Kenya

World Bank Newscast Media WASHINGTON—The quickest way to enslave a people or a nation is to keep them in debt. World Bank has pledged $1 billion to the Great Lakes region of Africa, but it is obvious the money will come with strings attached. Something’s got to give. The countries that accept these monies will have to give up something, at some point–be it natural resources, land or reduced prices on agricultural exports. Libya’s Gaddafi was removed from power because his country was debt...Read Full Story

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annualoperating budget of approximately $90 million, AMREF is a...Read Full Story

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome...Read Full Story

Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University, builds global and local partnerships to enhance the quality of health care services for women and families around the world. Jhpiego/Indonesia is currently implementing the USAID-funded EMAS ( Expanding Maternal & Newborn Survival ) program.   We are currently recruiting a Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) Senior Liaison Officer to be based in Jakarta.MCHN Senior Liaison...Read Full Story

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. The...Read Full Story