-for-maternal-health-in-yemen#When:17:04:15Z A major introductory workshop in Yemen looks to introduce new policies for maternal and child health... 2012-02-26T17:04:15+00:00 Finding an upside to the “end-of-the-world” hype in Guatemala http://www.counterpart.org/blog/finding-an-upside-to-the-end-of-the-world-hype http://www.counterpart.org/blog/finding-an-upside-to-the-end-of-the-world-hype#When:13:45:21Z The tourism industry looks for the positives as the world prepares for 12.21.2012... 2012-02-26T13:45:21+00:00 Keeping vulnerable children off the street and in the classroom in Senegal http://www.counterpart.org/blog/keeping-vulnerable-children-off-the-street-and-in-the-classroom-in-senegal http://www.counterpart.org/blog/keeping-vulnerable-children-off-the-street-and-in-the-classroom-in-senegal#When:17:19:16Z 2012-02-08T17:19:16+00:00 Starting early with those who need it most in Senegal http://www.counterpart.org/blog/starting-early-with-those-who-need-it-most-in-senegal http://www.counterpart.org/blog/starting-early-with-those-who-need-it-most-in-senegal#When:17:19:12Z Health huts and prenatal care are proving essential in preventing malnutrition... 2012-02-08T17:19:12+00:00