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Whereas over a third of children in rich countries complete university, in much of sub-Saharan Africa, a smaller share completes primary education – and just 5% attend university level. More
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Upgrading local facilities to promote community-based elephant tourism and nature conservation in Hongsa District (Lao PDR)
The project is implemented in collaboration with a tour operator in Lao PDR and aims to provide alternative forms of income to mahouts and communities of Hongsa through the reconversion of logging elephants into community-based tourism. Improve the tourism market in Hongsa while reducing the rate... More
Canopy Walkway & Zip-line – A new Tourist Attraction at Phou Khao Khouay (Lao PDR)
This project, implemented in collaboration with a tour operator in Lao PDR, aims to add a new tourist destination in the country side that attracts tourists to a forest reserve for recreation, but also for nature experience and appreciation. Local villagers will have their due share in planning and... More
Prevention of HIV mother to child transmission
Why Prevention of HIV mother to child transmission (PMTCT)
In 2008, around 430,000 children were born with HIV - >90% are a result of mother-to-child transmission. Across the world, each year over a million pregnant women risk passing along HIV to their child.
A comprehensive PMTCT program...
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Business HIV Prevention Campaign around the World Cup in South Africa in 2010
UNAIDS and the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC) are partnering to create an HIV/AIDS Prevention media campaign to be rolled-out in the build up to and during WC2010. The intention is to take advantage of public attention and media focus in Africa and around the... More
UNICEF and Sansiri Partner for Salt Iodization in Thailand
By: UNICEF Thailand
A strategic partnership between UNICEF and Sansiri Plc., one of Thailand’s largest real estate developers, has led to new regulations for mandatory salt iodization in Thailand in an effort to address the devastating effects of iodine deficiency disorders in children.
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Siemens to pay $100m to fight corruption as part of World Bank Group settlement
The World Bank Group announced a comprehensive settlement with Siemens AG in the wake of the company’s acknowledged past misconduct in its global business and a World Bank investigation into corruption in a project in Russia involving a Siemens subsidiary. More
UNHCR and Merck responding to HIV/AIDS needs among displaced populations
Conflict, resulting in instability and the breakdown of social support structures can increase the risk of HIV. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has long recognised that many of the people it serves are made vulnerable by these factors and have responded by working together... More
The Stop TB Partnership: Ten Years On
By: Daniela Mohaupt, Stop TB Partnership Secretariat, World Health Organization
In the 10 years since its founding by just seven partners in 2001, the Stop TB Partnership has attracted over 1000 partners that share its vision of a world free of tuberculosis.
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UNESCO and P&G Launch New Partnership for Girls’ and Women’s Education
By: Noha Bawazir, UNESCO
In April 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Always brand of Proctor & Gamble launched a new cause-related marketing partnership to support UNESCO’s Women and Girls' Education Advocacy Program.
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Helping communities who are helping Haiti's displaced
Pirelli launches campaign "My Time for Haiti" aloowing employees to donate work hours to Haiti assistance. The funds were used by UNHCR to repair and equip three schools and provide psychological support to help displaced children integrate into their new schools and community. More