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• ACFID is an independent association of Ausstralian non-profit aid and development agencies …
• … of non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development.
• It administers a Code of Conduct committing members to high standards of integrity and accountability.
• Vision: To promote conditions of sustainable human development in which people are able to enjoy a full range of human rights, fulfil their needs free from poverty, and live in dignity.
• Networks: … (about).

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Code of Cunduct; Member Directory; Training; Resources; get involved; News, media; Links;
Address: ACFID, 14 Napier Close Deakin ACT 2600, Australia;
Contact.

Inside ACFID: … /ACFID Structure /Executive Committee: … (full text). Continuer la lecture de « Australian Council for International Development ACFID »

responsibility, relationships, respect – this unique teaching resource meets the requirements of the UK National Curriculum in a number of subject areas, and can be adapted for use in any country.

The Other 3Rs is a unique series of teaching modules developed in response to requests from teachers for material to meet the demands of the curriculum in the areas of Personal and Social/Health Education and Citizenship. The Course can be used across the curriculum … (Aims 1/2).

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Using the course; Authors; Publishers; Download; Buy (Family Education Trust);
Contacts.

Aims 2/2: … The aims of the course are:   Continuer la lecture de « The other 3 Rs »

The idea behind the World Kindness Movement (WKM) crystallised at a conference in Tokyo in 1997 when the Small Kindness Movement of Japan brought together like-minded kindness movements from around the world. The WKM was officially launched in Singapore on 18 November 2000 at the 3rd WKM Conference. The mission of the WKM is to inspire individuals towards greater kindness and to connect nations to create a kinder world … (about 1/2).

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World kindness day 13th November; Media Center; Resources; News; get involved;
Address: World Kindness Movement Secretariat, c/o The SKM, 140 Hill Street, 05-01, MICA Building, Singapore 179369;
Contact.

About/who we are 2/2: … Origins /History: The concept of forming a group specifically to spread kindness is a relatively new phenomenon.  Continuer la lecture de « World Kindness Movement WKM »

AIAMED had beginnings in the South Asia Network (SAN) in 1994. It got registered as a Trust in 1997 to act as a support organisation and also as a network. Its mission is to strengthen non-governmental and other type of organisations involved in micro finance and micro enterprise either fully or partially as its program component. Apart from Capacity Building of these organisations, it is also involved in Institutional Strengthening of the sector. AIAMED though its work on networking, joint action, information sharing, training, study and research hopes to achieve its aims. The Board of Trustees and Board of Governors govern AIAMED … (profile 1/2).

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Strategy; Training; Research; Consultancy; new Venture; Partners; Membership;
Address: AIAMED, K-6. AKASH BARATHI APARTMENTS, 24. I.P EXTENSION, DELHI–92, India;
Contact. PHONE: 91-11-55437348, MOBILE: 98183 53598 / 35213503, E-MAIL.

Profile 2/2: … AIAMED is a part of ‘Micro-Credit Summit Campaign’ to reach 100 million poor people by 2005.   Continuer la lecture de « All India Association of Micro-Enterprise Development AIAMED »

Linked on our blogs with A Zero Growth Economy? What Would It Mean for Us All?

For learning, leisure and life: Woodbrooke is Europe’s only Quaker Study Centre, offering adult education since 1903. Here you can experience short courses on personal spiritual growth, theology, creative arts, and training for Quaker roles. We also offer bed and breakfast accommodation, and hire out our elegant meeting rooms for conferences. (Homepage).

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Courses, learning; Conference facilities; Accomodation; Our planet …; Project blog; Donation; Newsletter;
Map; Address: Woodbrooke, 1046 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6LJ, UK;
Contact.

About Woodbrooke: Welcome to Woodbrooke. Woodbrooke is Europe’s only Quaker Study Centre. It is based in the former family home of the local chocolate maker, George Cadbury, himself a Quaker, and has, since 1903, provided education for those of any faith or none from around the world. Education has always been based around exploring Quakerism and the themes of interest to Quakers, such as Peace and Reconciliation, Quaker History and Spiritual Journeys. Continuer la lecture de « Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre »

also in Bulgarian

Vidin is situated in the Northwest part of Bulgaria on the bank of the river Danube. It is near the frontiers with Romania and Serbia. The town is the center of the district with a population of 45 000 people, one third of which are representatives of minority groups. The population is getting older, because the young people emigrate in order to find better opportunities for professional realization … (full text EVS community details).

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Exchanges; Projects; Other activities; News;
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About: “Open Youth” is a non-profit non-governmental organization, created and managed entirely by young people.  Continuer la lecture de « Open Youth »

Linked on our blogs with Innovative solutions for improved nutrition.

• GAIN itself is an alliance of governments, international organizations, the private sector and civil society.
• The projects we fund and advise are always implemented in partnership with government, business and civil society organizations to ensure that public health objectives are reached.
• We create national and regional Business Alliances of leading companies, which are exploring ways to bring high quality, affordable fortified foods to those most in need, including the “base of the pyramid”: the poorest groups
• … (full text Approach). http://www.gainhealth.org/about-gain/gain’s-approach-fighting-malnutrition

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About Malnutrition; Deficiencies; Nutrition Facts; Programs; Performance;
Partnerships; Countries; Medias, resources; Events; Careers; get involved;
Address: Office: GAIN, Rue de Vermont 37-39 – 1202 Geneva – Switzerland;
Mail: PO Box 55, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland;
Contact.

About GAIN: Investing in Partnerships to Fight Malnutrition:   Continuer la lecture de « Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition GAIN »

(of Ashoka) – also in french, spanish, portugese

• Changemakers is a community of action where we all collaborate on solutions. We know we have the power to solve the world’s most pressing social problems. We’re already doing it, one project, one idea at a time.
• How do we do it? We talk about the issues, share stories and mentor, advise, and encourage each other in group forums, even engage in friendly competition. We form surprising connections and unexpected partnerships across the globe that turn the old ways of problem solving upside down. We try things that have never been tried before … (full text about 1/2 /who we are).

