Catégorie : Civil Society

• The Society for International Development SID is a global network of individuals and institutions concerned with development, which is participative, pluralistic and sustainable. The Society was founded in Washington D.C. in 1957 and is based in Rome since 1978.
• Through its programmes and initiatives, organised in key centres of development policy making in the North and in countries of the South, SID plays a crucial role in helping promote dialogue between the various stakeholders and interest groups, both locally and internationally … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Membership; News; Network; Development Journal; Programmes; Publications; Agenda; Join;
Addresses (1 of 2): Society for International Development SID, Britak House, 1st Floor, Ragati/Mara Roads, Upper Hill, (or P.O. Box 2404-00100), Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2 … /Vision and Mission: The Society’s programme of work seeks to build capacity within the organization in order for it to accomplish its broadly stated vision and mission that remain unchanged.   Continuer la lecture de « Society for International Development SID »

an organization of the APAS’s Committee on Pre-College Instruction in Philosophy

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

MISSION STATEMENT: PLATO (Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization) is dedicated to being a national voice for advocating the introduction of philosophy into pre-college classrooms and to connecting the education and philosophy communities through programs, resource-sharing and the development of a national network of those working in pre-college philosophy … (about 1/2 /Mission Statement).

Homepage;
Getting Started /Teaching Elementary School Philosophy; Resources /Articles etc; Organizations /Associations; APA Meetings; Events;
Contact.

About 2/2: … PLATO offers support and resource-sharing  for teachers, parents, philosophers and others involved in teaching philosophy to pre-college students.  Continuer la lecture de « PLATO – Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization »

• Das Netzwerk führt den Namen „INTEGRA – Deutsches Netzwerk zur Überwindung weiblicher Genitalverstümmelung“.
• Das Netzwerk wurde auf Initiative der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH im Jahr 2000 ins Leben gerufen und hat sich 2005 den Namen INTEGRA gegeben.
• Sitz und Sprecherschaft übernimmt rotierend jeweils eine Mitglieds-Organisation für die Dauer von zwei Jahren. Die erste Amtsperiode der Sprecherschaft beginnt am 1. Januar 2007. Bei Verhinderung wird sie von einer stellvertretenden Sprecherschaft vertreten, die ab 01. Januar 2008 für jeweils 2 Jahre zuständig ist … (Startseite 1/2).

Dokumente; Leitlinien; Termine;
Adressen: 1): Ulrike Niewerth, Lebendige Kommunikation mit Frauen und ihren Kulturen, Schamhorststraße 11, 36037 Fulda, Germany;
2): Barbara Schirmel, Bischöfliches Hilfswerk Misereor, Mozartstraße 9, 52064 Aachen, Germany;
Kontact / Impressum.

Startseite 2/2: … Sprecherschaft bis 31.12.2008:  Continuer la lecture de « INTEGRA – Deutsches Netzwerk zur Überwindung weiblicher Genitalverstümmelung »

pursuing global justice for 25 years

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated by Judaism’s imperative to pursue justice. AJWS is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education, AJWS fosters civil society, sustainable development and human rights for all people, while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship within the Jewish community … (about /Who we are 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What we do; Where we work; Campaigns; News; Events; Take Action; Get involved; Jobs; Support;
Addresses (1 of 3): AJWS, 45 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018, USA;
Contact.

About /Who we are 2/2: Core Values. Essential Dignity of Every Human Being: In the spirit of … … (b’tselem elohim,) that each person is made in the divine image, we recognize each human life is of equal value and we honor the inherent potential in every person and culture.   Continuer la lecture de « American Jewish World Service AJWS »

• The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) is independent, non-profit regional human rights NGO based in Banjul, The Gambia. It was set up in 1989 by an Act of Parliament of the Republic of The Gambia. However, 1995, the African Centre was re-launched, thereby repealing the Act, and thus making the Centre a truly independent, autonomous and pan-African NGO.
• The African Centre seeks to promote the awareness and adherence of human rights and democratic principles throughout the African continent … (full text about the centre).

