The Humanity Initiative

Positive change, one that is adaptable to most any educational level in any society throughout the world.
Here is a working outline for our course, written in this case as a seminar for university-level students. Please send your comments and suggestions to Devon White at peace@humanity.org. Thank you. (Positive Change).

Homepage; Sitemap;
WorldView; Voices; Leadership; Activism; Issues; Essays; Donate;
Contact.

Who we are: A small circle of neighbors on four continents, we are working, like you, to find the best paths to positive change.  Continuer la lecture de « The Humanity Initiative »

Rural Uplift Centre RUC, India

This NGO has no website, but an e-mail, an address: RUC, Nagercoil Road, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli 627 108, Tamil Nadu, India;

and is decribed on Wiser Earth /About: Organisation aims and activities: RUC envisions a just society in which marginalized will ensure their rights and contrlo over their own lives. RUC’s objectives are to organize the focus groups and to build their capacity in order to promote a strong people’s movement, which strives to protect their rights to live and their to livelihood;
Further details: RUC is also involved in various human rights promotion activities through conducting compaigns, seminars, human rights intervention and monitoring and taking advocacy measures.

also described:

Calcutta Foundation

Helping Calcutta ’s young talents grow and share their gifts with the world

Calcutta Foundation, established in 1993/4 by Mrs Fran Caterini (…), is a Charitable Trust, exempt from tax, under 80-G of Income Tax Act.  Mrs Caterini and Mrs Shamlu Dudeja were the working Members of the Board of Trustees; but Mrs Caterini went back to the US, in 1995, leaving Mrs. Dudeja to manage the affairs of the Trust. Mr. Russi Mody was the Chairman, at that time; that mantle was passed on to Mrs. Dudeja, soon thereafter. (Homepage).

Projects: current; past; Girls’ Foundation; Events; Donation;
Address: Calcutta Foundation, 4/1 Alipore Park Road, Calcutta 700027, India;
Contact.

OBJECTIVES: In one line, Calcutta Foundation’s primary objective is to WIPE A TEAR, BRING A SMILE, where-ever possible and to spread literacy amongst the underprivileged and the “dif-abled”.   Continuer la lecture de « Calcutta Foundation »

International Human Rights Funders Group

Although the IHRFG does not make grants, the Funders Directory lists funders that do, including the Fund for Global Human Rights … (full text Homepage).

Grantmaking; Rights; Funders Directory; Members; Join Us; Events; Resources; Download our brochure;
Address: International Human Rights Funders Group, c/o Wellspring Advisors LLC, 1410 Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, New York 10018, USA;
Contact.

About: The International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) is an association of grantmakers devoted to supporting efforts to achieve the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the treaties and laws it has generated so that all people may enjoy a truly and fully human existence.  Continuer la lecture de « International Human Rights Funders Group »

Italian Association for Aid to Children

Centro Italiano Aiuti all’Infanzia CIAI

Founded in 1968 CIAI – Italian Association for Aid to Children – has been fighting for the children of the whole world to be entitled the same rights: the first one, and the most important, is the right to grow within the love of a family, and where it is possible, to have permanence with a family of native origin.
CIAI put all its efforts into promoting a revolutionary idea for that period: to show how it was possible to give to a needy child, a family belonging to another culture and ethnic groups. To understand the power of the breaking-up of this approach toward the existing tradition, we have to think that in Italy there wasn’t, at that time, any law that regulated the adoption of a foreign child …  (full text english Homepage).

Mission and Values; Adoption of a foreign child; Statement; Sponsor; History; Newsletter; Get involved;
Pages only in italian: Streetism; Microcredit;
Headquarter: CIAI Head Quarter, Via Bordighera, 6, 20142 Milan, Italia;
Adresses worldwide; Contact.

About: The child is at the centre of our interests. In particular the focus of our attention is the child who is obliged to work or to prostitute him or herself, the child who cannot be cured should he fall ill, but also a child who is not adult to look after him, a violated child, a child who is victim of violence and exploitation and any other child who is not guarantee his/her fundamental rights.   Continuer la lecture de « Italian Association for Aid to Children »

Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology

Environmental Information Systems and Services – GREEN PAGES

We envision a world where economic development is based on shared, efficient and sustainable use of natural resources – a world where people join forces across borders to alleviate and rectify the degradation of nature and climate caused by the greed and ignorance of the past … (Aims and OBjectives 1/2)

Directory;
News;
Editorials;
Calendar/events;
Address: Information Systems Group, Im Dörfli 23, 8953 Dietikon – Zürich, Switzerland;
Contact (on about).

