Viona Aminda
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Internet Society Foundation Announces Innovation Grants to Address Connectivity Gap
The Internet Society Foundation (www.ISOCFoundation.org) has launched a new grant program to advance Internet access and connectivity around the world. Known as the BOLT program, these grants aim to support teams of creatives, technologists, researchers, and social/cultural workers to develop solutions to Internet connectivity, particularly among communities where current technologies are unavailable or inaccessible. US$200,000 grants will be awarded to organizations for projects lasting up to 12 months.
By Viona Aminda2 years ago in Humans
World Food Safety Day 2021.
World Food Safety Day (WFSD) observed on 7 June 2021 aims to attract attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contribute to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism, and sustainable development.
By Viona Aminda3 years ago in Feast
FIFA and Qatar invite MAs to discuss human rights with international experts ahead of FIFA World Cup.
FIFA (www.FIFA.com) held a virtual meeting with several member associations and confederations to discuss workers’ welfare reforms and broader human rights in Qatar in connection to the country’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022™.
By Viona Aminda3 years ago in Cleats
BTS Meal.
Who better to be the next face of a global viral campaign other than the hugely popular and talented K-pop - BTS? McDonald's official Twitter announced on April 19 that “BTS Meal” would be the latest creation of McDonald's Famous Orders program, whose previous partnerships included artists Travis Scott and J Balvin.
By Viona Aminda3 years ago in FYI
Vaccine related issues.
Vaccination remains an important tool to help prevent further illness and death and to control pandemics. So far, more than 20 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine have been administered in Europe and more than 27 million doses of Covishield vaccine (AstraZeneca vaccine by the Serum Institute of India) have been administered in India.
By Viona Aminda3 years ago in The Swamp
Global health program.
Political instability and conflict can be obstacles to progress in health welfare programs. Political instability can also result in gaps in governance, diversion of funding and implementation difficulties, such as disruption of infrastructure, limited access to local populations and risks to the health workers.
By Viona Aminda3 years ago in Longevity