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Global NGO Project HOPE Says Health Education Is Crucial for Indonesia’s Women Seven Years After Deadly Tsunami

Global NGO Project HOPE Says Health Education Is Crucial for Indonesia’s Women Seven Years After Deadly Tsunami

HOPE’s Health Education Programs Are Empowering Indonesia’s Health Workers

Millwood, VA (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

Maternal and Child Health Programs Empowering Communities for Better Health

Global NGO Project HOPE says health education has been the driving force in rebuilding healthy and stable lives for women and children in post-tsunami Indonesia, and in helping to reconstruct a shattered health care system, as the country remembers the disaster that washed over the region seven years ago on December 26.

A staggering 226,000 people were killed when a tsunami, triggered by a 9.15-magnitude earthquake, struck Indonesia’s Aceh Province on Sumatra Island on December 26, 2004. It was seen as one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent history as over 1.7 million people were displaced in the worst affected countries – Indonesia, India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

“The region’s health care system was already in disrepair after 30 years of civil war which made it difficult for many to access nation-wide health initiatives. The tsunami compounded the problem, exposing women and children to a crisis in health care,” said Dr. Nasaruddin Sheldon, Project HOPE’s Country Director in Indonesia.

Project HOPE, a global health education and humanitarian assistance organization, responded to the humanitarian crisis by sending more than 200 medical volunteers aboard the United States Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy, as well as donating more than $ 7 million in medical supplies and medicines.

Again in 2006, when an earthquake hit Indonesia’s Central Java region, HOPE responded with a Mobile Health Caravan that traveled to remote areas to provide pediatric care, psychotherapy, physical therapy, health worker training, and data collection and surveillance.

In Aceh Province, one of the most underserved areas of Indonesia due to its geographic inaccessibility and the impact of the 2004 tsunami, HOPE programs have improved the health of women and children in two sub-districts by expanding access to quality maternal and child health services through the promotion of healthy behaviors.    

The Big Lottery Fund, a grant-making public body in the United Kingdom awarded Project HOPE a grant in 2007 to implement a maternal and child health project in Aceh Barat. The project, which ends in February, was implemented in 68 villages, addressing the health needs of over 8,500 women of reproductive age and 3,622 children under the age of five.

“HOPE’s health education efforts in Aceh Barat have strengthened morale in this community after the tsunami destroyed many lives. People truly value their health now more than ever. This project has strengthened health providers’ knowledge and skills in promoting and supporting improved immunization systems, and improving the quality of maternal health services while building the capacity of village health committees, health posts and other community-based organizations and individuals, including village midwives, health attendants and community health workers,” said Dr. Sheldon.

In Nagan Raya, HOPE’s Child-to-Child program, also sponsored by the Big Lottery Fund, has trained elementary school teachers on common infant, child and maternal health problems and desired health behaviors. The teachers in turn teach their fifth-grade students the same health lessons, which are then shared with siblings and other family members at home to improve health knowledge. The importance of early and exclusive breastfeeding, management of diarrhea, malaria treatment, growth monitoring and nutrition, acute respiratory infection, immunization and personal hygiene are among the topics covered at school.

Almost 90 percent of 143 elementary schoolsl in Nagan Raya implemented the program, reaching more than 2,600 fifth-grade students. This health education model was expanded to all elementary schools in Nagan Raya as decreed by the District Education Office.

Midwife training has had much success in teaching midwives how to handle problems in newborns including low-birth weight, respiratory infections and early signs of infection. HOPE trainers also educate midwives about exclusive breastfeeding and the necessity of delivering with a skilled birth attendant.

Project HOPE successfully trained over 100 midwives and 72 traditional birth attendants, vastly improving the chances of a healthy birth and the overall health of the mother and child.

“The value of the behavior changes in communities that received health education is immeasurable – women felt empowered and therefore children are impacted in positive ways as well,” said Dr. Sheldon.

About Project HOPE

Founded in 1958, Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere) is dedicated to providing lasting solutions to health problems with the mission of helping people to help themselves. Identifiable to many by the SS HOPE, the world’s first peacetime hospital ship, Project HOPE now provides medical training and health education, and conducts humanitarian assistance programs in more than 35 countries.

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Factoring Company Funds Small Businesses Crucial to Supply Chain

Taking its cue from big bank endorsement of Wal-Mart’s “Supplier Alliance Program”, Charter Capital (a specialized provider of Factoring Services) has positioned itself to fund advances to an even wider range of suppliers challenged by the need to extend ever more generous payment terms to their customers like Wal-Mart, Costco and others.

