Horn Relief HR

  • Horn Relief is dedicated to creating sustainable peace and development in Somalia through grassroots capacity building, developing youth leadership, empowerment of women, and protection of the environment.
  • Horn Relief promotes lasting change in Somalia by assisting Somali communities to define and meet their own developmental needs.
  • Horn Relief operates under the mandate that access to resources, political decision-making, and education should be open to all Somalis. It is our fundamental belief that peace and development in Somalia has to be determined and led by Somalis … (full text Homepage).

What we do; Highlights, news; Goldman Prize; Partners, supporters; You can help; Vacancees;
Address: Horn Relief Nairobi, P.O. Box 70331-00400, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contact.

Who we are /Horn Relief History: Horn Relief (HR) is an African-led international organization that is dedicated to supporting sustainable peace and development in Somalia through grassroots capacity building, youth development, promotion of human rights and women’s leadership, and protection of the environment.  Continuer la lecture de « Horn Relief HR »

Political Economy Research Institute PERI

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Economic Development in New England: A Positive Growth Agenda – In this new study, PERI Research Professor Jeffrey Thompson presents compelling evidence that investing in state infrastructure and building the skills of the current and future workforce are among the most effective ways to create jobs in New England … (full long text on Homepage).

Programs; Publications; News, events; Issue guides; Research Associates; PERI staff;
Address: Political Economy Research Institute, Gordon Hall, 418 N. Pleasant St., Suite A, Amherst, MA 01002, USA;
Contact.

About: The Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) promotes human and ecological well-being through our original research.  Continuer la lecture de « Political Economy Research Institute PERI »

Rising Sun Education and Welfare Society

Rising Sun Institute for Special children, a project of Rising Sun Education & Welfare Society, is in exact keeping of this United Nation’s Convention for the development of a mentally or otherwise retarded child. Mental retardation is a major health, social and educational problem and about 2-3% of the world population suffers from varying degree of mental disability. These special children are considered to be an extra burden and a stigma for the whole family and are ridiculed their whole lives … (about /History 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Members; The Institute; Education; Achievements; Activities; Publications;
Address: ,Defence Campus, 544/2 XX Sector, Phase III, D.H.A Lahore Cantt., Pakistan;
Contact.

About /History 2/2: … The foundation for RSI was laid in 1984 when a close friend of Dr. A. Tawwab Khan, founder of RSI, brought his daughter to him for treatment. Continuer la lecture de « Rising Sun Education and Welfare Society »

Moscow State Institute of International Relations MGIMO

mainly in russian

… Founded as a forge for diplomatic officials, today MGIMO has become a unique international centre of humanities with a reputation for scientific excellence. MGIMO is one of the world’s leading universities. Its status is supported by a high position in the university rankings. The Book of Russian Records acknowledges MGIMO as the university with highest number of foreign languages taught … (full text about /greetings).

english Homepage;
Univ. Relations; International Students; Education System Features; Faxts, Figures; Bologna Process; FAQs;
Adress: MGIMO, Prospekt Vernadskogo, 76, 119454, Moscow, Russia;
Contact: Phone/Fax: +7(495) 434-9066.

History: MGIMO University is the leading Russian educational centre in the field of international relations, one of the world’s leading universities and one of the global academic flagships. Popularity of the MGIMO brand is a result of a successful combination of innovations and traditions established from the first years of the University. Continuer la lecture de « Moscow State Institute of International Relations MGIMO »

Plunder, the Crime of our Time

  • Plunder: The Crime of Our Time is a hard-hitting investigative film by Danny Schechter. The « News Dissector » explores how the financial crisis was built on a foundation of criminal activity uncovering the connection between the collapse of the housing market and the economic catastrophe that followed … (full text Synopsis).
  • Watch the 4 videos on this page: … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Danny’s book, an excerpt; Danny’s bio; Media Kit;
Address:Globalvision, PO Box 677, New York, NY 10035, USA;
Contact.

