Catégorie : Civil Society

Advancing Science Serving Society

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science, « Triple A-S » (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide … (about 1/2).

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Address: AAAS, 1200 New York Avenue NW (located on 12th Street, N.W., with entrances at H Street and New York Avenue.), Washington, DC 20005, USA; detailed map;
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About 2/2: … AAAS History: Founded in 1848, AAAS serves some 262 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. Science has the largest paid circulation of any peer-reviewed general science journal in the world, with an estimated total readership of one million.  Continuer la lecture de « American Association for the Advancement of Science AAAS »

also in arabic – Linked with Play for Peace.

The Generations For Peace concept uses sport to empower youth leaders from hostile regions, to act as agents of change to help instill peace. Generations For Peace will teach them sport, peace education and how to cascade the Peace Though Sport programmes in their own communities and regions … (About 1/2 /Introduction).

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About 2/2: Our mission: To run dedicated peace programmes to empower, train and support leaders of youth from conflicted communities around the world to use the power of sport to unite children and youth from all sides of their divides; to contribute towards a sustainable peace and social cohesion for all to enhance the lives of children and youth today and for future generations. Continuer la lecture de « Generations For Peace GFP »

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As part of our community development initiatives, we use play to promote relationships among people whose communities suffer from a history of cross-cultural tensions. Play is one of the primary ways that human beings learn. Come join us in our efforts to create leaders for peace and nonviolent communities. (Click here to learn more).

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Address: Play for Peace, 333 North Michigan Ave., Suite 932, Chicago, Illinois 60601, USA;
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About /how we work: Play for Peace seeks to prevent violence in conflict-torn areas by teaching people to live together, play together, and work together. We are a global organization that works locally through community leaders and youth facilitators to teach children, teens, and adults to trust and respect others, and to break down generations of cultural barriers.  Continuer la lecture de « Play for Peace »

CPDI aspires to become a national and international leader in advocacy. We resolve to build on its reputation for informing and influencing public policies and initiatives through research based championship of rights based compaigns. We are determined to continue our engagement with the people and the Government of Pakistan, and to promote active citizenship in all its forms. (Mission).

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Introduction: The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, Pakistan (CPDI-Pakistan) is an independent, non-partisan and a not-for-profit civil society organization working on issues of peace and development in Pakistan. It is registered UNDER SECTION 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Peace and Development Initiatives DPDI – Pakistan »

turning knowledge into practice – Picked up on Weitzenegger’s Website for International  Development Cooperation and its Newsletter.

Linked with Exploring the Linkages Between Economic Growth and Democratic Governance.

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services. (About).

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Corporate Information … /History: At the Heart of the Research Triangle Park:

• View a timeline of RTI historyIn 1958, the idea of Research Triangle Park (RTP) was born with the guidance and support of government, education, and business in North Carolina. Located in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, the Research Triangle is defined by outstanding universities in the Triangle’s three cities: North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke University in Durham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina Central University in Durham. Continuer la lecture de « RTI International »