Mois : mars 2011

informing mindfullness research and practice

Overview of Mindfulness: Mindfulness is consciousness characterized by an accepting awareness of and enhanced attention to the constant stream of human experience. Being mindful increases engagement with the present moment and allows for a clearer understanding of how thoughts and emotions impact our health and quality of life … (Homepage 1/2).

A brief definition, by David S. Black;
Research Centers; Measurement; Interventions; Publications; Newsletter; Donate;
Contact.

Homepage 2/2: … Mindfulness can be developed through meditation techniques. Continuer la lecture de « Mindfulness Research Guide MRG »

supporting worldwide researcch in all branches of antropology

The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc. is a private operating Foundation that is dedicated to the advancement of anthropology throughout the world. Through programs of funding for research projects, conferences, symposia, fellowships, and publication, the Foundation aids basic research in all branches of anthropology and closely related disciplines concerned with human origins, development and variation … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Programs; Grantees; Immage Library; Leadership; Staff; Wenner-Gren Mission; Professor Leslie C. Aiello; Annual Reports;
Address: Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc., 470 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA;
Contact.

History: The Story and People of Wenner-Gren – The Foundation was created and endowed in 1941 as The Viking Fund, Inc. by Axel Wenner-Gren. In 1951 the name was changed to the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.  Continuer la lecture de « Wenner-Gren Foundation for Antropological Research »

in french and english

• The Vision: People in Africa make the best utilization and conservation choices for improved livelihoods and sustainable management of plant resources.
• The Mission: Developing and maintaining a user-oriented plant resource information system and widely disseminating and promoting its use through key strategic actions and partnerships. (Vision/Mission).

Frontpage; english Homepage; Sitemap;
Plant of the week Archive; ProtaBase; Strategy; How; Forum; Research Gaps;
News; Publications; Impact Stories; Gallery; Organization; Network; Get involved; Partners; Links;
Contacts: see PROTA Offices, but links work only on the Sitemap.

History: Background: In tropical Africa there are over 7000 plant species that are used for food, medicine, forage, fuel, clothing, and construction among other uses.  Continuer la lecture de « Plant Resources of Tropical Africa PROTA »

• Welcome to the portal for Agricultural Education and Training in Africa.
• This resource provides free access to up-to-date information on agricultural education and training (AET) for Sub Sahara Africa institutions with the aim to inform development work in the sector. The portal tracks student enrolment, faculty, courses and graduate output at over 400 member universities and technical training colleges awarding degrees, diplomas and certificates in agriculture and related disciplines in the region. (Homepage).

Academic Programmes; Institutions; Countries; Help;
Address: Information Training and Outreach Center for Africa, First Floor, Unit 3, Linel Building, Lenchen Street South, 0163 Centurion, South Africa;
Contact.

About: The Agricultural Education and Training (AET) Africa Portal is a public resource that provides free access to up-to-date information on agricultural education and training (AET) for Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) institutions with the aim to inform development work in the sector. Continuer la lecture de « Agricultural Education and Training in Africa AET Africa »

a global leader in reproductive health

Pathfinder International’s mission is to ensure that people everywhere have the right and opportunity to live a healthy reproductive life. Reproductive health is essential for creating better opportunities throughout life … (about /Mission 1/2).

Homepage;
Where; What; Advocacy; Leadership; History; Publications, News; Financial Info; Board; Report; President’s Letter; Get involved; Donate;
Address: Pathfinder International. 9 Galen St., Suite 217, Watertown, MA 02472, USA;
Contact.

About /Mission 2/2: … When people take charge of their life choices such as when and how often to have children, they gain confidence and strength. They can better pursue their education, contribute to the local economy, and engage in their communities. Continuer la lecture de « Pathfinder International »

Foundation Objectives: To promote wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of compassion via:

• Helping to identify researchers and others who have a specific interest in the scientific study of compassion and its underlying processes, and facilitate communication and interchange between them.
• To support research and teaching of the compassion focused approach to human difficulties.
• To facilitate open discussion on how to further promote a compassionate focus in many domains of human activity.
• To engage in activities and raise funds to support the work and aims of the Foundation … (Objectives).

