Desert Flower Foundation

Female Genital Mutilation concerns us all. It is a crime that is being committed in many countries. – Linked on our blogs with Waris Dirie et la MGF, with Give someone you never met, a gift they will never forget, with International Centre for Reproductive Health ICHR,with Législation de contraste aux MGF dans les pays africains, with Nigerian family struggles to protect daughters from painful African tradition, and with Clinic to fight taboo of female mutilation.

With my worldwide campaign I want to raise awareness of this cruel practice. I want to contribute all I can to make it possible to finally eradicate FGM worldwide … (Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Our Demand from all Govs; News; What; About the Movie; the Movie Website; Donate;
Contact.

Waris’ Manifesto: I demand:  Continuer la lecture de « Desert Flower Foundation »

Arab Planning Institute API

arabic and english

  • API is a non-profit regional organization whose primary mission is to advance the cause of economic and social development in the Arab countries through training, research, consultancy, expert-group meetings and publication.
  • The API’s main objectives are to: … (full text Objectives).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Consultancy; Research; Training; Members; Publication;
Contacts.

About /Historical Overview: In 1966, the Government of Kuwait in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) … Continuer la lecture de « Arab Planning Institute API »

La pratique de la discussion philosophique à l'école et au collège dans l'académie de Caen

Lié dans nos blogs avec PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE, avec Former les enseignants aux activités à visée philosophique, avec Matthew Lipman – USA (August 24, 1922 – December 26, 2010), et avec Philosophy4Children.

Qu’est-ce qu’une  » activité pédagogique de caractère philosophique  » au primaire et au collège ? Il ne s’agit pas d’enseigner les grands systèmes de pensée, mais à l’aide d’un matériel adéquat, d’amener les élèves à se placer en « recherche de sens », à poser des questions pertinentes, à y réfléchir et à discuter au moyen du dialogue philosophique entre pairs, à l’intérieur d’une « communauté de recherche » … (la démarche Lipman 1/2).

Accueil;
Séquences; Bibliographie; Contributions; Outils; Supports; Liens;
Contact
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La démarche Lipman 2/2: … Une discussion est considérée de « nature philosophique » lorsqu’elle implique une mise en doute, une quête de la vérité. Les thèmes débattus sont ceux qui ont, de tous temps, préoccupé les philosophes.  Continuer la lecture de « La pratique de la discussion philosophique à l'école et au collège dans l'académie de Caen »

Philosophy4Children

Lié avec PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE, et avec Former les enseignants aux activités à visée philosophique.

About Us: … (full text).
What is P4C /Benefits for Children: … (full text).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Blog; Events; Links;
no address nor contact found.

About 2/2 … /Philosophy for Children and the National Curriculum: Continuer la lecture de « Philosophy4Children »

Foundation for the Education of Rural Children FERC

With the funds raised at “Sweet Charities”, private donations and contributions made through Give2Asia, FERC contributed scholarships to 97 Thai and ethnic hill tribe children at a specially organized Scholarship Awards Day. FERC honored the children while the Department of Education honored the foundation, its board and donors with a Certificate of Excellence … (full long text Projects 2008).

Homepage;
Board; Archives; Your Help; Donate; Holiday Party; Awards: 2007; 2008; 2009;
Address: FERC, Marc Dumur, Chairman11/1 Soi 13, Praprokklao Road, T.Sriphoom, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand;
Contact.

History: The Early Years: 1999-2000: The Foundation dates its origin to the summer of 1999 when several American women living in Chiangmai, Thailand, learned the Viengping Children’s Home desperately needed a vehicle.  Continuer la lecture de « Foundation for the Education of Rural Children FERC »

Hyper Parenting.com – the Over-Scheduled Child

Linked on our blogs with Helicopter Parents.com – the Over-Scheduled Child.

Limit Activities: Think long and hard before signing up for new activities. Some families make firm rules (such as, one sport per child per season) while others make decisions on a case-by-case basis. But if you say yes to too many enrichment opportunities, the whole family will pay the price. Weigh the benefits of participation against the cost – time, energy, logistical effort, stress, and expense – to you, your child, and the rest of the family … (How To Avoid the Hyper-Parenting Trap 1/2).

