Mois : avril 2010

National Council on Aging NCOA

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 »

Elder Justice Now

a national campaign to protect older americans from abuse

Linked with Our Elders Are Suffering in silence, and with National Council on Aging NCOA.

Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment.  Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses – as well as staff at nursing homes and assisted living and other facilities … (full text about us).

Homepage;
Watch videos; Host a screening; Take action; 5 thing you can do; Blog; Share a story;
Address and Contact, as a Campaign of  the National Council on Aging: NCOA, 1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA.

About the Campaign: To heighten the visibility of elder abuse and to give elders and advocates a voice in affecting policy change, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and WITNESS partnered with the Elder Justice coalition to create Elder Justice Now early in 2009. Continuer la lecture de « Elder Justice Now »

Theory Talks

Linked with Robert Cox on World Orders.

  • About Theory Talks: is an interactive forum for discussion of debates in International Relations with an emphasis on the underlying theoretical issues. By frequently inviting cutting-edge specialists in the field to elucidate their work and to explain current developments both in IR theory and real-world politics, Theory Talks aims to offer both scholars and students a comprehensive view of the field and its most important protagonists.
  • We invite you to react and leave any kind of comment, question or suggestion – the invitees frequently respond to comments and welcome any contribution to ongoing debate. Learn how you can participate on the page ‘You Talk!’. (in right column of any page).

Homepage;
You Talk; All Talks (37 until today): links in the right column of any page;
Address: Theory Talks, Peer Schouten, Institutionen för globala studier, Konstepidemins Vag 2D, Box 700, 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden;
Contact.

About me: Peer Schouten (1983) is a PhD candidate in Peace and Development Research at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg. Continuer la lecture de « Theory Talks »

One response

OneResponse is a collaborative inter-agency website designed to enhance humanitarian coordination within the cluster approach, and support the predictable exchange of information in emergencies at the country level. The website will support Clusters and OCHA fulfill their information management responsibilities as per existing IASC guidance … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Countries; Disasters; Global Clusters, specially Global Nutrition Cluster; Coordination; Resources;
Contact at the United Nations: Patrick Gordon, or Delphine Pastorel.

About 2/2: … Key characteristics of the site include:  Continuer la lecture de « One response »

Whizz-Kidz

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 »