Mois : février 2010

Index February 2010

2010-02-01: I am out for longer divings;
2010-02-01: Bridge Online reports;
2010-02-02: Siyanda;
2010-02-03 Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies:
2010-02-04: Australasian Cochrane Centre;
2010-02-05: Economic Justice Network Lesotho EJNL;
2010-02-06: Jubilee Zambia;
2010-02-07: Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières AVSF;
2010-02-08: Immersion Africa;
2010-02-09: SHERPA;
2010-02-10: White Ribbon Campaign WRC, UK;
2010-02-11: Trans Africa Forum TAF;
2010-02-12: Cultures et Communications C&C;
2010-02-13: Power to Change – Retirement with a purpose;
2010-02-14: Help Age India;
2010-02-15: Reinventing Aging – an Initiative;
2010-02-16: Alternative Channel;
2010-02-17: ENDS jobsearch;
2010-02-18: Population Association of America PAA;
2010-02-19: Third Age;
2010-02-20: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development ACTED;
2010-02-21: YAYASAN ANAK WARISAN ALAM;
2010-02-22: Alter ECO;
2010-02-23: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers NACDL;
2010-02-24: Feminist Majority Foundation FMF;
2010-02-25: Equiterre;
2010-02-26: Indian Society of U3A;
2010-02-27: Dignity Foundation;
2010-02-28: Verdurez.

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Verdurez

First Unique Social Networking Site for Indians aged 55 Years and Above Living in India and Abroad

The name Verdurez  has been chosen from the noun verdure which means greenness, especially of fresh, flourishing vegetation, freshness in general; flourishing condition; vigour. We passionately believe that life doesn’t come to a slow grinding halt as you get older. Au contraire, a new phase in life begins which can flourish with vigour and freshness … (full text about).

Welcome Page;
Senior Indian Groups; Join /register; Indian Senior Citizen Resources; Media; Links; FAQs;
Address: Verdurez.com, 67 Moreland Court, London, NW2 2TN, United Kingdom;
Contact.

Networking For Older Indians, Social Networking Website India: Social networking websites have exploded in popularity in recent years, starting with younger people connecting with other kids on the Internet. Now, the trend has expanded to include technology savvy older Indians. At Verdurez, we offer a unique networking opportunity for older Indians to meet other people, join a group, build a network of friends or even find a job.  Continuer la lecture de « Verdurez »

Dignity Foundation

Senior Citizens Life Enrichment Services – Associate Member of AARP Global Network

Headquartered at Mumbai, Dignity Foundation is a NGO working for the cause and care of the older persons. Dignity Foundation was established in April 1995, to cater to the needs of the elderly, starting with the publication of the magazine Dignity Dialogue. Dignity Foundation is a charitable organisation under Societies Reg. Act 1860 GBBSD/97C. The Foundation is premised upon scientific developments in the fields of Geriatrics and Gerontology. It offers structural opportunities to exercise the choice of how to live young in chronologically advancing years… (about 1/2 /profile).

Homepage;
At a glance; Publications; Hall of Fame; Membership; Videos and Gallery; Links /global;
Address: MUMBAI HEAD OFFICE, Dignity Foundation, BMC School Bld, Topiwala Lane, Grant Road, Mumbai 400 007. INDIA;
Map; Contact. Tel: 022-2389 8079; 022-2384 1845; E-mail.

About 2/2 /Mission:  Continuer la lecture de « Dignity Foundation »

Indian Society of U3A

  • Our major international conference will take place on the 8th 9th and 10th of February of 2010 in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. It will be hosted and in partnership with the Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyala (Chitrakoot University). Please see the conference website for further details and for registration.
  • Special attention will be paid to welcoming guests from abroad arriving in Delhi. Please sign up to our newsletter U3APatrika (on the left) for further information, and the current issue can be seen here /U3A Patrika. – (Homepage and latest News).

Membership; Objectives; Team; U3A INDIA ZONES;
Address: U3A, Head Office, c/o Dr. T.M.Dak (Director Institute of Social Development), 49 Mahaveer Nagar Sector-4 Hiran Magri, Udaipur 313002, INDIA;
Contact. Tel: 91-294-2461579; (R) 2461978; 91-9460822834.

About Us: The inaugural conference and launch of the above Society took place at the G B Pant Institute for Social Science in Allahabad on the 28th & 29th of March 2008. Continuer la lecture de « Indian Society of U3A »

Equiterre

promoting ecological and socially just choices – also in french

Welcome: Our organization develops projects that empower citizens to make environmentally and socially responsible choices. As you navigate our Website, you’ll find extensive information on our programs and the actions you can take to bring about change. Not all of our documentation is available in English, and at times you may be directed to the French version of our Website. (Homepage).

