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buddhist meditation – get personalized meditation guidance on our online courses – Other languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Our mission is to benefit the world by promoting awareness and compassion through the practice of Buddhist meditation.
Wildmind is run by Bodhipaksa, a Buddhist teacher and author who has been practicing within the Triratna Buddhist Community since 1982 and a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order since 1993. Bodhipaksa previously taught the course, Traditions of Buddhist Meditation at the University of Montana … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Video introduction; Is it for me? Practices; Applied; Topics; Blogs; News; Archive; Translation project; Links;
Address: Wildmind, PO Box 212, Newmarket NH 03857, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Wildmind’s activities include:  Continuer la lecture de « wildmind.org »

La CNSCPE est une structure regroupant des représentants de l’ensemble des acteurs dans le domaine de la protection de l’enfance au Bénin. Mission: La CNSCPE est chargée de:

• coordonner, suivre et évaluer la mise en œuvre du document de Politique et Stratégies Nationales pour la Protection de l’Enfant et son Plan d’action 2008-2012;
• centraliser les informations relatives aux actions de protection des enfants au Bénin notamment les rapports des groupes de travail, des comités ou commissions issus des conventions signées entre le Bénin et divers Etats et partenaires;
• organiser une session ordinaire trimestrielle;
• assurer la coordination et le suivi des activités des différents acteurs intervenant dans ce domaine;
• proposer des approches de solutions aux problèmes auxquels les acteurs de Protection des Enfants et des Adolescents sont confrontés;
• organiser un forum annuel des acteurs regroupant toutes les structures intervenant dans la Protection des Enfants … (qui sommes-nous 1/2).

Accueil;
Membres; Forum; Bibliothèque virtuelle; Calendrier; Cartographie /des interventions;
Contact online.

Qui sommes-nous 2/2: … Composition: La Cellule est présidée par le Ministre de la Famille et de la Solidarité Nationale ou son représentant.  Continuer la lecture de « Cellule Nationale de Suivi et de Coordination pour la Protection de l’Enfant CNSCPE »

Working towards a community where all women and children are treated with respect and dignity, living safe secure and empowered lives

• The Alice Springs Women’s Shelter was established in 1975 by the local Women’s Electoral lobby. It was located in an old house in Bath Street, and was originally named the Alice Springs Women’s Refuge.
• In 1980 the Shelter lost its funding for various reasons and over the next 6 weeks the service continued to operate with volunteer workers until they could no longer continue. Once the service was closed and emptied, the building was bulldozed … (History 1/2).

Homepage;
Family, Friends; Unhealthy relations; Supporting the Community; overing Your Steps … ; Partner: CAFVSAN; About Us;
Address: Alice Springs Women’s Shelter, PO Box 3219, Alice Springs NT 0871, Australia;
Contact (emergency 24 hours: (08) 8952 6075).

History 2/2: … For the next 14 months Alice Springs was unable to provide specific, safe accommodation for women experiencing domestic and family violence – Continuer la lecture de « Alice Springs' Women's Shelter, Australia »

women leading change

• The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global network of women leading social and economic change in 125 countries worldwide.
• It advocates for peace, justice, health, human dignity, freedom and care of the environment, and has been at the forefront of raising the status of women since it was founded in 1894 … (about 1/2).
• YWCA on en.wikipedia.

Homepage;
Take Action; Resources; Leadership; Priorities; Regions; Events; Members Associations; Jobs; Volunteer; News; Medias; Support Us;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The World YWCA develops women’s leadership to find local solutions to the global inequalities women face.  Continuer la lecture de « World Young Women Christian Association YWCA »

strategies for Gender Justice – in spanish, also in english.

• Women’s Link was founded in 2001. We have regional offices in Europe (Madrid, Spain) and Latin America (Bogotá, Colombia). We are a bilingual organization, working in both English and Spanish in many different parts of the world.
• Women’s Link has 501(c)(3) status in the United States, foundation status in Spain and in Colombia we are legally recognized as a foreign non-profit organization … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Work; Projects; Staff; Gender Justice Observatory; Gender Justice Uncovered; Awards; Press; Join;
Contact.

