Reading Rockets.org

Launching Young Readers – teaching kids to read and helping tdhose who struggle – also in spanish

  • Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
  • The Reading Rockets project is comprised of PBS television programs, available on videotape and DVD; online services, including the websites ReadingRockets.org and ColorinColorado.org; and professional development opportunities … (full text about).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Topics A-Z; Blogs; Newsletters; For: Parents, Teachers, Principals, Librarians, Schoolpsychologists,
FAQs; for classroom teachers; Reading 101; Who’s at risk; What else matters; Glossary; No Child Left Behind;
Address: Reading Rockets, WETA Public Television, 2775 S. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22206, USA;
Contact.

ABCs of Teaching Reading: If reading came naturally, teaching reading would be a much easier job. Continuer la lecture de « Reading Rockets.org »

Aide et Action, changing the world through education

in french: Aide et Action, l’éducation change le monde

  • Aide et Action, an international non-governmental organisation and the top child sponsorship organisation in France, focuses on improving access to quality education internationally. Aide et Action operates in Africa (Mali, Senegal, Niger, Guinea, Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Tanzania, Malawi, Madagascar), in Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Myanmar), in Latin America-Caribbean (Haiti, Dominican Republic) and in France.
  • A vision: Aide et Action envisions a world where quality education will be accessible to all as the basis for mutual understanding, personal empowerment, and equitable societies throughout the world.
  • A mission: … (full text about /vision, mission, values).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Major Themes; Why; How; History; News, Press; Annual report; Get involved; Partners; Donate;
Addresses (2 of 8): – Aide et Action International, Rue des Paquis, 11, 1201 Genève, Switzerland;
– Aide et Action France, 53 Boulevard de Charonne, 75545 PARIS Cedex 11, France;
Contact.

About /who we are: Aide et Action in brief: Continuer la lecture de « Aide et Action, changing the world through education »

Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace

This planet belongs to us all; we are all earth citizens. What would be our ideal society to live in? How would people relate to each other? Most importantly, how would people relate to self? What kind of harmony and balance would we find in all organizations and infrastructures? How would people rate themselves on the spectrum of love and inner peace? In 1778, Jean-Jacques Rousseau proclaimed that children are perfectly designed organisms, ready to learn from their surroundings as to grow into virtuous adults. Children are the mirror of society in which they live reflecting back to us the answers to these questions. Let’s take a moment to reflect: Are we happy with the results? … (full text our Philosophy).

Homepage;
Peace Education News; Peace-Cafés; Conferences; School Peace Program; Blog; Team; We need Help; Links;
Address: Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace, 27 King William Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 1A3;
Contact.

About: Bob Stewart, a visionary and one of the founding directors incorporated the Canadian Centre for Teaching Peace as a non-profit organization on September 23, 1997.  Continuer la lecture de « Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace »

Al-Hakim Foundation

The Al-Hakim Foundation is an international educational and welfare non-profit organization – in english and arabic

  • With UN Consultastive Status since 2007.
  • The Foundation was established in July 2004 for promoting intellectual excellence, religious dialogue and cultural understanding. It brings relief to the poor and those thus disposed, providing access to education and promoting democracy and good governance within civil society … (full long text Mission).

Homepage;
Culture; Democracy; Women Affair; Humanitarian Relief; Human Rights; Cultural Dialoge;
Affilate; Conferences; Educations Centers; Activity at UN;
Addresses: Al-Hakim Foundation, 245 E.40th street #5D, New York, NY, 10016, USA;
Al-Hakim Foundation, Route de Ferney, 150, P.O. Box: 2100, 1211 Genève 2, Switzerland;
Contact.

About us: The Al-Hakim Foundation is an international educational and welfare non-profit organization.   Continuer la lecture de « Al-Hakim Foundation »

Equality Now

Equality Now works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure. Issues of concern to Equality Now include: RAPE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, TRAFFICKING, FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, GENDER DISCRIMINATION – also in french, in spanish and arabic

Equality Now was founded in 1992 to work for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women around the world. Working with national human rights organizations and individual activists, Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses … (about 1/2).

