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Agir pour la nature – Partout
existse aussi auf deutsch et in italiano. And with an english summary.

Qui sommes-nous? – Porte-parole de la protection de la nature, Pro Natura est, en Suisse, l’association de référence en la matière. Pro Natura est une association qui accueille toute personne aimant la nature. Elle comprend aujourd’hui plus de 100’000 membres partageant la même vision: dans un monde où la nature est de plus en plus ignorée et agressée, s’engager en sa faveur et en faveur de l’homme, partie intégrante de la nature. Se sentir un lien avec la nature, tenter de la comprendre et avoir à son égard un grand sens des responsabilités … tout sur nous 1/2 (/about)).

Page d’accueil en français, et Actuel;
Politique; Protection; Education; Médias; Centres; Section; Devenir membre; Service; Shop; Liens;
Adresses: Secrétariat Central Pro Natura /adresse postale: Pro Natura, Postfach, 4018 Basel;
Secrétariat Romand Pro Natura: Champ-Pittet, 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains;
Contacts.

Tout sur nous 2/2 (/about): … Que voulons-nous? Continuer la lecture de « pro natura – en Suisse »

Realizing Dreams for Rural India

Established in the year 2000 under the Societies Act 1860, CARD is a national level non-governmental organization, which is addressing the social, policy and technical needs related to the development of agriculture. CARD is dedicated to give voice to the cause of farming community and to strive towards improving the quality of life of rural masses. (Homepage).

Board; Executives; Advocacies; Latest News; Press; Web; Agriculture Today;
Community Development; Programs; Rural studies; Training; Links;
Addresses /Head Office Delhi: Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development, 502, Rohit House, Tolstoy Road, New Delhi – 110 001, India;
Online feedback; Contacts.

About /Vision: To play a vibrant role in the national endeavor of developing India through agriculture led transformation; and participate in addressing environment, policy, technology, resource and information related issues for livelihood, security and improving the quality of life of rural masses.   Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development CARD »

• We’re outraged that over 9 million children a year die before reaching their fifth birthday, mostly from preventable illnesses.
• A huge amount is known about how to save children’s lives. We provide direct help when and where it matters. Learn more about our biggest-ever campaign and read our report Saving Children’s Lives.
• By combining our work with children all over the world with research and policy expertise, we influence the people who make decisions that affect children every day.
• Our hunger, health, education and protection work aims to come up with long-lasting solutions to these ongoing problems affecting the poorest children. Our work on rights and economic justice looks to research and explain the underlying reasons for the hardship so many children suffer.
• … (full text Issues we focus on).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What you can do; Donate; Take action; Give time; Events; Save the children’s lives;
Our submission to the DFID Annual Report 2008; Child Development Index; Research, resources;
map of the Child Development Index; News; Blogs; Jobs; Links;
Address: Save the children, 1 St John’s Lane, London EC1M 4AR, United Kingdom;
Contact.

About: Too many children are still dying because they haven’t got enough food or because they can’t get treatment for simple illnesses. Millions aren’t getting an education and are being exploited and abused. This is not good enough.   Continuer la lecture de « Save the Children.org UK »

Linked with £8m boost for local projects fighting global poverty.

• How DFID began: When the Department for International Development (DFID) was set up in 1997, it made fighting world poverty its top priority. This marked a turning point for Britain’s aid programme, which until then had mainly involved economic development.
• In its manifesto the government elected in May 1997 pledged to create a new department for international development headed by a cabinet minister. Previously the aid programme was managed by the Overseas Development Administration (ODA), a wing of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
• … (full long text History).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Global Issues; How we fight poverty; Countries struggling to slow increase in child hunger; Get Involved; Jobs;
Working to make Global Aid more effective; Millennium Development Goals MDG; Policy and research; Future challenges;
Where we work (map); Access to Info; Press; Finance-Performance; Working with DFID; Our Organization;
Contact.

About; The Annual Report is published in May each year. It provides parliament and the UK public with a comprehensive account of how DFID is spending and intends to spend public funds.   Continuer la lecture de « Department for International Development DFID annual reports »

The Hunger Project works in partnership with grassroots people in Africa, Asia and Latin America to develop effective bottom-up strategies. We have discovered three critical elements that, when combined, empower people to make rapid progress in overcoming hunger and poverty:

• Mobilizing people at the grassroots level to build self-reliance
• Empowering women as key change agents; and
• Forging partnerships with local government.

The Hunger Project’s approach is different from the conventional, top-down planning used by many development agencies and governments. These top-down approaches follow a service-delivery model and often undermine our most important resource: the creativity and self-reliance of people living in conditions of hunger and poverty themselves … (full text Methodology).

