Albert Schweitzer Institute

  • Based here at the Quinnipiac University, the Albert Schweitzer Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts US and international programs that link education, ethics and voluntarism.
  • A dynamic presence at Quinnipiac University, the institute has drawn notable humanitarians both to campus and to its board. Here are just a few of its many successes. (full text Homepage).

Programs, conferences; Declaration; News; Photo Galleries; Commentary; Artwork; Links; Support;
Address: The Albert Schweitzer Institute, Quinnipiac University CL-SCH, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, USA;
Contact the Institute.

About Us: The Albert Schweitzer Institute was founded in 1984 as the Albert Schweitzer Memorial foundation and affiliated with Quinnipiac University in 2002. Continuer la lecture de « Albert Schweitzer Institute »

Gun Policy.org

international firearm injury prevention and policy The international bulletin of firearm injury prevention since 1997, Gun Policy News provides daily global and regional bulletins of small arms policy, armed violence prevention and gun control news published in mass media. Feel free to display our news feeds on your Web site or blog … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Regions: global impact; Latest news; Topics; Privacy;
Contact online.

About 2/2: … The international bulletin of firearm injury prevention since 1997, Gun Policy News provides daily global and regional bulletins of small arms policy, armed violence prevention and gun control news published in mass media.   Continuer la lecture de « Gun Policy.org »

Planet Science – Sci-Teach

Helping primary and secondary science teachers to teach inspirational science in the classroom is one of the key aims of Planet Science.
There’s no substitute for natural talent of course, but we want to do all we can to assist that teacher-talent by providing resources, ideas and downloadable materials that can all be put to use in creating enjoyable and memorable lessons … (Sci-Teach).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Next steps; Texts; Newsletter; Randomise; Parents;
Contact.

About: coming soon.

Out There: Whatever your interest in science you’ll find it OUT THERE! This is Planet Science’s very own back garden of science delights, where you’ll find activities, experiments and online adventures of all sorts and shapes. From inspirational inventors, and the microwave oven, to deepest space and the spooky science behind all things scooby dooby doooooo! So, what are you waiting for? Get out there: … (full long text out there /{many links})..

Namibia’s National Society for Human Rights NSHR

tolerance – liberty – happiness – Linked with Is Human Trafficking a Problem in Namibia.

NSHR envisages a world free of human rights violations and aims to stop human rights abuses in Namibia and the rest of the world.
1. Objectives: NSHR’s Aims and Objectives are:

  • to secure due recognition and observance of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially those enshrined in the Namibian Constitution and as enumerated in the international human rights and humanitarian treaties and declarations adopted by the UN, its specialized agencies and similar international bodies
  • to promote democracy, respect for the rule of law, justice for all and the independence of the judiciary
  • to promote cultural, social and political tolerance for all
  • to promote accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and transparency in public administration
  • to promote representative political power based on active and informed public participation

2. Core Activities:… (full long text Mission and Vision).

Homepage;
Structures; Independence; HR reports; Shadow reports; News /press; News archive; Links;
Address: National Society for Human Rights, Liberty Center, 116 John Meinert Street, Windhoek-West, P. O. Box 23592, Windhoek, Republic of Namibia;
Contact.

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Moody's Mega Math Challenge

a contest for high school students – by the Moody’s Foundation of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics SIAM.

  • The Moody’s Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting a variety of nonprofit education, health and human services, civic, and arts and culture programs. Established by Moody’s Corporation in 2001, the Foundation’s primary area of giving is secondary and higher education with a focus on mathematics, economics, and finance … (full text about the Moody’s Foundation).
  • About SIAM.

Homepage;
Recognition; Teacher-Coach; Rules; 2010 Challenge Problem; Participate; Media; 2009 videos; Challenge Archives;
Address: Moody’s Mega Math Challenge, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics SIAM, 3600 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
Contact.

About the M3 Challenge: The M3 Challenge spotlights applied mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool, as a viable and exciting profession, and as a vital contributor to advances in an increasingly technical society. Continuer la lecture de « Moody's Mega Math Challenge »