Mois : avril 2010

Linked with Elder Justice Now, and with Our Elders Are Suffering in silence. –

• The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve the lives of older Americans.
• NCOA is a national voice for older adults—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the community organizations that serve them. We bring together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Events; News, publications; Funders; Join; Annual report; History;
Address: NCOA, 1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We work with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities.  Continuer la lecture de « National Council on Aging NCOA »

move a life forward

• Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children the chance to lead a more independent life. Our service meets their individual mobility needs and ensures they get the right mobility equipment, advice and training at the right time.
• We are virtually 100% reliant on voluntary funds raised through events, trusts, companies and individuals. We need your support to raise more money so that more young people can lead an active childhood. (Homepage).

Sitemap;
Who we are; What we do; Kidz zone; News, resources; Newsletter; Get help; Get involved; Jobs;
Address: , Elliot House, 10-12 Allington Street, London SW1E 5EH, UK;
Contacts.

About: Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children and young people the independence to enjoy an active childhood – at home, at school and at play. Continuer la lecture de « Whizz-Kidz »

Linked with INCORE’s 11th International Summer School.

• Established in 1993, INCORE (International Conflict research) is a joint project of the United Nations University and the University of Ulster.
• Combining research, education and comparative analysis, INCORE addresses the causes and consequences of conflict in Northern Ireland and internationally and promotes conflict resolution management strategies. It aims to influence policymakers and practitioners involved in peace, conflict and reconciliation issues while enhancing the nature of international conflict research … (about /introduction 1/2).

Homepage;
Staff; Summer School 2010; Peacekeeping; Processes; Teaching; Resources/Database; Consultancy; Reports; Forthcoming events;
Address: INCORE, University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Aberfoyle House, Northland Road, Londonderry/Derry, BT48 7JA, UK;
Contact: T:+44(0)28 71375500, F:+44 (0)28 71375510, E-mail.

About /introduction 2/2: … INCORE is located within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ulster ­ and co-ordinates the varied peace and conflict-related activity across the University – encompassing work in disciplines such as politics, policy studies, history, international affairs, sociology, geography, architecture, communications and social work, as well as in peace and conflict studies. Continuer la lecture de « International Conflict Research Institute INCORE »

Exemple: the Merebank and Wentworth communityis a predominantly Colored and Indian community, situated just 12 Kilometers South of Durban Central in KwaZulu Natal.  The area has a combined population of 63 500 of which Indians and Coloured form over 75%, with Africans forming almost 15% and Whites at just below 10% . The following is a list of common challenges faced within this community apart from its severe impoverished state: … (full text MIB project).

Homepage;
More Projects: Ubuntu, Reintegration; Programmes; Partner; Downloads;
Address Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative: Mail: Head Office, P O Box 412560, Craighall, South Arica 2024;
Street: 7th Floor Rosebank Gardens, 33 Bath Avenue Rosebank Gauteng, South Arica 2024;
Contacts online.

About – OUR VISION: Developing individuals, restoring relationships, revitalising communities.    Continuer la lecture de « Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative »

(for the moment) just a short one page Homepage:

Since 2001 Call the Rain has trained over 600 health care workers, peer educators, and lay people to understand the impact that HIV/AIDS has on family and community life. It uses storytelling as methodology Training programmes aim to empower people with the necessary life skills to change the way in which people relate to partners, friends, family, and so have the ability to impact a community.

We believe we all have the unique opportunity to encourage economies between the rich and poor. That we can choose to start conversations of change in the fight against HIV/AIDS in our families and workplaces. That everyone can be the rainmakers our continent, Africa so desperately needs.

Storyteller wisdom:   Continuer la lecture de « Call the Rain »

Linked with Very Small is Beautiful for the Majority of Our People.

• The consultancy would like to see a shift in the way in which development is designed and implemented. We believe that development interventions should be thoroughly negotiated with beneficiaries, who should act as the project leaders to achieve real change and results.
• As part of this shift in thinking and activity, organisations and staff should make their knowledge and expertise available in a supportive capacity to beneficiaries leading and driving projects based on their own responses to their needs.
• Working to make South Africa a better place to live and work in: … (full text vision and Mission).