All pages of this website have the same URL. Internal Linksin the left column: Homepage, 12 Ways To Avoid the Hyper-Parenting Trap, The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap, Order the Book, Reviews, About the Authors, Other Resources, Contact the Authors … except National Family Night.

How To Avoid the Hyper-Parenting Trap 2/2: … Develop Healthy Skepticism: Be discriminating about the advice you pay attention to. Experts should help alleviate stress, not add unnecessary anxiety to an already overloaded life. Continuer la lecture de « Hyper Parenting.com – the Over-Scheduled Child »

Intact America – say no to circumcision

Linked on our blogs with Give someone you never met, a gift they will never forget, and with Clinic to fight taboo of female mutilation.

  • Vision Statement: Intact America envisions a world where children are protected from permanent bodily alteration inflicted on them without their consent, in the name of culture, religion, profit, or parental preference.
  • Mission Statement: Intact America works to protect babies and children from circumcision and all other forms of medically unnecessary genital alteration, whether carried out for cultural conformity or profit, in medical or non-medical settings … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Take Action; Learn More; Circumcision Decision; Resources; News; Donate;
Address: Intact America, PO Box 8516, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA;
Contact online.

About 2/2: … We seek to achieve our goals through education, advocacy, public policy reform, and the empowerment of our supporters, partners, and volunteers. You can read our Statement of Principles here. Continuer la lecture de « Intact America – say no to circumcision »

Institute for Progressive Medicine

Mission: To support physical, mental and spiritual betterment using the most natural, safest and most effective methods available.  To employ drug or surgical therapies when judgment requires, with regard for individual circumstances and desires.  To always respect each person’s integrity and right to self-determinism … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Medical Conditions; Therapies, Services; Press; Blog; Library;
Address: Institute for Progressive Medicine, 4 Hughes #17,5, Irvine, CA 92618, USA;
Contact.

About: … Twenty-first century medicine in western societies is sophisticated, mechanical and intimidating.  The rituals of care correspond to the hectic patterns of modern life.   Continuer la lecture de « Institute for Progressive Medicine »

Thai Mueang Volunteers: Volunteer to Teach

There are many volunteer abroad organizations to pick and choose from so what makes Thai Mueang Volunteers different from other volunteer organizations, and what kind of volunteers are we looking for?
First of all we are looking for a working volunteer, one who wants to volunteer for the children at one of the schools in our program, one who wants to experience volunteer work through teaching English … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Schools; Volunteers; Map; FAQs; Links;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Volunteers for our schools do not need to be professional teachers to join, training in creating lesson plans and classroom management will be provided.  Continuer la lecture de « Thai Mueang Volunteers: Volunteer to Teach »

Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children

Linked on our blogs with PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE.

Philosophy, the « love of wisdom, » begins with wonder about the world. It is one of the oldest academic disciplines, but traditionally it has not been considered a subject for children. Yet, in many ways, young people are natural philosophers. They as philosophical questions and are curious about philosophical issues: how do we know things?, what is beauty?, how are the mind and body connected? Young people do not need to learn philosophy, it is something they do … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Why; Lesson Plans; Blog; Center History; In the schools; Workshops; Tips; Kid’s Slam; Staff, Board; Links;
Address: Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children, Box 353350, Department of Philosophy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3350, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Philosophical inquiry helps students to develop strong critical and creative thinking skills. Continuer la lecture de « Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children »

Organisation Education et Développement

also in english

Preambule: Il est créé, entre les membres fondateurs et tous ceux qui adhèrent à leur cause, une organisation non gouvernementale régie par la loi du 1er juillet 1901, relative au contrat d’association et le décret n° 2001-234 du 12 juillet 2001 fixant les conditions et les modalités de fonctionnement des Organisations Non Gouvernementales (ONG) et leurs organisations faîtières. Cette ONG est dénommée « EDUCATION ET DEVELOPPEMENT ». Elle est Enregistrée sous le N° 03/009/PDCM-C/SG/STCCD du 16/02/2007 à la Préfecture de Lokossa et publiée à la page 282 du ‘JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN ’ N° 07 du 1er Avril 2007 … (Présentation 1/2).

