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On The Road with NEF President in Sudan - posted Monday, March 03, 2008
In February 2008, NEF President Alexander Papachristou visited the NEF office and projects in Sudan. In light of the continuing crisis in Darfur and the increasing population of internally displaced Sudanese in and around Khartoum, he met with NEF Sudan finance manager Musa Gismallah and administrative manager Mohamed Ali to review NEF's programs. NEF plans to hire a program manager to expand its current activities in Sudan and Mr. Papachristou interviewed candidates for this position.
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Getting Sexual Violence on the Radar Screen - posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Sexual violence--rape, forced prostitution, coerced sexual activity--is a violation of human rights and a serious public health problem with profound impact on both physical and mental health immediately and for many years after assault. Yet, to date sexual violence has received insufficient attention from researchers, policy-makers and program designers.
That long struggle to have sexual violence recognized as a legitimate public health issue is being addressed by the Sexual Violence Resear ... (more) |
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'Working with NEF was a significant paradigm shift in my life on all levels--personal, academic, career'-- Another NEF Alumnus Reports Back - posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007
By Hassan Hussein
I am the kind of person who follows his hope. Since I created my vision and future plan, my self-sufficiency has always overcome the inadequacy of my resources. Let me explain.
Raised in a modest Egyptian family, at the age of 10 I started working with my father during summer holidays. At 19 I had a full-time job to make possible my management studies at Cairo University. My first salary was $26 a month. This led me to think differently about myself and be independent ... (more) |
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Quality Standards--Motto of NEF-Morocco's Summer Camp 2007 - posted Tuesday, August 14, 2007
A total of 111 students, including 35 girls, from rural areas of Iminoulaoune and Ghessate and the City of Ouarzazate, went to camp this summer. They are eager learners and participants in NEF's (Near East Foundation) breakthrough primary education reform in Morocco's remote desert and High Atlas mountain areas. All of the rural campers and half of those from the city had never seen the sea before splashing and playing around was part of their daily morning routine from July 19 to August 2.
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NEF Appoints New President - posted Thursday, August 09, 2007
Shant Mardirossian, Chairman of NEF (Near East Foundation), has announced the appointment of Alexander Papachristou as NEF President. He replaces Interim President Linda K. Jacobs, Ph.D., former Chair of the Board.
"Alex is eminently qualified for the job, has an affinity for the regions where we work, and the knowledge and abilities to help NEF grow," Mr. Mardirossian said, adding, "He brings to NEF a diverse background from both business and the not-for-profit sectors. An attorney by pr ... (more) |
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