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Posted on February 20, 2014
The Sierra Leone Book Trust (SALBOT) donated thousands of copies of books to the Sierra Leone Library Board at a ceremony held at the Library Room, Rokel Street on Wednesday 5th February, 2014.
In his remarks, the Acting Executive Director of (SALBOT), Dr. Alphaous T. Koroma, emphasized that books are a ladder of the progress of human beings as education is a key to development and contributes to the President’s “Agenda for Prosperity”. He informed all that the over 6,000 books cover History, Mathematics, Literature, Computer Sciences, Philosophy, Politics and several subjects relevant to schools and tertiary institutions.
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Posted on February 20, 2014
By Doree Armstrong
The University of Washington this year tied for second among large universities – schools with more than 15,000 undergraduates – in the number of Peace Corps volunteers, with 85 undergraduate alumni currently serving around the world.
The UW also tied for second in the number of graduate alumni volunteers, with 20.
Elsewhere in the state, Western Washington University in Bellingham ranked first for medium-sized schools with 65 undergraduate alumni volunteers. Gonzaga University in Spokane ranked first for small-sized schools with 22.
“Coming from UW, Peace Corps was never a ‘crazy idea’ because there are so many alumni who join Peace Read More “UW Tied for Second in Number of Peace Corps Volunteers”
Posted on February 20, 2014
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF announced today that its Bridge Fund has received a first-of-its-kind commitment from Mariner Investment Group, the global asset manager, to donate five percent of the management fee it generates from its management of two newly launched impact investment vehicles. The UNICEF Bridge Fund is an innovative financial tool designed to expedite lifesaving supplies to children in places affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises such as the Philippines.
Mariner Investment Group will join other individuals, foundations, and corporate investors who together have contributed $19 million in grants and loans to-date to the UNICEF Bridge Fund. Read More “UNICEF Bridge Fund Receives Long-term Financial Commitment from Mariner Investment Group”