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Democracy & Governance

COMMUNITY BUILDING/CIVIC EDUCATION

Touchdown for Teamwork Coexistence Center Renews Community Fighting Fires Unites Communities Community-Based Recovery Kicks Off Project Gives Birth to Community Spirit People’s Forums Foster Peace Local Council Revives Community Learning to Ask for Help Rebuilding Villages through Consensus Villagers Make Action Plan for Revival Volunteers Make Recovery Democratic Stronger Voices Bring Better Lives Zero Tolerance for Impunity Residents See Justice, Transparency Neighbors Help Collect Taxes Strengthening Democracy, Civil Society Consumers Demand Food Safety Youth Energize Development Plans Ethnic Youth Learn About Government Community Learns to Take Action Determined Woman Makes a Difference Farmers Influence Irrigation Policy Student Committee Holds First Elections Women Speak Out After Years of Silence Women Leaders Come Together Radio Gives Women a Voice Nation’s First News Agency Opens Iraq - Promoting a Free Press Referendum Sees High Turnout Constitution Includes Voice of the People Art Rallies Support for Constitution Iraqi Communities Fight Corruption Restoring a Market and a Community Preventing Early Marriages Health Journalists Focus on HIV/AIDS Radios Connect Government with People Neighbors Supporting Neighbors Bringing Government Back to the People Learning About Healthy Living Better Education Brings Better Health Knowledge Brings Health Radio Bridges Communications Gap Rural Areas Bridge the Digital Divide Making an Antenna out of a Water Bottle New Web Site Shares Food Information A Drop-Out Becomes First in Her Class Women Candidates Flood Elections Ancient Culture, Modern Technology Broadcasting the Pulse of the City Model Schools Break with Tradition A Border Peace Benefits Everyone Fighting Livestock Theft — And Winning Model Schools Break with Tradition Imams Explore Development Efforts Communities Lead Their Recovery A New School Brings Families Home Broadcasting a Voice of Peace From Mechanic to Civic Leader Women Become the Arbiters of Peace Changing the Political Culture Heroes Showed Courage Amid Terror Rural Djibouti Enters Cyberspace Video Encourages Girls' Education Loans and Literacy Boost Food Security Rebuilding a Hospital Devastated by War Small Grants Unite Communities Improving Education for Roma Students Families Open Their Homes to Orphans Health Agent Improves Women's Lives Caring for Remote Communities A Disabled Woman Starts a New Life Runaways Get a Second Chance Mothers Bring Children to New Homes Supporting Families Affected by AIDS AIDS-affected Families Get Help Going Back to School - On Her Own Building Schools, Building the Future Talking to People About Peace Returning to the Sea A Healthy Forest Makes a Healthy Profit Camp Connects Rural and Urban Youth Leadership Training Targets Youth Technology Uplifts Rural Schools Teachers Reach out to At-Risk Children Honduras - Leading the Fight Against HIV Community Fund Revitalizes Bulgarian Towns Citizens Lay Foundation for Rebuilding Village School Historic Win for Romanian Community USAID Taught Us To Identify Our Problems Democratic Process Yields Results in Romania Empowering Citizens To Improve Their Community Local Government Creates Landmark Partnership Empowerment Through Community Mobilization USAID Project Renews Respect For Water Water Project Helps Reduce Ethnic Conflict Local Imam Helps Support USAID Initiative Community Renews Dialog With Local Government Bolivian Scholarship Students Solve Community Problem Citizens in Brazil Make Decisions About Energy Boosting Pride and Participation in Colombia Prime the Pump and Great Things Will Happen Community Fights For Clean Water in Madagascar Radio Station Saves Lives in Rural Mali Strengthening Democracy in Mozambique Taking Democracy to the People Using Computers Keeping Peace During Elections In Sierra Leone Amadu Suma, Teacher, Learns to Listen Sierra Leone Leadership Training Breaks Barriers Dialogue for Peace in Uganda Community Fund Revitalizes Bulgarian Towns Macedonia Makes Civics a National Standard Citizens in Brazil Make Decisions About Energy Honduras Citizens Participate in Government