Mois : mars 2011

UCSD Center for Mindfulness

Our Blog;
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction MBSR? MBSR on wikipedia; MBSR Trainings, London; FAQs about Mindfulness Meditation;
Address: Center for Mindfulness, c/o UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine and Department of Psychiatry, 5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92122-0980, USA;
Contact at UCSD Medical Center.

Homepage 2/2: … The UCSD Center for Mindfulness is a multi-faceted program of clinical care, professional training, education, research and outreach intended to further the practice and integration of mindfulness into the lives of individuals throughout the healthcare and educational system, including patients, healthcare providers, students, teachers and businesspeople.  Continuer la lecture de « UCSD Center for Mindfulness »

PATH.org

We envision a world where health is within reach for everyone

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. By collaborating with diverse public- and private-sector partners, we help provide appropriate health technologies and vital strategies that change the way people think and act. Our work improves global health and well-being … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
What; Where; FGM facts;  RFPs; Video;
Address: PATH’s headquarters, PO Box 900922, Seattle, WA 98109, USA;
or: 2201 Westlake Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98121, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: /Solutions are at hand: Solutions for the world’s biggest health problems are at hand; it only takes a little creativity to make sure those solutions work in poor countries as well as rich ones.   Continuer la lecture de « PATH.org »

Feminist.org

to be distinguished from Feminist.com.

  • Mission: The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) was created to develop bold, new strategies and programs to advance women’s equality, non-violence, economic development, and, most importantly, empowerment of women and girls in all sectors of society. All programs of the FMF endeavor to include a global perspective and activities to promote leadership development, especially among young women. Along with reproductive rights and access to reproductive technology, the FMF’s programs have focused on the empowerment of women in law, business, medicine, academia, sports, and the Internet.
  • Principles: … (full text Mission, Principles).

Homepage;
Hotlines; Take Action; Our Work; History; Research; Reports, Fact Sheets; Events; Medias; Media Team; Jobs, Internships; Donate;
Addresses: Feminist.org, East Coast Office (Washington, DC), 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 801, Arlington, VA 22209, USA;
Feminist.org, West Coast Office (Los Angeles, CA), 433 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA;
Contact.

About Us: Feminism n. the policy, practice or advocacy of political, economic, and social equality for women.  Continuer la lecture de « Feminist.org »

Beyond Nuclear – former Nuclear Policy Research Institute NPRI

working for a world free from nuclear power and nuclear weapons – Linked on our blogs with Dr. Helen Caldicott Fukushima statement: Destroyer of Worlds.

  • Beyond Nuclear aims to educate and activate the public about the connections between nuclear power and nuclear weapons and the need to abandon both to safeguard our future. Beyond Nuclear advocates for an energy future that is sustainable, benign and democratic. The Beyond Nuclear team works with diverse partners and allies to provide the public, government officials, and the media with the critical information necessary to move humanity toward a world beyond nuclear.
  • Our Team: … (full text about).

Homepage;
Join; Videos; News; Bulletin; Nuclear Retreat; Renewable Energy Renaissance; Nuclear Power; Nuclear Weapons; Donate;
Address: Beyond Nuclear, 6930 Carroll Avvenue, Suite 400, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA;
Contact.

Act Now, Don’t React Later: Special Update: While NRC continues to look the other way on reactor safety concerns and routinely renews licenses for aging reactors, the White House is pushing for even more money for toxic loan guarantees for new reactors.  Continuer la lecture de « Beyond Nuclear – former Nuclear Policy Research Institute NPRI »

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation KF

informed and engaged communities – Linked on our blogs with Glass Half Full.

We are a national foundation with local roots. We choose, as the Knight brothers chose, to seek opportunities that can transform both communities and journalism, and help them reach their highest potential. We advance journalism in the digital age and invest in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers … (about /our Mission 1/2).

Homepage;
Programs; Grants; Research and Publications; News; KnightBlog; What we fund; What not; Apply;
Contact online.

About /our Mission 2/2: … We focus on projects that promote informed, engaged communities and lead to transformational change. We believe that information is a core community need. We want to ensure that all citizens get the information they need to thrive in a democracy and act in their own best interest.  Continuer la lecture de « John S. and James L. Knight Foundation KF »

Open Society Fellowship

an initiative of the Open Society Foundations. – Linked on our blogs with the Open Society Institute OSI, and with Ike Okonta’s article The death of Nigerian progressive politics?

