Show Racisme the Red Card

Linked on our blogs with Anti-Racist DVD and Education Pack.

Show Racism the Red Card is an anti-racist charity, which was established in January 1996. The aim of our organisation is to produce anti-racist educational resources, which harness the high profile of professional footballers to combat racism … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Resources; Games; Schools, Educationals; News, Events; Get involved; FAQs;
Address (1 of 4): Show Racism the Red Card, Head Office, PO Box 141, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 3YH. UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our educational materials are very accessible and have been highly successful over many years.  Continuer la lecture de « Show Racisme the Red Card »

Association for Akha Education and Culture in Thailand

the oldest NGO for Tribes in Asia – Linked on our blogs with AKHA.net Laos, with Sinuan – Laos, Akha tribe, and with A re-compilation of texts and blogs for indigenous peoples.

  • Religion, Belief and Akha Scripture: The Akha share the uniform belief found in many ancient cultures that everything has its owner, its spirit which in the Akha’s case is called Yaw Shahl. Shamanism predates all other religions and survives today after over 20,000 years, because it is a sustainable philosophical way of life.
  • The Akha live by the code “all is always now” an inherent belief of the « eternal wheel of time » where there is no separation between mankind and a « material or objective » world. It is the bridging link between the world and the human psyche, the collective unconscious, or the“synchronicity” of human life. In Jungian psychology it is a ‘universal archetype’ – an inner cosmic map of the Universe within ourselves … (full long text OUR CULTURE, THE WORLD AND THE GREAT SPIRIT).

Homepage;
12 Programmes; Media; Health; Voluntary Works; How to find; Staff; Sponsors;
Address: AFECT, 468 Moo 4 T.Rimkok, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand;
Contact.

The History Of The Akha People: The Akha originated from Tibet and are spread over 5 countries in S.E. Asia: China, Laos, Burma, Vietnam and Thailand. There is an estimated population of 2.3 million. Continuer la lecture de « Association for Akha Education and Culture in Thailand »

International Centre for Reproductive Health ICHR

from the University of Gent (with a Chapter in Belgium and with a Chapter in Kenya).

Linked on our blogs with Give someone you never met, a gift they will never forget, with Waris Dirie et la MGF, with Desert Flower Foundation,with Législation de contraste aux MGF dans les pays africains, with Nigerian family struggles to protect daughters from painful African tradition; and with Clinic to fight taboo of female mutilation.

  • … International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH) was established in 1994 in response to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD, Cairo, 1994).
  • ICRH is a multidisciplinary centre operating within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Ghent University. Besides research activities, ICRH implements projects in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia with a focus on developing training programmes and takes actions to defend sexual and reproductive rights … (about /Mission 1/2).

Homepage Kenyan Chapter;
Projects; Collaborations; News; Publications; Staff; Donate;
Address: International Centre for Reproductive Health, P.O.Box 91109, 80103, Mombasa, Kenya;
Contact.

About /Mission 2/2: … ICRH is one of the largest academic units of its kind in Europe and enjoys a high-level profile both regionally and internationally.   Continuer la lecture de « International Centre for Reproductive Health ICHR »

Desert Flower Foundation

Female Genital Mutilation concerns us all. It is a crime that is being committed in many countries. – Linked on our blogs with Waris Dirie et la MGF, with Give someone you never met, a gift they will never forget, with International Centre for Reproductive Health ICHR,with Législation de contraste aux MGF dans les pays africains, with Nigerian family struggles to protect daughters from painful African tradition, and with Clinic to fight taboo of female mutilation.

With my worldwide campaign I want to raise awareness of this cruel practice. I want to contribute all I can to make it possible to finally eradicate FGM worldwide … (Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Our Demand from all Govs; News; What; About the Movie; the Movie Website; Donate;
Contact.

Waris’ Manifesto: I demand:  Continuer la lecture de « Desert Flower Foundation »

Arab Planning Institute API

arabic and english

  • API is a non-profit regional organization whose primary mission is to advance the cause of economic and social development in the Arab countries through training, research, consultancy, expert-group meetings and publication.
  • The API’s main objectives are to: … (full text Objectives).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Consultancy; Research; Training; Members; Publication;
Contacts.