About – Profile: The Green Pages Directory for Environmental Technology is an online information resource that lists international businesses and organizations that supply products and services which can remedy environmental problems – for example, any aspect of water treatment, air pollution, waste handling & recycling, and renewable energy.   Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology »

Science for Humanity.org

Our Mission: Science for Humanity seeks to match scientific capability to human need. Through collaboration and innovation, Science for Humanity develops appropriate and sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty, increase social justice and realise economic benefit for poorer people. Find out more about what we do … (full text Homepage).

Sitemap;
Who we are; Who we work with; Get involved; The Challenge Process;
The seeker’s page; The solver’s page;
Address: Science for Humanity, c/o Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, United Kingdom;
Contact.

What we do: Through our network and challenges programme Science for Humanity aims to bring together scientists, international development agencies, social enterprise and communities to design, develop and deliver innovative, real world, science based applications, which bring tangible benefit to people in the developing world.  Continuer la lecture de « Science for Humanity.org »

Catalysts for Social Action

Catalysts for Social Action (CSA), is a social welfare organization dedicated to the cause of child welfare. CSA focuses on Adoption, and Institutionalized-child care. Established in September 2002, our aim is to influence change in adoption practice. We work both, on enhancing the total number of adoptions and, better child care while the child is institutionalized. CSA is supported by Kale Consultants Ltd., a reputed Software House in Mumbai, India … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Services; Projects; Case studies; Waiting children; Whitepapers; Adoption; Law;
Websites; Newsletter;
Address: CATALYSTS FOR SOCIAL ACTION, ‘Kale Enclave’, 685/2B & 2C, 1st Floor, Sharada Arcade, Satara Road, Pune – 411 037, India;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Adoption: We work with CARA (Government of India) – registered agencies across the country. Primarily, we identify agencies in smaller towns where children do not find homes locally. Continuer la lecture de « Catalysts for Social Action »

Centre for Indian Knowledge System CIKS

India is home to an incredible diversity of both wild and cultivated crops. Diversity is one of the main characteristics of nature and also the very basis of ecological stability. Diverse ecosystems give rise to diverse life forms and diverse cultures and this forms the basis of sustainability. With the advent of the green revolution, the emphasis has largely shifted to the increase in yield – as a consequence, a small number of seed varieties selected for their capacity to give high yields in response to the application of high doses of fertilizers are being promoted. This has seriously eroded the diversity of local varieties. This displacement has not only led to loss of diversity, but to several undesirable ecological consequences … (full text Biodiversity).

Homepage;
The Compass Programme; Projects; Seedbank; Biodiversity; Organisation;
Publications; Downloads; Newsletter; Newsletter archives;
Address: CIKS, CHENNAI OFFICE, 30 Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai – 600085, TAMIL NADU, INDIA;
Contact.

Aims and Goals: In India, there is a large reservoir of knowledge systems – technologies as well as trained craftsmen and scholars who possess knowledge in various branches of traditional Indian sciences and technologies.   Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Indian Knowledge System CIKS »

Humanity+ h+

Transhumanism is a loosely defined movement that has developed gradually over the past two decades. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and evaluating the opportunities for enhancing the human condition and the human organism opened up by the advancement of technology. Attention is given to both present technologies, like genetic engineering and information technology, and anticipated future ones, such as molecular nanotechnology and artificial intelligence … (Learn /Philosophy).

Homepage;
Projects; Events; Read/News of the Transhumanist Movement; View/Video;
Get involved; Join or donate; Affiliates;
Address: Humanity+ Secretary, James Hughes Ph.D., Public Policy Studies, Williams 229B, Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford CT 06106, USA;
Contact.

About: What is the Mission of Humanity+?

Humanity+ is an international nonprofit membership organization which advocates the ethical use of technology to expand human capacities. We support the development of and access to new technologies that enable everyone to enjoy better minds, better bodies and better lives. In other words, we want people to be better than well.   Continuer la lecture de « Humanity+ h+ »

CARE INDIA – Co-operative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere-India

Upgraded July 7, 2010:

  • Respect – we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff, Integrity – we are honest and accountable for what we do and say, Commitment – we work together to serve the larger community, Excellence – we strive towards the highest levels of learning and performance. (Core Values).
  • We seek a society which celebrates diversity, where rights are secured, citizenship realised, and human potential fulfilled for all. CARE stands in solidarity with others in India and beyond to champion social justice and dignity for the poor, vulnerable and the most marginalised. We commit ourselves to principled positions and purposeful actions to empower women and girls. (Vision).
  • … (full text who we are).

Homepage;
What; Where; Emergencies; Get involved; News; Resources;
Address : CARE INDIA, 27 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110 016, India;
Contact.