Tools to take action; Fair trade; Agriculture; Transportation; Energy Efficency; Links;
Address & Map: Équiterre, 2177, Masson St, Suite 206, Montreal, (Quebec), H2H 1B1, CANADA;
Contact.

About: Mission: Through its four programs – ecological agriculture, fair trade, sustainable transportation and energy efficiency – and its two campaigns- climate change and responsible consumption- the organization has developed projects that encourage individuals to take concrete actions that bring about positive change. Continuer la lecture de « Equiterre »

Feminist Majority Foundation FMF

equality around the world

  • Action Center Online: Take action on pressing issues facing women, girls, and feminists worldwide just by clicking your mouse!
  • Campaign for Mifepristone and Women’s Health Research: The FMF has waged a ten-year nationwide public education campaign to help make mifepristone available to American women as a method of early abortion and to expand clinic trials on other important indications of mifepristone such as breast cancer, endometriosis, meningioma (brain tumors) and fibroid tumors.
  • Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls: The Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls is a public education and grassroots effort that has brought the human rights catastrophe to national and international attention.
  • (… full text our work).

Homepage;
Feminist News; Reports; Calendar; Take action; Jobs; Chronicles; Publications;
Addresses (1 of 2): FMF, East Coast Office (Washington, DC), 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 801, Arlington, VA 22209,  USA;
Contact.

About: Feminism n. the policy, practice or advocacy of political, economic, and social equality for women. Continuer la lecture de « Feminist Majority Foundation FMF »

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers NACDL

50 years as liberty’s last champion

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is the preeminent organization in the United States advancing the mission of the nation’s criminal defense lawyers to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime or other misconduct … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Resources; State Legislative Network; Manual & Guidelines; News, Issues; Press; Legislation; Affiliates;
Address: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), 1660 L St. NW, 12th Floor, Washington DC 20036, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … A professional bar association founded in 1958. Continuer la lecture de « National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers NACDL »

Alter ECO

Commerce équitable

  • Le Commerce Equitable consiste à travailler en priorité avec des groupes de petits producteurs défavorisés dans les pays du Sud, de construire avec eux des relations commerciales justes et solidaires. Cet accompagnement a deux objectif principaux : garantir des conditions de travail et de rémunération décentes pour les travailleurs et favoriser le développement des centres de production de manière autonome et durable. Quant aux consommateurs, le Commerce Equitable leur donne l’opportunité d’effectuer un achat qualitatif, fondé et responsable et de choisir une consommation en phase avec leurs valeurs. Critères: … (texte entier le commerce équitable).

Accueil;
nos produits; où acheter; L’équipe d’Alter Eco; Les producteurs; Communauté; FAQs;
Addresse: Alter Eco, 36 bd de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France;
Contact.

L’association: Présentation de l’association: Vous connaissez déjà l’entreprise Alter Eco, sa démarche pionnière de Commerce Equitable et ses délicieux produits. Voici l’association Alter Eco, créée en mai 2006, afin de compléter la mission d’aide au développement d’Alter Eco pour les populations les plus pauvres.  Continuer la lecture de « Alter ECO »

YAYASAN ANAK WARISAN ALAM

MISSION: At all times non-confrontational and very much ‘activity-based’, the Yayasan believes in instilling in children of all ages an appreciation of the environment through environmentally-orientated, thought-provoking activities.
Thus the mission of the Yayasan is to open the hearts and minds of young Malaysians to the beauty of their environment. We are committed to the protection of this heritage the Earth and it’s inhabitants by the dissemination of knowledge and understanding to young people … (Mission and Strategies 1/2).

Welcome page;
Overview; Activities; Motto; Management Team; Members; Education; Trustees/Directors; Junior Board;
Address: Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (406702-M), (Children’s Environmental Heritage Foundation), Suite H-2-20, Block H,/3, Taipan Damansara 2, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia;
Contact.

About: Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam, (YAWA), can be translated as ‘Children’s Environmental Heritage Foundation’. Continuer la lecture de « YAYASAN ANAK WARISAN ALAM »

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development ACTED

french: Agence d’Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement ACTED

ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris, founded in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency … (Mission 1/2).

english Homepage;
Actions; Countries of Intervention; News; Partners; Jobs; Join; Donations;
Contact online.

About /Mission 2/2: Providing Adapted Responses: Continuer la lecture de « Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development ACTED »

Third Age

A website full of links – hundreds or more  – for aging items and helps. Just good advices (comment Heidi).

