Catégorie : Civil Society

Linked on our Blog with World Conference on Disaster Management WCDM.

• Vision: Foster the development of a disaster resilient Canada through individuals, communities and businesses;
• Mandate: Increase community resiliency through emergency preparedness programs that drive individuals, small enterprises and non-profit organizations from awareness to action;
• We Believe In: Shared responsibility of all Canadians in the development of a disaster resilient Canada, Balancing of economic, social and environmental considerations in the formulation of policy by government in consultation with the disaster management community, Professionalism of the individual tasked with disaster management Interaction, and sharing of knowledge between international disaster management organizations. (Vision/Mandate/We Believe).

Homepage;
Small Business; Non-Profit; Individuals; Professionals; Preparation Kit; Preparedness Directory; Events;
Address: CCEP, 860 Harrington Court, Suite 210, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N4, Canada;
Map and Contact.

History /Background: In the late 1980’s, increasing pressure from citizens’ action groups and a growing body of regulatory legislation encouraged Canadian industry to adopt a proactive approach to disaster planning.   Continuer la lecture de « Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness CCEP »

performing Vision into Reality … one voice at a time

global women intact conducts an extensive performance program that utilizes the stage to increase public awareness about issues impacting women and girls, and female genital cutting (fgc). through the medium of performance, artists present on challenging issues with a comedic overtone that helps americans to understand cross-cultural dynamics and their impact and involvement in international policy … (full text performing to produce change).

Homepage;
The Theater; Dance and Drum Festival; Research; Newsletter; Tickets; Store; Donate;
Address: global women intact, 1928 ellis street, san francisco, ca 94115, USA;
Contacts.

About: global women intact is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is dedicated to the elimination of female genital cutting through the mediums of art, education, and public awareness. Continuer la lecture de « Global Women Intact »

geopolitical and economic news and analysis – Linked on our blogs with INDIA: Engaging Africa With Software and Soft Power.

… Alan Fogelquist  is the editor of the Global Geopolitics Net and Global Geopolitics and Political Economy website. He  currently maintains and manages the  Eurasia Research Center – Global Geopolitics Net, project an independent  non-commercial educational effort aimed at fostering public understanding of complex problems and issues facing the world today. The Eurasia Research Center includes a library and archive of articles and documents on global and United States, geopolitical and economic issues.  The focus of research and analysis is on economic justice, sustainable development, human rights, and political and economic systems that place human needs first … (full long text about the editor).

Homepage;
Geopolitics; Politics; Economy;  Issues; Special; Archive; Blog; Continents/Regions: see Menu-Links;
More Sites: Global Geopolitics Net, Global Political Economy Net;
Contact online.

Select Bibliography on Global and United States Political Economy: … a select bibliography of some recommended reading on global economic issues.   Continuer la lecture de « Global Geopolitics and Political Economy »

Founded in 1951 to meet the needs of the educationally disadvantaged, World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education across a wide array of sectors. Registered as a private voluntary organization, World Education has worked in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as in the United States … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Projects; Results; Features; Press; Newsletter; Publications; Work for us; Links; Donate Now;
Address: World Education, Headquarter, Inc., 44 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … World Education contributes to individual growth, strengthens the capacity of local partner institutions, catalyzes community and national development.  Continuer la lecture de « World Education »

We envision a world where health is within reach for everyone

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. By collaborating with diverse public- and private-sector partners, we help provide appropriate health technologies and vital strategies that change the way people think and act. Our work improves global health and well-being … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
What; Where; FGM facts;  RFPs; Video;
Address: PATH’s headquarters, PO Box 900922, Seattle, WA 98109, USA;
or: 2201 Westlake Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98121, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: /Solutions are at hand: Solutions for the world’s biggest health problems are at hand; it only takes a little creativity to make sure those solutions work in poor countries as well as rich ones.   Continuer la lecture de « PATH.org »