HIV/AIDS research by SIL anthropologist featured in Global Journal of Health Science (October 2011) As rates of HIV/AIDS infection reach alarming levels in some areas, governments and humanitarian organizations around the world have devoted vast amounts of energy, resources and personnel to prevention and treatment. The efficacy of prevention efforts is the subject of an article by SIL International Anthropology Consultant David Beine, published in the October edition of the Global Journal of Health Science. Read more about HIV/AIDS research by SIL anthropologist featured in Global Journal of Health Science
Ethiopian Ministry of Education and SIL Ethiopia sign cooperative agreement (September 2011) A new Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 23 August by State Minister of Education Fuad Ibrahim Omer, on behalf of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and Dr. Alemayehu Hailu, Director of SIL Ethiopia. This agreement formalizes the commitment to continued partnership between the Government of Ethiopia and SIL Ethiopia. Read more about Ethiopian Ministry of Education and SIL Ethiopia sign cooperative agreement
Eunice Pike and Eugene Nida Remembered (September 2011) SIL celebrates the legacy of Eunice Pike and Eugene Nida, both of whom recently passed away. Both Pike and Nida participated in the third session of SIL courses in 1936 and went on to make major contributions to language development, linguistics and translation scholarship. Read more about Eunice Pike and Eugene Nida Remembered
International Literacy Day 2011: Literacy for Peace (September 2011) SIL representatives around the world joined in observances of the annual UN-declared International Literacy Day on 8 September. This year’s theme, “Literacy for Peace”, recognizes the vital link between the ability to read and access to basic human rights. Read more about International Literacy Day 2011: Literacy for Peace
26th Graduation Ceremony of Africa International University (August 2011) On 9 July 2011, Africa International University (AIU) in Nairobi, Kenya, held its 26th graduation ceremony. Degrees were awarded to 84 graduates, including AIU’s first group of PhD students, three of whom serve with SIL partners. Another graduate who serves with SIL was among the 37 who earned Master’s degrees. Read more about 26th Graduation Ceremony of Africa International University