Frontpage; english Homepage;
Action Network; Campaigns; Take action; Join us; Events; Press; Support;
Address (1 of 3): Equality Now, PO Box 20646, Columbus Circle Station, New York, NY 10023, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Through its Women’s Action Network of concerned groups and individuals around the world, Equality Now:  Continuer la lecture de « Equality Now »

Feminist.com

Committed to Awareness, Education, Activism, Empowerment

Feminist.com is a thriving online community fostering awareness, education and activism for women all across the world. We serve as the Internet’s definitive hub for resources and information dedicated to women’s equality, justice, wellness and safety. Like a « feminist Google, » Feminist.com facilitates connections between women and the many, varied organizations serving their needs and interests worldwide … (about /what and who 1/2).

Homepage;
Activism; Anti-Violence; Resources; Events; What’s new; (more) News; Newsletter; Ask Amy; Partner Links; Best of Feminist Web;
Contact.

About /what and who 2/2: … As a library, a promoter of activism, a networking engine, and an Internet « home » for women all over the world, Feminist.com advances women-friendly organizations, increases civic involvement, and promotes self-sufficiency, spiritual health and general wellness. Continuer la lecture de « Feminist.com »

Center for Communication Programs CCP

of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health – We have five core areas of expertise:

  • Social and behavior change communication—we consistently find new, participatory ways to reach audiences with persuasive messages.
  • Knowledge management—we make information easily accessible through efficient capture, organization, and delivery mechanisms.
  • Training and capacity building—we seek to develop a cadre of public health professionals who are well-versed in strategic communication.
  • Strategic advocacy—we use an evidence-based approach to deliver accurate information and achieve measurable results.
  • Research and evaluation—our scientific, research-based approach guides the development, implementation and evaluation of all of our programs. (What we do).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Health, Behavior, Society; Resource Center; News; Staff; Careers; Get involved; Donate;
Address: CCP Headquarter, 111 Market Place, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA;
Contacts.

Who we are: OUR VISION: CCP envisions a world in which communication saves lives, improves health, and enhances well-being.  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Communication Programs CCP »

Natural News.com

natural health, natural living, natural news

The NaturalNews Network is a non-profit collection of public education websites covering topics that empower individuals to make positive changes in their health, environmental sensitivity, consumer choices and informed skepticism. The NaturalNews Network is owned and operated by Truth Publishing International, Ltd., a Taiwan corporation. It is not  recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit in the United States, but it operates without a profit incentive, and its key writer, Mike Adams, receives absolutely no payment for his time, articles or books other than reimbursement for items purchased in order to conduct product reviews … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Reference Infos; Latest News; Special Reports; Write for Natural News; Newsletter;
Contact / Feedback Form.

About 2/2 and links to the many Issues: … The vast majority of our content is freely given away at no charge. Continuer la lecture de « Natural News.com »

Natural Health Education

rogue chemist turned consumer health advocate

Who the Heck is The People’s Chemist: Shane is an award winning chemist and author of Over-The-Counter Natural Cures. He runs on slippery floors. He doesn’t carry a cell phone or business cards, just cash and a bad attitude. Heights scare him, the government doesn’t … (about 1/2).

Homepage and Newsletter; Sitemap;
Cures database; Stop Pain; Obese and Diabethics; Fat loss; Stinky Sulfur Awards; Death by Sugar Calculator;
(Contact) / Register for Online free learning;.

About 2/2: … He has punched a drunk person and minutes later bought a drink for a nice old lady. Continuer la lecture de « Natural Health Education »

Natural Solutions

Natural remedies and healthy solutions

  • Mission: Natural Solutions guides and inspires you to make conscious choices about your health, your family’s health, your community, and our world.
  • About Natural Solutions: Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living (formerly Alternative Medicine) magazine has been the trusted voice in natural health since 1994. Our content reflects our readers’ commitment to healthy, natural living. In every issue, we highlight health information pertaining to all aspects of our lives—food, beauty, family, pets, home, and beyond … (about 1/2 /Mission).

Homepage;
Health conditions; Wellness; Recipes; Blog; Subscribe; Corporate Partners;
Address: Natural Solutions/InnoVision Health Media Inc., 2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 205, Boulder, CO 80301-5408, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2 /Writers Guidelines: Natural Solutions works with the top health writers in the country to develop research-backed content that emphasizes practical solutions and gives readers the information they need to better care for themselves and the planet. Continuer la lecture de « Natural Solutions »

The Road Back (from drugs)

there is hope, there is a solution – also in Netherlands, in Russian and in Slovak.

