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Boosting Village Poultry Production
20th August 2009 -
Views: 662
Smallholder poultry producers in developing countries are set to benefit from the success of recent Australian Government-funded projects. Two new publications from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) officially released today, are aimed at boosting village chicken production and reducing the incidence of disease.
World Humanitarian Day: A Day For Remembering Aid Workers
19th August 2009 -
Views: 682
Today's inaugural World Humanitarian Day is an opportunity for Australians to reflect on the contribution of aid workers throughout the world, including those who have lost their lives helping others.
Further Support To Tongan Relief Effort
18th August 2009 -
Views: 718
Australia will contribute $100,000 to the Tonga Red Cross to support survivors and victims' families of the Tongan ferry tragedy. Australia's commitment will support the Red Cross's counselling services to survivors and victims' families, and be used to replenish their emergency supplies so they can respond effectively to any future emergencies.
Australian Assistance To Taiwan For Typhoon Morakot Relief
15th August 2009 -
Views: 739
Australia will donate $200,000 in emergency supplies to assist people on Taiwan devastated by Typhoon Morakot.
Partnership To Advance Gender Equality In Developing World
12th August 2009 -
Views: 693
Today I signed a Partnership Framework with the Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Ms Ins Alberdi. The Partnership Framework will strengthen efforts to achieve gender equality and reduce violence toward women in the developing world.
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