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+00002014-03-15T12:53:28.333-07:00Big 12 Men's Basketball TournamentDoc SadlerFred HoibergIowa State CyclonesDoc Sadler: Iowa State Basketball Secret Weapon<br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You see him on the Iowa State sidelines with a loosed tie. He will occasionally bark out instructions from his bench seat or visit with a player after his boss takes him out of the game. Doc Sadler is Iowa State’s Fred Hoiberg’s go-to-guy. If Hoiberg is Iowa State’s Batman, Sandler becomes Robin. </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Hoiberg knows how fortunate Iowa State is to have Sadler on the payroll. Sadler was the head coach at two Division I stops—Nebraska and UTEP (Texas –El Paso). Sadler knows all about the rigors of being a head coach in the pressure cooker of college basketball. </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>College basketball coaches have egos. But it takes a sure lesson in humility when a head coach falls to the assistant line. Sadler seems okay with it. And it appears Hoiberg and Sadler have a good relationship.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Hoiberg came to Iowa State a few years ago with zero head coaching experience. Yes, he had NBA player and front office duties on his resume, but like a good CEO, he knew he needed expertise. Bobby Lutz was a great hire as a former head coach. After a few years in between, Hoiberg grabbed Sandler away from Kansas.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>You think Doc had any insight in drawing up a plan to defeat the Jayhawks last night (Friday) in the Big 12 Tournament?</div> 2014/03/doc-sadler-iowa-state-basketball-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-5212252797212779514Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:13:00 +00002014-03-10T09:13:47.855-07:00coachescollege basketball officialsNCAA college basketballCoach Basketball Coaches and RefereesI decided to revisit my blog writing again even if only on a limited basis. We’ll see. There has been much talk this college basketball season about coaching behavior on the sidelines. I did read in an article however that coach’s technical fouls are actually down over a year ago. But maybe coach’s antics are up causing the added attention. Both coaches and referees are at fault for this matter, but it’s largely the coaches’ problem. I understand isolated events, but when a coach has repeated bad sideline behavior, it’s a problem. One solution is to have the athletic director sit the coach down and have a little talk on the behavior problem. Another solution is placing restrictions on coaches’ access to the referees. Does the coach really require moving up and down the sidelines like a rooster ‘working’ the officials for calls? That answer: is no. Does the coach really need to yell instructions to players from the coaching box? No. He could sit on the bench and holler. Now for the referees and what they can do. Referees need to quit socializing with players and coaches before the game. I understand they want a good working relationship with the participants, but they are there to do a job not win friends. College basketball is a great game. But this problem detracts from it. 2014/03/coach-basketball-coaches-and-referees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-7416797820689293890Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:00 +00002013-05-10T14:33:05.861-07:001990 National ChampionshipBill McCartneyCollege Football Hall of FameColoradoGodLes MilesLSUNebraskaPromise KeepersBill McCartney: Great Coach, Great ManI was thrilled this week to learn that former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney has been election to the College Football Honor of Fame<br /> <br /> Coach Mac and I have been long time friends.<br /> <br /> McCartney has the most wins of any coach in Colorado football history. He led the Buffaloes to the 1990 National Championship.<br /> <br /> He created excitement in the old Big 8 Conference. Nebraska was the kingpin in those days and McCartney’s teams often rose above the kingpin. <br /> <br /> Two things described McCartney the coach: recruiting and motivation. He consistently recruited black athletes to come to the Boulder school and it resulted in a pile of victories. He was a master motivator. The guy could get players to buy into the team concept. And he preached accountability.<br /> <br /> Coach Mac left the sidelines 20 years ago. Like most successful coaches, he developed a head coaching tree. LSU’s Les Miles is the most noticeable of that group.<br /> <br /> But McCartney was more than a successful coach. He helped found the Christian men’s movement Promise Keepers. If you ever heard the guy speak at an event, McCartney reminded one of a fiery preacher who had a real message.<br /> <br /> Coach Mac was and is a man of conviction. And a man of God. Those two attributes are rare these days. <br /> <br /> 2013/05/bill-mccartney-great-coach-great-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-6700674129919295233Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:40:00 +00002013-04-13T11:41:03.760-07:00All About College Sportsblog commentsBobby Petrinocollege basketballcollege footballDave Dilesspring cleaningUnited StatesVanderbilt Basketball CourtVanderbilt UniversityAll About College Sports: Spring CleaningIn this part of the world there is an annual ritual this time of year: spring cleaning. But in parts of the United States, it doesn’t even feel like spring. Cold, rain and snow are making the weather news.<br /> <br /> But it’s time to perform a spring cleaning of my blog “All About College Sports.” College football and college basketball produce the most interest of any college sports and those playing seasons are over. Consequently, I will limit my blog posts considerably in the next few months. From time-to-time, I will see write blogs on the “hot news” items, but it’s time for a break.<br /> <br /> I have been doing this blog since 2008. It’s been an opportunity to produce fresh content for my readers based on the wonderful world of college sports. I consider myself a college sports junkie. It’s fun following the sports and the personalities. Sometimes I take winning and losing a little too seriously but that’s part of being a fan, I guess.<br /> <br /> Early in the basketball season, I questioned whether I wanted to continue this blog. There are tons of sports voices out there seeking to be read. Mine frankly is pretty small. But, I guess that’s okay.<br /> <br /> I would enjoy hearing from my readers as I wrestle with my decision. What do you enjoy about my blog? What don’t you enjoy? What kinds of things should I write about? It would be great if you flood my blog with comments. I will read all of the comments. <br /> <br /> Numbers are sometimes interesting. According to the numbers, the best read blog has been in a landside “Bobby Petrino’s family. That was an extremely sad story. Interestingly, No. 2 is “Vanderbilt’s Basketball Court.” The set-up is unique and so cool with the benches behind the baskets. Another surprise is No. 5 with “Dave Diles-College Football Scoreboard.” Like me, you folks must have keen memories of Diles reading those scores each Saturday.<br /> <br /> If you haven’t had an opportunity to read those blogs, I invite you to take a peak.<br /> <br /> Thank you for your faithful readership. Again, I would enjoy hearing from you in the comments.<br /> <br /> Best, Paul<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2013/04/all-about-college-sportsspring-cleaning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-4361916702983003596Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:20:00 +00002013-04-09T09:20:14.669-07:00college basketballLouisvilleMarch MadnessMichiganNBA DraftNCAA basketball tournamentNCAA Basketball: It's Over<br /> The college basketball men’s season is officially over and I don’t know if I’m happy or sad.<br /> <br /> Louisville took the title last night (Monday) defeating Michigan in an entertaining game. Michigan became the 67th and final team to become disappointed in the NCAA tournament.<br /> <br /> College basketball is a long season. Someone said once that college basketball coaches have a sense of humor (as opposed to the football coaches) because of the season length. Without humor, the coaches probably wouldn’t survive.<br /> <br /> But frankly, the season isn’t really over just the games. Basketball is a 12-month sport now with the 24-hour news cycle fueling it. One of the next phases are more players declaring for the NBA Draft. And already one guy’s Top 25 for next season came out today. Please…<br /> <br /> I have seen enough basketball. It’s time to rest my eyes and enjoy another season. That would be baseball.<br /> <br /> 2013/04/ncaa-basketball-its-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-5967624799825332230Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:04:00 +00002013-04-05T13:04:36.439-07:00Baylor Universitycollege basketballCory JeffersonIowa HawkeyesMadison Square GardenNBANITNCAA Basketball: This Guy was Major Iowa PainOutside of Iowa and Baylor fans, limited interest was generated by the NIT Final. Only about 5,000 people were in attendance at Madison Square Garden and who know how few watched the game on ESPN.<br /> <br /> But going into last night’s (Thursday) game, this figured to be an interesting game. These two squads had only met once before.<br /> <br /> I thought Iowa would win the game. The Hawks were on a roll and seemed too powerful for the Bears. Baylor had an up-and-down year and I didn’t know what team Baylor would display in the contest.<br /> <br /> But wow, it was blowout city for Baylor.<br /> <br /> Hawkeye players will have bad memories of one particular Baylor player—Cory Jefferson. In no disrespect to the Thanksgiving meal, Jefferson carved Iowa up. The guy was impressive. He scored 23 points on too many dunks. He rebounded, he played defense.