Homepage;
Mission and Vision; Objectives; Programmes; Management; Docs; Next Forum;
Contact online.

About the NGO Forum: The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in the Ordinary Sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is one of the main advocacy tools that the Centre uses to promote networking among Human Rights NGOs, for the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa. Continuer la lecture de « African Centre for Democracy And Human Rights Studies ACDHRS »

in search of the missing voice – feminisation of the media and governance

Research for knowledge building: Our work is informed by quality research in order to provide the content and evidence needed to inform policy, legislation and practice. We use different methods to analyze, synthesize and disseminate the findings from our research other activities. This approach helps us to develop content that captures the attention of diverse audiences … (about 1/2 /Approaches).

Homepage;
Focus; Features; Programmes: Gender Justice, Development, … ; Projects: Documentation, G10 Land Reform, … ; Events; Structure; Partners;
Address: AWCFS, Unit 1, Nairobi Baptist Church Court Flats, Green Lane, off Ngong Road, P.O.BOX 48197- 00100, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Approaches: … Content Development: We produce and present content for mainstream media and other forums Continuer la lecture de « African Woman and Child Feature Service AWCFS »

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Through institutional capacity building and programme development, AWDF seeks to build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movemen … (full text about).

Homepage;
Community; Work; Resources; Blog; Gallery; FAQs; Support;
Address: AWDF, Plot Number 78, AWDF House, Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, (or PMB CT 89 Cantonments), Accra, Ghana;
Contacts.

The Process: Grant-Making: AWDF’s grant-making ensures resources reach the hundreds of African women’s organisations that are working in diverse ways to improve the lives of women and African society at large.   Continuer la lecture de « African Women Development Fund AWDF »

promoting education for a just and sustainable world – Linked on our blogs with Global Dimension – the world in your classroom.

• DEA is a membership-based charity that promotes global learning. We work to ensure that people in the UK develop an open-minded, global outlook and recognise connections between their lives and global issues, such as poverty and climate change. We believe that it is only through education that people will gain a critical understanding of the world around them, and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to live in, work in, and shape a global society that is more just and sustainable … (page 2/8 of DEA’s Vision in pdf, free download).
• DEA is member of the Joint Agencies Group JAG (see also their Frontpage).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Global Learning; Charter; Schools; Youth Work; Resources; Our Network; Get Involved; Newsletter;
Address: DEA, CAN Mezzanine, 32-36 Loman Street, London, SE1 0EH, UK;
Contact online.

About /what we do: The 21st century has brought a global dimension to every aspect of our lives and it is vital that the UK education system reflects this.   Continuer la lecture de « DEA.org.uk »

• Our Vision: To realize a just and free society in which women and men have, exercise and enjoy equal and full rights and opportunities.
• Our Values …
• Our Slogan: Setting standards in upholding women human rights.

Homepage;
Publications; CREAW portal; Newsletters; Events; Partners; Support;
Address: CREAW, P.O. Box 11964-00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

Programmes: Continuer la lecture de « Center for Rights Education and Awareness CREAW »

a just world free from poverty

Comic Relief is a major charity based in the UK which strives to create a just world free from poverty – and we work 365 days a year to help that vision become a reality … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
How we help; News; Medias; FACs; Apply; Get involved; Jobs; Partners; Donate;
Address: Comic Relief UK, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP, UK;
Contacst.

About 2/2: … our mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. Continuer la lecture de « COMIC Relief »

MIFUMI is an international aid and development agency that has worked over ten years, reducing the burden of poverty by securing basic rights for people living in remote communities of Uganda. MIFUMI supports the needs of and promotes protection for women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse, as well as bride price violations. The organization also works in close collaboration with partners in the diaspora … (who we are 1/2 /background).

