AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGlobal Health Funding: The U.S. announced an extra $267 million for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing total U.S. support to $887 million as the outbreak spreads and tops 3,600 deaths. Community Grants: South Carolina’s AG says five York County agencies will split $1.12 million in crime victim assistance grants starting Oct. 1, including $721,833 for Safe Passage. Food Security: Nunavut’s Ubluriak Society restarted weekday free breakfast and lunch for up to 70 residents, funded largely by a $160,000 food security grant plus $18,000 from Food Banks Canada. Education & Workforce: Croatia’s Dubrovnik region received 14 trade-focused scholarships from the Libertas Foundation, aiming to keep young people training for local shortage jobs. Public Health Awareness: Prevent Blindness declared October Contact Lens Safety Month, urging prescription-only, properly fitted lenses. Local Philanthropy: Meru Hospice in Kenya is raising Sh100 million for inpatient cancer palliative care wards after serving hundreds as outpatients. Nonprofit Policy & Rights: Nigeria’s court temporarily blocked a plan to reinstate retired police officers after a case brought by an NGO.
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