<br /> <br /> Jefferson, a junior, had a great year. He played sparely in his previous two years and even took a redshirt year in his sophomore year. Jefferson played behind three future NBA players, so it wasn’t like the guy had major minute opportunities. He could have transferred but he stayed and collected the fruits this year.<br /> <br /> Baylor fans hope he returns for his senior season. His pro stock definitely went up during Baylor’s postseason. Iowa players would agree with that. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2013/04/ncaa-basketball-this-guy-was-major-iowa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-6124682131909792619Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:13:00 +00002013-04-04T08:13:24.518-07:00college basketballFlorida InternationalLouisvilleMinnesota GophersNCAA college basketballRich PitinoRick PitinoTubby SmithNCAA Basketball: Strange Coaching HireSometimes I just shake my head at my neighbors in Minnesota.<br /> <br /> After the University of Minnesota fired basketball coach Tubby Smith, the Gophers needed to make an impressive hire. But apparently nobody wanted the job. I do know the rumor that one of the student managers even turned down the job isn’t true.<br /> <br /> The Gophers welcome Rich Pitino to the job. Yes, Pitino is the son of the famous Louisville coach Rick Pitino. Yes, the guy has good blood lines but can he mold a so-so Big Ten contender into something better. <br /> <br /> Kid Pitino had one successful season at Florida International. He will be doing on the job training in one of the toughest basketball leagues in America. Remember, Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State isn’t Florida International. <br /> <br /> Minnesota took forever to make their selection. As the process played out, you knew others were making their selection not to take the Gopher job.<br /> <br /> If you are Kid Pitino there is little risk. If you are Minnesota, there is great risk.<br /> <br /> The Gophers haven’t exactly been making waves in the money sports of football and basketball lately. This hire may continue the tread.<br /> <br /> 2013/04/ncaa-basketball-strange-coaching-hire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-87157782906412399Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:18:00 +00002013-04-02T09:18:04.533-07:00college basketballFinal FourGregg MarshallLouisvilleMichiganNCAA basketball tournamentShockersSyracuse OrangemenWichita StateNCAA Basketball Tournament: Thank-You Wichita State<br /> It’s great that Wichita State earned a trip to the Final Four. The Shockers appearance will draw one tall fellow to the television set.<br /> <br /> We need new blood in the championship round and as a ninth-seed the Shockers provide it. As their nickname represents, they have shocked many people in still standing in the tournament.<br /> <br /> Many people picked their semi-final opponent Louisville to win the championship. But the Shockers shouldn’t be frightened as they have already taken out the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in their regions. Louisville should win, but should wins are only decided on paper. Wichita State needs to “play angry” as its coach Gregg Marshall says and it will be in the game.<br /> <br /> Syracuse and Michigan play in the other game. Yawn. These teams like Louisville have been in this spot consistently and it doesn’t draw much interest for the tall fellow.<br /> <br /> Hopefully, the Shockers can shock again and appear in the Monday night championship game. Then the tall fellow will need to watch, otherwise not so much. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2013/04/ncaa-basketball-tournament-thank-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-7780361395873383041Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:31:00 +00002013-03-30T13:33:26.932-07:00college basketballIowa HawkeyesJohn WoodenMissouri State BearsNCAA basketball tournamentNew MexicoSteve AlfordUCLASteve Alford: UCLA And IowaSteve Alford is an interesting hire at UCLA. He had some solid success at New Mexico, but will the former Indiana star be able to “step it up” and find success in Los Angeles<br /> <br /> People in my state (Iowa) are always interested in Alford. He coached the Iowa Hawkeyes for a number of years. The honeymoon started well when Iowa landed him off a Sweet 16 performance at then Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State). He won a Big Ten Tournament Championship at Iowa but also loss an NCAA tournament game to No. 14 seeded Northwestern State. When New Mexico offered Alford its coaching job, many Iowa fans were happy to see Alford leave.<br /> <br /> UCLA is counting on Alford to continue his success from New Mexico. Alford has proven he can win consistently on the mid-major level, but the power conference job success is still up for debate.<br /> <br /> It seems a good risk for UCLA. However, Alford knows the guy he is replacing brought UCLA to two Final Fours. The learning curve won’t be long. And then there is always the John Wooden factor. The most successful NCAA Division I coach in history raised the bar extremely high at UCLA.<br /> <br />2013/03/steve-alford-and-ucla.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-4024193487143662068Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:30:00 +00002013-03-29T13:30:36.263-07:00college basketballFred HoibergIowa State CyclonesMinnesota GophersNBANCAA basketball tournamentThe MayorIowa State's Fred Hoiberg Has More CapitalIt’s a fun time of the college basketball year with the NCAA tournament and the coaching rumors and destination.<br /> <br /> One guy who isn’t going anyway is Iowa State’s men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg. “The Mayor” agreed to a contact extension Thursday night that with give him 10 years and $20 million. Not bad loot for the former Iowa State ball boy.<br /> <br /> I didn’t think Hoiberg would leave Iowa State at this time but there were plenty of rumors out there. There was talk about the NBA and lately the opening at Minnesota. Hoiberg allegedly met with the Gophers about their opening. What took place and the level of Hoiberg’s interest is anybody’s guess. <br /> <br /> Successful coaches are a hot commodity. Some go shopping and then find a sweeter deal at their present place of employment. This happens frequently. I’m not saying Hoiberg did this but he was the beneficiary of the media speculation. Hoiberg received a nice raise.<br /> <br /> I believe him when he says he loves Iowa State. And the Iowa State administration decided it would tell the basketball world that they love Fred Hoiberg. <br /> <br /> This marriage is going well in Ames, Iowa. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2013/03/iowa-states-fred-hoiberg-has-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-2258900168771383955Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:44:00 +00002013-03-27T07:44:40.830-07:00Andy EnfieldCinderellacollege basketballFloridaFlorida Gulf CoastNCAA basketball tournamentNCAA men's basketball tournamentSweet 16NCAA Basketball Tournament: Florida Gulf Coast<br /> <br /> We all enjoy Cinderella in the NCAA basketball tournament. This year we have the ultimate Cinderella in Florida Gulf Coast. <br /> <br /> A No. 15 seed has never advanced to the Sweet 16 in the history of the NCAA tournament until Florida Gulf Coast crashed the party.<br /> <br /> This team didn’t follow the NCAA script. Usually underdogs surprise the favorite in their opening game. The underdog received national praise and talk and then goes quietly in the next round.<br /> <br /> But will this feel-good story end Friday when the Gulf boys play big-bad Florida? You would like to see them continue the magic but with the strength of their opponent and natural pressure (as the stakes get higher) the odds are not in their favor.<br /> <br /> The beauty is that the game will be decided between a couple of baskets and not in discussion groups.<br /> <br /> Win or loss, Florida Gulf Coast Coach Andy Enfield will become a hot commodity. What big time program will want this guy and will he go? You would think the answer to the second question is “Yes.” <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2013/03/ncaa-basketball-tournament-florida-gulf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paul Delger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367724293310249373.post-2104308538363557339Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:50:00 +00002013-03-25T08:50:30.281-07:00Aaron CraftIowa State CyclonesMarch MadnessNCAA basketball tournamentOhio StateSweet 16NCAA Basketball Tournament: March is CruelIowa State found out Sunday, March can become a cruel time.<br /> <br /> The Cyclones were one play away from forcing overtime against Ohio State. They were maybe 1-2 plays from snatching the victory. Buckeye point guard Aaron Craft took care of all those possibilities when he drilled a three-pointer with less than one second remaining.<br /> <br /> The Cyclones were done. Finished. Over. It was time to turn to the “What ifs.”<br /> <br /> Iowa State entered the game as a real underdog to No. 2 seeded Ohio State. Cyclone fans knew their team had an excellent change however for an upset. Mid-way through the second half, it looked like Ohio State was going to deliver the knockout punch. The Buckeyes held a double digit lead, but then Iowa State marched back to set up a thrilling, but painful finish for Cyclo