About /Historical Overview: In 1966, the Government of Kuwait in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) … Continuer la lecture de « Arab Planning Institute API »

La pratique de la discussion philosophique à l'école et au collège dans l'académie de Caen

Lié dans nos blogs avec PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE, avec Former les enseignants aux activités à visée philosophique, avec Matthew Lipman – USA (August 24, 1922 – December 26, 2010), et avec Philosophy4Children.

Qu’est-ce qu’une  » activité pédagogique de caractère philosophique  » au primaire et au collège ? Il ne s’agit pas d’enseigner les grands systèmes de pensée, mais à l’aide d’un matériel adéquat, d’amener les élèves à se placer en « recherche de sens », à poser des questions pertinentes, à y réfléchir et à discuter au moyen du dialogue philosophique entre pairs, à l’intérieur d’une « communauté de recherche » … (la démarche Lipman 1/2).

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Séquences; Bibliographie; Contributions; Outils; Supports; Liens;
Contact
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La démarche Lipman 2/2: … Une discussion est considérée de « nature philosophique » lorsqu’elle implique une mise en doute, une quête de la vérité. Les thèmes débattus sont ceux qui ont, de tous temps, préoccupé les philosophes.  Continuer la lecture de « La pratique de la discussion philosophique à l'école et au collège dans l'académie de Caen »

Philosophy4Children

Lié avec PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE, et avec Former les enseignants aux activités à visée philosophique.

About Us: … (full text).
What is P4C /Benefits for Children: … (full text).

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Blog; Events; Links;
no address nor contact found.

About 2/2 … /Philosophy for Children and the National Curriculum: Continuer la lecture de « Philosophy4Children »

Foundation for the Education of Rural Children FERC

With the funds raised at “Sweet Charities”, private donations and contributions made through Give2Asia, FERC contributed scholarships to 97 Thai and ethnic hill tribe children at a specially organized Scholarship Awards Day. FERC honored the children while the Department of Education honored the foundation, its board and donors with a Certificate of Excellence … (full long text Projects 2008).

Homepage;
Board; Archives; Your Help; Donate; Holiday Party; Awards: 2007; 2008; 2009;
Address: FERC, Marc Dumur, Chairman11/1 Soi 13, Praprokklao Road, T.Sriphoom, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand;
Contact.

History: The Early Years: 1999-2000: The Foundation dates its origin to the summer of 1999 when several American women living in Chiangmai, Thailand, learned the Viengping Children’s Home desperately needed a vehicle.  Continuer la lecture de « Foundation for the Education of Rural Children FERC »

Hyper Parenting.com – the Over-Scheduled Child

Linked on our blogs with Helicopter Parents.com – the Over-Scheduled Child.

Limit Activities: Think long and hard before signing up for new activities. Some families make firm rules (such as, one sport per child per season) while others make decisions on a case-by-case basis. But if you say yes to too many enrichment opportunities, the whole family will pay the price. Weigh the benefits of participation against the cost – time, energy, logistical effort, stress, and expense – to you, your child, and the rest of the family … (How To Avoid the Hyper-Parenting Trap 1/2).

All pages of this website have the same URL. Internal Linksin the left column: Homepage, 12 Ways To Avoid the Hyper-Parenting Trap, The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap, Order the Book, Reviews, About the Authors, Other Resources, Contact the Authors … except National Family Night.

How To Avoid the Hyper-Parenting Trap 2/2: … Develop Healthy Skepticism: Be discriminating about the advice you pay attention to. Experts should help alleviate stress, not add unnecessary anxiety to an already overloaded life. Continuer la lecture de « Hyper Parenting.com – the Over-Scheduled Child »

Intact America – say no to circumcision

Linked on our blogs with Give someone you never met, a gift they will never forget, and with Clinic to fight taboo of female mutilation.

  • Vision Statement: Intact America envisions a world where children are protected from permanent bodily alteration inflicted on them without their consent, in the name of culture, religion, profit, or parental preference.
  • Mission Statement: Intact America works to protect babies and children from circumcision and all other forms of medically unnecessary genital alteration, whether carried out for cultural conformity or profit, in medical or non-medical settings … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Take Action; Learn More; Circumcision Decision; Resources; News; Donate;
Address: Intact America, PO Box 8516, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA;
Contact online.

