nwadhams At long last: My Time story on the #1millionshirts saga http://bit.ly/df7SLC
ithorpe Now that's a real development aid action hero @cynan_sez
IdealistNYC I blame @CNN for this disgustingly UN-newsworthy piece. http://ow.ly/1KdcD (from @talesfromthhood)
AIDSvaccine World #AIDS #Vaccine Day is Tuesday! Check out this resource page w/news, events, videos, statements & reports http://bit.ly/dfp7Td #HIV
NickKristof Today I found that Congo clinics demand that women wanting family planning prove husband's consent. An absurd hurdle.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Tweets of Note: #1millionshirts, World AIDS Vaccine Day, Observations from the Congo etc.
Notable links, sharp wit and newsy bits from the last 24 hours or so.
Scene on Twitter: Remote India via Bill Gates
Bill Gates is in India checking up on polio eradication efforts in some of the country's most difficult to reach areas. Even cooler than the pic he shared, might be the comments from locals.
BillGates Kosi River near a ferry landing. A difficult area for polio prevention, but real progress being made... http://twitpic.com/1nbavw
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Scene on Twitter: Farmers in Brazil
Though she tweets somewhat infrequently (we only point it out because we'd love to see more), WFP head Josette Sheeran took a moment to share a scene from her first official visit to Brazil where she's visiting Brazilian government projects aimed at fighting hunger.
Sheeran is there honoring President Lula da Silva, who was named a Global Champion in the Battle Against Hunger by WFP. In case you missed it, here's the tweet:
JosetteSheeran In #Brazil saw family farmers successfully supporting school feeding http://twitpic.com/1my2s5
Sheeran is there honoring President Lula da Silva, who was named a Global Champion in the Battle Against Hunger by WFP. In case you missed it, here's the tweet:
wfp_media @WFP recognises #Brazil President Lula as a "Champion Against Hunger:" http://bit.ly/d37gah
Saturday, May 8, 2010
NYT Columnist Kristof Heads to Africa with Win-a-Trip Winner
Nicholas Kristof is off with the winner of his annual contest for students.
This year's winner, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student who has never been abroad, blogged about his preparation and thoughts ahead of the trip.
NickKristof At JFK airport, heading out on this year's Win-a-Trip journey. This year it's Gabon, the two Congos and Angola. Suggestions?
This year's winner, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student who has never been abroad, blogged about his preparation and thoughts ahead of the trip.
Tweets of Opportunity
JoshRuxin Orphans of Rwanda seeking director of programs in Rwanda -- huge opportunity! http://ow.ly/1EgJy
ProMujer Looking for a Development Administrative Coordinator for our NYC office. http://bit.ly/aX4wdP
ghcorps Join the GHC team! Apply to be a Program Associate in our New York office. http://bit.ly/cod4E6
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Is The Globe and Mail's Special Africa Edition Neglecting Africans?
In response to the news that Bono and Bob Geldof will edit Monday's special issue of the newspaper:
brendanbaker Globe & Mail celebrating 'The African Century'...with Geldof and Bono. Can we actually find Africans please? @geoffreyyork @snolen
geoffreyyork @brendanbaker Don't worry, there'll be lots of Africans in our special edition; writers as well as subjects. It will be a strong edition.
brendanbaker @geoffreyyork Sounds good. I Have faith in you and Stephanie N. Just put off that it's still mktd with stale Western advocates tho. thx
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