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:05:43 +0000Global ActivismNGO DevelopmentTechnologyEducationVolunteeringHealthcareHuman RightsWater ResourcesAIDSAll African (Self Help) BazaarThis Blog contains <strong>Brief Articles</strong> on charitable organizations with ongoing projects in Africa or impacting the African Diaspora. We welcome any suggestions about organizations that should be featured.noreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)Blogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-2348129458506709052Sun, 09 Nov 2014 04:21:00 +00002014-11-08T23:22:26.678-05:00International Medical Corps is in South Sudan as well.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.6666679382324px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">I</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.6666679382324px; text-align: justify;">nternational Medical Corps is currently monitoring the evolution of the nutrition crisis in South Sudan. The torrential rains in this region during the months of July and August make roads and rivers impassible, making it even more challenging for aid agencies to provide necessary services. This season comes on the heels of six months of war that has uprooted 1.1 million people. While men, women and children leave their homes in search of safety from violence, they face further dangers such as hunger, disease and other medical concerns. Displaced persons have been unable to plant crops and therefore the country is unable to feed itself. Humanitarian assistance is crucial to the survival of the people of South Sudan; however, access and security concerns to the highest priority areas with little or no nutrition support remains a serious problem. International Medical Corps is working with other UN and NGO agencies to improve access to these areas. </span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.6666679382324px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.6666679382324px; text-align: justify;">International Medical Corps has numerous other projects in several other countries around the world.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.6666679382324px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.6666679382324px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/11/i-nternational-medical-corps-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-2517703035996971740Sun, 09 Nov 2014 04:05:00 +00002014-11-08T23:05:54.629-05:00Food For The Poor | Help Aid Jamaica Relief Efforts With Your Donation<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">J</span>amaica’s economy has been in decline since 1974, when the energy-deficient country was hit hard by a rise in fuel costs. In addition, a worldwide recession reduced foreign demand for Jamaican products.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Jamaica was the first country assisted by Food For The Poor.<br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div>Key developments include:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> In 2012, the construction of 2,096 housing units<br /><br /> Since inception, over 35,000 houses have been built<br /><br /> The building or renewal of 50 schools in 50 months<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <a href=" For The Poor | Help Aid Jamaica Relief Efforts With Your Donation</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/11/food-for-poor-help-aid-jamaica-relief.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-6263564018876348398Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:33:00 +00002014-10-22T11:36:11.112-04:0010 ways development NGOs can support family farmers<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">10</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Development Innovators give recommendations as to how best to support family farmers:</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="192" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> 1.  Recognize the different types of family farmer:<br /> <br /> 2.  Invest in education and training<br /> <br /> 3.  Create incentives for younger generations<br /> <br /> 4,  Prepare for uncertainties<br /> <br /> 5.  Don’t throw tech innovations at a problem<br /> <br /> 6.  Promote diversification for sustainable futures<br /> <br /> 7.  Identify suitable methods of financial inclusion<br /> <br /> 8.  Promote women’s empowerment<br /> <br /> 9.  Tackle food security and conservation together<br /> <br /> 10.  Make smallholders central to policy<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: blue;"><a href=" ways development NGOs can support family farmers | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional</a>: </span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/10/10-ways-development-ngos-can-support.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-7644031256052728239Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:03:00 +00002014-10-01T10:04:45.972-04:00Multifaceted Fahamu Offers Useful Courses<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">F</span>ahamu offers a range of courses for activists, from "Human Rights" to "Fundraising and resource Mobilization"<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">As part of its mission to build the capacity of African human rights and social justice movements, Fahamu develops training materials and runs courses, including by distance learning. The following distance learning courses are currently available for application, please contact us for more information.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href=" courses | Fahamu</a>: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/10/fahamu-courses-fahamu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-2623575842675063012Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:56:00 +00002014-10-01T09:56:22.349-04:00Movement Building Boot Camp | Fahamu<br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="245" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">F</span>ahamu hosts a site that seeks to promote social justice<br /><br /> <br /><br /> "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">The Movement Building Boot Camp for LGBTIQ activists was held during 2011 and brought together a pool of diverse, young, creative and inspirational activists from Anglophone (Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania) and Francophone (Rwanda, Burundi and DRC) countries in East Africa.</span><br /><br /> <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.4em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><br /></span></div><div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.4em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 5px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">"The MBBC provides existing and emerging activist leadership with conceptual and practical skills to advance the sexual rights agenda in East Africa as part of a broader agenda for human rights and progressive social transformation."</span></div><a href=" Building Boot Camp | Fahamu</a>:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/10/movement-building-boot-camp-fahamu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-3337539308292502129Sun, 25 May 2014 19:45:00 +00002014-05-25T15:46:17.896-04:00What One Acre Fund can teach us about supporting African small-scale farmers<a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">O</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414042; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">ne Acre Fund is a non-profit organisation serving smallholder farmers (typically living on one acre of land) in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. However, what makes it unique is that its model operates like a business.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Read more about One Acre fund here:<br /> <a href=" One Acre Fund can teach us about supporting African small-scale farmers</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/05/what-one-acre-fund-can-teach-us-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-6880681630997732392Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:16:00 +00002014-04-24T12:16:29.801-04:00Aga Khan Foundation - Facilitating Farmers' Access to Markets, Mali<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">A</span></b><span style="color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 12px;">ga Khan Foundation U.S.A., with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its </span></span><em style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">Food for Progress</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">Program, supports the </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">Mopti Coordinated Area Development Program</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">, now in its third phase.</span><br /><br /> <img src="; /><br /><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">Through better natural resource management, access to microfinance and improved marketing skills, farmers can increase crop production and earn more from their surplus. </span><br /><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><a href="; target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Read More Here.</span></a></span><br /><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-family: 'lucida sans unicode', 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><br /></span><br /> <a href=";>Facilitating Farmers' Access to Markets, Mali | PartnershipsInAction</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/04/aga-khan-foundation-facilitating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-4216620535381299496Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:08:00 +00002014-04-24T12:08:36.480-04:00About Adeso | International charity based in Africa<span style="font-family: MuseoSansRoundedNormal, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.003000259399414px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">A</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: MuseoSansRoundedNormal, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.003000259399414px;">deso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa.</span><br /><br /> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: MuseoSansRoundedNormal, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.003000259399414px;"><br /></span><br /> <img alt="Cash Distribution in Northern Kenya, Adeso" src="; /><br /><br /> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: MuseoSansRoundedNormal, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.003000259399414px;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: MuseoSansRoundedNormal, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.003000259399414px;">We are an NGO in Africa working in a very different way than most. We believe that development must come from within, not outside African communities. That it is Africans themselves who must determine Africa’s future, and that while international aid has provided much-needed support, it often falls short of enabling lasting change at grassroots level. - See more at: /><br /> <br /><br /> <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="; target="_blank">Read More Here,</a></span><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <a href=" Adeso | International charity based in Africa</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/04/about-adeso-international-charity-based.