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Future Generations Alumna from Uganda strengthens partnerships to protect the endangered mountain gorilla

Posted on Thu, 2010 – 07 – 29 17:33

Last year Future Generations Graduate Student from Uganda, Joy Bongyereire, received a $10,000 Davis Peace Price to reduce conflict among local farmers and Uganda’s wildlife agencies over the management and protection of endangered mountain gorillas. In six months, Joy implemented a strategy that has increased community involvement in nature conservation, leading to more protection for gorillas and more benefits for local people neighboring the parks.

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Chinese Youth Promote Regional Solutions for Climate Change

Posted on Wed, 2010 – 07 – 28 20:01

In July 2010, more than 5,000 youth from 80 universities across China set out on the Green Long March, across 8 routes, to promote regional solutions for climate change. In addition to raising awareness, 55 student teams are implementing Green Seed Award projects to identify and expand successful practices.

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Afghanistan: Community Development Councils in Nangarhar Complete 31 Projects Based on Local Priorities

Posted on Mon, 2010 – 06 – 21 19:46

On June 15, 2010, the Afghanistan National Solidarity Programme (NSP) issued a press release recognizing the achievements of Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province. Since 2007, Future Generations Afghanistan has been working to build the capacity of these CDCs in local governance.

31 Uplift Projects Completed in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan 

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A Celebration of Carl Taylor's Life and Work

Posted on Tue, 2010 – 05 – 25 14:30

On May 14, 2010, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health held a celebration of Carl Taylor’s life and work, focusing on his remarkable professional achievements and the inspiration that he gave to so many people throughout the world.

Click here to see Carl Taylor's biography and the program agenda. 

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