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UNI is the Global Union for skills and services – We represent 900 trade unions and 20 million workers worldwide
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• UNI Global Union provides a voice and a platform for workers at the international level in jobs ranging from the night janitor in your office block to the big-time Hollywood director of your favourite movie. With 20 million workers in 900 unions worldwide UNI fosters international solidarity and provides a voice at the international level for all its members.
• UNI is focusing on Global Agreements to achieve power and parity for workers at multinational corporations. In the age of globalisation this is more important than ever. The global economy is in crisis and workers are bearing a disproportionate part of the burden. The solution to the crisis must include a global employment strategy that creates sustainable well-paying employment with bargaining rights … (full text about UNI).
• UNI Global Unions is one of the affilates of Global Unions.

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Meetings, events; Equal opportunities; Publications; Newsletter; Global Crisis; Join; Links;
Address UNI: UNI Global Union, Avenue Reverdi 8-10, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland;
Contact.

Organise and Recognise: UNI Global Union believes that the right to organise workers and to be recognised by an employer at the bargaining table are the two legs that all union work stands on. Without the legal right to form a union and to engage in collective bargaining, unions cannot function.  Continuer la lecture de « UNI Global Unions »

Linked with Congress of South African Trade Unions COSATU, and with Policy Innovations.

Practical and realistic policy research: Our work aims at being practical and technically competent, but not academic. This entails examining the circumstances that make policy effective in South African realities, rather than simply transplanting experiences from other countries … (about 1/2).

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Main activities; Blog; Publications; Projects; Staff; Resources; Links;
Address: NALEDI, 6th Floor, COSATU House, Leyds St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa, (Mail: PO Box 5665, Johannesburg 2000);
Contact.

About 2/2/ … Pro-labour perspective: Our aim is to analyse developments from the perspective of organised labour, and to explore what the implications of policies would be for labour. In practice we attempt to take a broad view of what ‘pro-labour’ means. We favour policies which:  Continuer la lecture de « National Labour and Economic Development Institute NALEDI »

Linked with Youth Wage Subsidy and the Spectre of a Two-tier Labour Market, with National Labour and Economic Development Institute NALEDI, and with Policy Innovations.

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was launched in December 1985 after four years of unity talks between unions opposed to apartheid and committed to a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa. At our launch we represented less than half a million workers organised in 33 unions. We currently have more than two million workers, of whom at least 1.8 million are paid up. Even by international standards we have been among the fastest growing trade union movements in the world. Today when most trade unions are facing a decline in membership, we have continued to grow … (about 1/2).

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Policy; Medias; Publications; Constitution (32 pdf pages);
Address (1 of 2): Head Office COSATU, P.O Box 1019, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa;
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About 2/2: … Our main broad strategic objectives have always been:  Continuer la lecture de « Congress of South African Trade Unions COSATU »

Linked with Elder Justice Now, and with Our Elders Are Suffering in silence. –

• The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve the lives of older Americans.
• NCOA is a national voice for older adults—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the community organizations that serve them. We bring together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults … (about 1/2).

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Events; News, publications; Funders; Join; Annual report; History;
Address: NCOA, 1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We work with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities.  Continuer la lecture de « National Council on Aging NCOA »

move a life forward

• Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children the chance to lead a more independent life. Our service meets their individual mobility needs and ensures they get the right mobility equipment, advice and training at the right time.
• We are virtually 100% reliant on voluntary funds raised through events, trusts, companies and individuals. We need your support to raise more money so that more young people can lead an active childhood. (Homepage).

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Who we are; What we do; Kidz zone; News, resources; Newsletter; Get help; Get involved; Jobs;
Address: , Elliot House, 10-12 Allington Street, London SW1E 5EH, UK;
Contacts.

About: Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children and young people the independence to enjoy an active childhood – at home, at school and at play. Continuer la lecture de « Whizz-Kidz »

Linked with INCORE’s 11th International Summer School.

• Established in 1993, INCORE (International Conflict research) is a joint project of the United Nations University and the University of Ulster.
• Combining research, education and comparative analysis, INCORE addresses the causes and consequences of conflict in Northern Ireland and internationally and promotes conflict resolution management strategies. It aims to influence policymakers and practitioners involved in peace, conflict and reconciliation issues while enhancing the nature of international conflict research … (about /introduction 1/2).

