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 »

CompassionSpace.com

The best source of information for the global compassion movement!

What is compassion? The « Compassion Space » refers to this space in the cyber world, but it also refers to the space of well being we can facilitate for ourselves and others.  Read a brief description of the compassion space. Explore compassion meaning making and its connections to compassionate living … (Homepage 1/2).

Sitemap;
What to do; Brief Description; Assumptions; Monthly Updates; Papers; Books; Journey; Web Author’s Bio; Links;
Partner websites: Community /Compassionate Living, and Advanced Info /Sacred Healing Now.com;
Contact.

Homepage 2/2: … Launched in May, 2007 this site is a free public service, with the goal of developing a comprehensive compassion international database and moving toward a culture of compassion through better research and teaching.  Continuer la lecture de « CompassionSpace.com »

SOA Watch

April Days of Action in Washington DC from April 4-11, 2011 (actually on Homepage and on News).

SOA Watch is an independent organization that seeks to close the US Army School of the Americas SOA (scroll down for external links), under whatever name it is called, through vigils and fasts, demonstrations and nonviolent protest, as well as media and legislative work … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Facts; Take Action; Staff; Council; History of SOA Watch; Local SOA Watch Group /Join there;
Resources: Newsletter; Media Updates; Download Materials; Store; Anti-Oppression; Links;
Contact SOA Watch.

About 2/2: … On November 16, 1989, six Jesuit priests, their co-worker and her teenage daughter were massacred in El Salvador. A U.S. Congressional Task Force reported that those responsible were trained at the U.S. Army School of the Americas (SOA) at Ft. Benning, Georgia.  Continuer la lecture de « SOA Watch »

Voluntary Fund – for international cooperation

a project of Mandat International – (français english espanol) – Linked on this blog with Mandat International.

The Voluntary Fund for International Cooperation allows you to:

  • Support the activities of the Welcome Centre for Non-governmental Organisations and Delegations.
  • Grant individual aids to delegates from developing countries.
  • Support projects promoting dialogue and international cooperation.
  • Support selected projects carried by organisations based in developing countries, in the fields of development, health, human rights, education and environment … (full text on the english Homepage).

For Delegates; Personal Funds; Charter; Donations; Links;
Address: Voluntary Fund, c/o Mandat International, Foundation for International Cooperation, Support fund for international cooperation, 31, chemin William Rappard, CH-1293 Bellevue, SWITZERLAND;
Contact.

Presentation: Each year 50,000 to 70,000 non-governmental delegates take part in the conferences organised by the international organisations present in Geneva: UN, WHO, HCR, ILO, etc.  Continuer la lecture de « Voluntary Fund – for international cooperation »