Kenya National Parks

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Kenya is touted as a tourist paradise, and many Americans take advantage of the opportunities for viewing magnificent scenery and wildlife.  Self‑drive safaris, package safari tours, and flying packages are all popular ways to explore the country.  Many of the game parks, reserves and scenic locations are within reasonable driving distance from Nairobi, such as Lake Naivasha, Nakuru National Park, the Aberdares, and the Mt. Kenya area.  Masai Mara National Reserve, a very popular destination, is only a short flight from Nairobi, or a five‑hour drive.  Amboseli and Samburu parks are each a short flight or a four-hour drive away. ... [Read More]

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US Department Of State Post Report

A number of philanthropic and non-governmental organizations thrive here.  The YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, Lions, and Rotary Clubs are very active and play an important role in charity affairs.  Other active groups are the Human Rights Activists and the Uganda Red Cross, which has ties to International Red Cross groups.  Both the National Council of Sports and the school system organize youth programs.  Other NGOs represented in Kampala are Action Aid, World Vision International, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, InterAid International, Quaker Service Norway, World Learning Inc., Lutheran World Federation, Save the Children Fund, African Medical and Research Foundation, OXFAM, Irish Aid, CARE, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Foundation for Human Rights Initiatives, Foundation for African Development, SNV/NOVIB, Redd Barna, Red Barnet, Plan International, Concern International, Global 2000, and Mission Aviation Fellowship.  ... [Read More]

USIS - Global Issues - Fuller on environmentaleducation

In 1990, Congress passed the National Environmental EducationAct, allocating $65 million over five years to create an Officeof Environmental Education within EPA, and charging the agencywith responsibility for coordinating federal environmentaleducation initiatives. The act also authorized creation of anational grants program to provide funding for educatingstudents, individuals and communities in all 50 states about airand water pollution, watershed and ecosystem protection, and ahost of other pressing issues. ... [Read More]

Glossary of Acronyms

National Science and Technology Council (announced in 9/93 as the merging of FCCSET, the National Space Council, and the National Critical Materials Council; established by Executive Order on 11/23/93) (White House) ...

International Committee of the Red Cross (25 Swiss nationals, established 1863) ... [Read More]

Uganda

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The United States and Africa - A Growing Partnership

HIV/AIDS - President Bush pledged $15 billion over five years to fund the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the largest commitment ever made by a single nation for an international health initiative. The U.S. is working with international, national and local leaders to promote integrated prevention, treatment and care programs. ...

Congo Basin Forest Partnership - This U.S.-led partnership supports economic development and poverty alleviation through conservation. With nearly 30 government and private sector partners, we are supporting a network of parks and protected areas, well-managed forestry concessions, and creation of economic opportunities for communities that depend on the forests and wildlife of the Congo Basin. ... [Read More]

Uganda (01/05)

STAT-USA/Internet, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides authoritative economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government. The site includes current and historical trade-related releases, international market research, trade opportunities, and country analysis and provides access to the National Trade Data Bank.   ... [Read More]