The second of the Sustainable Development Goal developed in 2015 aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030. The Global Hunger Index combined the four component indicators of Undernourishment; Child wasting; Child stunting; and Child mortality to come up with accurate conclusions on hunger.

Countries’ hunger levels were rated as Low, Moderate, Serious, Alarming, and Extremely Alarming. Hunger levels were found still serious or alarming in 50 countries the highest of which are found in Africa south of the Sahara and South Asia. Highest hunger levels were found in Central African Republic (with a score of 46.1) followed by Chad (44.3); lowest hunger levels were found in Argentina (<5) followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina (<5). The regional countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda were rated Serious with Tanzania having the highest levels scoring at 28.4. Rwanda was at 27.4, Uganda 26.4 and the least being Kenya with 21.9.

The report notes that the decline in hunger must accelerate in these regions if the world is to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.

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KCCA deputy spokesperson Robert kalumba says the move is intended to prevent unhygienic diseases like cholera that usually spring up in different places of Kampala.

He adds that the operations are still ongoing in the neutral business district and will spread to other divisions.

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According to the Kisenyi 2 LC1 chairman Swaibu Kwenyi, the village has only one public toilet which was constructed eight years ago and not operational anymore.

He says the community is at high risk of contracting diseases like cholera due to poor hygiene.

He says that many people in such communities still use polythene bags that are littered in drainages.

The day was gazetted by the UN general assembly to highlight the importance of toilets in ensuring proper hygiene.

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An ICANN fellowship is a grant of support which is awarded to enable individuals from stakeholder groups around the world to attend ICANN meetings.

This is a means tested program.

Applicants must be citizens of economically eligible countries; the World Bank classification of low, lower-middle, and upper-middle economies.

The fellowship covers the cost of economy class airfare and hotel, as well as providing a stipend after successful completion of the program, in order to assist in covering some basic expenses incurred by the fellow.

Recipients are expected to actively contribute to ICANN processes and be a part of the next generation of ICANN leadership.

ICANN Government advisory committee representatives and ccNSO members from eligible countries will be prioritized but anyone (apart from participants already supported by another ICANN constituency travel support programme) is welcome to apply.

Fellowships are awarded by an independent selection committee based on a mix of criteria including applicant experience and references, geographic proximity to meeting, receipt of past fellowships, etc

Travel will be covered by ICANN directly.

Hotels will be booked and covered by ICANN directly.

All additional hotel charges beyond the room are the responsibility of the fellow.

All fellows are eligible to receive a flat stipend not to exceed US $500.00.

Stipends will be provided to fellows by wire transfer, following successful completion of the fellowship program at the ICANN meeting attended.

Deadline: August.

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WCC Youth Internship Programme: The World Council of Churches welcomes young people (aged 18-30 years) to serve as interns in its Geneva offices.

Interns work in a World Council of Churches (WCC) programme for a one-year period. During this time, they gain work experience in an ecumenical field and are given the tools to take this back to the local level.

The second emphasis of the internship programme is on ecumenical formation and community-building: as a group, the interns learn how to work in a multicultural and multiconfessional environment.

Each intern also develops an ecumenical project to be implemented back in their home contexts.

By providing young people with a rich international experience of community-building, team work and ecumenical learning, this activity strengthens both local churches and the ecumenical movement as a whole.

World Council of Churches (WCC) looks for Interns who are committed to the ideals of the ecumenical movement, to bring their energy, commitment and fresh vision to a specific work assignment.

For further details and application materials, see: World Council of Churches Youth Internship Programme Website

WCC Youth Internship Programme: The World Council of Churches welcomes young people (aged 18-30 years) to serve as interns in its Geneva offices.

Interns work in a World Council of Churches (WCC) programme for a one-year period. During this time, they gain work experience in an ecumenical field and are given the tools to take this back to the local level.

The second emphasis of the internship programme is on ecumenical formation and community-building: as a group, the interns learn how to work in a multicultural and multiconfessional environment.

Each intern also develops an ecumenical project to be implemented back in their home contexts.

By providing young people with a rich international experience of community-building, team work and ecumenical learning, this activity strengthens both local churches and the ecumenical movement as a whole.

World Council of Churches (WCC) looks for Interns who are committed to the ideals of the ecumenical movement, to bring their energy, commitment and fresh vision to a specific work assignment.

For further details and application materials, see: World Council of Churches Youth Internship Programme Website

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Global Contest for Secondary School Students: Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) is a multi-country educational program to introduce students to career opportunities in Travel & Tourism.

The programme is supported by the travel and tourism industry and its leading global brands — including Amadeus, American Express, Hertz, HRG travel agents, Lufthansa, Starwood Hotels and Resorts — and endorsed by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).

The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) sponsors two global competitions.

Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Research Competition & Award: Each year Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) hosts an International Student/Teacher Conference attended by students and their teachers from Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) member countries.

The students previously have competed for the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Research Award in their home countries.

