Mois : mars 2010

Women In Development Europe WIDE

a network globalising gender equality and social justice – also in french and spanish

  • Women In Development Europe (WIDE) is a European feminist network of women’s organisations, development NGOs, gender specialists and women’s rights activists.
  • WIDE monitors and influences international economic and development policy and practice from a feminist perspective.
  • … (full text about).

Homepage;
Main activities; Membership; Forum; Annual conferences; Join; Publications; Press; Newsletter;
Address: WIDE, Rue Hobbema 59, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;
Contact.

Vision, Mission: Women in Development Europe (WIDE) strives for a world based on gender equality and social justice that ensures equal rights for all, as well as equal access to resources and opportunities in all spheres of political, social and economic life. Continuer la lecture de « Women In Development Europe WIDE »

Conservation Council of South Australia CCSA

With participation to the Mount Lofty Ranges, Southern Emu-wren and Fleurieu Peninsula Swamp Recovery Program.
Linked with Conservation Council of Western Australia Inc.

The Conservation Council of South Australia is an umbrella organisation representing over 50 member groups whose main purpose is conservation and protection of the environment. Combined, these groups represent over 60,000 South Australians. CCSA is an independent, non profit and strictly non party political organisation funded by donations, grants and support from the Community … (about 1/2).

Homepage with links to Issues;
Publications; Media; Submissions; Can we help; Join, support; Volunteering;
Address: , Level 1, 157 Franklin St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We do our part by championing the environment and the people who care about it. Continuer la lecture de « Conservation Council of South Australia CCSA »

Conservation Council of Western Australia Inc.

Linked with Conservation Council of South Australia CCSA.

The Conservation Council of WA is the state’s peak non-government environment organisation — a voice for the environment since 1967 … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Issues/Projects; Campaigns; Media; Library; Get involved; Support us;
Address: Conservation Council of Western Australia, City West Lotteries House 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Who we are: The Conservation Council of WA was formed in 1967 by four community conservation groups – WA Naturalists Club, The Tree Society, The Wildflower Society (WA) and the Kings Park and Swan River Society in response to rapid development in mining, agricultural expansion, power lines and roads leading to a noticeable loss of our natural heritage. Continuer la lecture de « Conservation Council of Western Australia Inc. »

Friends Committee on National Legislation FCNL

a Quaker lobby in the public interest

Linked with Consumer for Peace.org.

  • We seek a world free of war and the threat of war
  • We seek a society with equity and justice for all
  • We seek a community where every person’s potential may be fulfilled
  • We seek an earth restored … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Young adults; Publications; Press; Newsletter; Issues; What’s new; Take action; Join; Donate;
Address: FCNL, 245 Second Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: 65 years of Quaker Action.  Continuer la lecture de « Friends Committee on National Legislation FCNL »

Consumer for Peace.org

Linked with Friends Committee on National Legislation FCNL.

In 2009 it has become clear that the United States government intends to maintain a military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan indefinitely … (Homepage 1/2).

Our purpose; What you can do; Talk to Congress; Endorsement; Financial Support; Archives; Downloads; Links;
Address: Consumers for Peace, 1061 Main Street, PMB 111, Peekskill, NY 10566, USA;
Contacts.

Homepage 2/2: … These violent occupations are directly connected with the ambitions of US political and corporate leaders to control, to the degree possible, oil and gas resources in the Middle East and Central Asia, and to establish permanent military bases in these regions to influence politics and commerce there. Continuer la lecture de « Consumer for Peace.org »

International Humanity Foundation IHF

  • Half of IHF’s mission is to educate the poor and the other half is to educate the world about the poor. Our vision is to strive for a world of leaders and citizens who have interacted with, and are truly knowledgeable about the world’s poor. We believe in a « pass it on » philosophy where education is free and available for all who seek it. Those of us who have received a free education pass it on by helping others less fortunate by teaching, interacting and learning. With just a few hours a week, our volunteers, children and sponsors are changing the world we live in.
  • IHF is a non-religious, non-political, non-profit organization that strongly believes in an equal opportunity for all and in preserving the cultures, traditions and beliefs of the marginalized communities it works in. (Homepage).

Programs; Media; Volunteers; FAQs; Sponsors; Donate;
Address (one of many): Head Office, International Humanity Foundation IHF, 4311 Pavlov Ave., San Diego, CA, 92122, USA;
Contact.

About: … IHF Background and History: International Humanity Foundation is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost entirely through the efforts of its hundred plus unpaid volunteers from all over the world, who give their time, skills, energy and love to help our family in Kenya, Thailand and Indonesia.  Continuer la lecture de « International Humanity Foundation IHF »

charity: water

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations … (full text about /Mission).

Homepage;
Learn more /why water; Projects; Events; Staff; Board; Jobs: Annual report; Press; Get involved; Donate;
Address 1: 200 Varick Street, Suite 201, New York, NY 10014, USA;
Address 2: 56 Gloucester Road, #124, London, SW7 4BJ, UK;
Contact.

About /Founder story: First listen to the video (15.49 min). Continuer la lecture de « charity: water »

The Albert Einstein Institution AEI

(many of  their pages are in many languages)

  • The Albert Einstein Institution is a nonprofit organization advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world.
  • We are committed to the defense of freedom, democracy, and the reduction of political violence through the use of nonviolent action.
  • Our goals are to understand the dynamics of nonviolent action in conflicts, to explore its policy potential, and to communicate this through print and other media, translations, conferences, consultations, and workshops … (full text Homepage).

