Scriptorium

the world guide to humanitarian and developmnt volunteering – also in italian, and in french(?)

An introduction to the world of international humanitarian and development voluntary work:

• Over 180  projects worldwide, from two weeks to two years or more.
• How to spend either a holiday with a difference or a longer period  – for students, professionals, retirees and those with and without work experience.
• Plus information on finding thousands of more opportunities on the internet!
• For all those who want to get involved …
• (full text english Homepage).

Frontpage;
Project Duration & Costs; Project samples; Submit a project; Links;
Students & Researchers/Career Opportunities; has to be purchased: The guide;
Addresses: (3 of 3): Green Volunteers:
– P.O.BOX 128, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2WZ, England UK;
– 340 Central Ave. #304, Dover, NH 03820, USA;
– Via Canonica 72, 20154 Milano, Italy;
Contact.

About: Choose to spend an interesting vacation or a unique gap year …  find thesis or research opportunities … or contribute to a worthwhile initiative by volunteering in wildlife conservation. Continuer la lecture de « World Volunteers »

Website also in Spanish, Portuguese/Brazil, French

Long before the famous economist Adam Smith wrote his well known treatise « The Wealth of Nations », citizens and leaders of sovereign states have been preoccupied with the question of « How to improve their own living conditions ». It is only in the last century however that the definition of what constitutes a wealthy nation has evolved from a crude measure of income to include such indicators as human rights and the equality of access to opportunities, public resources and unspoiled nature, in short what is frequently termed as « The quality of life ».
Most social scientists would agree that given several different societies with equal resource endowments, those which have a higher proportion of competent, resourceful and enterprising people are likely to generate the higher levels of output per capita that stimulate both increased income and the growth of a social conscience … (about 1/2 /Basics /full text Concept Summary).

Frontpage: in english;
Trainers & references; CEFEpedia; Certificates; Regional partners; Membership; News; Events;
Address: CEFE International, Auenweg 185, 51063 Cologne/Köln, Germany;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Basics /short: … CEFE is a comprehensive set of training instruments using an action-oriented approach and experiential learning methods to develop and enhance the business management and personal competencies of a wide range of target groups, mostly in the context of income and employment generation and economic development.   Continuer la lecture de « Competency based Economies through Formation of Enterprise CEFE »

Reprieve (US) is the United States component of an international charity dedicated to assisting in the provision of effective legal representation and humanitarian assistance to impoverished people facing the death penalty at the hands of the state; to producing and publishing information about the use of the death penalty and to raising awareness more generally concerning human rights. It is premised on the belief that capital punishment is an outdated relic in clear violation of contemporary standards of decency and human rights norms … (about 1/2).

Frontpage;
Projects; Press; Resources; Volunteers; Donations;
Reprieve Au, PO Box 4296, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia; Reprieve NL, e-mail; Reprieve UK, PO Box 52742, London EC4P 4WS, UK; Other Partners;
Address: Reprieve US, 636 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Reprieve (US) is focused on using fresh and creative approaches to better inform consensus views on the death penalty as well as providing direct services to people facing capital punishment.   Continuer la lecture de « Reprieve USA »

Website also in Greek

OUR IDENTITY: The European social Forum of Cyprus (ESFC) is a result of 21 years of hard social work by a team of young people from Active Citizens that took part in many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) experienced in the Social course of the Cypriot population in all levels. The ESFC as an institution consists of a Pancyprian Network of NGOs with non-profit targets, which cover various interests on all the possible subjects that preoccupy each organized group of Cypriots. Thus, as a Democratic and Polyphonic platform of action ESFC with Cypriot and European activity aims at the INTEGRATION of the Cyprus Republic in a United European Completion and generally our involved as Cypriots in the European Evolution … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Items: Special needs; Culture; Environment; Education; OTC; Sports; Social;
Events; Announcements; Youth; Relations: Links;
Address: EUROPEAN SOCIAL FORUM OF CYPRUS, P.O.BOX 53364, LEMESOS 3302, CYPRUS;
Contact.

About 2/2: … OUR AIMS: Our National aims are as follows:  Continuer la lecture de « Europe for Citizens' Programme – European Social Forum of Cyprus ESFC »

in many languages worldwide

Linked with La Marche Mondiale pour la Paix et la Non-violence.

Welcome, to the international site of the first ever World March that travels the world asking for the end of wars, the dismantling of nuclear weapons and for an end to all forms of violence (physical, economic, racial, religious, cultural, sexual and psychological).
Be one of the brave and help us to create a new, non-violent global consciousness. (same text on Start and on the english Homepage).