Homepage;
Articles; Services/Core; Learning programmes/Micro enterprises; Partnerships/network; Links;
Address: QED Development Consulting, P.O.Box 2432, Pinegowrie, Johannesburg, South Africa 2123;
Contact.

Experiences: Consultancy Formation: The consultancy was established in 1999 by a multi-skilled and highly experienced development specialist who has worked for some 25 years with historically disadvantaged and marginalised SA citizens in both urban and rural areas in all nine provinces of South Africa. Continuer la lecture de « Independent Development Sector Consulting QED »

The Center for Ethical Business Cultures (CEBC) assists leaders in creating ethical and profitable business cultures at the enterprise, community and global levels … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Governance; Minnesota principles; Programs, services; Knowledge; News, events; Membership; FAQs;
Address: Center for Ethical Business Cultures, 1000 LaSalle Avenue, TMH 331, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2005, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … CEBC adds value for its member companies and the community by:  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Ethical Business Cultures CEBC »

• PBI is an international NGO that has been promoting nonviolence and protecting human rights since 1981.
• Our work is based on the principles of non-partisanship and non-interference in the internal affairs of the organisations we accompany … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Vision, Mission; News; Projects; We accompany; Publications; Country groups; Get involved; Donate;
Address: PBI, International Office, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, U.K.;
Contact and map.

About 2/2: … We believe that lasting transformation of conflicts cannot be imposed from outside, but must be based on the capacity and desires of local people. Therefore we do not take part in the work of the organisations we accompany. Continuer la lecture de « Peace Brigades International PBI »

• Sponsoring children in need is breaking the cycle of poverty:
• Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.
• Founded by the Rev. Everett Swanson in 1952, Compassion began providing Korean War orphans with food, shelter, education and health care, as well as Christian training.
• Today, Compassion helps more than 1 million children in 25 countries … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Where we work; Programs; Sponsor a child; Contribution; Share compassion; Advocacy; Compassion Sunday; Blog;
Mailing address: Compassion International, Colorado Springs, CO 80997, USA;
Street address: 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA;
Contacts.

How we work: Changing the world one child at a time: Continuer la lecture de « Compassion.com »

The European Interagency Security Forum (EISF) is an independent platform for Security Focal Points from European humanitarian agencies operating internationally. EISF members are committed to improving the safety and security of relief operations and staff, in a way that allows greater access to and impact for crisis-affected populations … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Alerts; Events; Resources; Accessibility; Network; Members; Staff; Links;
Address: European Interagency Security Forum, c/o Save the Children UK, 1 St John’s Lane, London EC1M 4AR, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … EISF was created to encourage a more prominent role for security management in international humanitarian operations.   Continuer la lecture de « European Interagency Security Forum EISF »

Linked with Slums as self-confrontation.

The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, also called the CSDS or informally, just the Centre, is a premier institute of India in the social sciences and humanities. The Centre provides a unique institutional space which seeks to nurture intellectual interests outside the entrenched boundaries of academic disciplines. This simultaneously gives the Centre a sense of intimacy with and distance from universities … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
People; Research; Programmes, Projects; Kothari Chair; Fellowships; Links;
Location, Map: close to Delhi University; Contacts.

About 2/2: … Therefore, the Centre has deliberately chosen not to duplicate the structure of university department.  Continuer la lecture de « Centre for the Study of Developing Societies CSDS »

where knowledge rules – learn what you need, share what you know

• … About Me views:
• 1. Public: This view represents how your page appears to everyone else (members and visitors alike). By clicking on pen names throughout the site, you’ll be brought the public view of their “About Me” page. When editing your “About Me” page, you can also see what it looks like to the general public by clicking “Preview” next to your pen name at the top of the page.
• 2. Private: This view is for your eyes only. Find various controls and tools to edit your “About Me” content. To get to this view, you must be logged in. You can click your user name at the top of the page or click “My Helium” in the top navigation bar, then “Edit About Me” in the left navigation bar.
• … (full text about Me pages).

Homepage;
Writing Standards; My H.pages; How to publish on H.; Inbox; Groups; Read only; Resources; User tools; Help;
Address: Helium, Inc., 200 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810, USA;
Contacts.

What is Helium: Helium is the face of the publishing revolution!  Helium is also a knowledge co-operative where our writers are also our editors who read and rate every article on the site: Continuer la lecture de « Helium »