Homepage and links to articles; Sitemap;
Health-Wellness; Aging well; Life in Transition; Help; Newsletter;
Address: ThirdAge Inc., 25 Stillman Street, Suite 102, San Francisco, CA 94107-1309, USA;
Contact: scroll down inside of about.

About and Contact: What Is ThirdAge?  Continuer la lecture de « Third Age »

Population Association of America PAA

  • Membership in the Population Association of America (PAA) commits members to conducting research and all other professional activities in a manner consistent with United States laws and regulations at both the federal and state levels, as well as with accepted ethical standards.
  • The Population Association of America does not prescribe specific ethical standards but expects that its members maintain familiarity with ethical principles and actively seek to identify and address any ethical issues that may arise in the course of their professional activities … (full text Professional Ethics).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Call for Papers; Events; Membership; Publications; Government Affairs; Committees; Fundings; Jobs; Links;
Addresses (1 of 5): Secretary-Treasurer, Ann E Biddlecom, The Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, Floor 7, New York, NY 10038, United States;
Contact.

About: The Population Association of America (PAA) is a nonprofit, scientific, professional organization established to promote the improvement, advancement and progress of the human race through research of problems related to human population.  Continuer la lecture de « Population Association of America PAA »

ENDS jobsearch

(environmental data services) – find your perfect environmental job today from 84 live jobs

With the widest range of jobs you need to be able to manage all your online applications effectively – just register your details or log in below and you can keep a record of all the applications that you make. (full text Manage your applications).

Homepage;
Job Search; Applications; Save jobs; Recruiters; Your profile; Get the latest jobs by email; Brinckerhoff; About;
ENDS Partners: ENDSreport; ENDSeurope; ENDScarbon; ENDScarbon offset; ENDSdirectory;
Address: Endsjobsearch.co.uk, Haymarket Business Media Ltd, 174 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7JP, UK;
Contacts.

Career Advice /skills in demand: Continuing a trend identified in last year’s survey (see ENDS Directory 2005, pp 7-14), organisations are generally increasing their environmental personnel base, whether they have large or small teams. On average, 46% of employers are reported to be expanding environmental teams, versus 12% who are downsizing. The remainder are reported to be stable.
In terms of the most highly sought-after skills, waste management is top of their employers’ wish lists, according to around 60% of our survey respondents (see Table 1). This is closely followed by pollution prevention and control (IPPC), general environmental management, contaminated land and EIA/planning skills. Continuer la lecture de « ENDS jobsearch »

Alternative Channel

international channel on sustainable development

Linked on our blogs with rethos.com. – Both merged to become Alternative Channel

… Among the wide and unlimited information available on the web, our editorial team is consciously picking up the best alternatives to raise awareness about global issues and democratize information:

  • News on striking and non-conformist videos leading to debates and a better understanding
  • Information on sustainable development, humanitarian, social or environmental-oriented causes
  • Our Partners’ latest news
  • Alternative Channel events
  • News & tips on video making for the Web

Many more to come … and always freedom of speech! … (full text about AC blog).

Homepage;
Profile /my channel; Event /Forum docs; Partner /list; Blog /english: Archives; FAQs;
Address: Alternative Channel, North America, 5685, Fullum Street, Suite 103, Montreal, Qc, Canada H2G 2H6;
Contact. l

About /Alternative Channel Presentation: Alternative Channel is the leading online video channel to communicate your corporate social responsibility. Continuer la lecture de « Alternative Channel »

Reinventing Aging – an Initiative

… of the Harvard School of Public Health – MetLife Foundation – Retirement & Civic Engagement

The Harvard School of Public Health—MetLife Foundation Initiative on Retirement and Civic Engagement has launched a national campaign to change public attitudes toward aging and motivate boomers and retirees to engage in community service. The campaign will also challenge the Hollywood creative community to re-think current portrayals of older people in film and television … (about 1/2 the Initiative).

All Pages have the same URL, as for: Homepage, About, Press, Resources, Volunteer, Contact.

Address: Center for Health Communication, Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Suite 329, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
Contact. Tel. 617-432-1038, Fax 617-731-8184, E-mail, Websites: Reinventing Aging – an Initiative, and Center for Health Communication. See also the Harvard School of Public Health.

About 2/2 the Initiative (click on About Us): The campaign is an outgrowth of a major report, Reinventing Aging: Baby Boomers and Civic Engagement, published June 2004, by the Harvard School of Public Health—MetLife Foundation Initiative. This Initiative is a project of the School’s Center for Health Communication.  Continuer la lecture de « Reinventing Aging – an Initiative »