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knowledge in the public service

• … such a Center, symbolizing and strengthening the fruitful relations between the world of learning and world of public affairs, would be a suitable memorial to the spirit of Woodrow Wilson… » (PL 90-637).
• The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars aims to unite the world of ideas to the world of policy by supporting pre-eminent scholarship and linking that scholarship to issues of concern to officials in Washington.
• Congress established the Center in 1968 as the official, national memorial to President Wilson. Unlike the physical monuments in the nation’s capital, it is a living memorial whose work and scholarship commemorates « the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson » … (full text Mission Statement).

Homepage; Directory;
Fellows, Scholars; Board; Council; Staff; Programs; Scholars’ Projects; Fellows’ Projects; Events;
About W. Wilson; Publications; News; W.Quarterly; Dialogue; Media Guide;
Address: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300, Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004-3027, USA;
Contact.

About the Center: The Center is the living, national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 and headquartered in Washington, D.C.  Continuer la lecture de « Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars »

engaging children, supporting educators, transforming schools

• … Our Mission: Founded in 2007, our mission is to transform education through mindfulness. We achieve this by offering in-class instruction, professional training, and other resources to support mindfulness in education.
• Our program brings dramatic improvements in concentration, attention, and empathy among students, while building a climate of calm in the classroom  … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
In Schools; Adult Training; Research; About Mindfullness; Blog; Get involved;
Address: Mindful Schools, 1944 Embarcadero East, Oakland, CA 94606, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 /The Need: Stress in schools in the United States is high. In urban areas, the detrimental affects of poverty can cause high school drop-out rates to approach and even exceed 50%.   Continuer la lecture de « Mindful Schools.org »

Linked on our Blog with World Conference on Disaster Management WCDM.

• Vision: Foster the development of a disaster resilient Canada through individuals, communities and businesses;
• Mandate: Increase community resiliency through emergency preparedness programs that drive individuals, small enterprises and non-profit organizations from awareness to action;
• We Believe In: Shared responsibility of all Canadians in the development of a disaster resilient Canada, Balancing of economic, social and environmental considerations in the formulation of policy by government in consultation with the disaster management community, Professionalism of the individual tasked with disaster management Interaction, and sharing of knowledge between international disaster management organizations. (Vision/Mandate/We Believe).

Homepage;
Small Business; Non-Profit; Individuals; Professionals; Preparation Kit; Preparedness Directory; Events;
Address: CCEP, 860 Harrington Court, Suite 210, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N4, Canada;
Map and Contact.

History /Background: In the late 1980’s, increasing pressure from citizens’ action groups and a growing body of regulatory legislation encouraged Canadian industry to adopt a proactive approach to disaster planning.   Continuer la lecture de « Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness CCEP »

performing Vision into Reality … one voice at a time

global women intact conducts an extensive performance program that utilizes the stage to increase public awareness about issues impacting women and girls, and female genital cutting (fgc). through the medium of performance, artists present on challenging issues with a comedic overtone that helps americans to understand cross-cultural dynamics and their impact and involvement in international policy … (full text performing to produce change).

Homepage;
The Theater; Dance and Drum Festival; Research; Newsletter; Tickets; Store; Donate;
Address: global women intact, 1928 ellis street, san francisco, ca 94115, USA;
Contacts.

About: global women intact is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is dedicated to the elimination of female genital cutting through the mediums of art, education, and public awareness. Continuer la lecture de « Global Women Intact »

geopolitical and economic news and analysis – Linked on our blogs with INDIA: Engaging Africa With Software and Soft Power.

… Alan Fogelquist  is the editor of the Global Geopolitics Net and Global Geopolitics and Political Economy website. He  currently maintains and manages the  Eurasia Research Center – Global Geopolitics Net, project an independent  non-commercial educational effort aimed at fostering public understanding of complex problems and issues facing the world today. The Eurasia Research Center includes a library and archive of articles and documents on global and United States, geopolitical and economic issues.  The focus of research and analysis is on economic justice, sustainable development, human rights, and political and economic systems that place human needs first … (full long text about the editor).