About this project 2/2: In 2006, filmmaker Danny Schechter was denounced by some reviewers as an “alarmist” for his film ‘In Debt We Trust,’ which warned of the coming credit crisis. He was labeled a “doom and gloomer,” until the economy melted down, vindicating his warnings. His new film, ‘Plunder: The Crime Of Our Time’ is a hard-hitting investigative film that shows how the financial crisis was built on a foundation of criminal activity. Continuer la lecture de « Plunder, the Crime of our Time »

kabissa, space for change in Africa

  • Kabissa (our name means completely in kiswahili) is a volunteer-led non-governmental organization founded in 1999.
  • We help African civil society organizations to put Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to work for the benefit of their communities.
  • We do this by providing an online platform where people and organizations working in Africa can showcase themselves and connect with each other … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap (with books and links);
Organizations; Blog; Promote; Donate (via Global Giving);
Address: Kabissa, Space for Change in Africa, Network connecting people and organizations for Africa, 9874 NE Yaquina; Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Who we are and where we work:

Project Avalon

Pages in 21 languages

  • Project Avalon, originally established by Bill Ryan and Kerry Cassidy from Project Camelot in August 2008, is now being re-launched as a high-quality information and inspiration portal. It will follow a very similar mission to that of the original Project Camelot when it was launched in 2006.
  • I (Bill Ryan) will be operating independently, with the assistance of a wide group of volunteers across the world, all of whom I thank here. You know who you are … (english Welcome Page/about 1/2).

Round Table; Interviews; Blog; Forum; Translation ProjectDonations;
Contact.

English Welcome Page/about 2/2: … The site will be translated into a number of languages, and I’m privileged to be working with a translation team of the highest quality and commitment. Continuer la lecture de « Project Avalon »

Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy and Arts SIPA

by Raza Kazim, a lawyer, activist and former politician in Pakistan

Raza’s journey of rejecting ugliness and pursuing human happiness, which got him involved with society, politics and the questions of his time, began in 1942, at the age of 12, when he became a part of the Indian Congress movement. After 1945 he moved away from the Congress movement and got involved with the Muslim League movement working for an independent Pakistan … (full text Raza Kazim).

Homepage;
Department of Philosophy; Musicology; Photography; Audio Engineering; Instrument Making; Sagar Veena; Staff; News;
Address: Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy and Arts, 13 Gulberg 5, Off Zafar Ali Road, Lahore, Pakistan;
Contact.

About: Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy & Arts (SIPA) is a non-profit organization comprising of a team of fifty (now growing) full time members working in the fields of Philosophy, Music and Photography. Continuer la lecture de « Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy and Arts SIPA »

Knowledge Sharing ict-km CGIAR

a project of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research CGIAR … nourrishing the future through scientific excellence

The ICT-KM Program of the CGIAR promotes and supports the use of information and communications technology (ICT) and knowledge management (KM) to improve the effectiveness of the CGIAR System’s work on behalf of the poor in developing countries … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
What we do; Knowledge Sharing; Newsletter; Events; Social Media; Geospatial Info; ICTs; Online;
Contact /feedback online.

About 2/2: … The Need: The world is undergoing profound economic, technological and social changes.   Continuer la lecture de « Knowledge Sharing ict-km CGIAR »

Open to HOPE

finding Hope after Loss

Welcome to the Open to Hope Foundation. We are an online resource center for people who have experienced loss. Our vision is that all people who experience loss will be able to learn to live with their grief, cope with their pain, and invest in their future. It is our goal to provide information and resources for people who have experienced loss, provide a forum where people who have experienced loss can learn from and help each other, and provide educational grants and networking support for those whose studies are focused on improving the care of people who grieve … (full text about).

Homepage;
Contributors; Radio /CBS; Ask a question; Article Directory; The Grief Blog; Links; Staff;
Address: Open to HOPE, 188 Minna Street, San Francisco, Ca 94105, USA;
Contact.

Write for us: The Open to Hope Foundation, an online resource center for people who have experienced loss, is looking for professionals who would like to raise their profile and have their ideas reach the general public. Continuer la lecture de « Open to HOPE »

Stiftung Wings of Hope

a foundation in german

  • Die Stiftung Wings of Hope Deutschland wurde Anfang 2003 gegründet von der Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche in Bayern. Damit konnte unser jahrelanges Engagement für Kriegskinder auf ein sicheres Fundament gestellt werden.
  • Schwerpunkt unserer Arbeit ist die psychosoziale Hilfe für Kinder und Jugendliche, die durch Kriege und Gewalt traumatisiert wurden … (Startseite 1/2).
  • (Mitglied im Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen).