About 2/2: … We seek to achieve our goals through education, advocacy, public policy reform, and the empowerment of our supporters, partners, and volunteers. You can read our Statement of Principles here. Continuer la lecture de « Intact America – say no to circumcision »

Institute for Progressive Medicine

Mission: To support physical, mental and spiritual betterment using the most natural, safest and most effective methods available.  To employ drug or surgical therapies when judgment requires, with regard for individual circumstances and desires.  To always respect each person’s integrity and right to self-determinism … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Medical Conditions; Therapies, Services; Press; Blog; Library;
Address: Institute for Progressive Medicine, 4 Hughes #17,5, Irvine, CA 92618, USA;
Contact.

About: … Twenty-first century medicine in western societies is sophisticated, mechanical and intimidating.  The rituals of care correspond to the hectic patterns of modern life.   Continuer la lecture de « Institute for Progressive Medicine »

Thai Mueang Volunteers: Volunteer to Teach

There are many volunteer abroad organizations to pick and choose from so what makes Thai Mueang Volunteers different from other volunteer organizations, and what kind of volunteers are we looking for?
First of all we are looking for a working volunteer, one who wants to volunteer for the children at one of the schools in our program, one who wants to experience volunteer work through teaching English … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Schools; Volunteers; Map; FAQs; Links;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Volunteers for our schools do not need to be professional teachers to join, training in creating lesson plans and classroom management will be provided.  Continuer la lecture de « Thai Mueang Volunteers: Volunteer to Teach »

Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children

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

Philosophy, the « love of wisdom, » begins with wonder about the world. It is one of the oldest academic disciplines, but traditionally it has not been considered a subject for children. Yet, in many ways, young people are natural philosophers. They as philosophical questions and are curious about philosophical issues: how do we know things?, what is beauty?, how are the mind and body connected? Young people do not need to learn philosophy, it is something they do … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Why; Lesson Plans; Blog; Center History; In the schools; Workshops; Tips; Kid’s Slam; Staff, Board; Links;
Address: Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children, Box 353350, Department of Philosophy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3350, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Philosophical inquiry helps students to develop strong critical and creative thinking skills. Continuer la lecture de « Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children »

Organisation Education et Développement

also in english

Preambule: Il est créé, entre les membres fondateurs et tous ceux qui adhèrent à leur cause, une organisation non gouvernementale régie par la loi du 1er juillet 1901, relative au contrat d’association et le décret n° 2001-234 du 12 juillet 2001 fixant les conditions et les modalités de fonctionnement des Organisations Non Gouvernementales (ONG) et leurs organisations faîtières. Cette ONG est dénommée « EDUCATION ET DEVELOPPEMENT ». Elle est Enregistrée sous le N° 03/009/PDCM-C/SG/STCCD du 16/02/2007 à la Préfecture de Lokossa et publiée à la page 282 du ‘JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN ’ N° 07 du 1er Avril 2007 … (Présentation 1/2).

Accueil;
Evènements; Activités; Reglements; Membres; Microfinances; Dons; Cherchons Partenaires;
Adresse: Siège Social: Maison Houessilo SODJI, Kpodaha 1, Ayomi, Dogbo, Département du Couffo, 03 BP 1516 jéricho, Cotonou, Républiaue du Bénin;
Nous contacter: sur le web.

Présentation 2/2: … Notre raison d’Être: Continuer la lecture de « Organisation Education et Développement »

ECPAT International

end of child prostitution, child pornography and trafficking of children for sexual purposes – also in french and spanish

  • Vision: Realisation of the right of all children to live free of child prostitution, child pornography and child trafficking for sexual purposes.
  • Mission: ECPAT International is a global network of organisations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes …  (full text Vision, Mission).

Homepage;
What; Where; CSEC Database; Resources; Campaign; NPA; ECPAT Network; Publications; Support;
Address: ECPAT International, 328 Phayathai Road, Rachathewi, Bangkok, Thailand 10400;
Contact.

History: In 1990, researchers at a tourism consultation in Thailand first exposed the degree to which child prostitution was increasing in many Asian countries.   Continuer la lecture de « ECPAT International »