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where the idea of liberty thrives

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“The grey heads and bald heads are in the majority. The problem that confronts those of us who want the torch held up in the future, is to fill up the ranks. In order to do that many things must be done, but we must not depend on the old or middle-aged. Somehow or other we must devise a way to reach the minds of the young people – when their minds are open, when they are ready for new truths” … (full text A Biographical History of the Georgist Movement).

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WELCOME to the School of Cooperative Individualism: (excerpts): … The School was established in January 1997 as a place where thoughtful persons would find meaningful — and sometimes new — insights into the long and tireless search for a socio-political philosphy that, if implemented, would nurture the development of just societies … // Continuer la lecture de « School of Cooperative Individualism »

The International Union was founded to promote permanent peace and prosperity for everyone by re-establishing mankind’s natural relationship with land. (IU Mission – right column of any page).

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Postal Address: Studio 5, St Oswald’s Studio’s, 82 Sedlescombe Road, London, SW6 1RH, UK;
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Philosophy: The International Union maintains that, to end the great inequities in the world and the trouble they cause, people need Economic Equal Rights of access to the values of Nature and Society.  Continuer la lecture de « International Union for Land Value Taxation theIU »

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Voir aussi: Miviludes : Liaisons dangereuses – I: La Miviludes et la Chine, mai 2010.

• ICSA’s mission is to apply research and professional perspectives on cultic groups to educate the public, and help those who have been harmed.
• Founded in 1979, the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is a global network of people concerned about psychological manipulation and abuse in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments …  (full text about).

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Snail Mail: ICSA, P.O. Box 2265, Bonita Springs, FL 34133, USA;
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What is ICSA? Founded in 1979, the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is a global network of people concerned about psychological manipulation and abuse in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments.  Continuer la lecture de « International Cultic Studies Association ICSA »

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The Renegade Economist is a band of renegade thinkers who challenges the misinformation being purveyed by once trusted political and financial institutions … (about 1/2).

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Right column: latest video … recent comments, archives, links,
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About 2/2: … Governments and central bankers are scrambling to understand how they allowed the global financial crisis to occur. Continuer la lecture de « Renegate Economist.com »

the human rights and social fund

Akiba Uhaki, the Human Rights and Social Justice Fund, is an emerging grant-making organization dedicated to supporting and accompanying Human Rights and Social Justice related organizations in East Africa i.e. Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda … (Homepage 1/2).

about/Who; Social Justice; Research, advocacy; Leadership; Governance; Grants; Publications; Forum; Careers; Partners; e-Donation;
Address: Akiba Uhaki Foundation, Wing 3C, K Rep Center, Kilimani, Box 27611-00100, Nairobi, Kenya;
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Homepage 2/2: … What does Akiba Uhaki do? Akiba Uhaki was established as a fund for Human Rights and social justice in February 2006, in response to the need to fill the critical gap that existed within the sector, with regard to developing capacity for sustainably addressing social injustice and Human Rights violations.  Continuer la lecture de « Akiba Uhaki Foundation »

ICIS Mission is to serve as a platform for:

• Transformation of the permanent war economy into a sustainable, cooperative, peaceful, New Energy-based Space Age economy.
• Achieving interactive cooperation with other intelligent civilizations in the Universes … (about 1/2 /Mission).

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Address: ICIS North America, Inst. for Cooperation in Space, 3339 West 41 Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6N 3E5, CANADA;
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About 2/2 /Vision: … Transformation Of The Permanent War Economy: ICIS supports global cooperation in the development of a space economy where all the nations of the world can benefit from enhanced communication, shared information, and from the R&D of safe and clean New Energy, space age technology, products and services that can be applied directly to solving urgent and potential global problems such as health, poverty, education, pollution, global warming, sustainable development, environmental degeneration, etc.   Continuer la lecture de « Institute for Cooperation in Space ICIS »

The Civil Society Network on Information Sharing was set up towards sharing publications and dissemination of current, accurate and relevant information to its members and users. We aim to strengthen an effective and sustainable network through the CSNIS web site and regular meetings of members … (about 1/2).