From Desert to Green Pastures Ex-Combatant Youth Learn Carpentry Strengthening Local Governance in Indonesia Improving Forest Management In Nepal PuR Water Purification Reaches Pakistan Philippine Interns Study the Legislative Process Mobile Health Clinic Visits Bedouin Communities Women’s Center Provides For a Better Future Mobile Health Clinics Visit Bedouin Communities Renovated Intensive Care Unit Serves Over 100,000 Internet Dreams for Disadvantaged Children Citizens Lay Foundation for Rebuilding Village School Open Your Eyes! Open Your Heart! Historic Win for Romanian Community The Elderly of Vatra Donei Have A Safer Future Emergency Assistance In Romania’s Countryside Open Your Eyes! Open Your Heart! Helping Serbians Legalize Their Homes Educating the Serbian Public About Taxes Bolivian Scholarship Students Solve Community Problem Citizens in Brazil Make Decisions About Energy Solving Critical Water Problems in El Salvador Emergency Plan Put Into Action In Honduras Transforming Inner-City Communities in Jamaica Communities Rally for Roads in Madagascar Community Fights For Clean Water in Madagascar Radio Station Saves Lives in Rural Mali Bridging the Digital Divide in Ancient Culture Clean Drinking Water Is A Lifesaver In Mali Community Schools Bring About Change in Mali Taking Democracy to the People Using Computers Amadu Suma, Teacher, Learns to Listen Legislative Roadmap Strengthens Civil Society Giving Women a Voice in Local Government Culture of Advocacy - Realty in Zimbabwe Women Find Support in Survival 1 Women Find Support in Survival 2 Information Days Equip New Community Officials Forest Management Restores a Cultural Symbol Debater Learns Law, Politics & Economics Beninese Civil Society Takes Charge Raising Awareness of Malawian Rights Sweet Taste of Success in Kazakhstan Helping Vulnerable Youth in Kazakhstan Helping Mongolia to Reform Judicial Sector Russia’s Future Leaders Speak in Simple Words Combating Child Trafficking in Benin Ensuring Education for Girls in Benin Community Centers Bring Community Services Creanga Land Park Opens in Tirgu Neamt, Romania Department Builds Innovations in Pretoria Primary School Becomes a Model Taking Charge of Natural Resources Improving the Quality of Education Fighting for the Rights of the Disabled Clean-up Efforts Create Jobs and Hope Tsunami Response Unites Adversaries Rebuilding Colombia’s Schools Restoring Water, And Faith in Government Planning for the Future in Villanueva Seeing Civic Education in Action Clean Water Eases Ethnic Tensions Training Program Makes Walking Easier Rebuilding Communities Together Campaign Raises Voter Awareness Young Hands Brighten City Walls Construction Unites Ethnic Groups Mobilizing for Free Elections Acehnese Celebrate Peace Youth Inspired by Democracy Radio Brings Laughs, Informs Citizens Social Enterprise Enjoys Sweet Success Citizens Advocate for Change Quality Assurance for Nonprofits Energizing Parliament With Youth Citizens Renovate Community Center Expanding Philanthropy Efforts Locally Cameras Shed Spotlight on the Roma Town Creates Hub for Disabled People Sharing Religions and a Community Entrepreneur Brings Internet to Roma Putting Healthcare into People's Hands Strengthening Civil Society Sector Komombo Schools Feel Election Fever Empowered Guards Protect the Forests Training Eyes On Four Paws Grant Expand's Factory's Opportunities Saving the Symbol of Peace Putting Rural Senegal On The Maps Dream of Learning Center Comes True Mediation Keeps Lights on for the Roma Television Show Roots Out Corruption Positive Energy For Community Change Group Helps Youth Reach New Heights Civic Education Amid Religious Schools Mosque Opens Computer Center A Young Mother Stands Up for Herself Training Inspires Journalists to Foster Peace Women Find Justice Amidst Impunity Getting Women's Rights on the Agenda A Partnership for a Better Hospital Club Leads Others to Keep Clinic Clean Veterinarian Dreams about Bigger Cows From Barren to Bountiful Tomato Project Brings Higher Profits Youth Teach Village a Lesson in Charity Parents Step Up to Improve Schools "You Choose!" Is National Catch Phrase Disabled Girls Bring Talents to Sewing HIV-Positive People Reveal Their Faces

