Catégorie : Network or Database

Center for Research and Documentation Chile-Latin America e.V. FDCL

main laguage: german – also in spanish

The Center for Research and Documentation Chile-Latin America e.V. (in german: FDCL – Forschungs- und Dokumentationszentrum Chile-Lateinamerika) a non-profit registered association, exists since 1974 and is a center for information and communication for individuals and groups that wish to inform themselves or get involved with Latin America-related issues. It is well known far beyond the borders of Berlin. Diverse projects, political initiatives, country committees, migrant groups and Latin America-related media projects work under the umbrella of FDCL …

Homepage; !–more–> Sitemap;
Projects; Journal LN; News; Films; Archives; Research/Request; Collections; Gallery;
Address: FDCL, Im Mehringhof, Aufgang 3, 5.Stock, Gneisenaustr.2a, 10 961 Berlin, Germany;
de.Impressum, Contact.

Legal Advice: The legally-binding advice can be found in the German version of this impressum.  < The Center for Research and Documentation Chile-Latin America (FDCL) is a non-profit registered association according to German law. It was founded in 1974 and since then realizes educational and awareness-raising work related to Latin America in Berlin and Germany. The FDCL is recognized as a charitable association. Therefore, donations to FDCL are tax-deductible. We issue on yearly basis the respective certificates ... Database of the 3rd World Archive Centres Cooperation: The German Federal Solidarity and Third World Movement has had a long and eventful history, including several trials that document the various activities and issues of these movements. The generation of competences in the international and developmental field has had a huge influence on the political culture of the left. As a result of this movement, archives and documentation centres in different cities were created. These centres house documents that are now indispensable in solidarity oriented educational work and in development policies. In autumn 1998, eleven archives formed a network to make their work more efficient and better coordinated: it is called the Archiv³ Cooperation of Third World Archives. At present the following institutions are members of the Archiv³:

  • biz Bremen
  • 3WF Hannover
  • A3W Osnabrück
  • FDCL Berlin
  • AWH Hagen
  • IFAK Göttingen
  • EWNT Jena
  • Nicabüro Wuppertal
  • IPK Bonn
  • DWL Erlangen
  • iz3w Freiburg
  • Kemnik Konstanz

Our financing is based on donations. – Please contact us if you are an archive centre interested in becoming a member of Archiv3-cooperation.

Great Transition Initiative GTI

We are a global network elaborating visions and pathways for a future of enriched lives, human solidarity and a healthy planet. Even as environmental and social crises threaten the future of humanity and the earth, we believe a Great Transition is still possible if citizens around the world awaken and respond … (about 1/2).
on en.wikipedia.

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « Great Transition Initiative GTI »

Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide TRNW

The Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide, is an International network of transmission professionals … (about /Company Profile).

Homepage;
Join (Form); Membership Tour; Testimonials; Bulletin Board; Shop Locator; Links;
Contact.

About /Company Profile: … This network interacts on every aspect of a transmission shop. Topics of discussion include;  Continuer la lecture de « Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide TRNW »

crimspace

the criminology and criminal justice network

What this space is. Crimspace is a multidimensional online network for the criminology and criminal justice academic communities. The site is open to anyone studying or researching in criminology, criminal justice, juvenile justice, policing, forensics, interpersonal and domestic violence and the many other fields in criminology and criminal justice. Sponsored by SAGE, a leading publisher of books and journals in criminology and criminal justice, the site is created for students and researchers to network and share research, resources and debates. Crimspace users have free access to selected journal articles, book chapters, etc which highlight emerging topics in the field … (about this space 1/2).

Homepage;
Call for Papers; Community; Content; Groups; Teaching, Learning; Events; FAQs; Jobs; Links; Journals, Books; Blogs;
Contacts/About us.