  • The Road Back program has been in use since 1999. Well over 30,000 people are now drug free after following these simple but powerful procedures.
  • The Road Back Program is a non-profit 501(C)3 Public Charity. All donations are tax deductable in the United States and Canada. Our service and help is completely free.
  • In 1999, our founder, Jim Harper began investigating antidepressants and the cause of their adverse reactions … (about us 1/2).

Homepage;
How to start; Physician Training; Reducing /Cold Turkey; Weight Loss; Newsletter; Testimonials; Glossary; References; FAQs;
Contact.

About us 2/2: … One common denominator was found with every adverse reaction caused by antidepressants as well as all other psychotropic medication.

Continuer la lecture de « The Road Back (from drugs) »

Center for Information and Population Activities CEDPA

Mission: CEDPA equips and mobilizes women and girls to achieve gender equality. Their equality is essential to building stronger families, communities, and societies. We envision a world in which women and girls are able to fulfill their dreams free from the constraints of poverty and inequality and in which their full worth is realized and valued. We work so that women can control more resources and contribute meaningfully in decision making at all levels … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What we do; Where we work; News; Publications; Donate;
Address: CEDPA, 1120 20th Street NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our Core Values: Continuer la lecture de « Center for Information and Population Activities CEDPA »

TRI-AD – Indian Tribal Services

« TRI-AD’s innovative co-creation of the Financial Legacy Benefit Plan provides a new and unique way for Tribal Members to build a legacy of wealth and financial security. Our 30 years of regulatory and administrative expertise with retirement plans of all types provided the solid foundation we needed to become the leader in delivering these Plans to the Tribes. By adopting this Plan, your Tribal Council will be at the forefront in bringing a valuable benefit to your Tribal Members » … (full long text Indian Tribal Services).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Services; Employees, Participant; Employers, Clients; Advisors; Articles, News, Events; Careers;
Addresses (1 of 4): TRI-AD, Main-Office, 221 West Crest Street, Suite 300, Escondido, CA 92025-1737, USA;
Contact.

About: TRI-AD was founded in 1974 as a defined benefit plan administration firm. Over the years we have grown our service offerings to cover a complete range of employee benefits administration services.   Continuer la lecture de « TRI-AD – Indian Tribal Services »

African's Children Choir

  • The African Children’s Choir™ is made up of some of the neediest and most vulnerable children in their countries. Many have lost one or both parents to poverty or disease. The African Children’s Choir™ helps these children break away from the everyday cycle of poverty and hopelessness.
  • Choir Selection: Before being selected to join the Choir, children, generally aged between 7 and 11 attend Music for Life camps … (full text Home 1/2 /Who we are).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Changing children, changing Africa; What we do; What’s new; Gallery;Music; Media; Your help; Jobs;
The African’s Children Choir on YouTube; Tour dates;
Address: African’s Children Choir, PO Box 130, Sutton, Surrey, SMI ITN,UK;
Contacts worldwide.

Home 2/2 /How we started: Ray Barnett: Inspired by the singing of one small boy, we formed the first African Children’s Choir™ — to show the world that Africa’s most vulnerable children have beauty, dignity and unlimited ability (sig).  Continuer la lecture de « African's Children Choir »

Communication for Social Change CFSC

  • Our Vision: Our vision is a world in which the people living in poverty successfully control the communication processes essential for reducing poverty.
  • Our purpose is to change thinking, practice and the study of communication so that people living in poverty can manage the social change they need to improve their lives.
  • Our goal is that by the year 2015, communication for social change principles are understood and incorporated into most major development initiatives. (Vision).

Homepage; Sitemap;
How we work; What we do; Impact; Roots; Projects; Publications, Resources; Body of Knowledge; Donate;
Addresses: Communication for Social Change Consortium, 14 South Orange Avenue, Suite 2F, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA;
Communication for Social Change Consortium – Europe, 49 Queen Victoria Street, Suite 69, London, EC4N 4SA, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Philosophy, Mission: … Our Philosophy: Communication for Social Change (CFSC) is a process of public and private dialogue through which people themselves: Continuer la lecture de « Communication for Social Change CFSC »