Saturday, April 27, 2024

Doorstep School

May 31, 2010 by  
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Door Step School addresses literacy amongst the marginalised sections of Indian society. It was established in Mumbai, India in 1988 and later expanded to Pune in 1989. The school built its programme to address three major problems: Non-enrollment, Wastage and Stagnation. Rajani Paranjpe, Founder – President Door Step School (ex-officio member) Mrs. Paranjpe (or Rajani […]

The Wahakura Project

May 28, 2010 by  
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He Mokopuna He Taonga l Our Children are Precious. Waha means ‘to carry’ while kura is derived from the Maori oriori or lullaby Pine Pine te Kura referring to a baby or something that is precious. The Wahakura Project was developed from matauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) practices as a safe sleeping place project by Dr […]

ShelterBox

May 25, 2010 by  
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“They instantly respond to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid. Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless. The contents are tailored depending on the nature and location of the disaster, […]

Jane Goodall Institute

May 18, 2010 by  
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“Their work empowers people to make a difference for all living things. It builds on Dr. Goodall’s scientific work and her humanitarian vision. Specifically, they seek to (i) improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research, public education and advocacy.

The New Zealand Caterpillar Experience

May 8, 2010 by  
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“It’s the only endorsed experience of its kind in the world. How the Caterpillar CAT® brand became so famous and how the New Zealand Caterpillar Experience came to be established is quite story. Lindsay Willis, the man responsible for the New Zealand Caterpillar Experience, is a passionate kiwi, committed to the preservation of New Zealand […]

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