11Dec/15

Fitch Affirms International Finance Facility for Immunisation at ‘AA’; Outlook … – Reuters

Fitch Affirms International Finance Facility for Immunisation at ‘AA’; Outlook
Reuters
Over the medium term, a breach by IFFIm of its gearing ratio limit related to rising debt or reduced net present value of pledges following an increase in the credit risk of recipient countries or donors could trigger a rating downgrade. KEY

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11Dec/15

East Kilbride girls’ Christmas wish for a kidney transplant for their brave mum – Scottish Daily Record


Scottish Daily Record

East Kilbride girls’ Christmas wish for a kidney transplant for their brave mum
Scottish Daily Record
Tricia, who is on dialysis three times a week, has been on the waiting list for a donor kidney since 2011. The Sibbald family are backing the Organ Donation Scotland festive campaign as new figures show that 3937 big-hearted Scots joined the NHS Organ …

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11Dec/15

Will Mark Zuckerberg’s brand of for-profit philanthropy hurt traditional … – Omaha World-Herald


Omaha World-Herald

Will Mark Zuckerberg’s brand of for-profit philanthropy hurt traditional
Omaha World-Herald
The announcement triggered wariness that investing such wealth instead of donating it will discourage other big donors from supporting traditional nonprofits. Others wondered whether individuals should decide how to use vast wealth to change society, …

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11Dec/15

Councillor’s call to join organ donor register – Bourne Local


Bourne Local

Councillor’s call to join organ donor register
Bourne Local
Coun Exton, a former fireman, decided to speak out about organ donation after learning that the Welsh Government has changed the law so all adults will automatically become donors unless they have chosen to opt out before they die. This is a departure …

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11Dec/15

Councillor’s call to join organ donor register – Rutland and Stamford Mercury


Rutland and Stamford Mercury

Councillor’s call to join organ donor register
Rutland and Stamford Mercury
Coun Exton, a former fireman, decided to speak out about organ donation after learning that the Welsh Government has changed the law so all adults will automatically become donors unless they have chosen to opt out before they die. This is a departure …

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