Accueil;
Evènements; Activités; Reglements; Membres; Microfinances; Dons; Cherchons Partenaires;
Adresse: Siège Social: Maison Houessilo SODJI, Kpodaha 1, Ayomi, Dogbo, Département du Couffo, 03 BP 1516 jéricho, Cotonou, Républiaue du Bénin;
Nous contacter: sur le web.

Présentation 2/2: … Notre raison d’Être: Continuer la lecture de « Organisation Education et Développement »

ECPAT International

end of child prostitution, child pornography and trafficking of children for sexual purposes – also in french and spanish

  • Vision: Realisation of the right of all children to live free of child prostitution, child pornography and child trafficking for sexual purposes.
  • Mission: ECPAT International is a global network of organisations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes …  (full text Vision, Mission).

Homepage;
What; Where; CSEC Database; Resources; Campaign; NPA; ECPAT Network; Publications; Support;
Address: ECPAT International, 328 Phayathai Road, Rachathewi, Bangkok, Thailand 10400;
Contact.

History: In 1990, researchers at a tourism consultation in Thailand first exposed the degree to which child prostitution was increasing in many Asian countries.   Continuer la lecture de « ECPAT International »

Commission International pour l'Abolition des Mutilations Sexuelles CAMS

Linked on our blogs with Give someone you never met, a gift they will never forget, and with Clinic to fight taboo of female mutilation.

  • Association déclarée selon la loi du 1er juillet 1901,
  • Membre-Associé de l’UNICEF-France,
  • Prix des Droits de l’Homme 1995 de la République Française.

La CAMS, créée en 1982, se distingue des autres associations travaillant dans ce domaine en ce qu’elle a mené également son combat sur le terrain judiciaire en se portant partie civile lorsque des cas d’excision ont été connus en France … (L’annuaire au feminin 1/2).

Accueil; Plan du Site;
Annuaire au Féminin.net; Synergies; Associations; Conférencières; Agenda;
Contact.

L’annuaire au feminin 2/2: … Une vingtaine de procès ont eu lieu devant la Cour d’Assises, car en application de la loi française, infliger une mutilation à autrui est un crime punissable de prison.  Continuer la lecture de « Commission International pour l'Abolition des Mutilations Sexuelles CAMS »

Religious Tolerance.org

Ontarion consultants on regligious tolerance – Linked on our blogs with Female Genital Mutilation FGM – Debates about FGM in Africa, the Middle East & Far East.

  • We welcome evangelicals, secularists, religious conservatives, liberals, Deists, Pagans, progressives, Animists, fundamentalists, Atheists, the undecided, the searching, etc.
  • No matter how you describe yourself, you should find your beliefs and practices accurately represented in this website.
  • Almost all other religious web sites explain only the beliefs of the webmaster or sponsoring faith group. We are different … (full text Homepage).

Spirituality; Morality, Ethics; Absolute truth; Laws; News; New Essays; Forum; Help us; Links; Search;
The Responsibility Project;
Contact.

About us / Our Statement of Beliefs, The importance of faith/belief statements:  Continuer la lecture de « Religious Tolerance.org »

Every Child's Dream Foundation

a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides emotional and financial support to orphans in orphanages worldwide and founded by Tasha-Nicole Terani

  • Tasha-Nicole Terani is an inspirational role model to those around her. She has dedicated her life to making a difference and helping others as a result of her unfortunate and unique life experiences.
  • Abandoned by her birth mother, as a new born baby in the streets of Tehran, her journey had begun. Eventually found by a local Sheriff in a dark alleyway, she was carried into the nearest orphanage. Tasha-Nicole would spend the first 2 years of her life sharing a rusted metal crib with four other abandoned babies in an overcrowded understaffed orphanage … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
News, Research; Donate;
Address: Located in Los Angeles, California/USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Yearning for her biological mother, malnourished, neglected and confused, the impact of this experience in these vital first years of her life lead her to her destiny. Continuer la lecture de « Every Child's Dream Foundation »