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Zimbabwe's Blood Diamonds

Progressio is following the latest developments in Zimbabwe. In early June 2010 Farai Maguwu, a human rights campaigner, was arrested for sharing information about human rights abuses in the Marange diamond fields with an investigator from the Kimberley Process. More information about Progressio's campaign and the current situation in Zimbabwe can be found under Take Action.

Blood Diamonds Return to Haunt Africa - June 2010 

Illegal Logging Report

Progressio's most recent report on illegal logging and private sector responsibilty is now available. The report details the numbers of printers and timber distribution companies that are certified and the numbers that are not. A list of the printers in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford that are certified or not (those certified are in red) is also presented.

Press Release:
Irish Printing and Timber Companies failing to address Illegal Logging - April 2010

Full Report:
Controlling Illegal Logging - April 2010

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HIV/AIDS education in Yemen

Progressio's development worker in Yemen, Irfan Akhtar, is working to increase HIV/AIDS awareness. Until recently this has been a taboo subject in the country. He is working with local NGOs to develop resources on HIV and AIDS and to increase their capacity to implement prevention and treatment programmes. Irfan is also fostering links between NGOs, government agencies, religious leaders, and donors. Learn more about Progressio's work in Yemen.

Discover Progressio Ireland's latest development education initiative

Progressio Ireland's work is implemented through our development worker programme. Development Workers (Long term Project Managers) are based in local communities where they build the skills of partner organizations. A Progressio development worker is an experienced and professionally qualified person, who brings long-term practical change to the communities in which they operate.

Our approach is to combine skills share with policy change (building the capacity of the poor to have their voices heard) focused on 3 main themes:

• Sustainable Environment
• HIV/Aids, prevention, treatment, education
• Community participation in bringing about change

The provision of clean water is a major priority. Progressio Ireland is working with the Government to enhance prioritization on water in its budgets and policy making pocesses.