ELECTIONS & POLITICAL PROCESSES

Women Politicians Stir Things Up Youth, Politics, and the Future Citizens Track Electoral Process Student Committee Holds First Elections Referendum Sees High Turnout Constitution Includes Voice of the People Art Rallies Support for Constitution Radios Connect Government with People Observers Oversee Historic Vote Taking Responsibility for Democracy Putting Democracy into Action Women Take Pride in Participation Women Candidates Flood Elections Talking to People About Peace Helping Women Access Services Teacher Organizes Democratic Election Local Councils Hold Democratic Panels Philippine Interns Study the Legislative Process Kosovo Municipal Election Restoring Voting Rights and Value to Shareholders Strengthening Democracy in Mozambique Keeping Peace During Elections In Sierra Leone Information Days Equip New Community Officials Bulgaria Reforms Laws on Not-for-Profits Campaign Raises Voter Awareness Mobilizing for Free Elections Komombo Schools Feel Election Fever "You Choose!" Is National Catch Phrase Harvesting the Future of Journalism

HUMAN RIGHTS

Giving Displaced Women Hope Fresh Start for a Child Ex-Combatant Citizenship Opens New Doors Muslims Stake a Claim to their Rights Refugee Looks to the Future A Refugee Returns and Rebuilds Roma Children: Ready, Willing, and Able Breaking Bread with Street Children Torture Survivors Begin Recovery Trafficking Victim Rebuilds Life at Home Displaced Family Recovers, Rebuilds An Old Man Finds Hope Dialogue Helps Avert Conflict Building Vocational Skills in Darfur Bor Dinka Begin Journey Home Crop-sharing Improves Lives in Darfur Helping Migrant Workers Helping Trafficking Victims Rebuild Lives Women Speak Out After Years of Silence Revised Law Speeds Justice Designing a Social Safety Net Strategy> Preventing Early Marriages Health Journalists Focus on HIV/AIDS Stopping Trafficking, Saving Lives A Border Peace Benefits Everyone Heroes Showed Courage Amid Terror Rebuilding a Hospital Devastated by War Improving Education for Roma Students Helping Women Access Services Honduras - Leading the Fight Against HIV Women's Rights Center Established Mobile Health Clinic Visits Bedouin Communities Legal Aid Project Brings Justice to Ethnic Albanians Empowering Women By Changing Attitudes Combating Trafficking In Nepal Mobile Health Clinics Visit Bedouin Communities Malawi Launches First National HIV-AIDS Policy Raising Awareness of Malawian Rights Russia’s Future Leaders Speak in Simple Words Combating Child Trafficking in Benin Fighting for the Rights of the Disabled Teaming Up Against Traffickers Raising Awareness of Trafficking HIV Care Bridges a Great Divide Supporting and Protecting Victims Agencies Cooperate to End Trafficking Trafficking Awareness Saves Lives Soap Opera Teaches Life Lessons Tsunami Victims Learn about Trafficking Improving Living Conditions Families Help Children in Crisis Cameras Shed Spotlight on the Roma Town Creates Hub for Disabled People Sharing Religions and a Community From Young Bride to Young Child Again Dream of Learning Center Comes True Group Helps Youth Reach New Heights A Young Mother Stands Up for Herself Women Find Justice Amidst Impunity Getting Women's Rights on the Agenda Walking Towards a Brighter Future Disabled Girls Bring Talents to Sewing HIV-Positive People Reveal Their Faces

