More than 35,000 people living in a slum in Zimbabwe are about to obtain secure land rights to their settlement, according to UK charity Homeless International. As a result, the families will be able to undertake large-scale improvements to housing and local services. Above all, they will finally be recognised as legitimate citizens in their communities.
As well as promoting VISION 2020: The Right to Sight at the World Ophthalmology Congress in Abu Dhabi, IAPB will be raising awareness of its forthcoming 9th General Assembly (9GA), and new services to international eye health, including the new Standard List online procurement tool.
As leading aid agencies demand that governments, donors, the United Nations and NGOs ‘don’t delay’ if severe food shortages are to be avoided in West Africa this spring, TREE AID warns of continued cycles of deforestation, drought and famine in the region if the role of trees continues to be ignored.
A West Salford housing trust has combined corporate social responsibility with team building to raise thousands of pounds for Kidney Research UK, in a partnership which demonstrates that fundraising can be as beneficial for businesses as it is for charities.
Citroen’s popular C1 has a sparkling new look and even greater buyer appeal for 2012. After making its world debut at the Brussels Motor Show on 10 January, the New C1 will be available in the UK from April 2012. The entry-level city car has already attracted over 620,000 customers worldwide, with more than 80,000 sold in the UK since its launch in 2005. Now, with new styling, enhanced levels of equipment and a more frugal engine, the New C1 sets an even higher benchmark in the segment.
Stockport Business Awards organisers have promised to bring a 'world class' event to the town.
The 2012 awards - which will culminate in a black tie awards dinner in October - were officially launched last Thursday (26th January 2012) at adidas HQ in Stockport.
A national children’s charity is appealing for support to help get a Kent youngster back on track with a piece of vital equipment.