Refugees help Red Cross: I’m calling to say thank you Australia – The Sydney Morning Herald

A simultaneous attack on another prayer hall killed 88 members of Ahmadiyya community, a religious minority group subject to discrimination and persecution. When the Red Cross’ 14,000 Australian volunteers start their annual  fund-raising appeal this March, about one in seven will be Ahmadis, nearly all refugees like Mr Ahmed, who want to thank Australia.  As well, a…

INTERVIEW: Why we agreed to help Nigeria pay $76 million debt to Japan Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – Premium Times

Paulin Basinga is the Country Director of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Nigeria, a major international donor supporting development in several sectors in the country. As the head of the operations of the Foundation in Nigeria, Mr. Basinga works in close collaboration with government at the federal and state levels, and development…

A tropical island nation is promising to save thousands of turtles and dolphins for $21 million off its national debt – Business Insider Australia

The Seychelles is building two gigantic marine conservation areas to help save turtles, dolphins, and other sea animals. It has done so in exchange for a large chunk of its national debt being paid off. The deal is the first debt swap agreement of its kind. The Seychelles is stepping up its efforts to protect…