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Build Africa (formerly International Care & Relief ("ICR"),〔http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/showcharity/(S(0tazjw45qhkakd555iyljfjd))/registerofcharities/CharityFramework.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=298316&SubsidiaryNumber=0&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1〕 formerly International Christian Relief〔) is a British registered International development charity, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It works with communities in rural parts of Kenya and Uganda, East Africa, focusing on developing education and livelihood opportunities. The charity currently supports around 150,000 people in the region through programmes aimed at finding long-term solutions to poverty. ==History== Founded as a branch of International Christian Relief, the charity broke off from the American parent body and became independent under the name International Care & Relief, which enabled it to continue to use its recognized acronym, ICR. At the same time as becoming an independent organisation, ICR moved away from aid relief, choosing instead to focus on long-term development operating specifically in Kenya and Uganda. :2004 - ICR launched its first sustainable education program, called Build a School, aiming to promote access to education in rural areas of Kenya and Uganda. Build a School worked with 11 schools in its first year. :2007 - ICR re-branded to become Build Africa to reflect the organization's interest in sustainable development. :2009 - Build Africa was awarded 'Best International Charity' by the Charity Times, and continued to expand its programs. :2013 - Build Africa supported 65,962 children in 148 school communities, trained 3,063 people in hygiene and sanitation, and worked with 5,378 farmers towards better agricultural practices. :2015 - Build Africa appoints Linda Edwards, a former Marie Stopes International country and regional director, as its new CEO. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Build Africa」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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