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US EPA and Department of Veterans Affairs to Connect Veterans with Jobs in Water Sectors
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program agreement announced today allows EPA and VA to connect qualified veteran employees with staffing needs at water and wastewater utilities. EPA and the VA will work with water utilities, states and local VA counselors to promote water sector careers and resources for finding water jobs for veterans as well as educational programs to help veterans' transition into careers in water industries.
Tue, 05/29/2012 - 15:26 — admin
One Poor Woman Who Feeds Thousands in Argentina
"This shouldn't have to exist," Barrientos told IPS at the Los Piletones soup kitchen, which she runs. "What there should be is decent work, so that every man and woman could go out and earn a living. But until that is possible, we'll have to keep this going."
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:35 — admin
United Nations (UN) Launches Decade-Long Efforts to Tackle Desertification
The United Nations is launching the Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification (2010-2020) today, 16 August 2010 , a 10-year long effort to raise awareness and action to improve the protection and management of the world's drylands.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 16:39 — admin
The Songtaaba Women’s Group
In the Sahelian countries, the semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, severe deforestation and desertification are taking a great toll in loss of natural resources, livelihoods and health, and there are few socially acceptable activities where women can earn their own money.
Wed, 11/02/2011 - 04:03 — admin
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