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Students at Charlestown High School in Boston join a discussion circle on Sept. 27, part of Diploma Plus, a restorative justice program that offers at-risk students guidance, conflict resolution and peer mentoring. Photo: Gretchen Ertl for NBC NewsBy Miranda Leitsinger, Staff Writer, NBC NewsBOSTON, Mass.…

Parenting teens can be tricky and confusing. One of the few rigorously-evaluated programmes to help parents tackle those challenges has demonstrated convincing evidence of its effectiveness, researchers reported. The programme — Odyssey, Parenting Your Teen — is a potential model for more countries than Northern Ireland, where…

Early childhood behavioural difficulties are increasingly prevalent and raise the risk of poorer outcomes later in life. Teachers and parents are ideally suited to address these issues but they often feel ill-equipped to do so without some guidance. Participants in the Incredible Years programme reported…

>Read in VietnameseOn 25th February 2013, Minister of Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), Madam Pham Thi Hai Chuyen had a working session with Mr. Christopher G. Oechsli, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Atlantic Philanthropies (Atlantic). Vice Minister Nguyen Trong Dam,…

“The first time I went to Storysacks®, me and the other parents were read to with squeaky voices and loud noises - the way we were supposed to be reading to our kids! When we were read to like that, we understood.” -- Caroline Walker,…

The World Health Organisation has awarded accreditation to the Ireland-Vietnam Blood Borne Virus Initiative (IVVI) which is co-funded by Irish Aid and Atlantic Philanthropies. The IVVI carries out disease prevention and health promotion in Vietnam, a country wracked by blood-borne viruses such as HIV and…

By Mary MinihanOne of the Taoiseach’s nominees to the Seanad has accused the Government of failing to keep Oireachtas members informed about the forthcoming constitutional convention.Independent Senator Katherine Zappone was addressing the Irish Council for Civil Liberties “Hear Our Voices” event in Dublin yesterday.“Why are…

2011 Winners Work to Create Jobs, Fight Climate Change, Help Immigrants in the U.S. and Improve the Lives of Orphans, Women and Children in China, Latin AmericaSAN FRANCISCO – Civic Ventures today announced the 2011 winners of its Purpose Prize.Five social entrepreneurs over 60 will receive…

BILL CORCORAN in Cape TownThe South African government has introduced a Bill that will give pension and healthcare rights to the 56,000 registered veterans of the struggle against apartheid, but critics say the scheme does not go far enoughIT IS 25 YEARS since Trevor Ngengemane…

NEW YORK, NY, 28 September 2011 – The Board of Directors of The Atlantic Philanthropies has announced the appointment of Christopher Oechsli as President and Chief Executive Officer, and his election to the Board, effective immediately.  Oechsli has served as Interim President and Chief Executive…