Sitemap;
Nonviolent Action; Policy, Outreach; News, Press; Brochure; Publications; Reports; Translations; Staff, Board; Contribute;
Address: The Albert Einstein Institution, PO BOX 455, East Boston, MA 02128, USA;
Contact.

About /… Mission: The mission of the Albert Einstein Institution is to advance the worldwide study and strategic use of nonviolent action in conflict. Continuer la lecture de « The Albert Einstein Institution AEI »

International Holistic Tourism Education Centre IHTEC

resp. International School Peace Gardens ISPG;

  • IHTEC is dedicated to developing programs and curriculum for Global Sustainability Education for the Global Commons, that educate young people through « Tourism as a vital force for Peace ». (Homepage).
  • The aim of the International Holistic Tourism Education Centre© (IHTEC) is to foster a « Culture of Peace Through Tourism » , using concepts that promote « Holistic Tourism Education (H.T.Ed.) » … (full text Mission).

Welcome page;
Projects; Downloads; ISPG’s brochure; History; Sustainability; Start; Support; Partners; Links;
Address: International Holistic Tourism Education Centre IHTEC, 3343 Masthead Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1G9;
Contact.

About: IHTEC is dedicated to developing Global Sustainability Education programs that educate young people through « Tourism as a Vital Force for Peace ».  Continuer la lecture de « International Holistic Tourism Education Centre IHTEC »

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Hi, back from divings and eager to show you more interesting NGOs and Civil Societies.

Picture by Suntorn Suntornrat, a smart Thai Dive Instructor from Bang Tao /Phuket.

Yes, water, sunlight on it and sea life was exactly like that …

Traprock Center for Peace and Justice

The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice, formerly called the Traprock Peace Center, has a long history of working for peace, nonviolence, and economic and social justice in the Hampshire/Franklin County area … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Peace and Social Justice Studies Program at GCC; Calendar; News;
Volunteers; Board of Directors; Resources; Focus Areas; Allied Organizations;
Address: Traprock Center for Peace and Justice, 24 Miles Street, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: Our mission is to work in community to end violence against Earth, her people, and all living beings and to support all endeavors to bring about a just world.  Continuer la lecture de « Traprock Center for Peace and Justice »

globalgiving.co.uk

UK registered charity no 1122823

  • All organisations and their projects are vetted by GlobalGiving to ensure they are genuine and charitable in nature.
  • You browse the website, and pick a specific project that matches your interests and passions.
  • You make a donation (for any amount above £5). For each project you can also see illustrated examples of what different donation amounts can potentially ‘buy’.
  • We combine your giving with other donations to the same project. We then send the money to the organisation once a meaningful total (minimum £250) has been reached, and whenever possible within 60 days to ensure the money has an immediate impact.
  • We ensure that 90% of your donation (including any Gift Aid) goes to your chosen project. The remaining 10% is used to help cover our own costs as a small UK charity, well below the overhead levels of traditional charities … (full text how it works).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Find projects; Project stories; Watch; Read; Globalgivers; Get involved; FAQs;
Address: GlobalGiving, The Hub, 5 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NG, UK;
Map and Contact.

About: GlobalGiving.co.uk enables you to support well-vetted, grassroots projects all over the world. Continuer la lecture de « globalgiving.co.uk »

Sustainabilitylive 2010

  • Sustainabilitylive! is the home of five leading environment exhibitions, including BEX, ET, IWEX, NEMEX and SB – The Event. These exhibitions include hundreds of exhibitors, insightful seminars and conferences, interactive feature areas and lots more.
  • The 2010 show will take place a month earlier this year; on 20-22 April 2010 in halls 3 and 3a at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. For more information on exhibiting or visiting please click on the relevant tabs.  … (full text Welcome Page).

Exhibitor Zone Login; Visiting; Register; Awards; Seminars, events; Partners; Brochure;
Address: Faversham House Group, Faversham House, 232a Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LE, UK;
Contact.

Are we sustainable? As the sustainable industries event we are conscious of the fact we need to be leading the way and doing the best we can to make our event as sustainable as possible.
With this in mind for 2010 we have implemented a variety of initiatives to help Sustainabilitylive! work towards becoming a more sustainable event. Continuer la lecture de « Sustainabilitylive 2010 »

Canadian School of Peacebuilding CSOP

at the Canadian Mennonite University – Linked with Peace and Justice Studies Association PJSA.

Admission criteria:

  • Facility in spoken and written English;
  • A secondary-school diploma and at least two years of university or equivalent work experience in peacebuilding, restorative justice, relief and development, trauma recovery, human rights, or other closely related fields.

… (full text admission).

Homepage;
General Info; Brochure; Courses, Instructors; Apply form; Events; Download a map of the entire CMU Shaftesbury Campus;
Address: Canadian School of Peacebuilding, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2N2, CANADA;
Contact and sponsors.

Course requirements & Materials: Continuer la lecture de « Canadian School of Peacebuilding CSOP »

Peace and Justice Studies Association PJSA

Our mission: PJSA works to create a just and peaceful world through:

  • The promotion of peace studies within universities, colleges and K-12 grade levels
  • The forging of alliances among educators, students, activists, and other peace practitioners in order to enhance each other’s work on peace, conflict and non-violence
  • The creation and nurturing of alternatives to structures of inequality and injustice, war and violence through education, research and action.

Homepage, Sitemap;
Membership; Conference; Resources; Networking; Calendar; Donations;
New partnership with Canadian School of Peacebuilding CSOP;
Address: Peace & Justice Studies Association, Prescott College, 220 Grove Ave., Prescott, AZ 86301, USA;
Contact.

About / who we are:  Continuer la lecture de « Peace and Justice Studies Association PJSA »