Sitemap;
The base team; Manifesto; Join the March; Initiatives; News; Press; Newsletters;
Infos (transit, visas, accomodations, Emergency Contacts etc.); Docs; Images; Videos;
National websites; Contacts worldwide.

General Information – Why: Continuer la lecture de « The World March for Peace and Nonviolence »

CWLA is a powerful coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies serving vulnerable children and families since 1920. Our expertise, leadership and innovation on policies, programs, and practices help improve the lives of millions of children in all 50 states. Our impact is felt worldwide … (Who We Are and What We Do).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Initiatives; Mission; Advocacy; Practise; Consultations; Membership; Medias; Publications; Support us;
Address: Headquarters, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 250, Arlington, VA 22202, USA;
Contact.

About /Child Protection, Facts and Figures – Ten Things You Can Do for Child Abuse Prevention Month:  Continuer la lecture de « Child Welfare League of America CWLA »

this NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Environment, Rural Development.
Aim/Objective/Mission: Adhar is a voluntary development organisation dedicated to downtrodden, working in backward areas of the Balangir district. The major trust areas of this organisation centres around eco-restoration, natural resource management and socio-economic upliftment of the rural poor by promoting innovative sustainable models, micro saving and credit thrifts through self help groups.

on Karmayog: Contact person: Ms Anita Mathur; Tel 91-11-6965534;
Address A-19, MIG Flats, Karwaria Sarai, New Delhi – 110016, Delhi, India;

on Wiser Earth: Activities: Activist; Type: Non Governmental Organization; Scope: national; E-mail.

• Speak Truth To Power is dedicated to the promotion of human rights awareness. We are a not-for-profit organization that seeks to proactively engage the general public in an ongoing series of issue-related programs and events, bringing human rights activists and their work into contact with ever-increasing audiences. Through the combined power of arts and education, we aim not only to inspire, but also to empower individuals and communities to take up the defense of human rights. We hope that you will participate …
• … SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER is a division of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial in Washington, a non-profit 5013c organization … (full text /The Center).

All pages of this website have the same URL. Click on the internal links for the Headlines and their sub-pages, as:
The Center (especially /contribute), Programs & events, the Defenders; Human Rights, news & resources (especially /related Organizations).

• To contact us, please write, email, or call Katrin Macmillan, Director of Development and Producer, T. 212-796-2707, F. 212-796-2708, e-mail.
• Address: Speak Truth To Power, 111 Front Street, Suite 208, DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA.

The Center /About: Speak Truth To Power is composed of dedicated individuals from many different fields such as journalism, publishing, internet, human rights, and generous sponsors that have contributed and supported the development of this project into an expansive and synergetic tidal wave.  Continuer la lecture de « Speaking Truth to Power »

• LEAD is an international non-profit organisation with a fast growing network of 2000 leaders in more than 90 countries. Our shared mission is to inspire leadership for a sustainable world.
• We do this by searching worldwide for outstanding people, developing their leadership potential through our innovative training programmes and working with them to mobilise others to make a real difference to the future of this planet … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Training; Network; Action; e-bulletin; Financial Statements; Policy Statements; Vacancies; Calendar; History;
Address: LEAD International, Sundial House, 114 Kensington High Street, London W8 4NP, UK;
Map & London’s Transport Planner; Contacts.

About 2/2: … Our LEAD offices across the world deliver training programmes that challenge traditional notions of leadership with progressive participatory techniques. Using LEAD’s experiential learning approach, our participants learn through multi-stakeholder dialogue, systems thinking, and inclusive cross-cultural processes.  Continuer la lecture de « Leadership for Environment And Development LEAD »

This NGO shows no own website, but is named

on NGOs INDIA:
Purpose: Aged, Child welfare, Development(General), Disability, Education, Health, Human Rights, Poverty, Women’s issues.
Aim/Objective/Mission: ADHAAR undertakes development activities and programmes for women, children, aged and handicapped, who belong to poor, urban & rural areas; provides occupational training and guidance for rehabilitation, it conducts surveys and research work for the weaker sections of society.

on Click India: Contact: Arun Tandon; Phone: 011-2450073; Address: 2845, Street No. 5, Raghuber Pura II, Gandhi Nagar, New Delhi – 110 031, Delhi, India.

on Wiser Earth: shows a map; Activities: Activist; Type: Non Governmental Organization; Scope: national; Fax: 91-11-2259093
About: ADHAAR undertakes development activities and programmes for women, children, aged and handicapped, who belong to poor, urban & rural areas; provides occupational training and guidance for rehabilitation, it conducts surveys and research work for the weaker sections of society.