Due to the increasing demand for business credit combined with the sharp decline in the availability of bank loans and increasingly delayed payment remittance from customers, Charter Capital has become a preferred alternative source of funds to small businesses with immediate working capital needs.

For a nominal discount fee, Charter Capital services the funding needs of a wide variety of small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Most SMBs at the heart of the US economic recovery still face significant cash flow challenges that Charter Capital is well prepared to meet.

Factoring is an often overlooked choice for growing businesses. This form of financing (also known as Accounts Receivable Financing) is a financial tool that allows businesses to capitalize on the power of their outstanding invoices. Factoring can be a valuable mechanism to turn a business’ invoices into immediate cash, enabling them to fund business operations.

Small businesses that need an immediate cash stimulus can turn to Charter Capital for an accounts receivable factoring program fits their needs. This factoring company is a direct source of funds and does not involve any third-party lenders.

About Charter Capital

Charter Capital is recognized as one of the hardest working independent providers of accounts receivable financing, invoice factoring and cash flow management solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. They offer a complete line of asset based funding and related financial services. In today’s “credit crunch” economy, Charter Capital can be your alternative source for business financing.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Charter Capital provides accounts receivable financing and asset-based lending for major industries including freight and transportation, consulting firms, service providers, staffing firms, distributors and manufacturers, medical service providers.

To learn more about accounts receivable factoring call Charter Capital at 1-877-960-1818 or visit the website at http://www.chartercapitalusa.com.

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The renovation of abandoned farm buildings can provide crucial extra revenue

The recent success of the BBC’s Restoration Village has seen a dramatic number of people turning their attention towards the renovation of abandoned countryside buildings. This has seen a particularly rapidly increasing trend within the agricultural sector; if you’re a farmer and you own a redundant building, renovation may be an excellent way to diversify and raise your revenue.

Diversification, however, can be a particular problem for farmers and a seemingly daunting risk to take. Yet, many abandoned farm buildings may make excellent craft workshops, rural meeting places, stores or office facilities, particularly if they are located near a main road. This type of renovation can however be costly; Local Authorities often require that owners obtain planning permission before changing the designated usage of a building; these costs may differ widely depending on the area and the extent of the conversion work required. Yet some owners may be able to obtain grants for certain renovation work, and some banks may even be prepared to provide support for business plans that seem professional, well prepared and potentially lucrative. Often, if the conversion is successful, the costs of refurbishing abandoned farm buildings will be far outweighed by the benefits it will reap.

If the renovation project aims towards renting, rental income can vary greatly from £2 to well over £5 per square foot, depending on location, size of building, quality and a variety of other factors. If rural workshop units or office facilities are being set up, then adequate car parking facilities will also need to be provided for staff, customers and trade service providers.

Novice landlords may come up against some general problems, such as how to decide prospective tenants, and how to draw up a watertight lease. Generally, most landlords should obtain references before deciding on tenants, as well as credit references, bank references and, in some cases, references from the prospective tenant’s accountant or financial adviser. The taking of an initial deposit is often wise, as is collecting rent quarterly in advance, and leases should be drawn up to diminish the possibility of further expenditure by the landlord during the term of the lease.

As well as refurbishing abandoned farm buildings to create workshop or office space, farmers in tourist regions may convert redundant buildings into holiday accommodation, in order to generate a high amount of letting income. However conversions to residential homes or rooms generally cost much more than comparatively simple workshop conversions, and this kind of decision requires much more thought and a hefty business plan behind it.

If you are the owner of redundant farm buildings and are thinking of diversifying, there are many estate agents and property market organisations, such as Prime Location, who offer advice and information on making better use of country properties, as well as offering a wide variety of ads for farms, estates and land up for sale or rent.

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Crucial Notice to Quit Facts to Help You End Your Tenancy Easily

A notice to quit is a legal letter that is used to end a tenancy. You are usually required by law to give this notice a warning letter before you are allowed to evict a problem tenant. In other cases, you can use this notice to end a periodic tenancy such as a week to week or month to month lease.

Using a Notice to Quit as a Warning Letter Before Evicting Your Tenant

There are a few main reasons why you might ask a tenant to leave. These include unruly behavior, being a complete hazard to others and failing to pay his rent on time.

