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ABANTU for Development  

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  • ABANTU for Development, established in 1991 in London by African women, is an international nongovernmental organization. Abantu means “people” in several African languages, and this aptly named title captures the essence of the organization's people-centric philosophy for participation and involvement to positively effect change. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; ABANTU for Development]

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