Teacher, Speak My Language

Can children learn to read their first written words in a language they don't speak at home? RTI engages in the language-of-instruction debate by investigating the effectiveness of mother tongue versus official language instruction in four African countries.
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Help for African Militaries: Epidemiologic Research and HIV-Related Services

The mobile military lifestyle increases risks for HIV infection among troops and their partners. In Uganda, RTI, with support from the U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP), is working with the Uganda People's Defence Force HIV/AIDS Control Programme to scale up a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment program in the military. In other countries, RTI assists DHAPP in epidemiologic research, including sero-behavioral survey administration and training.
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Peace Through Development in Southern Sudan

For most of its post-independence existence, Sudan has been in bitter internal conflict, which has contributed to millions of deaths and left Sudan with the world's largest population of internally displaced persons. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement declared a cease-fire in Southern Sudan and established new government structures. Under these new structures, RTI will work to build the capacity of local governments in Southern Sudan to deliver social services and promote economic growth.
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Krishnan et al., “Challenging Assumptions About Women’s Empowerment: Social and Economic Resources and Domestic Violence Among Young Married Women in Urban South India”
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Ssengonzi, “The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Living Arrangements and Well-Being of Elderly Caregivers in Rural Uganda”
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MARKETING DIRECTOR: Myles Elledge
EDITOR: Hiske Leegstra
COORDINATOR: Erin Newton
STAFF WRITERS: Peter Cvelich, Linda Rudisill and Julia Soplop
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