In short, if your tenant commits any serious, ongoing violation of your rental agreement or poses a threat to the health and safety of their neighbors and others, you can take action by giving them a written notice to quit.

After issuing the notice, your tenant must usually be given a fixed period of time to correct the situation. In most cases, this ranges from 3 to 14 days. The tenant must catch up on any late rent within this time or clean up his mess. The notice states that they must vacate the rental property should they fail to do so.

It is important to understand that while your notice will instruct the tenants to resolve these issues or move out, you cannot force them out at this stage if they refuse to leave. You may not change the locks or take any other action to prevent them from gaining access to your property as well.

If your tenant refuses to leave after you have issued a valid notice, you will need to initiate an eviction lawsuit against them. Once you receive a judgment against the tenants, only then can law enforcement officials remove them from the property.

Using a Notice to Quit to End a Periodic Tenancy with Your Tenant

A notice to quit can also be issued to end a periodic tenancy (week to week or month to month) and a verbal lease as well. Either the landlord or the tenant may issue this written notice.

Neither party will need the approval of the other as long as the notice is given 30 to 60 days before the next rental payment is due. In some areas and in some situations, the notice period may be longer or shorter.

For example different requirements may apply for those who are disabled or elderly. Renters covered by government housing subsidies such as Section 8 also have different requirements for ending a tenancy. In the case of Section 8, a tenant must be given 90 days notice to vacate the premises.

It’s important to understand that you cannot end a lease in this way if you are in a lease with a fixed time period and your tenant has broken no rules. In that case, you are legally bound to honor the lease agreement under most circumstances.

If both the landlord and tenant have abided by the lease terms, the only way to end the lease is if both parties voluntarily agree to do so.

Teo Zhenjie has been showing landlords how to manage their tenants and rental property effectively on Propertydo Landlord Guides. Visit his website for step-by-step real estate guides, free resources and forms.

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Staying Young and Healthy Crucial in Politics!

In some parts of the world, politics can be a very dangerous calling. In India and Pakistan, for instance, it seems as if assassination has almost become the norm for leaders and former leaders, as evinced by the recent assassination of Benazir Bhutto. However, even in parts of the world where political life is less violent, the profession can still be very difficult and draining. This becomes even more of an issue because rising up the political ladder tends to take many years. Many people in high-level, high-pressure political positions are middle-aged or older, and therefore have to deal with more strain during a time of life when their bodies are less energetic.

In fact, age is a liability for some politicians. For instance, there were the widely-publicized criticisms that John McCain was too old and sickly to be President, and that Barack Obama would therefore make a better choice. That same year, a 90-year-old American senator who had served for 49 years was hospitalized. The issue of age in politicians serves up even more discussion points when you compare high-level politicians with the rest of the general populace. In the United States, the retirement age is 65. However, many senators are older than this. In 2008, ten of them were older than 75. Taking a look at those numbers, age becomes a matter of representativeness, as well as possibly declining ability and energy.

Now, given all these factors, plus recent media discourse on age, it would make sense for a person trying to rise in politics—especially American politics—to be concerned about what happens when he or she gets older. Of course, he or she cannot lie about his or her age, or stop time from running. On the other hand, there are ways to slow aging, or to at least age more gracefully.

Paying attention to one’s diet and exercise habits can be very helpful in this regard. One might take a page from former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin, who is publicized as running regularly to keep fit. She is a good example of healthful habits, whether or not one happens to agree with her actual politics. President Barack Obama is himself a good example, or at least photographs as one. He has been pictured playing basketball, a method of exercise that is both effective and hip.

However, not everyone involved in politics is able to carry out this kind of exercise. It must be remembered that both Palin and Obama are comparatively young. Therefore, older politicians might think about taking anti-aging supplements, such as pills that stimulate the production of human growth hormone. In older people, this is unlikely to result in an increase in height (unfortunate, given that height can make a person appear more electable), but it does offer several benefits. It can boost your immune system and maintain strong bones and muscles. Cosmetic effects are also claimed, such as better, more youthful-looking hair and skin. For politicians and other older people in strenuous professions, human growth hormone supplements like Genf20 Plus, GHR1000, Sytropin, Cloud Nine HGH and Genfx might be a practical, convenient choice to help deal with aging.

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Staying Young and Healthy Crucial in Politics!