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-8352569942322884962Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:31:00 +00002014-04-23T10:31:50.242-04:00Dreaming big is how Kenyan doctor built her own private hospital<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">I</span>n 2006, Dr Betty Gikonyo’s 20-year dream came true when The Karen Hospital opened its doors to the public. The 102-bed hospital offers complex treatments including kidney transplants, cardiac surgeries, neurosurgery and dialysis for patients with chronic kidney problems.<br /> <br /> The Karen Hospital has since increased its number of staff from 50 to 450, has opened six satellite clinics in emerging towns and started a nursing school.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="; target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Full Story here</span></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="Dr Betty Gikonyo, CEO of The Karen Hospital" src="; /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href=" big is how Kenyan doctor built her own private hospital</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/04/dreaming-big-is-how-kenyan-doctor-built.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-7116412526325810546Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:21:00 +00002014-04-23T10:32:46.779-04:00Malaria: is a vaccine the silver bullet?<br /> <br /> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">I</span>n building immunity to diseases as a preventative measure, vaccines can make for cost-effective public health interventions. After decades of intense research aimed at finding a vaccine for the complex malaria parasite, the most advanced vaccine candidate, RTS,S, is now close to being licensed.<br /> <br /> From: The Guardian | Global Development Professionals Network<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="malaria vaccine" src="; /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href=": is a vaccine the silver bullet? | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/04/malaria-is-vaccine-silver-bullet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-313151357095996750Sat, 19 Apr 2014 20:57:00 +00002014-04-19T16:57:39.680-04:00African philanthropy on the rise<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana; line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">S</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">ustained economic growth in Africa, accompanied by the economic downturn in the West, has contributed to the “rapid emergence of structured forms of strategic philanthropy by wealthy Africans”, notes the report. Although economic growth has seen a deepening divide between rich and poor, it has also spawned a rising middle class, which the report estimates could make a further $22 billion available in combined philanthropic giving.</span><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <img src="; /><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <a href=" Global | African philanthropy on the rise | Global | Aid Policy | Economy | Governance</a>: <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/04/african-philanthropy-on-rise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-366543345613754797Sat, 19 Apr 2014 20:52:00 +00002014-04-19T16:53:47.469-04:00Building the machines of children's dreams<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">M</span><span style="color: #333333;">yMachine travels from Belgium to South Africa to build the machines of children's dreams.</span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">MyMachine has arrived in South Africa - thanks to a partnership initiated by the Community Foundation for West Flanders in Belgium and the West Coast Community Foundation who met last November at a peer learning event on community foundations and youth civic engagement, hosted by the GFCF in Cluj, Romania</span><br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>                                <a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="; /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">This story was picked up from the Global Fund for Community Foundations</span><br /> <br /> <a href=" travels from Belgium to South Africa to build the machines of children's dreams... - Latest news - Global Fund for Community Foundations</a>:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/04/building-machines-of-childrensdreams.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-8568344043879460741Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:39:00 +00002014-03-28T12:42:09.080-04:00One Acre Fund<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="179" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">F</span>armers are the solution to poverty and hunger. They make up the majority of the population in the world’s developing countries. And they are some of the hardest-working people on the planet.<br /> <br /> Medeatrice is one of our 180,000 bosses. She is a farmer in Nyamirimbo village in Rwanda, and in this picture, she is carrying some farm inputs back to her house.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">One Acre Fund</span> puts Farmers First in everything that we do. By listening to our boss, we created a simple new way for her to significantly increase farm income on every planted acre. We are now 2,000 staff strong, and growing fast.<br /> <br /> Learn more about our farm revolution!   <a href=" Acre Fund</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/03/one-acre-fund.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-2680009406444869796Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:22:00 +00002014-03-21T15:22:27.538-04:00DKT International | Mozambique<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"><br /></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">DKT</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"> provides couples with affordable and safe options for family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention through dynamic social marketing.</span><br /><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;">Mozambique remains one of the ten poorest countries in the world. Modern contraceptive prevalence is a very low 12 percent, and only 60 percent of women have knowledge of any method of family planning. The average woman in Mozambique has six children, and the majority of women give birth at least once by the age of 20.</span><br /><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12960000336170197px; line-height: 16.847999572753906px;">In 2013, DKT’s program provided over 2 million condoms, over 140,000 oral contraceptives, and more than 61,000 misoprostol pills for 100,245 CYPs.</span><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <a href=" International | Mozambique | DKT International</a>: <br /><br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/03/dkt-international-mozambique.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-8180170579717084476Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:09:00 +00002014-03-06T12:09:55.605-05:00NEST OF HOPE<br /><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, geneva; line-height: 15.600000381469727px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">N</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.600000381469727px; text-align: justify;">est of Hope was formed in 2006 by six women with the aim to raise the standards of the poor and marginalized to help make better communities. The activities and contributions of the association is to help women who in turn help develop the quality of the life for all people, especially those in the rural communities of Cameroon.</span><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /> <a href=" NGO improving economic & social well being of the poor & unpriviledged in Cameroon</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2014/03/nest-of-hope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-727105296506071794Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:41:00 +00002013-08-28T10:45:23.379-04:00Studies Show Direct Cash Infusion is Superior to Current NGO Programs<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I</span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">t may be the simplest innovation, but it seems that the best way to improve a person's livelihood is just to give him some money.</span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <span style="color: #990000;">Article can be read here:</span><br /> <span style="color: #990000;"><a href=" governments: Want to help the poor and transform your economy? Give people cash. | Chris BlattmanChris Blattman</a>:</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/studies-show-direct-cash-infusion-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-1078871036994780152Sat, 24 Aug 2013 18:34:00 +00002013-08-24T14:37:30.056-04:00Aspen New Voices Fellowship<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>"THE NEW VOICES FELLOWSHIP AT THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IS A GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO BRING MORE EXPERT VOICES FROM THE DEVELOPING WORLD INTO THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION."</b></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <a href=" New Voices Fellowship</a><br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/aspen-new-voices-fellowship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-3352457092179823830Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:43:00 +00002013-08-22T15:43:22.783-04:00Gyapa cookstoves<a href=" International</a>: "Gyapa cookstoves "<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div><br /> <br /> With assistance from Relief International, entrepeneur produces 1,200 charcoal burning cook stoves per month as one of the largest stove manufacturers in the Ghana.