Homepage;
News; Case Studies; Publications; Newsletter; Scholarship Fund; Your Help; FAQs;
Address: Head Office MIFUMI Kampala, Off Ntinda Road, Kampala, Uganda;
Contacts and map head office.

Who We Are 2/2: Vision, Mission, Principles, Values, Aims:

Continuer la lecture de « MIFUMI – protecting women and children against violence »

• Civic Engagement FIDA deals with engagement with police, military, public administration and municipal civil servants; civic education provisioning and awareness on progressive constitution provisions rights monitoring …
• … Constitutional and Legislative Reforms FIDA’ s motivation being historical, it deals with constitutional matters independent of the agenda 4 interventions … (full text Transformative Justice Programme).

Homepage;
Achievements; Blog; Video; Membership; FAQs; Secretariat;
Address: Amboseli Road off Gitanga Road, Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya;
or: P.O. BOX 46324-00100 Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact and Newsletter.

Access To Justice: This is the Flagship programme of FIDA Kenya.  Continuer la lecture de « FIDA Kenya – federation of women lawyers – Haki Za Akina Mama FIDA-K »

for the advancement of women

• OUR VISION: A Society where all enjoy gender equality, Social Justice and Development
• OUR MISSION: To facilitate follow-up of the Beijing and African Platform for Action in order to enhance the advancement of women and social justice … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Gender Database/log in; Member Countries; Project; Publications; Structure; Background; Internship Trainings; News; Gallery;
Address: EASSI, Plot 87 Bukoto, Ntinda Road, Kampala, P.O.BOX 24965, Uganda;
Contact.

About 2/2: … EASSI was designed as a voluntary organization drawing its membership from the eight countries and including civil society organizations, departments of governments and individuals who shared in its vision and mission.  Continuer la lecture de « Eastern Africa Sub-regional Support Initiative EASSI »

The Coalition on Violence Against Women – Kenya, COVAW (K), is a non-partisan and non-profit making national women’s human rights non-governmental organization registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. COVAW (K) was established in 1995 as a result of a workshop organized by WILDAF (Women in Law and development in Africa) that sought to strengthen the networking capacities of women organizations in Kenya. At this workshop, violence against women was identified as a serious women rights violation that needed concerted efforts to address. This saw the birth of COVAW (K). Since inception, COVAW has continued to be instrumental in placing violence against women as a crime and a human rights violation and has spearheaded the campaign towards women having the right to be free from violence, the right to self defence and the right to state protection. COVAW believes that people have the capacity to learn and change their attitudes towards women. COVAW (K) beneficiaries are therefore women and girls … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Programmes; Strategy; Blog; Media; Supporters, Partners;
Address: COVAW: Haven Court, Block B, Suite 7, Waiyaki Way (Opp. Lion’s Place), or: P.O. Box 10658-00100, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

About 2/2: … COVAW (K) is respected among her peers and is recognized as a champion for women’s rights which advocacy she takes not only in corridors of power but also in the streets … She is one of the first organizations to begin talking about issues that were deemed private and not for public consumption. Continuer la lecture de « Coalition on Violence Against Women COVAW »

AbleChild: Parents for Label and Drug Free Education  is a nationally recognized Non-Profit Organization (501c3) dedicated to parents, caregivers, and children’s rights alike. Incorporated in New York in November 2003, Ablechild is steadily moving toward ensuring that all caregivers are provided with a safe haven, resource center, and support network when faced with issues surrounding subjective psychiatric labels assigned, and drug “treatment” prescribed, to our nation’s vulnerable children … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Resources, Help for Parents; Legal Issues; Media; Blog; Events, Photos; Donate; Take Actions; Discussion;
Contact online.

About 2/2: …  Founded in 2001 by parents who had their own personal experiences with label and drug coercion by the education system, Ablechild has a personal commitment to inform, support, and unite others faced with all aspects involving labeling and drugging children. Continuer la lecture de « Able Child.org »