Homepage;
Our Principles; Program Overview; History; Board; Partners; FAQs;
Get Involved: Give; make a pledge, Volunteer, Youth in action;
Address: The Hunger Project, 5 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003, USA;
Contact.

Mission: The Hunger Project is a global, non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger.   Continuer la lecture de « The Hunger Project THP »

Iraqi Widows Organization is a non-governmental Iraqi Organization issued on January  9, 2004. The headquarter is in Ad-Diwaniyah City; with branches in Baghdad. We are one of the Civil Society Organizations working in the new Iraq. The Organization is registered as one of the working non-governmental Iraqi organizations in the non-Governmental Organizations Center of the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation under the No. 1Z4024 … (full text Homepage).

Activities: a report of 15 pdfd-pages; About the Chief and the founder of the Organization;
Address: Iraqi Widows Organization, Headquarter, Kurnish Street, Adjacent to Ad-Diwaniyah FM Radio Station, Ad-Diwaniyah City, IRAQ;
Contact.

Organization Chart:        Continuer la lecture de « Iraqi Widows Organization »

also en espanol, in arabic, en français

• The International Museum of Women’s (I.M.O.W.) public programs and events are designed to address contemporary gender issues in the twenty-first century and through education, serve as a catalyst for change.
• With these public programs and events, I.M.O.W. offers a unique blend of new perspectives and well-known, established voices. Invited speakers include writers, scholars, civic leaders, and artists to participate in a wide range of lectures, conversations, seminars and conferences that amplify the voices of women around the world. (Programs).

english Homepage;
Events; Exhibitions; Join /Donate; Education; Women, Power and Politics;
Community: Community Home, Forum, Act, Chat, Blog; EXHIBITING YOU‎;
Administrative Offices: IMOW, 101 Howard St., Suite 480, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA;
Contact.

About: The mission of I.M.O.W. is to value the lives of women around the world.  Continuer la lecture de « International Museum of Women IMOW »

making human rights a global reality – find out how

Youth for Human Rights International teaches human rights education both in the classroom and beyond traditional education settings. We aim to reach people from diverse backgrounds and our materials often appeal across generations. From teaching human rights through conferences and workshops to hip-hop and dancing, the message spreads around the world and reaches onto every continent and into many countries … (full text who are we).

Homepage;
Educators; Don’t discriminate; The rights to privacy; Freedom of expression; Abuses;
Endorsements and Recognitions;
Donate, membership; Get active; Campaigns; News; Catalog; Downloads; FAQs;
Contact online.

What Human Rights Are: Do you know what Human Rights are? Every person is entitled to certain rights – simply by the fact that they are a human being. They are « rights » because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace.   Continuer la lecture de « Youth for Human Rights International YHRI »

Spirit and Science of Water

Welcome to the amazing world of water, the bearer of life and greater mysteries.  On these pages you will find the anomalous physical properties of water, the deeper capacities of water, its human connections and connecting forces in Nature.  Through these aspects, the deeper meaning of Aqua Alchemy is revealed.
We invite you to explore, to connect, and to share.  May the forces of water and its reverence bring transformations in our convictions and behavior — toward Water, Nature, and our own path on Earth … (full text Welcome Page).

Mission; Our blog; Forum; Gallery; Store;  Books, films, music;
Please submit your posts and articles by e-mail.
Contact.

About: Meet the Aqua Alchemists – We are two women passionate about water.  We wonder at water’s mysteries, essence of life, and amazing properties.  We recognize that the paradigm shift toward balance and sustainability comes from an inner knowing and a melding of many fields. Perhaps you have heard the saying, “Spirit without science tends toward superstition.  Science without spirit tends toward cruelty.”  Spirit joined with science is essential for creating the shortest path to profound and effective change.  We are here to make it happen.  Continuer la lecture de « Aqua Alchemy »

The Korean website.

Linked with Application for 2009 Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School GAHRFS, and with 2009 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Announcement.

The May 18 Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization established on August 30, 1994 by the surviving victims of the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, the victims families, and the citizens of Gwangju. The foundation aims to commemorate as well as continue the spirit and struggle and solidarity of the May 18 Uprising; to contribute to the peaceful reunification of Korea; and to work towards peace and human rights throughout the world. Thus the spirit of the May 18 is inherited and passed on, significantly influencing the progress of democracy in Korea … (full text Organization).

english Homepage;
Gwangju Asia Human Rights Folk School GAHRFS; Democracy in Asia; Domestic Programs;
Forum; Join our Google-Groups; Testimonies; Exchanges; Solidarity;
Publications; Videos; Photos; History; Chronology: Meaning; Award; Teams and Staff; Links;
Blogs: 518solidarity.blogspot.com, 518interns.blogspot.com, 518folkschool.blogspot.com,
the may 18 blog on wordpress: 518 International Solidarity.
Address: The May 18 Memorial Foundation 5.18 Memorial Culture Hall Seo-Gu, Naebangro 409 Postcode, 502-260 Gwangju, Korea Republic;
Contact.