<br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/gyapa-cookstoves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-9135814093784069730Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:15:00 +00002013-08-22T14:16:55.394-04:00The Nonprofit Salary Bill Comes under Scrutiny | NGO Pulse<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: xx-small;"><a href=" Nonprofit Salary Bill Comes under Scrutiny | NGO Pulse</a>: </span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Exerpt...</span></b><br /> <br /> "A recent survey conducted by British newspaper The Daily Telegraph (5 August 2013) has caused an uproar in the nonprofit sector in the United Kingdom (UK). It revealed that nonprofit sector executives from well-known global nonprofits funded by the British aid agency are pocketing up to £184 000 (approximately R2.7 million) per annum in salaries. In some cases, according to the ‘charity rich list’, nine of those charities paid about £300 000 pounds (R3.5 million) each to some of their employees in 2012. This has raised a public relations nightmare in the midst of aid budget reviews. Interestingly, this revelation has not been denied by the organisations in question but been defended vehemently."<br /> <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/the-nonprofit-salary-bill-comes-under.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-5747812073990726845Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:18:00 +00002013-08-22T14:19:29.609-04:00About TAHMO | Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory | Oregon State University"The TAHMO project is committed to serving the public by advancing the free and open exchange of hydro-meteorological data collected with its monitoring stations. By allowing that all raw TAHMO data be free for scientific research and governmental applications, the project supports World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Resolution 40 and Resolution 25. Commercial applications of TAHMO data will be considered on a case by case basis."<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='; frameborder='0'></iframe></div> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Exherpt...</b></span> "The need to be able to access historical climate data is critical in order to efficiently manage water resources. Currently there are stations available in Africa, but they are very spread out, and mostly clumped in northern and southern Africa, leaving huge data gaps in central Africa. " <a href="; style="font-size: 13px;">'via Blog this'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/about-tahmo-trans-african-hydro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-5131336541912588651Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:19:00 +00002013-08-22T09:19:53.906-04:00Focus on Poverty: We can create solar nations<a href=" on Poverty: We can create solar nations</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Exercpt...</span><br /> <br /> "Solar power makes sense — if you can get it right. For many isolated rural communities, off-grid solutions are the best chance of accessing electricity.  We assume too readily that such solutions have to be small-scale and expensive. Two major national projects from different world regions suggest this doesn't have to be the case."<div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/focus-on-poverty-we-can-create-solar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-3834547011887331259Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:43:00 +00002013-08-21T17:46:42.967-04:00Communicopia - Digital Team Survey 2.0 | Page 1 of 8<a href=" - Digital Team Survey 2.0 | Page 1 of 8</a><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Chance to win a $250.00 Donation by filling out a survey to help non-profit organizations better understand and optimize their digital teams and programs.</b></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/communicopia-digital-team-survey-20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-2365750869021152524Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:35:00 +00002013-08-21T17:35:20.353-04:00How to … mobilise a diaspora movement | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional<a href=" to … mobilise a diaspora movement | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Exerpts:</b></span><br /> <br /> "Mobilising a successful African diaspora movement is challenging but essential in the current climate.<br /> <br /> "It is critical for diaspora individuals and groups to collaborate. Through joined up work, organisations can become much stronger, more visible and add value to their contribution.<br /> <br /> "Diaspora organisations have a more informed understanding of their country of origin than decision makers in Whitehall. They are often best placed to shape the creation of meaningful development goals that have the potential to meet the needs of their countries of origin, as well as their communities here in the UK."<div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/how-to-mobilise-diaspora-movement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-5648563598783676697Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:16:00 +00002013-08-21T17:22:54.210-04:00Can charity concerts change the world? | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional<a href=" charity concerts change the world? | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="text-align: left;">Today, the issue of extreme poverty needs mass advocacy more than any other. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> These challenges require urgent attention. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Now in its second year, this September 28, the festival will bring musicians Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys and John Mayer together with 60,000 global citizens at New York's Central Park to call for accelerated action.</div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2013/08/can-charity-concerts-change-world_21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12653548.post-5681104796731614745Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:52:00 +00002012-01-26T14:54:09.685-05:00EducationGlobal ActivismHealthcareNGO DevelopmentVolunteeringYale Service Tours - Yale Alumni Travel Programs, Community Development, Volunteer Work<p><a href=" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="yasc" border="0" alt="yasc" src="; width="244" height="106" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>“<span >A</span> generation ago Sargent Shriver '38, a Yale alumnus renowned for his public service, gave voice to a new vision of global citizenship: that a single citizen could be as important as any institution; that it was possible to change the world one life at a time. His vision, of course, was the Peace Corps.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Today the Yale Alumni Association keeps that vision alive with its Service Tours to help people around the world. Read more about it at the following link.</p> <p><a href=" Service Tours - Yale Alumni Travel Programs, Community Development, Volunteer Work</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">This article was posted by Oscar H. Blayton at the All African (Self Help) Bazaar but may have been exercpted from another source.</div>2012/01/yale-service-tours-yale-alumni-travel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Oscar H. Blayton)0

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:44:52 +0000ParentingAllergiesFood allergyPediatricsAsthmaanaphylaxisfood allergiesEpinephrineoral immunotherapy504 planAllergyCOVID19Chinese medicineEczemaFood challengesHalloweenImmunologyInfluenza A virus subtype H1N1ThanksgivingVaccinationantibioticsdrug allergyeducationgeneric epinephrineimmunotherapyprivate practiceschool guidelinessmoking bansocial mediaAAAAIAANMAACAAIAllergen IntroductionCDCCherrybrook KitchenDry skinEarth DayExcluded MedicationsExpress ScriptsFood Allergy AwarenessFood Allergy PreventionFormularyGeneralH1N1Health EquityHealth careHealthcareImaginationImmune SystemKaneland Allergy and Asthma CenterKeratosis PilarisKids Say the Darndest ThingsMedication recallMosquito bitesNasal irrigationNot-so-SupermomPeanut PatchPetsPhishingPodcastSeaonal InfluenzaSinusitisSkin careStock Epinephrine LawSwine influenzaTrainingVideo ContestWhy See an Allergistasthma screeningclinical studycontinuing medical educationcopingear infectionenvironmental tobacco smokefood allergy studyinfectionmediamedical educationmedical playpatient educationpeanut allergypicnicspositive attitudespositive thinkingprenatal dietprimary immunodeficiencypsychosocial copingrainbowsresearchsensationalismtraffictreatment failurevaccinevolcanowork-life balanceworking momAdventures of an Allergist MommyA Board-certified Pediatrician and Allergist/Immunologist shares a physician's perspective on parenting kids with allergies, parenting in general, and keeping it all together when all she really wants is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.noreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)Blogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-7118283873167380673Wed, 12 May 2021 13:21:00 +00002021-05-12T08:26:25.162-05:00Allergen IntroductionAllergyFood allergyFood Allergy AwarenessFood Allergy Preventionoral immunotherapyPediatricsPodcastInterview with Dr. Phil Boucher of "Raising Good Parents" - Food Allergy Prevention<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;">I had an excellent time talking to my colleague, Dr. Phil Boucher, about the topic of Food Allergy Prevention. The podcast episode is live now, just in time for Asthma and Allergy Awareness month!</span></p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">🎙️ If you haven't already subscribed to his podcast (Raising Good Parents), please take a listen. I think you'll find it both educational and enjoyable.