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MIGRANT WOMEN FOR DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

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We have the pleasure to inform you that we have published the Call for Proposals for projects submission in the framework of the WMIDA – Migrant Women for Development in Africa – Programme, promoted by IOM with the support of the Italian Cooperation .

The Call for Proposals is open to women coming from Western African countries residing in Italy and to their associations, wishing to set up social enterprises and co-development projects in their countries of origin. Selected projects will be supported by means of a grant and technical assistance (professional training course and tutoring during the project's start up).

Please find attached the Call for Proposals in three languages – Italian, English and French – and the Project Application Form to be filled in to participate in the selection process. The Call for Proposals contains all the necessary information to present your project, which will have to be submitted in electronic format no later than September, 30^th, 2008.

In case of problems in opening the attached file, please contact us (see reference below): we will send you the Call for Proposals and the Application Form in the desired language.

We are of course at your disposal for any further information or clarification you may need.

Kind regards

MIDA – Migration for Development in Africa

International Organization for Migration

Via Nomentana, 62

00161 Rome

Tel: 06 44 186 223/228 - Fax 06 440 25 33

E-mail: midaitalia@iom.int

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Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer de la publication de l'Appel à Propositions pour la présentation de projets dans le cadre du Programme WMIDA – Migrant Women for Development in Africa, promu par l'OIM avec le soutien de la Coopération Italienne.

L'Appel à Propositions est ouvert aux femmes de l'Afrique de l'Ouest résidantes en Italie et à leurs associations, désirant démarrer des projets d'entreprenariat social et co-développement dans leur pays d'origine. Les projets sélectionnés seront soutenus par une contribution financière ainsi que par un appui technique (cours de formation professionnelle et accompagnement pendant la phase de démarrage du projet).

Vous allez trouver ci-joint l'Appel à Propositions en trois langues – Italien, Anglais et Français – et la Fiche de Projet à remplir pour participer à la sélection dans le cadre du Programme WMIDA. L'Appel à Propositions contient toutes les informations pour présenter votre projet, qui devra être soumis en format électronique avant le 30 septembre 2008.

En cas de problèmes pendant l'ouverture du document attaché, veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse ci-dessous: nous allons vous envoyer l'Appel à Propositions et la Fiche de Projet dans la langue désirée.

Nous restons à votre disposition pour toutes clarifications et informations supplémentaires.

Sincères salutations

MIDA – Migration for Development in Africa

Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations

Via Nomentana, 62

00161 Rome

Tel: 06 44 186 223/228 - Fax 06 440 25 33

E-mail: midaitalia@iom.int

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Abbiamo il piacere di informarvi dell'uscita del Bando per la presentazione delle proposte progettuali nell'ambito del Programma WMIDA – Migrant Women for Development in Africa, gestito dall'OIM con il supporto della Cooperazione Italiana.

Il Bando è aperto alle donne provenienti da paesi dell'Africa occidentale residenti in Italia e alle loro associazioni, che desiderano avviare progetti di impresa sociale e co-sviluppo nel proprio paese d'origine. I progetti selezionati riceveranno supporto sotto forma di contributo finanziario ed assistenza tecnica (corso di formazione professionale e accompagnamento durante la fase di avvio dell'impresa).

In allegato troverete il testo del Bando in tre lingue – italiano, inglese e francese - e il relativo Modulo di Presentazione Progetti, da compilare per partecipare alla selezione nel quadro del Programma WMIDA. Il Bando contiene tutte le indicazioni per la presentazione dei progetti, che dovranno essere inviati in formato elettronico entro il 30 settembre 2008.

In caso di problemi nell'apertura del file allegato, potete contattarci ai recapiti sottostanti per richiedere il Bando e il Modulo nella lingua desiderata.

Restiamo naturalmente a vostra disposizione per qualsiasi ulteriore informazione o chiarimento relativo alle modalità di presentazione dei progetti.

Cordiali saluti

Programma MIDA – Migration for Development in Africa

Organizzazione Internazionale per le Migrazioni

Via Nomentana, 62

00161 Roma

Tel: 06 44 186 223/228 - Fax 06 440 25 33

E-mail: midaitalia@iom.int

Generator fumes kill 17 at Nigeria prayer meeting

Generator fumes kill 17 at Nigeria prayer meeting

Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:12pm EDT

By Anamesere Igboeroteonwu

UMUAHIA, Nigeria (Reuters) - At least 17 people died at a prayer meeting in rural Nigeria after apparently breathing noxious fumes from their power generator while asleep, police and witnesses said on Wednesday.

