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Capturing One Single Moment in the Life of the Planet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2010-04-28 11:57

Visually challenged youth attend a nature education camp at Beyt Dwarka, Gujarat, India.

South Africa and the Plan to Combat AIDS

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2010-04-26 15:58

Earth Day 2010 - 40th Anniversary

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2010-04-22 17:43

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Around the world, countries are renewing the call to protect and preserve the environment. The first Earth Day in the United States took place on April 22nd, 1970. It was initiated by Senator Gaylord Nelson and its events attracted nearly 20 million people who took part in demonstrations to demand the government take action in order to combat pollution. And while the world has certainly come a long way in addressing environmental issues, there is still much more to be done in local communities as well as globally.

World Malaria Day - 25 April

Submitted by admin on Sun, 2010-04-18 00:44

Photoshare has a new topic page, just in time for the celebration of World Malaria Day! To visit the Malaria Topic page, please visit the Photoshare website here.

WHO - World Health Day, April 7-11 2010

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2010-04-12 11:30

World Health Day took place the week of 7 - 11 of April 2010. In the past, World Health Day has focused on issues such as the health workforce crisis, international health security, climate change, and resiliency and safety of health facilities and workers during emergencies. This year's World Health Day focuses on urbanization and health. The campaign organized events surrounding the theme "1000 cities - 1000 lives", calling on cities to open up their streets for health actitivities.