</span><br style="color: #262626; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">⠀</span><br style="color: #262626; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">🔗 Here's the link: <a href=" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">⠀</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="; width="200" /></a></div><br />2021/05/interview-with-dr-pil-boucher-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-7782312575799982915Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:18:00 +00002021-04-14T16:21:43.337-05:00anaphylaxisantibioticsclinical studyEpinephrineVolunteers Needed for Epinephrine Nasal Spray Study<p>Ever wish there was an alternative to injections for emergency delivery of epinephrine for anaphylaxis? There is a research study underway assessing the use of a nasal epinephrine spray for allergic recations, and healthy adult volunteers are needed!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="1024" height="210" src="; width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><table bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="m_-7104835171394145482content_LETTER.BLOCK3" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 0px 9px;" valign="top"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Celerion is seeking healthy adult males and females to participate in a research study for the development of an Epinephrine nasal spray for use as an emergency treatment for allergic reactions.<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /><b style="color: blue;">STUDY DETAILS:</b><span style="color: blue;"><b><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;">Healthy Adults</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">Ages 19-65</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">One 4-night stay at Celerion</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">Earn up to $3,000 for participation</span></li></ul></b></span></span></span><div style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times;"><a alt="; data-saferedirecturl="; href="; shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">HelpResearch.com/NasalSpray</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times;">866-213-2965</span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>2021/04/volunteers-needed-for-epinephrine-nasal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-2241758485651649858Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:35:00 +00002020-12-02T12:35:57.746-06:00COVID19Health EquityFree Virtual Conference- Black People Like Me: Asthma, COVID-19, and Questions We Need Answered<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am sharing the following information from the Allergy & Asthma Network, because I believe we MUST do better at protecting vulnerable and high-risk populations from the COVID-19 virus. Communities of color are being disproportinately affected by the virus, not only in terms of infection rates, but also death rates and economic impacts. Achieving true equity in healthcare means understanding that resources must be allocated by need, not simply spread evenly throughout the population. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you don't agree, please don't hate - educate!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You may be well-served by joining this free event, for which details are provided below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="; width="320" /></a></div><p></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="m_4496113896604378088content_LETTER.BLOCK3" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 0px 9px;" valign="top"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All too often, Black people experience more barriers to health based on their race. Many get sick or die because of these barriers. COVID-19 and asthma, for example, are more common among African Americans.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">How can we work together to improve the health of Black Americans?</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Let's start the conversation!</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><strong><a href="; target="_blank">Virtual Conference</a></strong></span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Black People Like Me: Asthma, COVID-19, and Questions We Need Answered</strong></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;">Tuesday, Dec. 15</div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;">5:00 p.m. ET</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="m_4496113896604378088content_LETTER.BLOCK19" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 0px 9px;" valign="top"><table bgcolor="#E36356" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #e36356; border-radius: 5px; width: auto !important;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 15px 8px 16px;" valign="top"><a alt="; data-saferedirecturl="; href="; shape="rect" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Register Now!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>The first 100 Black patients, families or caregivers attending the conference will get a <strong style="font-size: 12pt;">$25.00 Visa gift card!</strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> We will send you information on how to get the gift card after you register.</span></em></span><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#FFFFDA" border="0" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="20" id="m_4496113896604378088content_LETTER.BLOCK15" style="background-color: #ffffda; color: black; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 0px 9px;" valign="top"><div style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Who Should Attend?</span></div><div><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Black patients, families and caregivers impacted by COVID-19 and asthma</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Black clergy</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Medical and health professionals</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">All people who wish to better understand the needs of the Black community</li></ul><div><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We'll Cover...</span><br /></div><div><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">The challenges that Black Americans face in managing their health that lead to COVID-19 and asthma complications.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">What matters most to Black people</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">What questions Black Americans want answered regarding their health</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">The role of clergy in helping Black people take charge of their health</li></ul></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="m_4496113896604378088content_LETTER.BLOCK28" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 0px 9px;" valign="top"><br /><div>This is the first of six online events Allergy & Asthma Network will host to better understand and address the impact of asthma and COVID-19 on the Black community and how to engage </div><div>Black patients and families more to improve their health.</div><br /><hr /></td></tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="m_4496113896604378088content_LETTER.BLOCK26" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 0px 9px;" valign="top"><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This conference is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) -- Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award #EAIN-00134. </em></div></td></tr></tbody></table>2020/12/free-virtual-conference-black-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-8075212571475350514Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:58:00 +00002020-12-02T11:44:21.068-06:00COVID19How Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be Distributed?<p>After nearly a year of pandemic-induced isolation and loss, we have recently had the announcement of not only one, but two, candidate vaccines with impressive efficacy data. </p><p>Although this provides a glimmer of hope that we will eventually find our way out of this crisis, it is essential to recognize that there will not initially be enough vaccine available to immunize the entire population. Therefore, the vaccine will be distributed to the public in phases. You may be wondering where you or those you love lie on this index. Although this stratification is subject to change, here is what we know so far.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="; width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>There will be 4 major phases for vaccine distribution:</p><p><b>1a.</b> High risk health care workers (hospitals, long-term care facilities, etc.) and first responders (police, fire, EMT)</p><p><b>1b.</b> People with 2 or more co-morbid conditions (eg: asthma, heart disease, immune deficiency), and older adults in congregate/overcrowded settings</p><p><b>2. </b>Teachers & school staff, critical workers in high-risk settings, people with moderate co-morbid conditions, residents/staff of homeless shelters or group homes, incarcerated/detained people and associated staff, and all older adults</p><p><b>3.</b> Young adults, children, and workers in industries important to the functioning of society</p><p><b>4.</b> All other people in the United States who wish to be vaccinated</p><p><i>Within each of these phases, attempts will be made to prioritize vaccine administration to geographic areas identified through the Center for Disease Control's Social Vulnerability Index or another more specific index, should one be available at the time.</i></p><p>Remember, the goal of this phased approach is to prioritize vaccine administration not only to those who are at highest risk of having a bad outcome from infection, but also to protect those critical workers who need to be healthy enough to take care of the remaining public. This means it is unlikely that all members of your household will be able to be vaccinated simultaneously. Additionally, although the vaccine appears to be effective in preventing severe infection, it may still be possible to contract the virus and spread it to unvaccinated individuals even if you have been immunized. Therefore, vaccination will not be a free pass to go back to "normal", at least not right away.