The winning school teams in each country attend the conference. The conference is sponsored by the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP); its Global Partners.

Student Travel Writing Competition: The essay competition reinforces the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP)’s emphasis on encouraging research and communications skills.

Students compete for national cash prizes of US$300 and two international prizes of US$500.

The competition divides students into two categories: students over 15 years of age and students younger than 15. The competition is sponsored by the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP)’s Global partners.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Global Contest for Secondary School Students

Aply for Global Contest for Secondary School Students inTravel Writing Competition

Global Contest for Secondary School Students: Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) is a multi-country educational program to introduce students to career opportunities in Travel & Tourism.

The programme is supported by the travel and tourism industry and its leading global brands — including Amadeus, American Express, Hertz, HRG travel agents, Lufthansa, Starwood Hotels and Resorts — and endorsed by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).

The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) sponsors two global competitions.

Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Research Competition & Award: Each year Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) hosts an International Student/Teacher Conference attended by students and their teachers from Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) member countries.

The students previously have competed for the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Research Award in their home countries.

The winning school teams in each country attend the conference. The conference is sponsored by the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP); its Global Partners.

Student Travel Writing Competition: The essay competition reinforces the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP)’s emphasis on encouraging research and communications skills.

Students compete for national cash prizes of US$300 and two international prizes of US$500.

The competition divides students into two categories: students over 15 years of age and students younger than 15. The competition is sponsored by the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP)’s Global partners.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Global Contest for Secondary School Students

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The Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates.

The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity.

Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.

This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields:

• Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons:

• Summer (June-September).
• Winter (December-March).

All applications MUST be submitted on-line (using the “Apply Now” button on the right hand side of this page – available during the application period only).

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.

Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.

Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

• The application period for the Summer Program is December 1 – January 31 each year.
• The application period for the Winter Program is September 1 – October 31 each year.

World Bank calls for Internship Program

The Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates.

The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity.

Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.

This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields:

• Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons:

• Summer (June-September).
• Winter (December-March).

All applications MUST be submitted on-line (using the “Apply Now” button on the right hand side of this page – available during the application period only).

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.

Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.

Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

• The application period for the Summer Program is December 1 – January 31 each year.
• The application period for the Winter Program is September 1 – October 31 each year.

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WCC Youth Internship Programme: The World Council of Churches welcomes young people (aged 18-30 years) to serve as interns in its Geneva offices.

Interns work in a World Council of Churches (WCC) programme for a one-year period. During this time, they gain work experience in an ecumenical field and are given the tools to take this back to the local level.

The second emphasis of the internship programme is on ecumenical formation and community-building: as a group, the interns learn how to work in a multicultural and multiconfessional environment.

Each intern also develops an ecumenical project to be implemented back in their home contexts.

By providing young people with a rich international experience of community-building, team work and ecumenical learning, this activity strengthens both local churches and the ecumenical movement as a whole.

World Council of Churches (WCC) looks for Interns who are committed to the ideals of the ecumenical movement, to bring their energy, commitment and fresh vision to a specific work assignment.

For further details and application materials, see: World Council of Churches Youth Internship Programme Website

WCC Youth Internship Programme: The World Council of Churches welcomes young people (aged 18-30 years) to serve as interns in its Geneva offices.

Interns work in a World Council of Churches (WCC) programme for a one-year period. During this time, they gain work experience in an ecumenical field and are given the tools to take this back to the local level.

The second emphasis of the internship programme is on ecumenical formation and community-building: as a group, the interns learn how to work in a multicultural and multiconfessional environment.

Each intern also develops an ecumenical project to be implemented back in their home contexts.

By providing young people with a rich international experience of community-building, team work and ecumenical learning, this activity strengthens both local churches and the ecumenical movement as a whole.

World Council of Churches (WCC) looks for Interns who are committed to the ideals of the ecumenical movement, to bring their energy, commitment and fresh vision to a specific work assignment.

For further details and application materials, see: World Council of Churches Youth Internship Programme Website

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The selection was opened by the executive secretary of the Uganda National Examination board (UNEB) Mathew Bukenya. According to the recently released 2011 PLE examination results,  534,933 candidates who registered for the exams, 444,815 pupils passed. Out of 444,815, 49,245 passed in Grade One. The following is the list:

BOYS GIRLS
Kings College Budo 4 boys and 6 girls
St Mary’s College-Kisubi 5 boys
Mt. St. Mary’s Namagunga 5 girls
Gayaza High School 5 girls
Kibuli SS 6 boys and 7 girls

Ntare School 6 boys
Kigezi High School 7 boys and 8 girls
Bweranyangi Girls SS 8 girls
St Leo’s Kyegobe 8 boys

St Charles Lwanga, Koboko 19 boys
Kotido SS 28 boys and  28 girls
Busoga College, Mwiri 8 boys
Wanyange Girls 10
Nabumali High School 11 boys and 13 girls

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