Homepage;
Geopolitics; Politics; Economy;  Issues; Special; Archive; Blog; Continents/Regions: see Menu-Links;
More Sites: Global Geopolitics Net, Global Political Economy Net;
Contact online.

Select Bibliography on Global and United States Political Economy: … a select bibliography of some recommended reading on global economic issues.   Continuer la lecture de « Global Geopolitics and Political Economy »

Founded in 1951 to meet the needs of the educationally disadvantaged, World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education across a wide array of sectors. Registered as a private voluntary organization, World Education has worked in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as in the United States … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Projects; Results; Features; Press; Newsletter; Publications; Work for us; Links; Donate Now;
Address: World Education, Headquarter, Inc., 44 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … World Education contributes to individual growth, strengthens the capacity of local partner institutions, catalyzes community and national development.  Continuer la lecture de « World Education »

We envision a world where health is within reach for everyone

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. By collaborating with diverse public- and private-sector partners, we help provide appropriate health technologies and vital strategies that change the way people think and act. Our work improves global health and well-being … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
What; Where; FGM facts;  RFPs; Video;
Address: PATH’s headquarters, PO Box 900922, Seattle, WA 98109, USA;
or: 2201 Westlake Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98121, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: /Solutions are at hand: Solutions for the world’s biggest health problems are at hand; it only takes a little creativity to make sure those solutions work in poor countries as well as rich ones.   Continuer la lecture de « PATH.org »

to be distinguished from Feminist.com.

• Mission: The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) was created to develop bold, new strategies and programs to advance women’s equality, non-violence, economic development, and, most importantly, empowerment of women and girls in all sectors of society. All programs of the FMF endeavor to include a global perspective and activities to promote leadership development, especially among young women. Along with reproductive rights and access to reproductive technology, the FMF’s programs have focused on the empowerment of women in law, business, medicine, academia, sports, and the Internet.
• Principles: … (full text Mission, Principles).

Homepage;
Hotlines; Take Action; Our Work; History; Research; Reports, Fact Sheets; Events; Medias; Media Team; Jobs, Internships; Donate;
Addresses: Feminist.org, East Coast Office (Washington, DC), 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 801, Arlington, VA 22209, USA;
Feminist.org, West Coast Office (Los Angeles, CA), 433 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA;
Contact.

About Us: Feminism n. the policy, practice or advocacy of political, economic, and social equality for women.  Continuer la lecture de « Feminist.org »

working for a world free from nuclear power and nuclear weapons – Linked on our blogs with Dr. Helen Caldicott Fukushima statement: Destroyer of Worlds.

• Beyond Nuclear aims to educate and activate the public about the connections between nuclear power and nuclear weapons and the need to abandon both to safeguard our future. Beyond Nuclear advocates for an energy future that is sustainable, benign and democratic. The Beyond Nuclear team works with diverse partners and allies to provide the public, government officials, and the media with the critical information necessary to move humanity toward a world beyond nuclear.
• Our Team: … (full text about).

Homepage;
Join; Videos; News; Bulletin; Nuclear Retreat; Renewable Energy Renaissance; Nuclear Power; Nuclear Weapons; Donate;
Address: Beyond Nuclear, 6930 Carroll Avvenue, Suite 400, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA;
Contact.

Act Now, Don’t React Later: Special Update: While NRC continues to look the other way on reactor safety concerns and routinely renews licenses for aging reactors, the White House is pushing for even more money for toxic loan guarantees for new reactors.  Continuer la lecture de « Beyond Nuclear – former Nuclear Policy Research Institute NPRI »

informed and engaged communities – Linked on our blogs with Glass Half Full.

We are a national foundation with local roots. We choose, as the Knight brothers chose, to seek opportunities that can transform both communities and journalism, and help them reach their highest potential. We advance journalism in the digital age and invest in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers … (about /our Mission 1/2).

Homepage;
Programs; Grants; Research and Publications; News; KnightBlog; What we fund; What not; Apply;
Contact online.

About /our Mission 2/2: … We focus on projects that promote informed, engaged communities and lead to transformational change. We believe that information is a core community need. We want to ensure that all citizens get the information they need to thrive in a democracy and act in their own best interest.  Continuer la lecture de « John S. and James L. Knight Foundation KF »