</p><p><b>We are approaching the home stretch, so please don't let pandemic fatigue get the best of you now. Keep up the good fight with distancing, masking, and supporting one another, so we can keep COVID-19 at bay long enough so that the vaccine can reach everyone who needs it before the virus gets to them first.</b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i>Ref: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. ;2020/11/how-will-covid-19-vaccine-be-distributed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-7717378774014378685Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:28:00 +00002020-02-09T09:37:24.388-06:00Allergiescopingfood allergiesFood allergyfood allergy studypsychosocial copingPlease Participate in A Study on Psychosocial Coping in Food Allergy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Dear Food Allergy Families,<br /> <br /> Please consider participating in the following study intended to explore the psychosocial coping needs of families with food allergy. As anyone who is living with food allergies understands, the psychological impacts of living with a potentially life-threatening condition are incredibly important, but sadly, often given short shrift in the context of limited time available during healthcare maintenance visits.<br /> <br /> Participating in this study is an opportunity to contribute to our knowledge base about the strategies families utilize to cope with the diagnosis. Thank you!<br /> <br /> -AllergistMommy<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="300" src="; /></a></div> <br /> ____________________________________________________<br /> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.3125; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We want to invite you to participate in an exciting study researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine are conducting to explore the thoughts, emotions, and coping strategies individuals and families have and use as they manage food allergies. Led by Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, the goal of this research study is to both identify the coping those living with food allergy or caring for someone with food allergy currently use that work best for them, and to gauge any interest in new interventions to improve psychosocial outcomes. With this information, we hope to inform future clinical care so that patients living with food allergy are provided with methods of coping that meet their psycho-social concerns living with food allergy. If you are living with a food allergy, or are a caregiver of someone who has a food allergy, we would greatly appreciate your participation! Please note, you must be 18 years or older to participate in this survey. To participate, we are asking you to complete a short and anonymous survey through the online service, REDCap. Being in this study is optional and voluntary. If you are interested in participating, click the appropriate survey link provided below and read through the consent form before proceeding. It should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete the survey. If you’re interested in completing the survey, please use the following link: </span><a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-1ddef8g r-qvutc0" data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="; rel=" noopener noreferrer" role="link" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.3125; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank" title=" aria-hidden="true" class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-hiw28u r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-size: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.3125; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; white-space: inherit;"> class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.3125; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you are unable to click on the link or have any issues accessing the survey, please contact the research coordinator, Madeleine Kanaley, at madeleine.kanaley@northwestern.edu or (312)-503-5339. Thank you for your participation, Lisa Lombard, PhD This study is Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine IRB </span><span class="r-18u37iz" style="-webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: horizontal; flex-direction: row; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-1ddef8g r-qvutc0" data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="; role="link" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.3125; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; white-space: inherit;">#STU00210953</a></span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.3125; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Title: Understanding the Psychosocial Coping Strategies of Individuals and Families Affected By Food Allergy Principal Investigator: Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH The content of this email has been approved by Northwestern University’s IRB.</span></span></div> 2020/02/please-participate-in-study-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-877020534229813718Fri, 26 Apr 2019 20:25:00 +00002019-04-26T15:25:31.453-05:00anaphylaxisfood allergiesmediaoral immunotherapyresearchsensationalismWhen Food Allergy Treatments are Sensationalized, it is the Allergist's Role to Bring Us All Back Down to Earth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <i>Sharing a recent post from my practice Facebook page, in response to concerns raised by the recent publication of a meta analysis on anaphylaxis rates during food allergen oral immunotherapy: <a href="(19)30420-9/fulltext" style="background-color: transparent;">(19)30420-9/fulltext</a></i></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <i>I hope my comments are helpful at proving some context for patients currently pursuing or consider food allergen desensitization therapy. </i></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <i>I am a non-alarmist by nature, and feel it is 100% possible to integrate new data without falling prey to the sensationalization of these publications by the media. It is frustrating to read in the news one day, "Researchers find CURE for peanut allergies!" (WRONG!!!) and the next day read "Experimental treatment for food allergy causes more life-threatening reactions than avoidance!" (Hmmm...a bit misleading). No nuance, no thoughtfulness, no concern for the impact of such a black & white approach to a decidedly grey issue. And why would there be? Nuance doesn't get you clicks or ad revenue. A sexy headline does. When it comes to alarmist interpretations of science by the media, it is the role of those of us who truly understand these patients and these treatments to bring some rationality back to the discussion.</i></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <i>Don't rely on media articles to help you sort through these complicated issues - you will end up with over-simplified click-bait. Better to find a quiet corner and read the source article itself, and take it to a physician you trust to help you make sense of it all.</i></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> ____________________________________________________________________</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;"> Receiving (very reasonable!) questions about the OIT Anaphylaxis meta-analysis published in the Lancet journal.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"> Quick response: Respected journal, rigorous analysis, tells us what we already knew to be true: the more you ingest a known food allergen, the more likely you are to experience a food allergy reaction.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"> I do not dispute the findings that a patient consuming their food allergen daily or twice daily during an oral immunotherapy protocol is more likely to experience anaphylaxis than someone successfully observing strict avoidance. I do think it would be important to compare data on episodes of anaphylaxis as a function of number of ingestions, and also to analyze data on rates of anaphylaxis resulting from accidental allergen ingestion in both groups (non-OIT vs. OIT). This is liable to yield a different perspective.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"> It is also notable that anaphylaxis from accidental exposure in an uncontrolled environment and anaphylaxis from a known and quantified ingestion in a controlled and monitored setting are quite different scenarios.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"> Nevertheless, as allergists committed to evidence-based medicine and with the best interests of our patients at heart, we must acknowledge that we can ALWAYS do better. Although most patients pursing food allergen desensitization have excellent results and improved quality of life, there is absolutely a subset of patients who truly struggle with dosing due to reactions and anxiety. As a specialty, we need to dive deeper into working to identify those patients most likely to experience a negative course before beginning oral desensitization therapy, so we can A) address pre-existing risk factors prior to the initiation or therapy, or B) direct the patient to defer OIT in favor of continued avoidance or an alternative therapy (EPIT, SLIT, etc.).</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"> I also believe an important point to recognize is that avoidance of a reaction is not the only goal of a food allergen desensitization program. For many patients, the benefit gained is reduced dietary restrictions, expanded opportunities for activities, and an increased sense of control.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"> We are committed to supporting our patients with a transparent discussion of ALL options for the management of life-threatening food allergies, including the option to continue avoidance, and to continually refine our approach to management to optimize safety and quality of life.