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Competitions, and improved nutrition-competition; Groups; Stories; Issues; Places; Team; Careers; Resources;
Contact online.

About 2/2 /the Impact: Being involved with Changemakers can mean a big boost to your goals. Participation often leads to further connections and opportunities that have a significant impact on the growth and reach of organizations working toward change. We keep you updated here, and congratulate the whole Changemakers community for supporting these projects.   Continuer la lecture de « Changemakers »

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has approximately 42,000 members in over 60 local unions in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. An additional 3,500 members belong to the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific, which constitutes the Union’s Marine Division. Another 14,000 members belong to the autonomous ILWU Canada … (full text about).

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Education; Press; Take action: organize, mobilize, political, buy union;
Address: International Longshore and Warehouse Union, AFL-CIO, 1188 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA;
Contact.

Objectives of the ILWU: They are:  Continuer la lecture de « The International Longshore and Warehouse Union ILWU.org »

bringing international dimension to education

The DCSF Global Gateway has been running for over four years; it has more than 20,000 schools on its database and works with other networks adding up to more than 350,000 schools in total across the world … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Register your school; DCSF ISA; About ISA;  partner school; Where; Support; Training; Funding & programmes; Resources; FAQs;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Finding the right partner for schools in the UK is something that the Global Gateway team excels at. They will send a free starter pack, make suggestions for link schools and help you to search the database to find your ideal link. More than 2000 schools in the UK have been linked up and that is just the beginning!

Register for partner finding and get your free starter pack.    Continuer la lecture de « Global Gateway »

The representative organisation of disabled people in Europe

The work of EDF covers all fields of European Union competence and a great number of initiatives. Although the European institutions might seem far for many citizens, the decisions taken by the European Union, which are the result of negotiations between all Member States, have a direct impact on disabled people’s lives. That is why, the role of EDF is so important in monitoring all EU initiatives and in proposing new legislation to advance disabled people’s rights. (full text Homepage).

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Who we are; our work; Dissability & Human Rights; Annual reports; Press; Newsletter; Library; Join;
Address: European Disability Forum, 39-41 Rue du Commerce, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;
Contact.

About: The strong voice of persons with disabilities in Europe:   Continuer la lecture de « European Disability Forum EDF »

This NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Disability, Human Rights;
Aim/Objective/Mission: AIFD strives for the all round welfare and total rehabilitation of the deaf; creates awareness about their problems and protects their rights; establishes homes, hostels and institutes for them.

on yellowpages Sulekha:
Category: Care for Disabled; Landmark: Near Mini Secretariat; Phone: 011-26563984, 011-26966683;
Address: #12-13, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Hauz Khas, Delhi -110016, India.

on World Federation of the DEAF /Members.

• All India Confederation of the Blind (AICB) is a body of blind persons working for and with its blind brothers and sisters. It is made up of grass-roots and State-level Associations/Organizations working with the blind. It has over 20 affiliates across the country.
• The Confederation has now completed 28 years of its existence. As we look back, we derive some satisfaction from the fact that we have traversed quite a long distance–from a small rented office to its own premises housing a variety of services; from just one part-time employee to the present number of over 100 staff members; from a meager fund of just a few hundred rupees to the present budget of over 20 million rupees; from hardly any activity to over 20 projects and services … (about 1/2).

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Facilities, Activities; Education; News & Events; Downloads; Donate; Photos;
Address: All India Confederation of the Blind, Braille Bhawan, Near Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Sector-5,Rohini. Delhi – 110085, India;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The Confederation’s work has been receiving appreciation and commendation from various quarters. It has been adjudged the Best NGO in the disability sector for 2006 by the Government of India and presented the corresponding National Award by the President of India on December 3, 2006.   Continuer la lecture de « All India Confederation of the Blind AICB »

in espanol: Mundo popular – Linked on this blogs with Debunking GOP lies.

The People’s World / Mundo Popular is a national, grassroots newspaper and the direct descendant of the Daily Worker. Published by Long View Publishing Co., the PW reports on and analyzes the pressing issues and struggles of the day: for workers’ rights, peace, equality, social and economic justice, democracy, civil liberties, women’s rights, protection of the environment, and more … (about 1/2).

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National; International; Labor; Peace; Analysis;
Addresses: Editorial Office: 3339 S. Halsted St., Chicago IL 60608, USA;
Business Office: 235 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011, USA;
Contact and regional Bureaus.

About 2/2: … The PW is known for its partisan coverage. We take sides – for truth and justice. We are partisan to the working class, racially and nationally oppressed peoples, women, youth, seniors, international solidarity, Marxism and socialism. We enjoy a special relationship with the Communist Party USA, founded in 1919, and publish its news and views.  Continuer la lecture de « People's World »

in 13 other languages, from Amharic to Vietnamese

• WIRE – Women’s Information provides free information, support and referrals to women across Victoria.
• Women contact WIRE to talk things through with a sensitive, supportive and skilled woman.
• At WIRE, we’ll take on anything. No problem is too big or too small.
• WIRE services include a phone support service, a walk-in centre, and this comprehensive, searchable website.
• … (Homepage).

Who; Where; Phone support; Training; Events; Research; Media Center; Contribute; Jobs;
Address/Walk In Centre: 10:30am to 5pm Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Ground Floor 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia;
Contact.

About: … Thanks to a $2,500 grant from the City of Melbourne, we have been able to translate some basic information about WIRE’s service into 13 languages… //   Continuer la lecture de « Melbourne: Women's Information WIRE »