Catégorie : Civil Society

African Community of Practise AfCoP

on managing for development results – Francophones – (Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment, June 2010).

Do you want to learn about new management approaches to achieve results on the ground in Africa? As members of the AfCoP, we strive to make our organizations more effective and accountable to ensure that they improve the lives of our fellow citizens. We are a bilingual virtual community of over 1,100 members from 87 countries, 40 of which are African. We work for African governments, civil society, and as independent results experts in the field. Our mission is to build African capacity to manage for development results through sharing experiences, networking and building strong learning relationships between practitioners in Africa and around the world. Our members bring this dialogue and knowledge-sharing to their countries through national AfCoP chapters across the continent … (full text about AfCoP).

english Homepage;
Members; Discussions; Resource Center; Blogs; Groups;
Contact.

National Chapters: The AfCoP is seeking to increase its impact at the national level through the launching of National Chapters – independent and member-driven bodies that aim at building national MfDR capacities and at advancing the MfDR agenda nationally. Continuer la lecture de « African Community of Practise AfCoP »

l'Observatoire Français des Think tanks OFTT

L’Observatoire français des think tanks (OFTT) est né officiellement en mai 2006. Il s’agit d’une association loi 1901 à but non lucratif dont les membres sont bénévoles. Il est actuellement majoritairement composé de jeunes diplômés de grandes écoles, d’universitaires, de professionnels exerçant aussi bien dans la sphère publique que privée. D’horizons et de parcours variés, chaque membre apporte une contribution originale aux activités de l’association. L’Observatoire a donc pour cela la vocation d’être un espace libre … (Qui sommes-nous 1/2).

Accueil; Plan du site;
Organisation; Philosophie; Sites Web;
Articles: 1. Think, 3. Entretiens, 6. Perspectives;
Contact online.

Qui sommes-nous 2/2: … L’OFTT ne s’immisce dans aucune controverse touchant à des questions politiques ou confessionnelles. Chaque membre de l’OFTT est néanmoins libre d’assumer un engagement s’il le souhaite.  Continuer la lecture de « l'Observatoire Français des Think tanks OFTT »

Media Freedom International MFI

media democracy in action – Linked with Project Censored International, and with Managed News: Inside The US/NATO Military Industrial Media Empire.

The Media Freedom Foundation (MFF) is a nonprofit 501-C-3 corporation established in 2000 to support First Amendment organizations and investigative research. The MFF raises funds for and works closely with Project Censored, and countless other investigative research and media related organizations. (About MFI).

Homepage;
Validated Independent News; Op-Ed; Press; Project Censored International; Project Censored Chapters; New book;
Address: Media Freedom Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Cotati, CA 94931,  USA;
Contact: not found, but go to Contact Project Censored.

An invitation to Colleges and Universities to Conduct Investigative Research for Independent Media and Human Betterment (by Peter Phillips): Investigative research is the use of social science research methods to conduct data collection and analysis of important socio-economic issues for broad public dissemination—much like in-depth investigative reporting.  Continuer la lecture de « Media Freedom International MFI »

Inside NGO

operational excellence for global impact, a trusted collaborative community for NGO operation’s staff – (Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment,  June 2010).

InsideNGO builds upon 30 years of peer exchange, training and advocacy among NGO finance, grants and human resource staff and leaders in the international relief and development sector.

  • Connect with peers
  • Stay current with sector trends
  • Gain practical resources and tools
  • Grow your knowledge and leadership skills. (welcome /Homepage and Upcoming Events).

Workshops; Roundtables; Surveys; Advocacy; Members; Join; Jobs; Resources, Links;
Addresses: -Inside NGO, 19 South Compo Road, Westport, CT 06880, USA;
-Inside NGO, 1828 L St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contacts: see down of each page.

About us: In 2008 The Association of PVO Financial Managers and The Personnel Co-op merged to become InsideNGO. Continuer la lecture de « Inside NGO »

Keystone

Measurement for social change – (Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment,  June 2010).

  • Keystone helps organizations develop new ways of planning, measuring and reporting social change. Our methods include the voices of beneficiaries and other constituents at every stage.
  • We work with organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Institute of Development Studies, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the Grassroots Business Fund, Oxfam and many others.

Homepage;
Theory; Services; Analysis; Reports; Resources; Partners; Glossary;
Address: Keystone, 258 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4BT, UK;
Contact.

About us: Keystone’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of social purpose organizations. We work with them to develop better ways of planning, measuring and reporting social change. Continuer la lecture de « Keystone »

Science Communication Network SCN

The Science Communication Network (SCN), a private non-profit foundation-supported educational organization, is dedicated to encouraging environmental public health scientists and medical practitioners to contribute to public discussions about their work through the media and thereby elevate the quality and quantity of environmental health reporting … (Homepage 1/2).

What’s New, links: right column; Press, Adversories; Today’s news: left column;
Address: Science Communication Network, 2000 P St. NW #740, Washington DC 20036, USA;
Contacts.

Homepage 2/2: … SCN was launched in response to what scientists themselves have told us would help: media training; tools for outreach that keep reporters, scientists and others informed of new research and other events in the field; and a network of scientists to whom they can turn for support and counsel on media-related issues. Continuer la lecture de « Science Communication Network SCN »

Real Climate RC

climate science from climate scientists

We’ve often been asked to provide a one stop link for resources that people can use to get up to speed on the issue of climate change, and so here is a first cut. Unlike our other postings, we’ll amend this as we discover or are pointed to new resources. Different people have different needs and so we will group resources according to the level people start at.
For complete beginners: … (full text Startsite).

Homepage;
DataSources; Contributors; RCwiki;
Contact.