on Google Scholar-results: found articles by keywords Association, Development, Human Action, Rehabilitation.

en français

The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation is a national, bilingual grassroots membership organization of and for worker cooperatives, related types of co-operatives (multi-stakeholder co-ops and worker-shareholder co-ops), and organizations that support the growth and development of worker cooperatives.  CWCF was incorporated in 1992.
Vision: To be a growing, cohesive network of democratically controlled worker co-ops that provide a high quality of worklife, and support the development of healthy and sustainable local economies, based on cooperative principles.
Mission: To strengthen our worker co-op members; support the development of new worker co-ops; and strengthen the Federation and its governance. (Homepage).

Worker Co-op; CWCF Basics; Programs; CDI; Employments; Join; Resources; Links;
World Declaration; News, events; Newsletters; Starting a Worker Co-op; Tenacity Works Fund;
Contact online.

Statement of Co-operative Identity: Definition: A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.
Comment: The definition makes it clear that it is people voluntary coming together to meet their needs that forms the basis for a co-op. For a worker co-op the key need is viable and fulfilling employment for the members.

• Continuer la lecture de « Canadian Worker Cooperatives Federation CWCF »

pages also in french and in spanish

Linked with the World Prout Assembly.

• IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.
• IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network – a democratic membership union with more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
What; Where;  Knowledge Centre; News; Newsletter; Get involved; Debate; Join; Jobs;
The World Prout Assembly Homepage;
Address and map: IUCN Headquarters, Rue Mauverney 28, Gland 1196, Switzerland;
Contact.

About 2/2: … IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 professional staff in 60 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world. The Union’s headquarters are located in Gland, near Geneva, in Switzerland.  Continuer la lecture de « International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN »

(sometimes named Progressive Coalition, like here)

Our purpose is Action. Communication is a pathway to action, through the discussion and generation of ideas; ideas can change people’s lives. When people change their ideas, it reflects in their way of life in small corresponding changes, and hopefully are able to lead better lives, which can influence other do the same … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Platform and Stategy;
Recent Posts, Up-to Date Alliance Status and Policy, Blogroll-Potential Allies & Friends, Events, Authors, Comments (links in right column of all pages);
Contact. no contact item found.

About 2/2, Party Activities Overview, Copyright, and legal notices: … General Overview: This section will be updated regularly to give a current status of activities.   Continuer la lecture de « International Progressive Alliance »

The Jane Burgermeister website – investigating the swine flu pandemic. – Linked with Irate Mom, Line One: Parents Talk Back to Pharma.

This site is the official site of Jane Burgermeister and her investigation regarding the flu vaccines, WHO and the criminal conduct of several companies and organisations. Here evidence is collected and presented which, according to Jane Burgermeister, reveals that there is a plan in action to reduce the world population by using contaminated vaccines. Jane Burgermeister shows that several international organisations are involved with this plan as are several international companies. Together these form a criminal syndicate which in secret intend to « save the planet » from what is considered harmful overpopulation. (scroll down of each page).

Homepage;
The Threat of Mandatory Vaccinations; Summary of the swine flu criminal case;
Latest News and Archives: articles, YouTube; WHO case; Forum; FAQs; Donations;
Contact online.

About Jane Burgermeister: Jane Burgermeister was born in Switzerland of an Irish mother and an Austrian father. She is a dual Irish/Austrian national and lives in Vienna, Austria.  Continuer la lecture de « The Flue Case »

• The Rural School and Community Trust is a national nonprofit organization addressing the crucial relationship between good schools and thriving communities. Our mission is to help rural schools and communities get better together.
• Working in some of the poorest, most challenging places, the Rural Trust involves young people in learning linked to their communities, improves the quality of teaching and school leadership, and advocates in a variety of ways for appropriate state educational policies, including the key issue of equitable and adequate funding for rural schools … (about 1/2 /who we are).

Homepage;
Mission; Vision; History; Board; Funders; Staff; What’s new; News and links;
Membership; About capacity building; Why rural matters;
Address: The Rural School and Community Trust, 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 240, Arlington, VA 22209, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 /how we work: … The Rural Trust provides a variety of services – training, networking, technical assistance, coaching, mentoring, research – and materials to increase the capacity of rural schools, teachers, young people, and communities to develop and implement high quality place-based education. Continuer la lecture de « Rural School and Community Trust /Rural Trust »