About 2/2 /… Our vision: Thanks to the efforts made by feminist groups and other activists from around the world, women’s rights have been recognized as human rights.   Continuer la lecture de « women's link worldwide »

Asian Women’s Shelter AWS was founded in 1988 to address the needs of women, children and transgender survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, especially those who are immigrants and refugees. The survivors we work with every day embody the true meaning of courage, hope, and determination. They inspire our unrelenting commitment to end violence in our families, communities, and our world … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Core values; Root Cause; Programs; Resources; Values; News, Events; FAQs; Volunteers; Support Us; AWS Japan on Human Trafficking.org;
Address: Asian Women’s Shelter, 3543 18th Street # 19, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The mission of Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) is to eliminate domestic violence by promoting the social, economic and political self-determination of women.  Continuer la lecture de « Asian Women's Shelter AWS »

(the espanol page is still under construction)

The Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County (WSP) is committed to the concept of cultural competency for all of its constituents, whether they be staff, clients or community members. The agency engages in continuous quality improvement practices, examining quarterly client survey feedback. Based on data collected during the most recent fiscal year, over 98% of agency clients have indicated that the services they received were respectful and supportive of their belief systems, sexual orientation, race, age, cultural background and ability/disability status. Other written and verbal feedback provided by clients has also reinforced these sentiments … (full text cultural competency).

Homepage;
Services; Get Help; Get Informed; Emotional Abuse Checklist; Newsletters; Get Involved; Internship; Volunteer; Donate;
Address: Women’s Shelter Program, Executive Director, Marianne Kennedy, P.O. Box 125, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, USA;
Contact.

Get Help /Get Help Now /Women’s Shelter Program Services 24-Hour Emergency Response:  Continuer la lecture de « Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County »

The practice of medicine can be very rewarding. Physicians are respected members of the community who can take pride in their ability to contribute to society by helping prevent illness and by treating people when they are sick. Opportunities in medicine are plentiful and there are many different directions a person can take with the same background training. Physicians usually enjoy a great degree of job security and earn a good living … (full text Medecine, a Women’s Career).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Advocacy; AWHS; Publications; Newsletter; Meetings; Member Services; Careers; How to Join; Donate;
Address: American Medical Women’s Association AMWA, 100 North 20th Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA;
Contact.

About: AMWA membership is comprised of physicians, residents, medical students, and health care professionals.   Continuer la lecture de « American Medical Women's Association AMWA »

• The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Through institutional capacity building and programme development, AWDF seeks to build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movement … (full text Our Work /click on readmore).
• AWDF on en.wikipedia.

Homepage;

Our Community; AWDF USA; Process; Resources, Downloads; Thematic focus; News; Blog; Gallery; FAQs; Support Us;
Addresses (1 od 2): AWDF, Plot Number 78, AWDF House, Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, Accra, Ghana;
Contact.

About AWDF: The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Continuer la lecture de « African Women's Development Fund AWDF »

United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. Imagine a world that fosters hope and opportunity for everyone:

• Where all children receive a quality education that offers a pathway to a brighter tomorrow
• Where the cycle of poverty and financial dependence ends, and productive livelihoods begin for even the most disadvantaged
• Where everyone receives effective health care that improves quality of life
• Where communities not only set significant and measurable goals to advance these fundamental elements of human development, but achieve them … (full text Mission and Vision).

Homepage and find your local United Way;
Who we are /Team; What we do; Worldwide Board; USA Board; Diversity and Inclusion; Accountability; Financial Information; Contribute; Partners; Blog;
Contact online.

Organizational Background: United Way Worldwide is the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories.  Continuer la lecture de « United Way Worldwide »

Teacher Union Reform Network TURN of AFT and NEA Locals

TURN is a network of NEA and AFT locals. Leaders of the TURN locals assemble three times per year to discuss and explore issues related to education reform and the role of teacher unions in advancing the cause of public education … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Membership; Regional Network; Meeting; Next Meeting; News, Archives; Calendar; History;
Transforming: Unions, Education;
Address: Adam Urbanski, TURN Director, Rochester Teachers Association, 30 N. Union St. Suite 301, Rochester NY 14607, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2 … /Mission Statement: Teacher unions must provide leadership for the collective voice of their members.   Continuer la lecture de « turn exchange »