Homepage;
Trainings; Training Material; Affiliate Members; Personel; Publications; Unpublished Work; Downloads; Special Groups; Get involved; Links;
Address: Compassionate Mind Foundation, PO Box 7505, Derby, DE1 0LT, UK;
Contact.

Research News: We are very interested in any research that you are doing or have done, or research you know of in the area of compassion and self-compassion.  Continuer la lecture de « Compassionate Mind Foundation »

(for national sites: click on select menu above right) – Linked on our blogs with Action Aid India.

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency whose aim is to fight poverty worldwide. Formed in 1972, for over 30 years we have been growing and expanding to where we are today – helping over 13 million of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged people in 42 countries worldwide … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Alerts online form; How we work; Accessibility; Open Information; Annual Report; Archive; Jobs;
Strategy; History; Austcare; International Structure;
Contact.

About 2/2: … In all of our country programmes we work with local partners to make the most of their knowledge and experience.  Continuer la lecture de « ActionAid International »

• … founded in 2006 to support approaches that promote resilience as opposed to dealing with deficits.
• We are a group of people from a range of professional backgrounds such as social work, psychology, education and management that believe, work with and advocate strengths based practices. We recognize that the strength based movement is gaining impetus globally, with people from diverse backgrounds attracted to this inward looking practice, whether it be teachers utilizing such strategies with their students, helping professionals engaging with clients to fulfil their potential, or employers and HRD Managers utilizing strength based performance appraisals with their employers … (welcome/about 1/2).

2006: Inaugural Conference towards Strenght Based Strategies;
Projects: Sri Lanca School; Trainings; Team; Links;
Address: Dr Venkat Pulla, President, Brisbane Institute of Strengths Based Practice, 5 Mandell Close, Coopers Plains, Qld 4108, Australia;
Contact.

Welcome/About 2/2: … Much before the modern literature on strengths based practices started appearing in Positive Psychology, Social Work, Human Services and Management utilizing narrative traditions from the field of Anthropology, …   Continuer la lecture de « Brisbane Institute of Strengths Based Practice Inc »

• The IQNet Management Systems Assessments and Certifications enhance business performance of customer organisations facilitating international trade.
• IQNet services provide an international passport ensuring global recognition and world-wide market access.
• IQNet certificate grants to customers the use of IQNet exclusive registered mark, which is known around the world as a synonym of Quality.
• IQNet co-operative approach simplifies International certification process and reduces associated costs.
• We Deliver Global Certification Solutions. (Your Benefits).

Homepage;
Number of certificates (per 2010-10-01); Validities; Org-Chart; Issues: headline menu; Brochures; Partners;
Address: IQNet Association, the international Certification Network, Bollwerk 31, P.O.Box, CH-3001 Bern/Switzerland;
Contact: T.+41 31 310 24 40, fax +41 31 310 24 49, e-mail.

IQNet Association 2/2: Established in 1990, IQNet is the largest provider of management system certification in the world.  Continuer la lecture de « IQNet Association.com, the international certification network »

also in de, fr, it

• The Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) was founded in 1983. It was established as one of the first organisations worldwide to provide assessment and certification services … //
• … Mission: We support our customers with auditing and training on the way to sustainable success.
• The following principles guide us: authenticity, neutrality, independence, honesty and incorruptibility … (about us 1/2).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Services provided; Press; Professional journals; Newsletter;
Application for briefing; Certified companies; Acknowledgment; Chart/Organigramm; Sustainability; Internationality; Links;
Address: Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems SQS, Bernstrasse 103, CH-3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland;
Contact.

About us 2/2: … Today, SQS is the market leader in its sector in Switzerland.  Continuer la lecture de « Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems SQS »