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Address: c/o Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies, No. 86, Rosmead Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka;
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About 2/2 … /VISION: To be the leader in sharing current and accurate information on relevant issues towards empowering civil society. Continuer la lecture de « Civil Society Network on Information Sharing CSNIS »

• The Sustainable Development Policy Institute provides the global sustainable development community with representation from Pakistan as well as South Asia as a whole.
• The Institute’s mission is to catalyse the transition towards sustainable development, defined as the enhancement of peace, social justice and well-being, within and across generations. (Mission Statement).

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Address: Sustainable Development Policy Institute SDPI, Postal Code: 44000, 20, Hill Road, F-6/3, Islamabad, Pakistan;
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About: Brief History Updated March 2009: SDPI was founded in August 1992 on the recommendation of the Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (NCS), also called Pakistan’s Agenda 21.  Continuer la lecture de « Sustainable Development Policy Institute SDPI »

Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik DIE

The German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) is one of the leading Think Tanks for development policy world-wide. The unique research profile of the DIE is the result of the cooperation between research, consulting and professional training. DIE is building bridges between theory and practice and works within international research networks … (Welcome to the GDI, Homepage).

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Address: German Development Institute, Tulpenfeld 6, 53113 Bonn, Germany;
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Research and Consulting at the DIE: The German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) is one of the leading Think Tanks for development policy world-wide. Continuer la lecture de « German Development Institute GDI »

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on Click India: Weaker Section Development Society is basically working for the upliftment of widows, poor and aged women. It gives shelter to the victims of dowry system and provides them training in cutting and tailoring enabling them to be self dependent.

Solicits: Entire World, Contact: A Roy, Phone: 044-22349107
Address: Weaker Section Development Society, 23 Jeevan Nagar, I I I Street, Chennai-600088, Tamil Nadu, India.

• Philosophy: WOTR believes that land degradation and water scarcity are the most intense and commonly felt needs of a village community that can bring different groups of people together to begin their development process. Community restoration of the natural environment makes sustainability happen. Such community-led efforts help combat and adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts.
• Vision: Communities, especially the poor wthin, are empowered to live in dignity and secure their livelihood in sustainable eco-systems.
• Mission: To provide committed development support that motivates, energizes and empowers communities, groups, other organizations and individuals, for self-help through integrated watershed development and enhancement of well being on a sustainable basis. (Philo and Vision).

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Watershed Development; Water and Food Security; Projects; Training; Grassroutes; Careers; Publications; Newsletter;
Address (1 of 2): Watershed Organisation Trust WOTR, 2nd Floor, The Forum, S.No. 63/2B, Padmawati Corner, Pune Satara road, Parvati, Pune – 411 009, India;
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About: It is believed that wars in the future will be fought over water. Continuer la lecture de « Watershed Organisation Trust WOTR, India »

Society today

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funds research and training in social and economic issues. We are an independent organisation, established by Royal Charter, but receive most of our funding through the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Our planned expenditure for 2009/10 is £204 million, which funds over 2,500 researchers in academic institutions and policy research institutes throughout the UK. We also support more than 2,000 postgraduate students … (about 1/2).

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Address: Economic and Social Research Council, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1UJ, UK;
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About 2/2: … The ESRC began in 1965 as the Social Science Research Council, comprising social science committees covering 14 disciplines ranging from anthropology to statistics. Continuer la lecture de « Economic and Social Research Council ESRC »

No own website found, but named:

on Click India: The association provides various services to the oppressed women in the rural and urban sectors through imparting education. It organizes a team of social workers to work at the grassroots level and endeavours to bring about change in the social structures.

Solicits: Entire World, Contact: Ira Ispa, Phone: 011-23975682
Address: 1705 Sohan Ganj, New Delhi 110007, India.

a new initiative in Ethiopia

FSS was legally registered in 1998. At the beginning, its supporters were small in number but thanks to its successful programs it has attracted a good number of supporters and wide interest among the public since then … (about /Institutional History 1/2).

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Address: Forum for Social Studies, P.O. Box  25864 code 1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
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About /Institutional History 2/2: … Over the past years it has held numerous public policy debates, produced a large body of publications, including the quarterly newsletter called Bulletin, and several specialized studies and monographs, and helped to enhance greater awareness among civil society groups about the need to participate in public policy issues.  Continuer la lecture de « Forum for Social Studies FSS »