The Academy for Educational Development (AED), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, stood as a beacon of progress and development from its founding in 1961 until its closure in 2011. Focused on education, health, and economic development, AED’s mission was to uplift the least advantaged populations in the United States and developing countries worldwide. Over its five-decade existence, AED operated more than 250 programs across the U.S. and in 150 other countries, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change and development.
Founding and Early Years
Academy for Educational Development (AED) was established in 1961 by Alvin C. Eurich and Sidney Tickton. Initially, the organization aimed to provide technical assistance related to higher education…
Capturing stunning scenery pictures with your smartphone is not only convenient but also highly rewarding. With advancements in smartphone camera technology, it’s easier than ever to take breathtaking landscape photos. This article explores essential tips to help you take beautiful scenery pictures with your smartphone, ensuring your shots are as impressive as the views themselves.
Essential Tips for Capturing Stunning Scenery Photos
Following these tips will elevate your landscape photography and make the most out of your smartphone camera:
Understand Your Smartphone Camera
The first step to taking great scenery pictures is understanding your smartphone camera’s c…
NyaFilmer is a dynamic application designed for movie enthusiasts who want to stay updated with the latest releases in theaters, explore the most popular films, and anticipate upcoming movies. Beyond just showcasing films, NyaFilmer provides comprehensive details about the actors involved, enhancing the movie-watching experience by offering a deeper understanding of the talent behind the screen.
The Features of NyaFilmer
This is a versatile app that caters to a wide range of movie-related interests. Here are some of the key features that make it stand out:
- Current Theater Showings: This provides a real-time list of movies currently playing in theaters. This feature is particularly useful f…
Japanese pop culture has significantly changed over the past 50 decades. Here, we quickly break down some of the cultural significance that pop culture has played during this era. How is it influencing the day-to-day routine of these Japanese citizens? From video gaming online to gambling at brands such as ICE Casino, this article breaks down the significance of pop culture in the country.
The Manga and Anime Boom: 1970s to 1980s
Almost 40 years after WW2, Japan as a country looked within its culture to develop and rise from the ashes. At the forefront was the formation of manga and anime, which has taken root in the culture and is still present today. Actually, manga and anime were still present in the country. The Japanese started producing anime…
Stephen Leahy
BERLIN, Jul 14 2010 (IPS) – The failed war on drugs has not only badly damaged countries where it is waged, it is responsible for driving up HIV infection rates in some countries, says an official declaration endorsed Wednesday by three former Latin American presidents in advance of the XVIII International AIDS Conference that begins Jul. 18 in Vienna.
In Eastern Europe and Central Asia, injecting drug use is the primary cause of new HIV infections. Outside of sub- Saharan Africa, injecting drug use accounts for approximately one in three new cases of HIV, experts will report at the week-long meeting.
The war on drugs has failed Instead of sticking to failed policies with disastrous consequences, we must direct our efforts to the reduction of consumptio…
Lameck Masina
BLANTYRE, Malawi, Jan 3 2011 (IPS) – Health rights activists in Malawi are expressing concern over the recent rejection of the country s proposal for close to six hundred million dollars to the Global Fund to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria between 2011 and 2016.
But the government maintains there is no need for concern. Executive Secretary for Malawi Global Fund Coordinating Committee Edith Mkawa told journalists last Tuesday in the capital Lilongwe that the country s proposal has been refused again.
The proposal focused heavily on tackling transmission of HIV from mother to child by providing lifelong HIV/AIDS treatment to all HIV-positive pregnant women. Malawi had hoped to scale up its ARVs roll-out from 287,000 to 537,000 by the end of the fundi…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 2020 (IPS) – On 27 August 2020, we mark the tenth anniversary of the New Constitution of Kenya – a landmark social contract inspired by citizens’ desire for a country characterised by participatory governance, inclusive development, human rights and the rule of law.
The Katiba is ground-breaking in many ways. First and foremost, it was borne out of extensive consultation by a wide cross-section of Kenyans who debated intensely and passionately to ensure a real people’s constitution.
As recognised in Article 1, sovereign power is now vested in the people of Kenya. Further, it gi…
SYDNEY, Jan 2 2023 (IPS) – 2022 has been a year of great uncertainty when it seemed the world perilously reached the brink of self-destruction – be it human-induced climate change or military conflict. Welcoming 2022, we had enough reasons to be optimistic; but it was another ‘year of living dangerously’ – in the words of Soekarno, or an in the words of the late Queen Elizabeth.
Anis Chowdhury
No end to Covid-19
The joy of the COVID vaccine discovery quickly vanished as the blatantly , especially of the wealthy, over the wretched of the earth , and corporate profit triumphed over people’s lives. Meanwhile, Dr Anthony Fauci’s of a more dangerous C…