gates – The Mail & Guardian

/ 22 November 2007

Gates foundation gives $10m to help urban poor

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will provide -million to Slum/Shack Dwellers International (SDI) to help the urban poor improve their housing, water and sanitation. The grant would go directly to grassroots groups that gather under the umbrella of SDI, enabling them to improve their living conditions.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 13 September 2007

US libraries struggle to cope with internet demand

YouTube, online job applications and homework help sites have boosted demand and contributed to lines for internet access at United States public libraries, yet a new survey finds the majority have no immediate plans to add computers. For many library systems, the buildings simply do not have enough room, for example.

By Anick Jesdanun