The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals who are developing innovative solutions to pressing open society challenges. The fellowship program seeks applicants eager to communicate original and provocative ideas to a broad audience, as well as to shape policy and inspire critical debate among activists, intellectuals, decision makers, and the public. The program also aims to sharpen the Open Society Foundations’  thinking, question its assumptions, and broaden its understanding of pivotal problems … (about the Open Society Fellowship 1/2).

Homepage;
Guideline pages; News and in the News; Fellows; FAQs; Contact online.

About the Open Society Fellowship 2/2: … A fellow’s contribution may take several forms. A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy.  Continuer la lecture de « Open Society Fellowship »

Association for Mindfulness in Education AME

AME is a collaborative association of organizations and individuals working together to provide support for mindfulness training as a component of K-12 education. We are committed to furthering training and research in this field … (full text about).

Homepage;
Research; Resources; Education Map; Events;
Contact and Newsletter.

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is paying attention here and now with kindness and curiosity. See the research page for information on the benefits of mindfulness. Examples of mindfulness practice include:   Continuer la lecture de « Association for Mindfulness in Education AME »

Forward Germany, Zero Tolerance to FGM – Germany Aktion gegen ritualisierte Gewalt

FGM und die Folgen der Genitalen Verstümmlung bei Mädchen und Frauen Die Tradition der Beschneidung – international wird von weiblicher Genitalverstümmelung FGM female genital mutilation – gesprochen -, wird mehr als 5000 Jahre praktiziert, den Ursprung findet  ist Ägypten, die Gründe für dieses Ritual sind unbekannt und die Tradition ist leider mehr verbreitet als man glauben will. Europa, Deutschland, Hessen und auch der Kreis Bergstrasse bilden hier keine Ausnahme. So werden in vielen Ländern – nicht nur in 28 afrikanischen, sondern u. a. auch im Nordirak, in Kurdistan, im Oman, Jemen, Indonesien, Mädchen zwischen Babyalter und Pubertät, bzw. spätestens vor der Heirat, an den Genitalien beschnitten und verstümmelt. Hierbei spielt es keine Rolle aus welchem sozialen oder religiösen Umfeld die Menschen kommen, die diese schädliche traditionelle Praktik an ihren Mädchen vollziehen, ob die Familien gebildet sind oder keine Bildung haben … (ganzer Text Startseite / Forward intern).

Projektgruppe; Aktuelles; Finanzen, Projekte; Flyer; Publikationen; Ausstellung; Jugendarbeit; Deutschland; Europa; Afrika; World; Partner: integra;
Adresse/Impressum: Forward-Germany e.V., 60327 Frankfurt/M. Hohenstaufenstr. 8, Deutschland / Germany;
Contact: Tel.: 069 13826078, Geschäftsführung: 11-17 Uhr, StNr K284525022786-K18, VR 11711 AG Frf/M, email.

FGM und die Folgen der Genitalen Verstümmlung bei Mädchen und Frauen: Die Tradition der Beschneidung – international wird von weiblicher Genitalverstümmelung FGM female genital mutilation – gesprochen -, wird mehr als 5000 Jahre praktiziert, das Ursprungsland ist Ägypten, die Gründe für dieses Ritual sind unbekannt und die Tradition ist leider mehr verbreitet als man glauben will.  Continuer la lecture de « Forward Germany, Zero Tolerance to FGM – Germany Aktion gegen ritualisierte Gewalt »

International Conferences, Workshops ans Exhibitions ICWE

… Our international conferences and exhibitions are the leaders in their field. Our events cater to organisations, institutions and individuals interested in acquiring or disseminating information, developing business and fostering international partnerships. Our annual events include ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, eLearning Africa, StudyWorld, EXPOLINGUA Berlin, LANGUAGES & BUSINESS and Languages & The Media … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
EU Projects; Management Services; Research; Team; Press; Jobs; Partners;
Adresse: ICWE GmbH, Leibnizstrasse 32, 10625 Berlin, Germany;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our clients come from around the world and include educational institutions and organisations, professional associations, government agencies and international organisations, NGOs, large and medium-sized enterprises, print and multimedia publishers, as well as manufacturers and distributors of educational equipment, technology software and solutions.  Continuer la lecture de « International Conferences, Workshops ans Exhibitions ICWE »

Center for Building a Culture of Empathy

… Our mission is to contribute to growing a movement for building a culture of empathy and compassion. We do this through a variety of means.  First is by community organizing.  We bring people together and hold in-person and online meetings to help build this movement. Next is by collecting and organizing all the material we find on the internet on the topics. Researching through the arts and sciences. We are putting together a series of documentaries to entertain and educate the public and much, much more. … (full text Homepage).