Sitemap /Seitenübersicht;
Infomaterial; Presse; Links; das ZPTN;
Addresse: Stiftung Wings of Hope Deutschland, Bergmannstraße 46, 80339 München, Deutschland;
Kontakt.

Startseite 2/2: …  Bosnien-Herzegowina: Die therapeutische Arbeit in Bosnien läuft bereits seit 1994.  Continuer la lecture de « Stiftung Wings of Hope »

Hope International Development Agency

  • HOPE International Development Agency (UK) was formed as a partner organization to HOPE International Development Agency (Canada) in order to contribute funds to the development activities of HOPE International, which currently span 28 countries. HOPE International’s mandate is to provide alternative technological and educational support to people in developing countries where environmental, economic and / or social circumstances have interfered with the ability of local communities to sustain themselves using traditional methods. HOPE’s help is always unconditional and all projects are people-oriented, and initiated by requests from local representatives. HOPE’s work is motivated by the Christian principle of compassion … (about 1/2).
  • HOPE International is a registered charity, number 1094573.

Homepage;
Projects; Mission, Goals; News; Support;
Address: HOPE International Development Agency, 125 West Hill Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 5HN, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Since 2005, HOPE UK has committed itself particularly to supporting the work of HOPE within Ethiopia. Continuer la lecture de « Hope International Development Agency »

Hope Rescue (for dogs)

Hope Rescue is not a rescue in the conventional sense. Established in 2005, we are primarily a co-ordinating rescue. Most of our work involves moving dogs from put to sleep or emergency situations. We secure rescue spaces for these dogs with reputable rescues such as the Dogs Trust, Blue Cross and RSPCA, together with a number of excellent smaller rescues and breed rescues. We will also transport them to the rescue and cover many thousands of miles every month  … (What we do at Hope Rescue 1/2).

Homepage;
Help; Volunteers; Meet; Fostering; Dog Problems; Rehoming; Responsible … ; Forum; Donate;
Address: Hope Rescue LTD Company no: 06833205 (Wales) Registered Office: 15 Coed y Pia, Llanbradach, Caerphilly, CF83 3PT, UK;
Contacts.

What we do at Hope Rescue 2/2: … « On average we move around 10 dogs a week, but at peak times this can be as high as 25 dogs, many of which are facing destruction. » Continuer la lecture de « Hope Rescue (for dogs) »

International Hope and Heritage IHH

  • IHH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose main goal is to use the resources available through contributions to provide for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of families in a way that glorifies Christ.
  • IHH brochure: in English, or in Chinese.

Homepage;
Needs; Downloads, Forms; Blog; Education, Nutrition; Sponsor a child; Mission Trip Interest; Stories; Archives; Support; Partner Organizations;
Address: International Hope and Heritage IHH, PO Box 2196, Rockwall Texas 75087-5096 USA;
Contact.

About /Mission: International Hope & Heritage seeks to glorify Jesus Christ by ministering to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of children and families through strategic partnerships locally and overseas.   Continuer la lecture de « International Hope and Heritage IHH »

Partner in Hope – Children's Hope International

homes, health and hope for children in need – you can bring hope to an orphan

  • … « As a faith-based organization, every project we do has a goal of giving needed physical, medical and humanitarian help to orphans at risk and in need, with the ultimate purpose of bringing spiritual life and accompanying hope, faith, strength and direction to all those who are served. » – Executive Director Dwyatt Gantt … (History and Mission of Partners in Hope 1/2).
  • We are a US 501(c)(3) Public Charity. All donations are fully tax-deductible. Click here to view financial reports.

Homepage;
Adoption; Where; Accreditations; News; Get involved; Partners; Partner now;
Address: Partners In Hope, 11780 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA;
Contact.

About /History and Mission of Partners in Hope 2/2: … Who We Are: In 1992, while Dwyatt was living in China, he was impressed to ‘volunteer’ to help do something for the orphans.  Public interest was strong and he returned to the U.S. to facilitate the developments.  Continuer la lecture de « Partner in Hope – Children's Hope International »