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A librarian in Myanmar is modernizing the way of delivering literature to students, a physiotherapist in Ethiopia is finding better ways to treat his patients and a researcher in Zimbabwe is tackling the burden of diabetes. These are just some of the many stories we hear from Research4Life user. Read more below on this page, and discover other stories from the community.

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New nonprofit launched to support Research4Life

Friends of Research4Life, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the United States, was launched to support the critical mission of Research4Life to enable full participation in the global information environment. Organizations and individuals can now make contributions that directly benefit Research4Life programs.

Free COUNTER membership in Research4Life countries
COUNTER is offering free membership to libraries, publishers and related organisations in Research4Life countries. This means that organisations within Research4Life countries can contribute to consultations about the COUNTER code and its further development.
Hope amid huge budget cuts: Improving research in Malawi
Felix, a librarian at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi, shares with us how Research4Life is enabling librarians to support students, faculty, and researchers in ways that were once unimaginable. Through workshops and hands-on guidance, Felix is helping researchers access vital information and to conduct impactful studies that have the potential to transform healthcare in Malawi.
How Hawassa University’s research is boosting food security and transforming agriculture
Hawassa University in Ethiopia is advancing agricultural research and education through Research4Life, This access is supporting both academic growth and community outreach, as students and faculty apply their research to improve agricultural practices and promote sustainable development.
Strengthening local scholarly publishing with DOAJ and ASSAf
Research4Life, in partnership with DOAJ and ASSAf, has been championing open access and best practices in scholarly publishing through a series of impactful workshops tailored for a global audience.
Research4Life unites partners for recommitment to research equity and SDGs
At the STM Reception in Frankfurt, Germany, key publishing leaders reaffirmed their commitment to bridging the knowledge gap between high-income and low-income countries.
Webinar on Understanding Predatory Publishing and How Think. Check. Submit. Can Help
Join us for a webinar on the topic of predatory publishing and how researchers can protect their work by using Think. Check. Submit.
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