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 6px;"> For those patient currently pursuing OIT, this study likely won't change anything for you - your past experience is more reflective of your future experience than a study. For those patients on the fence - good for you for reading and educating yourselves on this important decision. We are here to support you with information and non-judgemental guidance, every step of the way.</div> </div> 2019/04/when-food-allergy-treatments-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-2914584585377492570Thu, 20 Aug 2015 04:35:00 +00002015-08-19T23:35:33.960-05:00AllergiesFood allergyschool guidelinesFostering a Culture of Inclusion in Schools<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> It's that time again... Back to School!<br /> <br /> I, for one, relish the newly found silence in my home in the afternoon. I am also happy in the confidence that my boys are learning and playing and enjoying school again. I like knowing that the sweltering days of summer will soon transition into pleasant autumn evenings.<br /> <br /> However, I know that back to school season brings on very different emotions for parents of children with life-threatening food allergies. These feelings range from fear and anxiety at being separated from a child with medical needs, to frustration with the necessary mounds of paperwork that constitute school health forms, and apprehension about what some might term "the little things": Will my child have someone to sit with at lunch? What if someone at the middle school starts a food fight, and throws a PB& J? How will my 5 year old handle it, when at the end of a long day of kindergarten, a classmate shares cupcakes with everyone as a birthday treat (everyone except him)? What will I do if the PTA organizer insists on using an ice cream brand for the open house social that is known to have cross-contamination issues?<br /> <br /> In my work as a pediatric allergist, I have come across of a wide variety of ways that children with life-threatening food allergies are excluded in the name of safety. Here are a few examples:<br /> <br /> 1) A class was rewarded for good behavior by being permitted to eat lunch in the classroom instead of in the lunchroom. When the teacher discovered that a number of children had peanut or tree nuts in their lunches, my patient's desk was pushed into the corner of the room to keep him separated from the allergens. Classmates were rewarded. He was punished.<br /> <br /> 2) A teacher mentioned to a mom that it might be a good idea if a tree nut-allergic student remain home on the day of the field trip, as there would be walnut trees in the park they were planning to visit, and the teacher couldn't guarantee that a chaperone would be able to monitor the student closely enough for the teacher's comfort.<br /> <br /> 3) A student with a food allergy was identified by name in a letter that went home to parents stating that only fruits and vegetables could be sent as snacks or treats into the classroom. This resulted in a classmate stating to my patient, "My mom says it's your fault that we can't have any good food for the holiday party, and you should just be home-schooled."<br /> <br /> The common thread in these scenarios is that each child was isolated or excluded. Now, don't get all up in a knot saying, "They are going to have to learn how to go without eventually!"<br /> <br /> Parents of kids with food allergies understand that their kids will one day have to learn that part of the reality of living with allergy is that you can't always have what other people are having. We start teaching that as soon as they are old enough to understand the concept. As children grow older, this is continually reinforced by families and health care professionals. We teach kids to advocate for themselves.<br /> <br /> Young children, however, deserve to learn in an environment that is not only safe, but also as inclusive as possible. Sitting alone at lunch, being the only kid who gets a bag of crackers instead of a cupcake, having to miss out on special activities, leaving the soccer game before the snack, being identified as the reason for other children's "deprivation" - these things add up very quickly in the psyche of a young child and create a profound sense of otherness. It IS worth the extra effort it takes to develop non-food rewards and celebrations. It IS worth the extra thought required to ensure that we aren't just keeping our kids physically healthy, but also emotionally healthy.<br /> <br /> It takes a village to raise a child. It takes many arms to envelop children in a circle of safety and acceptance. It takes the strength of many to lift our children up so they can look to the future and envision possibilities beyond the immediate.<br /> <br /> So, when you are planning that holiday party, or open house event, or fundraiser, or field trip - please ask yourself, "Am I doing everything I can to ensure that all the children in the school feel equally valued and worthy?"<br /> <br /> It may just be something on your task list, but to a kid, it can mean the world.</div> 2015/08/fostering-culture-of-inclusion-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-2086921238923303906Thu, 06 Nov 2014 05:17:00 +00002014-11-05T23:17:21.904-06:00Food allergyHalloweenKids Got Too Much Candy this Halloween? Here Are Some Options!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> If your Halloween ended up like hours, a short time spent trick or tricking resulted in a ridiculous quantity of candy. Luckily for me, the risk of finding shellfish in my boys' candy stash is exceedingly low. The same sense of relief does not extend to the families of kids with other food allergies, such as milk, egg, peanut or tree nuts. So, what's a candy-overloaded family to do? Here are a few ideas:<br /> <br /> 1. Let mom and dad eat it. Just kidding. Not really. :-/<br /> <br /> 2. Invite the "Switch Witch" over for a visit! She takes the candy, and leaves a cool toy in its place!<br /> <br /> 3. Send your candy to our troops serving abroad! Your donated candy will be included in care packages. Operation Gratitude does a great job: <a href=" /> <br /> 4. Ask your local dentist or allergist about Halloween candy buy-backs! Maybe your kids will make a few bucks... see below for a picture of a few of my patients visiting their dentist during a candy buy back event. They look pretty happy too me!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="(1).jpeg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> 5. Donate the candy to a local food pantry, community center, or shelter. Ask first, to see if they are accepting candy donations.<br /> <br /> 6. Throw it away. There will be more next year, and it's just sugar anyway.</div> 2014/11/kids-got-too-much-candy-this-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-7701881190680240883Fri, 18 Oct 2013 22:30:00 +00002013-10-18T17:39:53.326-05:00Excluded MedicationsExpress ScriptsFormularyMajor Changes to Express Scripts Formulary Will Affect Many Asthma and Allergy Patients<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I just received notice that as of January 1, 2014, the Express Scripts formulary will be removing a number of medications from its repertoire of covered drugs. This means that patients under the Express Scripts plan will have NO COVERAGE for these prescriptions, and will be required to pay full price at the pharmacy. The list is long, and heavy on medications commonly used by patients with asthma and allergies:<br /> <br /> <b>Asthma medications:</b><br /> <br /> Advair diskus<br /> Advair HFA<br /> Alvesco HFA<br /> Flovent Diskus<br /> Flovent HFA<br /> Maxair Autohaler<br /> Proventil HFA<br /> Xopenex HFA<br /> <br /> <b>Allergy medications:</b><br /> <br /> Auvi-Q<br /> Beconase AQ<br /> Omnaris<br /> Rhinocort Aqua<br /> Veramyst<br /> Zetonna<br /> <br /> As insurers continue to seek ways to cut costs and boost the bottom line, they will negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to obtain lower pricing. Those companies that play ball get to keep their drugs on the formulary. Those that don't, get dropped. The losers are the patients who will be required to switch from medications they have been taking successfully.<br /> <br /> If you or a loved one are taking any of the medications on the above list, I would encourage you to schedule an appointment with your Board-Certified Allergist to discuss a trial of a covered alternative medication well in advance of January 1st. Your physician may have a sample of the new medicine that you can "try before you buy". You don't want to be in the position of being forced to switch before you've determined which alternative works for you. You may also want to take advantage of 90 day supplies of medication before the year ends and your coverage expires. Some of the soon to be excluded medications currently have manufacturer's coupons that will be valid through the end of the year.<br /> <br /> Talk to your doctor -- we're here to help you navigate through the complex state of medical affairs.</div> 2013/10/major-changes-to-express-scripts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sakina Bajowala, MD)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-569897044603346297.post-4287858280380215571Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:20:00 +00002020-02-09T09:32:35.532-06:00EpinephrineStock Epinephrine LawYour Chance to Weigh In On Stock Epinephrine Legislation (Courtesy of AANMA)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"> <span font-size:="" x-small="">I am proud to be from Illinois, where we already have excellent guidelines in place for the protection of food allergic children, and also have a stock epinephrine law on the books. I am also so pleased that my state's U.S. Senators have teamed up to co-sponsor a bipartisan bill designed to keep the children of America safe from severe allergic reactions. 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