Blog: Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives – Disaster resilient shelter construction at Chargheri village, Sunderbans, West Bengal: Continuer la lecture de « CARE INDIA – Co-operative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere-India »

Blue Cross of India

Working for Animals since 1964

It all started one rainy day in 1959 when Captain Sundaram couldn’t just walk away from the two pups struggling to stay afloat in the flooded roads of T Nagar. He took them home-and that gesture marked the beginning of Blue Cross, the animal shelter in his house which at one stage had 60 cats, dogs, goats, bandicoots and also a pair of baby mongooses … (Founder).

Homepage;
Activities; Centres; Membership; Issues; PCA Acts The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960;
ABC Animal Birth Control; Adopt;
Update on the Tsunami relief work and the requirements in Tamil Nadu; Newsletter; Links;
Address: Blue Cross Of India, 1 Eldams Road, Chennai – 600 018, India;
Contact.

About: The Blue Cross of India was established in 1959 and registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act in 1964 to alleviate the suffering of animals. It has grown from small beginnings to become one of India’s largest animal welfare organizations, running active animal welfare, animal rights and humane education programmes. Continuer la lecture de « Blue Cross of India »

Monthly statistics for June 2009

The providers statistics for all our blogs belonging to world-citizenship.org, showing that we had 2960 visitors per day, 88’816 for the month.

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Summary by Month
Month Daily Avg Monthly Totals
Hits Files Pages Visits Sites KBytes Visits Pages Files Hits
Jul 2009 22080 18676 7364 2800 2103 626961 2800 7364 18676 22080
Jun 2009 25462 21907 8054 2960 49243 20715942 88816 241620 657210 763877
May 2009 24243 20712 7127 2785 42221 20195978 86347 220947 642077 751541
Apr 2009 23194 19733 7319 2896 41070 18931087 86892 219583 592001 695841
Mar 2009 24160 20385 7984 2914 48506 20066066 90356 247518 631954 748965
Feb 2009 24458 20906 7533 2885 52073 16593830 80805 210925 585368 684831
Jan 2009 21577 17831 7622 2859 50988 16470385 88655 236309 552786 668915
Dec 2008 22182 18662 7271 2838 99287 15745496 87984 225405 578541 687655
Nov 2008 24746 20617 8281 3172 53463 16453395 95167 248444 618533 742385
Oct 2008 21408 17914 6749 2764 88387 14403431 85687 209244 555347 663672
Sep 2008 22534 19055 6768 2495 98478 14466010 74856 203068 571673 676033
Aug 2008 15028 12121 6215 2491 31358 10850613 77249 192668 375764 465882
Totals 185519194 945614 2463095 6379930 7571677

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Cancer Patients Aid Association, Mumbai

we can beat it

To be an all-encompassing cancer help-agency that works towards patient care, aid and assistance, awareness and advocacy. To understand and relate with the far-reaching impact cancer has on an individual’s life. To go beyond the malignancy and treatment of cancer on the medical front and help the individual cope with the economic, social and psychological shadows the disease may cast. To effect and move policy that will ensure a fair chance of treatment for every Indian citizen. To live out completely the holistic approach to treatment of cancer that CPAA calls the Total Management philosophy. (scroll down about /Our Vision).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Activity; Casefile; Resource; Contribute; International Impact; Info Centre;
Addresses – REGISTERED OFFICE: Ms. SILOO JASDANWALLA, 5, Malhotra House, Opposite GPO, Mumbai – 400 001, India;
Contact Info, Contact online.

About: Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) is a registered charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) working towards the Total Management of Cancer as a disease, which includes:  Continuer la lecture de « Cancer Patients Aid Association, Mumbai »

Humanity in Action HIA

Humanity in Action is an international consortium which aims to instill the values of human dignity and moral responsibility for the protection of the rights of minorities in a new generation of social, cultural, and political leaders by:

  • Engaging student leaders in histories of resistance to institutionalized violations of minority rights in democratic countries;
  • Promoting the growth and development of young professionals dedicated to protecting human dignity and the rights of minorities;
  • Building a multi-national, intergenerational network of present and emerging leaders in diverse professional fields who share these commitments.

… (full text Mission).

Homepage;
News and Events; Programs; History; Recruitment; Internships; Publications; Video; Annual report;
Address: David W. Machacek, Ph.D, Chief Operating Officer, 25 West 45th Street, 6th Floor, New York NY 10036, USA;
Contacts in many countries.

About: The Humanity In Action Foundation (HIA) sponsors an integrated set of educational programs for university students and post-graduates in America, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, France, and Poland. In 2006, HIA began an American-based core program, located in New York and San Francisco. Continuer la lecture de « Humanity in Action HIA »