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Education and nutrition program launched at Child Support Center
April 25, 2010 – 9:11 am | No Comment
Education and nutrition program launched at Child Support Center

Since February 2010, the Child Support Center (CSC) in Kigali, Rwanda has been providing educational and nutritional services to over thirty orphans and other vulnerable children in the community. Through the education program, CSC beneficiaries …

Development Officer Position with EFA International USA
February 17, 2010 – 6:17 am | No Comment
Development Officer Position with EFA International USA

EFA International USA is seeking a development professional who is interested in using his or her expertise to assist us as we significantly expand our activities. While the position is currently unpaid, EFA’s hope is …

Last chance to support EFA in 2009! Your contributions make a difference!
December 28, 2009 – 6:01 pm | No Comment
Last chance to support EFA in 2009! Your contributions make a difference!

HIV/AIDS concerns everyone. With a mission to promote the successful future of HIV-positive African youth, EFA International empowers young men and women with the skills to lead healthy lives and help prevent HIV/AIDS in their …

New Partnerships Established with Health Centers in Godola and Amchidé
December 7, 2009 – 2:19 pm | No Comment
New Partnerships Established with Health Centers in Godola and Amchidé

EFA International is proud to announce two new regional partnerships with health centers in the towns of Godola and Amchidé. Over the course of 2009, health center partnerships have emerged as an effective model for …

Rebero Orphan Center Reopens as the Child Support Center (CSC)
December 7, 2009 – 2:13 pm | No Comment
Rebero Orphan Center Reopens as the Child Support Center (CSC)

Since July 2009, the Rebero Orphan Center has experienced several administrative and managerial challenges that have begun to compromise the quality of services provided to the orphans and vulnerable children in its care. As a …

Regional Office Establishes Youth Network Coordination Committee
August 28, 2009 – 12:52 pm | No Comment

In June 2009, the EFA regional office officially launched our newest network-wide initiative, the Youth Network Coordination Committee. The committee was established to help member associations of the EFA network function more cohesively, work together …