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  • Donate to “Africa for Haiti”

    The earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010 has caused unprecedented devastation and suffering to the country and its people.

    In response to this tragedy, the international community has already raised millions of dollars in support of emergency relief and reconstruction efforts. However, much more needs to be done over a sustained period of time to support Haitians and the rebuilding of their country.

  • “Africa for Haiti” campaign mobilises African support

    The earthquake that recently struck Haiti has caused unprecedented devastation and suffering to the country and its people.

    In response to this tragedy, government, church, business and civil society leaders accross Africa are mobilising support for the people of Haiti. In South Africa, CIVICUS and its partners, including African Monitor, Trust Africa, Southern Africa Trust and many others, have agreed to join what is known as the “Africa for Haiti Campaign” and to help in coordinating efforts.

    Source: 
    Southern Africa Trust

  • Call for Applications Cultural Diplomacy in Africa - A Forum for Young Leaders

    Africa and the Global Economy: Creating Opportunities and Development Strategies
    Africa’s progress towards the Millennium Development Goals.

    The program for the Seminar is split into two parts, beginning with group workshops, seminars, and lectures from 17th – 20th January. These components will be followed by an international conference on development in Africa from 21st – 23rd January.

  • AfDB Opens Regional Office in South Africa

    The African Development Bank has signed a Host Country Agreement with the South African government in support of establishing the institution's regional office in Pretoria 

    The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the South African government in support of establishing the institution's regional office in Pretoria. The HCA marks an important step in the AfDB's decentralisation strategy and the regional office in South Africa will also cover Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Multinational Projects under SADC (Southern African Development Community).

    Source: 
    African Development Bank