Experts; Definitions; Science /Mirror Neurons; Empathy Teams; What’s new; Articles; Newsletter; YouTube;
Discussions; Conference; Videos; Obama Empathy Video; Texts of Speeches;
Contact.

Empathy Café Meetings: Goal: Contribute to Building a Culture of Empathy and Compassion by producing a series of monthly Empathy Cafes, consisting of a presentation by an empathy expert speaker, followed by a World Cafe style discussion forum. Continuer la lecture de « Center for Building a Culture of Empathy »

PILnet – The Global Network for Public Interest Law

formerly the Public Interest Law Institute PILI

Justice needs advocates: Law can deliver justice and protect rights, but it does not happen automatically. The law needs advocates to see that its promise is fulfilled. That’s why PILnet is building a global network to activate, empower and connect those who use legal tools to work in the public interest … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Where; Resources; Our Work; Staff; Board; Jobs; News; Blogs; Newsletter; Donate;
Addresses (2 of 4): PILnet New York, 333 Seventh Avenue, 14th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA;
and: PILnet Moscow, Maroseyka str., 9/2 build. 8, office 34, 101000 Moscow, Russia;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Mission: PILnet envisions a world where rule of law, as developed and supported within a wide variety of countries, delivers justice and protects human rights.  Continuer la lecture de « PILnet – The Global Network for Public Interest Law »

World Civil Society Forum

stengthening international cooperation – english espanol français

The World Civil Society Forum intends to bridge the different areas of the international arena (the environment, health, human rights, humanitarian action, development, education, peace, security, information society, etc.) with the following aims and objectives: To strengthen international cooperation by:

  • Facilitating cooperation between organizations of civil society and the United Nations system, including its specialized agencies and other international organizations;
  • Promoting cooperation among civil society organizations across the world and working in different fields of activity, especially with developing countries and indigenous peoples;
  • … (full text Aims and Objectives).

english Homepage;
Preparatory Meeting; Meeting Report; next Forum; Questionnaire; Organization; Documents; Donations; 2 Partners: Mandat International, South Centre;
Contact.

Forum’s Principles: Several principles have been adopted during the preparatory process of the World Civil Society Forum:   Continuer la lecture de « World Civil Society Forum »

Self-Compassion – a healthier way of relating to yourself

This website provides information about self-compassion, and is intended for students, researchers, and the general public

Linked on our blogs with The Charter for Compassion.

  • Self-kindness. Self-compassion entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism.  Self-compassionate people recognize that being imperfect, failing, and experiencing life difficulties is inevitable, so they tend to be gentle with themselves when confronted with painful experiences rather than getting angry when life falls short of set ideals. People cannot always be or get exactly what they want. When this reality is denied or fought against suffering increases in the form of stress, frustration and self-criticism.  When this reality is accepted with sympathy and kindness, greater emotional equanimity is experienced.
  • Common humanity: … (full text).

Homepage;
Upcoming; Publications; Readings; Test your self-compassion level; Links;
Contact.

Definition of Self-Compassion: Having compassion for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others.  Think about what the experience of compassion feels like. First, to have compassion for others you must notice that they are suffering.  Continuer la lecture de « Self-Compassion – a healthier way of relating to yourself »

UnionLearn – with the TUC

Learn with the TUC – Linked on this blogs with Trades Union Congress TUC.

  • Unionlearn is here to help unions spread the lifelong learning message to even more members.
  • Our Mission: We will transform workers’ life chances through lifelong learning … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Become an ULR; Centres; Courses; Careers, Advices; Discussions online; Email Alerts; Publications; News; Events; Who is who;
Main-Address: unionlearn, Congress House, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS, UK;
Contacts: UnionLearn, Regionals.

About 2/2: … Much has been achieved in the realm of trade union education and union learning over the past few years. But unions need to make a step change if they are to reach out to all the members who could benefit from study at the workplace or a local college or learning provider. That’s why the TUC has established unionlearn to help unions develop and diversify their provision.  Continuer la lecture de « UnionLearn – with the TUC »

South Centre

the South Centre is an intergovernmental policy think tank of developing countries – in english and en espanol

Science and technology and advances in knowledge have for centuries played a central role in economic and social transformation. Today, more than ever, they are set to shape the future of humankind. The challenge facing the international community as well as local communities in the new century is how to harness and direct knowledge in the service of local, national and global needs. In its Report titled the Challenge to the South, the South Commission commenting on the measures needed to address the challenges of generating and accessing innovations and knowledge observed inter alia that: … (full text about the programme).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « South Centre »