About this space 2/2: … What you can do here: Start by creating your own page with your profile, research interests, podcasts, videos and widgets. Continuer la lecture de « crimspace »

Robinson Rojas Archive

  • Los archivos de Robinson Rojas: La economía política del desarrollo. Creado y administrado por Dr. Róbinson Rojas , este sitio académico promueve excelencia en la enseñanza y la investigación de la economía y del desarrollo sustentable, y en los procesos de descripción, comprensión, explicación y teorización.
  • The Robinson Rojas Archive: Created and managed by Dr. Róbinson Rojas, this academic site promotes excellence in teaching and researching economics and sustainable development, and the advancing of describing, understanding, explaining and theorizing – The political economy of development.
  • Les archives de Robinson Rojas: L’économie politique du développement, Créé et administré par Dr. Róbinson Rojas, ce site scientifique promeut l’excellence dans l’enseignement et la recherche en économie et développement, ainsi que dans le processus de description, comprehension, explication et la théorisation.

The Robinson Rojas Archive/The political economy of development;
Contact.

About us: PFPC hosts papers and articles discussing the worldwide political, economic, ideological, social and environmental consequences Continuer la lecture de « Robinson Rojas Archive »

Social Work Search Engine

Welcome to Social Work Search! Social Work Search has been online since 1996 providing a number of free services to the Social Work and related professions. Social Work Search is also the largest online database of Social Work and related field websites. You can browse websites by category or keyword(s) … (full text Homepage).

Webring; Top 50; Most popular; News; Request changes; Link to us; Add a job posting; Add a website;
Contact online.

About 2/2: In early 1995 Tom Cleereman’s Social Work Site was created. The founder, Thomas Cleereman, MSW created the website to provide information and links to other websites of interest to social workers and other helping professionals.  Continuer la lecture de « Social Work Search Engine »

Transform!Europe

european network for alternative thinking and political dialogue

Transform! is a network of mainly European organizations in the field of political education and critical scientific analysis. This collaboration of independent non-profit organizations, institutes, foundations and people means to utilize their work to contribute to a peaceful statelihood and to a transformation of the present world … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Articles; Newsletter; Journal Transform!Europe; Network; Projects; Events; Links;
Address: transform!europe, Gußhausstrasse 14/3, A-1040 Wien, Austria;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Overcoming war, dominance of capital, social injustice, patriarchy, imperial rule and militarism as well as racism, working towards the establishment of an association …   Continuer la lecture de « Transform!Europe »

PhiloSophos.com

Linked on our blogs with Philosophy for Younger People: a Polemic, with International Society For Philosophers ISFP, and with PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE.

Welcome to PhiloSophos! open learning resources, advice and inspiration for students at university, on distance learning programs & college correspondence courses in philosophy. (Homepage).

Connections; Articles; Knowledge Base; Programs; Philosophy Lovers; Pathway websites;
Contact /Subscribe.

Using the PhiloSophos Knowledge Base (scroll down): Ask a Philosopher was added to the Pathways site in July 1999.  Continuer la lecture de « PhiloSophos.com »

Understanding the world today

A web site of The Global Social Change Research Project

  • This project was created by Gene Shackman, Applied Sociologist.
  • The social change site is an ICAAP supported site.
  • Goal: Bring together knowledge of our social, political and economic world. Where we are, how we got here, and where we are going. A solid understanding of the world is the first step for improving living conditions of all people throughout the world. (Homepage).

WHO WE ARE;
What’s new; Reports; Basic Guides; Data Sets; Free Data; Presentations; Theories; Research; Progress; Critical Topics; Free resources /Methods;
Contact.

How societies change over time /Introduction: This project examines the ways in which societies change over time.  Continuer la lecture de « Understanding the world today »

MORESS – Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities

The project MORESS (« Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities ») is an important contribution to the endeavour to establish a European Research Area in the social sciences and humanities. It has been conceived, organized and coordinated by the European University Association EUA with the aim to improve access to information on research in social sciences and humanities. Through bringing together multiple sources of information in Europe into an integrated structure, MORESS aims to provide useful tools for interested researchers and decision-makers, and to enhance the future quality of European research. (full text Homepage).

European Databases; Partners;
Addresses: MORESS, c/o EUA-European University Association, Rue d’Egmont 13, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;
or: MORESS, c/o Social Science Information Centre (IZ), Lennestr. 30, 53113 Bonn, Germany;
Contacts.