ICT & MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

Happy Birthday, Independent Radio 68H Exposing the Truth at Any Cost Justice Moves Faster Radio Gives Women a Voice Nation’s First News Agency Opens Iraq - Promoting a Free Press Radio Bridges Communications Gap Rural Areas Bridge the Digital Divide Making an Antenna out of a Water Bottle New Web Site Shares Food Information Women Candidates Flood Elections Ancient Culture, Modern Technology Broadcasting the Pulse of the City HIV Campaign Reaches Out to Youth Broadcasting a Voice of Peace Heroes Showed Courage Amid Terror Rural Djibouti Enters Cyberspace Video Encourages Girls' Education Women Candidates Flood Elections Clusters Build Tech Competitiveness Jordan - Better Methods, Better Mobile Service A Driver's License for a Computer Putting Radio Afghanistan on the Air Improved Governing In Afghanistan Jordan’s Government Enters the High-Tech Age Enforcing the Copyright Law in Albania Independent TV Network Finds Strength In Numbers Strengthening Independent TV in Russia Empowerment Through Community Mobilization A New Home For Radio-TV B92 Radio Station Saves Lives in Rural Mali Bridging the Digital Divide in Ancient Culture Taking Democracy to the People Using Computers Technology Industry Leader in the Middle East Hotline Helps Start Moldovan Newspaper Business Empowering Afghanistan’s Disabled Population Women's Rights Center Established Independent TV Network Finds Strength In Numbers Banks and Banking vs. Earthquakes and Hackers Community Centers Find New Purpose in Romania Agriculture Sector Sees Boost Through Transparency Bolivia Cracks Down On Computer Piracy DNA Testing: An Impartial Witness Bringing Health Messages To Rural Populations Revised Drug System Reaches the Neediest Malawi Launches First National HIV-AIDS Policy Radio Station Saves Lives in Rural Mali Bridging the Digital Divide in Ancient Culture Taking Democracy to the People Using Computers Studio 263 TV – HIV/AIDS Programming A Hit Health Care Expanded in Deprived Communities Broadcasting for Better Health in Afghanistan Beninese Civil Society Takes Charge Helping Mongolia to Reform Judicial Sector Technology Sparks Jordan’s Capital Market Growth Campaign Raises Voter Awareness Entrepreneur Brings Internet to Roma Radio Station Saves Lives in Rural Mali Telecenter Keeps Village Connected IT Centers Adapting to Disabled People Television Show Roots Out Corruption Mosque Opens Computer Center Radio Program Changes Family's Life Training Inspires Journalists to Foster Peace Education through Wind-up Radios New Technology Aids in Transparency Tahina, the Voice of Educational Reform

LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL REFORM

Boxing Up Corruption Anti-Corruption Effort Gains Ground Efficient Licensing Good for Business Smoothing the Path for Business One-Stop Shops Bring Efficiency Reaching Agreement through Dialogue Mayor’s Initiative Doubles Tax Base Internships Spark Interest in Parliament Moot Court Energizes Law Students Law Experts Support Continued Reform Land Titles Secure a Hopeful Future Veterinarian Starts Classes for Farmers A Big Victory for Small Loans Empowering Local Government Local Governments Achieve Transparency Prosecutors Team up to Fight Corruption Improving Justice through Training Fighting White Collar Crime Revised Law Speeds Justice Designing a Social Safety Net Strategy> Iraqi Communities Fight Corruption Bringing Government Back to the People Protecting Intellectual Property New Legislation Chops Regulations Entering a New Era of Business A Farmers' Market — On the Internet Saving the Tourist Season Modernizing Criminal Procedures Arbitration Guidelines Boost Business Developing Dynamic Legal Services Fairer Courts Make Fairer Decisions Banks Level the Playing Field Making the Law Clear for Everyone Reforms Help Small Coffee Growers Jordan - Better Methods, Better Mobile Service Helping Women Access Services Jordanian Government Strives For Excellence Jordan’s Government Enters the High-Tech Age Boosting Economic Growth in Jordan Improving The Philippine Justice System Enforcing the Copyright Law in Albania Building the Law Profession in Kosovo Transforming Banking System in Kosovo Helping Serbians Legalize Their Homes Legal Aid Project Brings Justice to Ethnic Albanians Resolving Disputes Through Alternative Means Helping Create A Modern Criminal Justice System DNA Testing: An Impartial Witness Telecommunications Reform Changes Lives Fighting Corruption In Madagascar Strengthening Democracy in Mozambique Giving Women a Voice in Local Government Technology Industry Leader in the Middle East Restoring Voting Rights and Value to Shareholders Honduras Citizens Participate in Government Trans-Kalahari Corridor Exemplifies Collaboration Modernizing Jordan’s Capital Markets Nationwide Drive Improves Waste Management Community Centers Find New Purpose in Romania Educating the Serbian Public About Taxes Bolivia Cracks Down On Computer Piracy DNA Testing: An Impartial Witness Telecommunications Reform Changes Lives Fighting Corruption In Madagascar Giving Youth a Second Chance in South Africa Women Find Support in Survival 1 Women Find Support in Survival 2 Beninese Civil Society Takes Charge Raising Awareness of Malawian Rights Helping Mongolia to Reform Judicial Sector Updating Jordan’s Customs Administration Romanian Municipality Plan Capital Investments Bulgaria Reforms Laws on Not-for-Profits Strengthening Tax Benefits for Nonprofits Supporting the Courts, Embracing Human Potential Department Builds Innovations in Pretoria Fighting for the Rights of the Disabled Rooting Out Government Corruption Textile Sector Benefits from Cooperation Protecting and Promoting Property Rights New Court Provides 24-Hour Justice Land Privatization Opens Doors Faster and Easier Business Licensing Indigenous Communities Get Land Titles Journalist Uncovers Corruption Scandal Protecting Women’s Legal Rights Giving Voice to Women’s Legal Rights Parliament Passes Pro-Business Law Coordinated Teams Tackle Impunity Television Show Roots Out Corruption Code Holds Judges to Ethics Standards Women Find Justice Amidst Impunity Getting Women's Rights on the Agenda Mayor's Fresh Energy Renews Town New Technology Aids in Transparency

LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Mayors Join Forces for Efficiency Town Responds to Local Energy Needs Cutting the Red Tape Business Pays Up Public Debt Residents See Justice, Transparency Dangerous Ditch Becomes Public Plaza Consumers Demand Food Safety Empowering Local Government Local Governments Achieve Transparency Determined Woman Makes a Difference Helping Trafficking Victims Rebuild Lives Harvesters Protect Land, Reap Profits Women Speak Out After Years of Silence Iraqi Communities Fight Corruption Stopping Trafficking, Saving Lives Bringing Government Back to the People Women Candidates Flood Elections Entering a New Era of Business Fighting Livestock Theft — And Winning Imams Explore Development Efforts Women Become the Arbiters of Peace Changing the Political Culture Women Candidates Flood Elections Reforms Help Small Coffee Growers Talking to People About Peace Helping Women Access Services Strengthening Local Governance in Indonesia Local Councils Hold Democratic Panels Teacher Organizes Democratic Election Ministry Employees Return To Work USAID Taught Us To Identify Our Problems Democratic Process Yields Results in Romania Empowering Citizens To Improve Their Community Local Government Creates Landmark Partnership Empowerment Through Community Mobilization Citizens in Brazil Make Decisions About Energy Taking Democracy to the People Using Computers Sierra Leone Leadership Training Breaks Barriers Legislative Roadmap Strengthens Civil Society Honduras Citizens Participate in Government Citizens Lay Foundation for Rebuilding Village School USAID Taught Us To Identify Our Problems Community Centers Find New Purpose in Romania Bolivia Cracks Down On Computer Piracy Prime the Pump and Great Things Will Happen Giving Women a Voice in Local Government Information Days Equip New Community Officials Forest Management Restores a Cultural Symbol Beninese Civil Society Takes Charge Raising Awareness of Malawian Rights Helping Mongolia to Reform Judicial Sector Small Businesses in Zambia Bring About Change Romanian Municipality Plan Capital Investments Supporting the Courts, Embracing Human Potential Building a New Road to Development Cooperation Boosts Local Revenues Taking Charge of Natural Resources Planning for the Future in Villanueva Seeing Civic Education in Action Training Program Makes Walking Easier Campaign Raises Voter Awareness Mobilizing for Free Elections Rebuilding Aceh Democratically Six Minutes for a Birth Certificate Coordinated Teams Tackle Impunity Putting Healthcare into People's Hands Komombo Schools Feel Election Fever Empowered Guards Protect the Forests Putting Rural Senegal On The Maps Civic Education Amid Religious Schools Mayor's Fresh Energy Renews Town

