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Muslims Can Lead the Fight Against Polio

Now there are only three countries in the world affected by polio - Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan – all Muslim-majority countries. As Muslims, we should be the pioneers of safeguarding human welfare and now we have been given this opportunity to contribute towards something miraculous, we must support it wholeheartedly.

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Isle of Man Funds Polio Eradication

With the support of the Global Poverty Project it was announced this week that the Isle of Man would become the first 2013 non-traditional donor contributing towards the end of polio strategy by committing £90k over the next three years.

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Concert-goers Crowdfund Justice for Girls and Women

Today, CHIME FOR CHANGE—a global campaign to raise funds and awareness for girls and women around the world—announced THE SOUND OF CHANGE LIVE. Find out how you can join this amazing global event headlined by Beyoncé.

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How Red Nose Day Is Helping to Combat Malaria in Africa

When Comic Relief invited me to Uganda for Red Nose Day to meet families affected by malaria, I was worried and scared in equal measures. But the reality of Uganda's malaria epidemic was far worse than I imagined, and all the more heart-breaking because it's so easily remedied.

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Gates Cambridge Scholars: Making an Impact

The first ever joint Gates Cambridge and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation event was held at London's Institute of Directors on Thursday, February 28th highlighted our shared values and vision and strengthened the bond between these two organisations.

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