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The Near East Foundation: First in American Philanthropy - The Visionaries Series |
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Self Evaluation Is Never Easy & NEF's Process Aims High--To Enhance Education in Egypt's Public Primary Schools |
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Empowering communities to take charge of improving their educational systems involves mobilizing everyone--that's what the Near East Foundation has learned and put to good use this past June with field visits preparatory to a large workshop for four non-governmental education organizations involved in education. The long-term objective was clear: to boost the educational quality and environment in 59 rural public primary schools in three Egyptian governorates south of Cairo--Beni Seuf, Minia, and Sohad. more... |
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Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Choral Group |
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One of the performances of al Darb al Ahmar Choral Group at the Project office of Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Cairo, Egypt. more... |
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Community Based Credit |
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Over the past two years, the Near East Foundation, a partner organization, and a group of smaller local Lebanese NGOs, have been providing people in need with loans and technical support. Many have been encouraged to initiate new income-generating activities or to expand existing projects. Loans, from US$ 200 - US$ 3,000, can make a big difference in the lives of many families. Small loans, for activities such as home industries, are a valuable means in the steps towards self support. Often these projects require few new skills beyond those already possessed by the head of household or another family member. Available credit allows them to help themselves, and feel proud of their achievements, while the repaid funds are available to help someone else in their community. more... |
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Cans for Kids |
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Its beginnings were humble; we took a can and an underprivileged kid and what emerged was a recycling network called "Cans for Kids" (CfK).
This environmental action initiative, NEF Jordan's first, is connecting the community through recycling. The program takes its name from street kids who dig through trash, collecting cans to earn extra money for themselves and their families. more... |
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Planning for Tablita Market |
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In one of the many activities which constitute the Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Integrated Action Project in Cairo, NEF staff work together with project partners from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), Middle East Technology Assistance (META), and local vendors in a process of participatory planning for the area's new vegetable market. The process involved vendors, clients, government official and architects in a lengthy process of assuring that all those involved had a say in the design of new community facilities. more... |
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