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Staff; Summer School 2010; Peacekeeping; Processes; Teaching; Resources/Database; Consultancy; Reports; Forthcoming events;
Address: INCORE, University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Aberfoyle House, Northland Road, Londonderry/Derry, BT48 7JA, UK;
Contact: T:+44(0)28 71375500, F:+44 (0)28 71375510, E-mail.

About /introduction 2/2: … INCORE is located within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ulster ­ and co-ordinates the varied peace and conflict-related activity across the University – encompassing work in disciplines such as politics, policy studies, history, international affairs, sociology, geography, architecture, communications and social work, as well as in peace and conflict studies. Continuer la lecture de « International Conflict Research Institute INCORE »

Exemple: the Merebank and Wentworth communityis a predominantly Colored and Indian community, situated just 12 Kilometers South of Durban Central in KwaZulu Natal.  The area has a combined population of 63 500 of which Indians and Coloured form over 75%, with Africans forming almost 15% and Whites at just below 10% . The following is a list of common challenges faced within this community apart from its severe impoverished state: … (full text MIB project).

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More Projects: Ubuntu, Reintegration; Programmes; Partner; Downloads;
Address Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative: Mail: Head Office, P O Box 412560, Craighall, South Arica 2024;
Street: 7th Floor Rosebank Gardens, 33 Bath Avenue Rosebank Gauteng, South Arica 2024;
Contacts online.

About – OUR VISION: Developing individuals, restoring relationships, revitalising communities.    Continuer la lecture de « Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative »

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Since 2001 Call the Rain has trained over 600 health care workers, peer educators, and lay people to understand the impact that HIV/AIDS has on family and community life. It uses storytelling as methodology Training programmes aim to empower people with the necessary life skills to change the way in which people relate to partners, friends, family, and so have the ability to impact a community.

We believe we all have the unique opportunity to encourage economies between the rich and poor. That we can choose to start conversations of change in the fight against HIV/AIDS in our families and workplaces. That everyone can be the rainmakers our continent, Africa so desperately needs.

Storyteller wisdom:   Continuer la lecture de « Call the Rain »

Linked with Very Small is Beautiful for the Majority of Our People.

• The consultancy would like to see a shift in the way in which development is designed and implemented. We believe that development interventions should be thoroughly negotiated with beneficiaries, who should act as the project leaders to achieve real change and results.
• As part of this shift in thinking and activity, organisations and staff should make their knowledge and expertise available in a supportive capacity to beneficiaries leading and driving projects based on their own responses to their needs.
• Working to make South Africa a better place to live and work in: … (full text vision and Mission).

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Articles; Services/Core; Learning programmes/Micro enterprises; Partnerships/network; Links;
Address: QED Development Consulting, P.O.Box 2432, Pinegowrie, Johannesburg, South Africa 2123;
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Experiences: Consultancy Formation: The consultancy was established in 1999 by a multi-skilled and highly experienced development specialist who has worked for some 25 years with historically disadvantaged and marginalised SA citizens in both urban and rural areas in all nine provinces of South Africa. Continuer la lecture de « Independent Development Sector Consulting QED »

The Center for Ethical Business Cultures (CEBC) assists leaders in creating ethical and profitable business cultures at the enterprise, community and global levels … (about 1/2).

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Governance; Minnesota principles; Programs, services; Knowledge; News, events; Membership; FAQs;
Address: Center for Ethical Business Cultures, 1000 LaSalle Avenue, TMH 331, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2005, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … CEBC adds value for its member companies and the community by:  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Ethical Business Cultures CEBC »

• PBI is an international NGO that has been promoting nonviolence and protecting human rights since 1981.
• Our work is based on the principles of non-partisanship and non-interference in the internal affairs of the organisations we accompany … (about 1/2).

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Vision, Mission; News; Projects; We accompany; Publications; Country groups; Get involved; Donate;
Address: PBI, International Office, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, U.K.;
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About 2/2: … We believe that lasting transformation of conflicts cannot be imposed from outside, but must be based on the capacity and desires of local people. Therefore we do not take part in the work of the organisations we accompany. Continuer la lecture de « Peace Brigades International PBI »