In some parts of the world, politics can be a very dangerous calling. In India and Pakistan, for instance, it seems as if assassination has almost become the norm for leaders and former leaders, as evinced by the recent assassination of Benazir Bhutto. However, even in parts of the world where political life is less violent, the profession can still be very difficult and draining. This becomes even more of an issue because rising up the political ladder tends to take many years. Many people in high-level, high-pressure political positions are middle-aged or older, and therefore have to deal with more strain during a time of life when their bodies are less energetic.

In fact, age is a liability for some politicians. For instance, there were the widely-publicized criticisms that John McCain was too old and sickly to be President, and that Barack Obama would therefore make a better choice. That same year, a 90-year-old American senator who had served for 49 years was hospitalized. The issue of age in politicians serves up even more discussion points when you compare high-level politicians with the rest of the general populace. In the United States, the retirement age is 65. However, many senators are older than this. In 2008, ten of them were older than 75. Taking a look at those numbers, age becomes a matter of representativeness, as well as possibly declining ability and energy.

Now, given all these factors, plus recent media discourse on age, it would make sense for a person trying to rise in politics—especially American politics—to be concerned about what happens when he or she gets older. Of course, he or she cannot lie about his or her age, or stop time from running. On the other hand, there are ways to slow aging, or to at least age more gracefully.

Paying attention to one’s diet and exercise habits can be very helpful in this regard. One might take a page from former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin, who is publicized as running regularly to keep fit. She is a good example of healthful habits, whether or not one happens to agree with her actual politics. President Barack Obama is himself a good example, or at least photographs as one. He has been pictured playing basketball, a method of exercise that is both effective and hip.

However, not everyone involved in politics is able to carry out this kind of exercise. It must be remembered that both Palin and Obama are comparatively young. Therefore, older politicians might think about taking anti-aging supplements, such as pills that stimulate the production of human growth hormone. In older people, this is unlikely to result in an increase in height (unfortunate, given that height can make a person appear more electable), but it does offer several benefits. It can boost your immune system and maintain strong bones and muscles. Cosmetic effects are also claimed, such as better, more youthful-looking hair and skin. For politicians and other older people in strenuous professions, human growth hormone supplements like Genf20 Plus, GHR1000, Sytropin, Cloud Nine HGH and Genfx might be a practical, convenient choice to help deal with aging.

Tags: Crucial, Healthy, Politics, Staying, Young

Staying Young and Healthy Crucial in Politics!

In some parts of the world, politics can be a very dangerous calling. In India and Pakistan, for instance, it seems as if assassination has almost become the norm for leaders and former leaders, as evinced by the recent assassination of Benazir Bhutto. However, even in parts of the world where political life is less violent, the profession can still be very difficult and draining. This becomes even more of an issue because rising up the political ladder tends to take many years. Many people in high-level, high-pressure political positions are middle-aged or older, and therefore have to deal with more strain during a time of life when their bodies are less energetic.

In fact, age is a liability for some politicians. For instance, there were the widely-publicized criticisms that John McCain was too old and sickly to be President, and that Barack Obama would therefore make a better choice. That same year, a 90-year-old American senator who had served for 49 years was hospitalized. The issue of age in politicians serves up even more discussion points when you compare high-level politicians with the rest of the general populace. In the United States, the retirement age is 65. However, many senators are older than this. In 2008, ten of them were older than 75. Taking a look at those numbers, age becomes a matter of representativeness, as well as possibly declining ability and energy.

Now, given all these factors, plus recent media discourse on age, it would make sense for a person trying to rise in politics—especially American politics—to be concerned about what happens when he or she gets older. Of course, he or she cannot lie about his or her age, or stop time from running. On the other hand, there are ways to slow aging, or to at least age more gracefully.

Paying attention to one’s diet and exercise habits can be very helpful in this regard. One might take a page from former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin, who is publicized as running regularly to keep fit. She is a good example of healthful habits, whether or not one happens to agree with her actual politics. President Barack Obama is himself a good example, or at least photographs as one. He has been pictured playing basketball, a method of exercise that is both effective and hip.

However, not everyone involved in politics is able to carry out this kind of exercise. It must be remembered that both Palin and Obama are comparatively young. Therefore, older politicians might think about taking anti-aging supplements, such as pills that stimulate the production of human growth hormone. In older people, this is unlikely to result in an increase in height (unfortunate, given that height can make a person appear more electable), but it does offer several benefits. It can boost your immune system and maintain strong bones and muscles. Cosmetic effects are also claimed, such as better, more youthful-looking hair and skin. For politicians and other older people in strenuous professions, human growth hormone supplements like Genf20 Plus, GHR1000, Sytropin, Cloud Nine HGH and Genfx might be a practical, convenient choice to help deal with aging.

