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US NGOs Fund Nearly $1.5Mln for Health Sector in Central Vietnam
Health: US NGOs Fund Nearly $1.5Mln for Health Sector in Central Vietnam Vietnam News Brief Service (c) 2006 Toan Viet Limited Company. All rights reserved. The US non-governmental organizations of East Meets West and Atlantic Philanthropies have recently funded nearly $1.5 million for eye care…
Author: Vietnam News Brief Service
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Elephant in the Room
Summary: An article from The Aspen Institute discussing its community roundtable project on racial equity. Atlantic provided support for its June 2006 seminar.
Author: Aspen Idea, The
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After-school programs extend the learning day
by Ledyard King Summary: An article that makes the case that after-school is getting serious about quality outcomes and links it to college access. “People (have) an image of after school as a place for graham crackers and recreation programs, but it’s moved much further…
Author: Gannett Services
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Grantmakers In Aging Announces First Grantees for new Hurricane Fund for the Elderly
For Immediate Release Contact: Carol A. Farquhar 888.435.3156 Grantmakers In Aging Announces First Grantees for new Hurricane Fund for the Elderly More than half a million dollars support older adult services for the long haul in the Gulf States Region July 28, 2006 –The Hurricane…
Author: Grantmakers in Aging
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UQ helps Vietnam with health records
UQ helps Vietnam with health records Published: 18 July 2006 UQ’s School of Population Health will receive more than $4 million to work with Vietnamese government and medical bodies and universities to strengthen vital health data collection and plan for future health needs. UQ health…
Author: University of Queensland, Australia
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Population shift poses problems of ageing rural community
Summary: Prof Eamon O’Shea, director of the recently established Irish Centre for Gerontology at NUI Galway, warned that demographic changes pose major challenges for the State in meeting the needs of an ageing rural community. for full-text click here (subscription required) Irish Times
Author: Irish Times
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HHS Announces $15 Million Collaboration on Prevention for Older Americans
WASHINGTON, July 5 /PRNewswire/ — HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced a $15 million collaboration with The Atlantic Philanthropies to improve the health and quality of life for older Americans at the community level. “This collaboration, led by the Administration on Aging (AoA) and involving…
Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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A Leader by Example
Summary Atlantic grantee, Big Brothers Big Sisters, names Big Brother of the Year. Sylvester Fulton, a 46-year-old Memphis resident, was recently named Big Brother of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He has been a Big Brother to Jeremy Moore, 15, for…
Author: Washington Post
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Irish Hospice Foundation Welcomes Support for Hospice/Palliative Care in New Social Partnership Deal
Towards 2016 Ten-Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006 – 2015 PRESS RELEASE The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) welcomes the provision in the new Social Partnership agreement to prioritise hospice care over the next three years by further developing palliative care throughout Ireland, with particular reference…
Author: Irish Hospice Foundation
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Parents Support Internet, But They Worry, Poll Shows
by Joe Garofoli Summary: A recent survey of parents shows that many, despite positive views of digital technology, are concerned by the content their children may be viewing on the Internet. The survey was conducted by Common Sense Media, an Atlantic grantee. for more information…
Author: San Francisco Chronicle