The deaths highlight the worsening power crisis in Africa's top oil producer, where the near collapse of the national grid is forcing homes and businesses to turn to portable generators.

Much of Nigeria has no mains power for weeks at a time. The capacity of the world's eighth biggest oil exporter has plunged to less than 1,000 megawatts from 3,000 a year ago.

The victims fell asleep on Saturday in a locked room with the generator still running, police said. Their bodies were discovered and the incident reported on Tuesday.

"We are still investigating the cause of the deaths. But a power generating set was found in the hall where they slept, so we are not ruling out suffocation through carbon monoxide inhalation," police spokesman Ali Okechukwu said.

The family had gathered in a village in the Isiala-Ngwa district of Abia to pray for one of their own whom they said was being haunted by evil spirits.

Though Nigerians are very religious, many are highly superstitious and hold strong beliefs in voodoo, ghosts and witchcraft. One survivor, Linus Abba, said the victims were attacked by the evil spirits they were trying to exorcise.

"I heard strange noises and noticed that the room where we slept was filled with smoke, that is all I can remember because I fainted," Abba told Reuters. "It was a terrible attack by the forces of darkness that we came to fight."

By Anamesere Igboeroteonwu

UMUAHIA, Nigeria (Reuters) - At least 17 people died at a prayer meeting in rural Nigeria after apparently breathing noxious fumes from their power generator while asleep, police and witnesses said on Wednesday.

The deaths highlight the worsening power crisis in Africa's top oil producer, where the near collapse of the national grid is forcing homes and businesses to turn to portable generators.

Much of Nigeria has no mains power for weeks at a time. The capacity of the world's eighth biggest oil exporter has plunged to less than 1,000 megawatts from 3,000 a year ago.

The victims fell asleep on Saturday in a locked room with the generator still running, police said. Their bodies were discovered and the incident reported on Tuesday.

"We are still investigating the cause of the deaths. But a power generating set was found in the hall where they slept, so we are not ruling out suffocation through carbon monoxide inhalation," police spokesman Ali Okechukwu said.

The family had gathered in a village in the Isiala-Ngwa district of Abia to pray for one of their own whom they said was being haunted by evil spirits.

Though Nigerians are very religious, many are highly superstitious and hold strong beliefs in voodoo, ghosts and witchcraft. One survivor, Linus Abba, said the victims were attacked by the evil spirits they were trying to exorcise.

"I heard strange noises and noticed that the room where we slept was filled with smoke, that is all I can remember because I fainted," Abba told Reuters. "It was a terrible attack by the forces of darkness that we came to fight."

By Anamesere Igboeroteonwu

UMUAHIA, Nigeria (Reuters) - At least 17 people died at a prayer meeting in rural Nigeria after apparently breathing noxious fumes from their power generator while asleep, police and witnesses said on Wednesday.

The deaths highlight the worsening power crisis in Africa's top oil producer, where the near collapse of the national grid is forcing homes and businesses to turn to portable generators.

Much of Nigeria has no mains power for weeks at a time. The capacity of the world's eighth biggest oil exporter has plunged to less than 1,000 megawatts from 3,000 a year ago.

The victims fell asleep on Saturday in a locked room with the generator still running, police said. Their bodies were discovered and the incident reported on Tuesday.

"We are still investigating the cause of the deaths. But a power generating set was found in the hall where they slept, so we are not ruling out suffocation through carbon monoxide inhalation," police spokesman Ali Okechukwu said.

The family had gathered in a village in the Isiala-Ngwa district of Abia to pray for one of their own whom they said was being haunted by evil spirits.

Though Nigerians are very religious, many are highly superstitious and hold strong beliefs in voodoo, ghosts and witchcraft. One survivor, Linus Abba, said the victims were attacked by the evil spirits they were trying to exorcise.

"I heard strange noises and noticed that the room where we slept was filled with smoke, that is all I can remember because I fainted," Abba told Reuters. "It was a terrible attack by the forces of darkness that we came to fight."Generator fumes kill scores of people in Africa's most populous country of 140 million every year.