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Finding a Restaurant Equipment Supplier Crucial for New Restaurant Owners

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If you are in the restaurant business, you probably already know just how crucial it is to find a restaurant equipment supplier who can take care of your individual needs. For those who are considering opening a restaurant, finding a reliable equipment supplier should be one of your first priorities.

So many people assume control of an already existing establishment assuming that they have a grasp on the fundamental aspects of proper restaurant management, when very few actually do. Of course, food distributors are a very integral piece of the puzzle that is seldom overlooked. Most new restaurant owners then move on to equally vital matters such as evaluating the current staff, streamlining or changing the menu and advertising the change of ownership locally. What they rarely consider is that at some point, one or more pieces of kitchen equipment will probably fail. Unfortunately, events like these tend to happen on a busy night with the front of the house packed full of customers. This is just one of the reasons to find a competent, reliable restaurant equipment supply dealer.

A good restaurant supply dealer can not only give you proper maintenance tips on your existing equipment, but also give you an idea of how much use you can expect from various kitchen essentials, such as ice machines, ovens, broilers, refrigeration units and freezers. Additionally, some restaurant suppliers offer services to help streamline your kitchen for maximum efficiency and ease during food preparation. They can give you cost estimates on replacing worn or improperly functioning equipment so that you can be prepared for doing so in the event of a failure. They can even make recommendations for cost cutting measures that will help decrease your expenditures.

Successful restaurant owners know that an equipment supplier should be more than just someone you call when something breaks. Find an equipment dealer who can offer you more. If you aren’t able to find someone who will take an active interest in helping you succeed by providing the products, service and advice you need, look elsewhere. As with all businesses, cultivating the right relationships can make all the difference.

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Improve Your Body Building Workouts Instantly With This Crucial Tip

Want to improve your body building workouts and increase your muscle building efforts?

If your reading this, chances are you were like me. Perhaps disappointed with the results you have been getting in the gym. Or looking to greatly improve the results from your workouts.

Thankfully our body building workouts can be improved greatly by following this one simple tip.

One of the most common problems with many weight lifters is the variation in their workouts.

Our bodies adapt quickly to the training we do, making it less effective for our muscle building efforts. Also muscle strength and size doesn’t grow at a constant rate.

Thankfully we can use this information to modify our workouts to explode our muscle building results.

Simply by changing the set and rep scheme every 3 weeks we can ensure constant effective stimulus to our muscles.

For example: for 3 weeks perform a body building workouts using 5 sets of 5 reps. Then perform 3 weeks using 3 sets of 10 reps. We can then go back and fourth between these two rep schemes or change to other similar ranges.

What is important is to keep changing regularly to keep working your muscles to an optimal level.

Also as previously stated muscle don’t grow in a linear constant rate. So by changing from low reps to higher reps constantly we will be working more for strength or muscle hypertrophy during the different periods. Thus doubling our body building workouts efficiency.

Warning: If you ignore this information you run the chance of missing out on the body you deserve.

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Improve Your Body Building Workouts Instantly With This Crucial Tip

Want to improve your body building workouts and increase your muscle building efforts?

If your reading this, chances are you were like me. Perhaps disappointed with the results you have been getting in the gym. Or looking to greatly improve the results from your workouts.

Thankfully our body building workouts can be improved greatly by following this one simple tip.

One of the most common problems with many weight lifters is the variation in their workouts.

Our bodies adapt quickly to the training we do, making it less effective for our muscle building efforts. Also muscle strength and size doesn’t grow at a constant rate.

Thankfully we can use this information to modify our workouts to explode our muscle building results.

Simply by changing the set and rep scheme every 3 weeks we can ensure constant effective stimulus to our muscles.

For example: for 3 weeks perform a body building workouts using 5 sets of 5 reps. Then perform 3 weeks using 3 sets of 10 reps. We can then go back and fourth between these two rep schemes or change to other similar ranges.

What is important is to keep changing regularly to keep working your muscles to an optimal level.

Also as previously stated muscle don’t grow in a linear constant rate. So by changing from low reps to higher reps constantly we will be working more for strength or muscle hypertrophy during the different periods. Thus doubling our body building workouts efficiency.

Warning: If you ignore this information you run the chance of missing out on the body you deserve.

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