MORESS the project: The project MORESS (« Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities ») is an important contribution to the endeavour to establish a European Research Area in the social sciences and humanities. Continuer la lecture de « MORESS – Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities »

Social Watch

poverty and gender situation in the world – also in french and spanish

“Social Watch is an international network of citizens’ organizations in the struggle to eradicate poverty and the causes of poverty, to end all forms of discrimination and racism, to ensure an equitable distribution of wealth and the realization of human rights. We are committed to peace, social, economic, environment and gender justice, and we emphasize the right of all people not to be poor … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Panel; Press releases; MDGs; Bridging Chasm; Financial Crisis; Statement; History; Social Watch Report 2010 online;
Main Address: Social Watch, 18 de Julio 1077/902, Montevideo 11100, Uruguay;
Regional Addresses with Contacts: see for each country on NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS;
Contact online.

About 2/2: … Social Watch holds governments, the UN system and international organizations accountable for the fulfilment of national, regional and international commitments to eradicate poverty. Continuer la lecture de « Social Watch »

New Economy Network NEN

toward an economy that sustains people and the planet

Linked with New Economy Movement, with CSR in a season of economic downturn, with Assata Shakur Forums,with New Economics Foundation NEF, and with Emergence Collective.

Who we are: The New Economy Network is a network of individuals and organizations interacting and collaborating within a broad framework of shared objectives. It is an ecumenical endeavor open to many perspectives and ideas. We are oriented toward finding solutions, not placing blame. What brings us together as a group, and what defines our activities as a group, is our shared commitment to collaborative action, systemic change, diversity of perspective and mutual learning … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Membership; Working Groups; Events, Actions; History, Structure; Charter; Newsletter; Get involved;
Contact online.

About 2/2 … /Why We Have Come Together:  Continuer la lecture de « New Economy Network NEN »

AlertNet

alerting humanitarians to emergencies – Linked on our blogs with Big Bank spend aid billions but neglect poverty, warns report, with Thomson Reuters Foundation website, and with Christian Aid UK.

  • Reuters AlertNet is a humanitarian news network based around a popular website.
  • It aims to keep relief professionals and the wider public up-to-date on humanitarian crises around the globe.
  • AlertNet attracts upwards of ten million users a year, has a network of 400 contributing humanitarian organizations and its weekly email digest is received by more than 26,000 readers.
  • It was started in 1997 by Reuters Foundation – an educational and humanitarian trust – to place Reuters’ core skills of speed, accuracy and freedom from bias at the service of the humanitarian community … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Alerts; Topics; News; Tools; Maps; Partners; Jobs;
Address: Reuters AlertNet, 30 South Colonnade, London E14 4EP, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … AlertNet has won a Popular Communication award for technological innovation, a NetMedia European Online Journalism Award for its coverage of natural disasters and has been named a Millennium Product by the British Government — an award for outstanding applications of innovative technologies.  Continuer la lecture de « AlertNet »

Impact Alliance IA

also in french and spanish

The Impact Alliance is a global action and learning network committed to strengthening the capacity of individuals and organizations to generate deep impact within the communities they serve.  We do this through assisting our members to improve the quality, scale and social impact of their services and programs … (about 1/2).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
News; Initiatives; Events; Resources; Members; Groups; Join;
Address: Impact Alliance Secretariat, 1200 18th Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our mission is to inspire, inform, and improve practice and performance within organizations leading to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods.  Continuer la lecture de « Impact Alliance IA »

Women In Development Europe WIDE

a network globalising gender equality and social justice – also in french and spanish

  • Women In Development Europe (WIDE) is a European feminist network of women’s organisations, development NGOs, gender specialists and women’s rights activists.
  • WIDE monitors and influences international economic and development policy and practice from a feminist perspective.
  • … (full text about).

Homepage;
Main activities; Membership; Forum; Annual conferences; Join; Publications; Press; Newsletter;
Address: WIDE, Rue Hobbema 59, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;
Contact.

Vision, Mission: Women in Development Europe (WIDE) strives for a world based on gender equality and social justice that ensures equal rights for all, as well as equal access to resources and opportunities in all spheres of political, social and economic life. Continuer la lecture de « Women In Development Europe WIDE »