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International partnerships: P&G Pampers®
Since 2006, through its ‘1 Pack = 1 Life-Saving Vaccine’ campaign, Pampers® has successfully donated 200 million tetanus vaccines, protecting women and their babies around the world from Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT). On September 28, 2009, P&G announces its commitment to donate a further... More
Sierra Rutile Limited joins with UNAIDS expanding health education and HIV treatment in Sierra Leone
In its post-conflict situation, Sierra Leone has recently developed a first strategic plan on HIV/AIDS for 2006–2010. The International Labour Organization supported cooperation of Sierra Rutile Limited, the Union and the National HIV/AIDS Secretariat targeted objectives beyond the company scope,... More
Microsoft joined the “mHealth and Mobile Telemedicine” session, led by UNF and Vodafone ’s Technology Partnership
The “mHealth and Mobile Telemedicine” session is gathering 25 private sector and public health leaders to explore the challenges, opportunities and way forward in building mHealth systems that can improve the access, efficiency and quality of health services in the developing world. The overarching... More
UNICEF Crystal Snowflake provides beacon of hope
The UNICEF Snowflake is a dazzling, illuminated crystal ornament that graces the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in New York City and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills each holiday season as a beacon of hope, peace and compassion for vulnerable children around the world. More
HIV in the workplace addressed by Ugandan Agriculture/Transport Sectors
To be effective, HIV education and services must go to where the people in need are. The ILO is present in workplaces and through its tripartite structure is working with employers and trade unions to implement the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work to reach at-risk migrant and... More
UNAIDS partners with the Algerian Business Coalition
Algerian businesses participate in the development of the national AIDS strategic plan. More
WFP and TNT: Partnering for HIV Prevention in the Transport Sector
The World Food Programme (WFP) brings food and related goods to people in need; and many of these lifesaving supplies move by truck. At the time of the 2004-2006 southern Africa food crises, WFP procured more than 30% of the region’s transport business, delivering approximately one million tons of... More
The impact of nutrition and HIV: World Food Programme and “responsible transport”
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the lead UN agency providing emergency food assistance and the world's largest humanitarian agency. More
North Star Alliance unites transport industry on the road to health
North Star Alliance is a public-private partnership that is establishing a network of roadside health clinics at major truck stops and border crossings in Africa, India and Asia. Wellness Centres offer a practical, low-barrier and low-cost response to the transmission of HIV and other sexually... More
Fondation Sogebank: managing Global Fund grants as Principal Recipient in Haiti
Fondation Sogebank, the philanthropic foundation of the biggest banking group in Haiti, became Principal Recipient of a Global Fund HIV and AIDS grant in 2002 under funding Round 1. Fondation Sogebank managed this grant together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). From Round 3... More