About: RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. Continuer la lecture de « Real Climate RC »

Open Secret.org

a confidential service for survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Distinguish some sites with a same or similar name:

Open Secret offers support and a safe space to people aged 12 and over who have been affected by sexual abuse. Our services are confidential and free to anyone living in the Forth Valley. To lead the battle against the hurt caused by childhood sexual abuse by providing hope and life enhancing support services to survivors and their families; and lead a societal campaign to end such pain … (full text Homepage).

This website has for every page the same URL, to find them, click on: About, Volunteering, Training services, Fundraising, In Care Survivors Service Scotland. Exception: Strategy Document, 6 pdf-pages.
Contact: see How to access our services.

About: Open Secret is a Scottish charity (SC 024065) that operates in the Forth Valley. We have office bases in Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa. Continuer la lecture de « Open Secret.org »

Nonviolence International

Mission: Nonviolence International promotes nonviolent action and seeks to reduce the use of violence worldwide. We believe that every culture and religion can employ appropriate nonviolent methods for positive social change and international peace … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Mediations; Resources; Global Programs; Staff; Internships; Newsletter; Links; Donate;
Address: , 4000 Albemarle Street, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20016, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 … /Organizational Information: Nonviolence International is a decentralized network of resource centers that promote the use of nonviolent action.  Continuer la lecture de « Nonviolence International »

All Things Pass

Linked with U.S. Woman Falsely Accused of Rwanda Genocide Rape Crimes.

… I want to tell the world this story … because I cannot get it into the mainstream « news » and the photos will not be shown there … I want you to know about the western interests behind this war, about the huge deceptions of it, about the hidden agendas of the National Geographic and the New York Times…about George Bush and Bill Clinton and their connections to mining operations in Congo … (full text of this article: Ten Million Dead? on the Homepage).

Flash Menu; Journalism; Imagebank; Services; Resources and links; get involved;
Contact link is not working.

Displacement in the Congo (scroll down on Homepage): Bebiche is one of hundreds of internally displaced persons forced to flee warfare in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Continuer la lecture de « All Things Pass »

Institutional Learning and Change ILAC Initiative

(Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment, June 2010).

The mission of the ILAC Initiative is to strengthen the capacity of collaborative programmes to promote pro-poor agricultural innovation and to ensure that research and development activities are managed more effectively to contribute to poverty reduction. The specific focus of ILAC is on those collaborative arrangements that target and actively engage poor farmers and other poor people. (Mission).

Homepage;
Activities; Resources; Studies, reports; Evaluating capacity; e-learning; Links; Blog;
Address: Institutional Learning and Change (ILAC) Initiative, c/o Bioversity International, Via dei Tre Denari 472a, 00057 Maccarese, Fiumicino RM, Italy;
Contact.

About us: The ILAC Initiative brings together a group of national and international partners who are committed to strengthening the contributions of collaborative applied R&D programs to pro-poor agricultural innovation. Continuer la lecture de « Institutional Learning and Change ILAC Initiative »

Communication Initiative Network CI

(Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment, June 2010).

Our focus, editorially, is on communication initiatives and events, materials, reports, etc. that focus on the use and support of communication to impact development, as well as trends in communication worldwide, regionally and by specific country. We strive to keep the information on our site non-promotional (with the exception of our Classifieds sections). Our policy is to provide informational summaries, with as much contact information as possible for people who seek further details and connection with the implementers/originators/authors/publishers. Very occasionally we will post full documents to the site … (full text CI’s Editorial Policy).

Homepage, Global;
Networks; Classifieds; Policy blogs; Africa; Latin America;
Left column: knowledge sections, e-magazines, CI partners; Events; Training; Vacancies; CI stories;
Address: The Communication Initiative, 5148 Polson Terrace, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada  V8Y 2C4;
Contact.

About CI global: The Communication Initiative (The CI) network is an online space for sharing the experiences of, and building bridges between, the people and organisations engaged in or supporting communication. Continuer la lecture de « Communication Initiative Network CI »

Women's Institute for Alternative Development WINAD

  • The Women’s Institute for Alternative Development (WINAD) was founded in 1999 and introduced its Inter-generational Women’s Leadership Programme in the same year.
  • This programme partner girls with mature, conscious women who provide guidance and together they build sisterhood. The Big Sisters are leaders in the media, business, trade unions, politics, law, NGOs, education, culture and social development … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Events and Campaigns; Newsletter, Job Openings;
Address: WINAD, 11 Meyler Street, Trinidad, West Indies;
Contact online.

About 2/2 … Our Objectives: Continuer la lecture de « Women's Institute for Alternative Development WINAD »

Saferworld

  • Saferworld is an independent organisation that works directly with local people as well as through governments and international bodies to prevent violent conflict and encourage co-operative approaches to security.
  • We work with governments, international organisations and civil society to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development and through supporting the actions of others … (full text about us).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What; Where; Policy, analysis; Resources; Newsletter; Staff; Support us;
Address (1 of 2): Saferworld, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT, UK;
Contact.

Policy: We believe that efforts to prevent violent conflict should be informed by, and responsive to, local needs and realities. We use evidence and experience from our in-country programmes to make recommendations to international policy makers which leads to real changes on the ground. Continuer la lecture de « Saferworld »

American Human Development Project

Human development is defined as the process of enlarging people’s freedoms and opportunities and improving their well-being. Human development is about the real freedom ordinary people have to decide who to be, what to do, and how to live  … (about Human Development 1/2).

Homepage;
Events; Project; News; Blog; Goals; Interactive maps; Data;
Address: Sarah Burd-Sharps and Kristen Lewis, Co-directors, American Human Development Project, One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US;

Contact.

About Human Development 2/2: … The human development concept was developed by economist Mahbub ul Haq. Continuer la lecture de « American Human Development Project »