Japan to take on ‘floating islands’ project for Kiribati [January 24, 2018] Tokyo, Japan — Shimizu Corporation, an architectural, civil engineering and general contracting firm, which designs and builds a vast array of constructions worldwide, is tackling a daunting project to build floating cities in the Pacific. The ‘Green Float’ project was first introduced in […]
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Dr. Yacoobi’s speech at TEDWomen 2015 listed in Care2.com’s Top 5 TED Talks list [January 9, 2018] https://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-ted-talks-that-will-inspire-you-to-be-a-better-human.html Dr. Sakena Yacoobi’s speech at TEDWomen 2015, titled “How I stopped the Taliban from shutting down my school,” was featured in Care2’s “5 TED Talks That Will Inspire You to Be a Better Human” list. Care2.com is
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November 23, 2017 — During the 92nd birthday anniversary of Indian guru Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sry Sathya Sai Award for Human Excellence took place as one of the events of the grand celebration. The award in the field of Education was given to Dr Sakena Yacoobi, who inspired millions in Afghanistan and Pakistan by
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Afghan educator Dr. Sakena Yacoobi giving her Acceptance Speech during the 2017 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony. ⓒ 2017. Sunhak Peace Prize I am very honored to be chosen as one of the 2017 Sunhak Peace Prize laureates along with Dr. Gino Strada. I thank our host, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, members of the
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Founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon awards Afghan educator Dr. Sakena Yacoobi with the medal. ⓒ 2017. Sunhak Peace Prize Committee Chairman Dr. Il Sik Hong awards Afghan educator Dr. Sakena Yacoobi with the plaque. ⓒ 2017. Sunhak Peace Prize Sakena Yacoobi, Committee Chairman Dr. Il Sik Hong ⓒ 2017. Sunhak Peace Prize
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Dr. Sakena Yacoobi spoke briefly at the UN Solutions Summit on the Mobile Literacy Program. The Mobile Literacy Program is a literacy course for Afghan people to combat the country’s illiteracy rate — the highest in the world. The program was made to help illiterate students, who can’t read basic alphabet, and to develop their
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Rising sea levels and extreme storms are threatening the very existence of Kiribati’s 33 atolls. The people are scared and are wanting immediate solutions. Mr. Anote Tong, in 2014, purchased land from neighboring Fiji to prepare the 100,000 islanders to “migrate with dignity.” According to Mr. Tong, Kiribati citizens will start relocating in 2020. http://www.climatechangenews.com/2016/02/18/kiribati-president-climate-induced-migration-is-5-years-away/
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Dr. Modadugu Vijay Gupta’s inspiring work in the field of aquaculture has garnered him praise both abroad and in his home country of India. His relentless efforts have caught the attention of India Times, who have featured him and 7 other outstanding Indians on their website. Click the link below to view the full article:
Dr. Yacoobi’s innovative approach to education and community development have inspired hundreds of Afghan communities to join with her and the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL) to empower women and children and to work for peace. Congratulations to Dr. Sakena Yacoobi and the Afghan Institute of Learning!!Click the link below to see Sakena and all
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Being held on February 3 (Friday) at 10 am, at the Jamsil, Lotte Hotel World, Crystal Ballroom Over 800 people from more than 100 countries around the world in attendance, including current and former parliamentarians, national and international VIPs, music choreographer Kolleen Park, among others from all walks of life The “laureate lecture” will be
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