Background: The most tragic and disgraceful incident in modern Korean history took place in Gwangju in May 1980. During the uprising many citizens of Gwangju were killed by soldiers.  Continuer la lecture de « The May 18 Memorial Foundation »

when cure is no longer an option … the Bangalore Hospice Trust BHT

It is the philosophy of Caring. It is also called Palliative Care or Continuing Care. The philosophy is to value life until death, and to give the dying the dignity of breathing their last in surroundings of their choice. The motive is a peaceful and dignified end. The poorer the patient (as most of ours are) the more the need for such care. At Karunashraya, we believe in adding quality to a patient’s remaining life till the last breath he or she takes. We work towards « adding life to days, when we cannot add days to life » … (full text Services).

Homepage;
Patients, and a video; Volunteer Opportunities; Events; History;
Gallery; Resources; Newsletter; Donate; FAQ;
Address: Karunashraya, Old Airport-Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli, Kundalahalli Gate, Bangalore-560 037, India;
Contact and map.

About: BANGALORE HOSPICE TRUST: Bangalore Hospice Trust (BHT), a non-profit Public Charitable Trust, is a hospice rendering palliative care. It takes care of patients who are in the advanced stage of cancer. Continuer la lecture de « KARUNASHRAYA »

Repower America is the bold clean energy plan to “repower” our country with 100% clean electricity within 10 years

Linked with The Alliance for Climate Protection, and with American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009, ACES.

First described in a speech last July by Al Gore, Repower America means new industries with high-paying jobs. It means lower energy costs. And, it means substituting clean domestic sources of energy and a transition away from dirty coal and foreign oil. Read about the goal here … (full text Homepage … and map).

The Plan; In the States; Get involved; Press; Statements;
Energy Effinciency; Renewable Generation; GRID; Clean Energy; Clean Cars;
Contact online (only).

About /What is Repower America? The Repower America brand comprises two separate corporate entities, the Alliance for Climate Protection and the Climate Protection Action Fund.    Continuer la lecture de « Repower America »

Linked with Repower America.

• Our mission is to persuade the American people—and people elsewhere in the world—of the importance and urgency of adopting and implementing effective and comprehensive solutions for the climate crisis.
• The Alliance for Climate Protection is undertaking an unprecedented mass persuasion exercise based on scientific facts. Through a new combination of non-partisan alliances with Americans from all walks of life and innovative and far-reaching communication techniques the Alliance will focus on presenting the facts about climate change and its solutions to the general public in an accurate, clear and compelling manner … (full text Homepage).

Our Partners: we can solve it; This is reality.org; Repower America; the Climate Protection Action Fund;
Staff; Board; Advisories: internal link; Partners; Employment opportunities;
Contact: online only.

Who We Are: The people involved in the Alliance have a track-record of breaking through the din of background noise on issues related to climate change. They also bring with them substantial cross–sectoral experience covering government (both public service and political), business (including energy, technology, finance and media), and civil society (within and beyond the environmental communities). We will be completely non–partisan in pursuing our mission.  Continuer la lecture de « The Alliance for Climate Protection »

Positive change, one that is adaptable to most any educational level in any society throughout the world.
Here is a working outline for our course, written in this case as a seminar for university-level students. Please send your comments and suggestions to Devon White at peace@humanity.org. Thank you. (Positive Change).

Homepage; Sitemap;
WorldView; Voices; Leadership; Activism; Issues; Essays; Donate;
Contact.

Who we are: A small circle of neighbors on four continents, we are working, like you, to find the best paths to positive change.  Continuer la lecture de « The Humanity Initiative »

This NGO has no website, but an e-mail, an address: RUC, Nagercoil Road, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli 627 108, Tamil Nadu, India;

and is decribed on Wiser Earth /About: Organisation aims and activities: RUC envisions a just society in which marginalized will ensure their rights and contrlo over their own lives. RUC’s objectives are to organize the focus groups and to build their capacity in order to promote a strong people’s movement, which strives to protect their rights to live and their to livelihood;
Further details: RUC is also involved in various human rights promotion activities through conducting compaigns, seminars, human rights intervention and monitoring and taking advocacy measures.

also described:

• on CRIN;
• on in TERRA gate;
• on SiliconIndia.