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Enhancing Parliamentary Expertise Civil Society Meets Parliament Improving Healthcare through Training Designing a Social Safety Net Strategy> Preventing Early Marriages Protecting Intellectual Property New Legislation Chops Regulations Modernizing Criminal Procedures Changing the Political Culture Arbitration Guidelines Boost Business Developing Dynamic Legal Services Fairer Courts Make Fairer Decisions Banks Level the Playing Field Making the Law Clear for Everyone 100 Days to Cleaner Air Jordan - Better Methods, Better Mobile Service Honduras - Leading the Fight Against HIV Implementing New Currency in Afghanistan New Currency Pays Tribute To The Iraqi People Philippines Begins Attack On Garbage Enforcing the Copyright Law in Albania Restoring Voting Rights and Value to Shareholders Bolivia Cracks Down On Computer Piracy Telecommunications Reform Changes Lives Fighting Corruption In Madagascar Legislative Roadmap Strengthens Civil Society 50,000 Bulgarians Benefit from Employment Service Restoring Voting Rights and Value to Shareholders City Planning For 1.5 Million In Iraq Nationwide Drive Improves Waste Management USAID Taught Us To Identify Our Problems Democratic Process Yields Results in Romania Citizens Request Transparent Local Government Helping Serbians Legalize Their Homes Bolivia Sustains And Profits From Eco-forestry Ancient Peruvian Capital Cleans Up Its Act Telecommunications Reform Changes Lives Fighting Corruption In Madagascar Malawi Launches First National HIV-AIDS Policy The Business of Preserving Wildlife In Namibia Taking Care of Children Orphaned by HIV/AIDS Opening Minds through Educational Technology Taking Care of Children Orphaned by HIV/AIDS Legislative Roadmap Strengthens Civil Society Women Find Support in Survival 1 Tradition Informs New Land Policies

RULE OF LAW

Defending Citizens’ Land Rights Zero Tolerance for Impunity Fighting White Collar Crime Stopping Trafficking, Saving Lives Bringing Government Back to the People Protecting Intellectual Property Modernizing Criminal Procedures Fighting Livestock Theft — And Winning Modernizing Criminal Procedures Women Become the Arbiters of Peace Women Candidates Flood Elections Developing Dynamic Legal Services Fairer Courts Make Fairer Decisions Banks Level the Playing Field Making the Law Clear for Everyone Talking to People About Peace Improving The Philippine Justice System Building the Law Profession in Kosovo Legal Aid Project Brings Justice to Ethnic Albanians Resolving Disputes Through Alternative Means Helping Create A Modern Criminal Justice System Enforcing the Copyright Law in Albania Helping Serbians Legalize Their Homes Legal Aid Project Brings Justice to Ethnic Albanians Bolivia Cracks Down On Computer Piracy Women Find Support in Survival 1 Women Find Support in Survival 2 Beninese Civil Society Takes Charge Raising Awareness of Malawian Rights Helping Mongolia to Reform Judicial Sector Rooting Out Government Corruption Bulgarian Courts Go On The Record Coordinated Teams Tackle Impunity Empowered Guards Protect the Forests Putting Rural Senegal On The Maps Mediation Keeps Lights on for the Roma Television Show Roots Out Corruption Code Holds Judges to Ethics Standards Protecting Child Witnesses Women Find Justice Amidst Impunity Mayor's Fresh Energy Renews Town New Technology Aids in Transparency "You Choose!" Is National Catch Phrase