Scriptorium

India’s largest professional Network

• Welcome to the Community Rules for SiliconIndia Network. This agreement describes the terms on which you may access and use our services. To become a SiliconIndia user and a member, you must be aware of the rules and abide by the terms and conditions of this agreement. Your continued use of the SiliconIndia service indicates your acceptance of the community rules.
• SiliconIndia is an online service offered to enable professionals to find and connect with other professionals more effectively. Whether looking for a lead for that next deal, searching for an industry expert, developing networks, asking for guidance or advice SiliconIndia users can make contact with thousands of professionals who are users of the SiliconIndia Service.
• User Agreement: … (full text Community Rules).

Homepage;
News, updates; Board; Blogs; Jobs; Join; all other links: scroll down on about;
Address: SiliconIndia, 44790,S Grimmer Blvd, # 202 Fremont, CA – 9453, USA;
Contacts.

About: SiliconIndia, India’s professional networking portal, is where you go to:  Continuer la lecture de « Silicon India »

• IPPNO, a member of the International Federation of Philosophy (FISP), was founded in 1983 by John Somerville and other concerned thinkers as International Philosophers for the Prevention of Nuclear Omnicide.
• After the close of the cold war, IPPNO changed its Constitution and mission to include grappling with all the global threats to humankind, and to on-going work for world peace with justice.
• For its achievements in this field, IPPNO was awarded Peace Messenger status by the United Nations and IPPNO’s founder received the Gandhi-King award … (Who we are /History 1/2).

Homepage;
Constitution; Papers; Newsletter; Advisories; Links;
Address: IPPNO, Dr. Mar Peter-Raoul, P.O. Box 883, Binghamton, N.Y. 13902, USA;
Contact and Membership.

Who we are /History 2/2: … A member of the International Peace Bureau (IPB), IPPNO to develop worldwide support for the World Court Project, a project which resulted in a July 1996 International Court of Justice ruling that the use and threat of use of nuclear weapons, in all but the most exceptional case, is without question contrary to international law and thereby illegal.  Continuer la lecture de « International Philosophers for Peace and Prevetion of Nuclear Omnicide IPPNO »

en espanol

Linked with Do Interest Groups Benefit Democracy?

• AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, is a United States-based non-governmental organization and interest group … (full text on wikipedia);
• Turn 50 and the doors of the AARP will open for you, as they have for 40 million current members. On behalf of its members, the not-for-profit AARP acts as an advocate on public policy issues, publishes information (including the monthly AARP Bulletin and the bimonthly AARP The Magazine, and through Spanish language media), promotes community service, and works with business partners to offer products and services (including discounts on insurance and travel) … (full text on Hoover’s);

Homepage; Sitemap;
Who we are; What we do; Events; Careers; Leadership; Foundation; Press; Newsletters;
Address: AARP, 601 E Street N.W., Washington, DC 20049, USA;
Contact.

About AARP.org: Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives. AARP has grown to 40 million members and has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As the nation’s largest membership organization for people 50+, AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.   Continuer la lecture de « American Association of Retired Persons AARP »

of the International University of Japan – first in japanese

… The Center for Global Communications (GLOCOM) meanwhile has the mission of studying the information society and Japanese society from diverse perspectives, while at the same time aiming to be an “intelprise” that actively pursues joint activities with enterprises and the state (government) … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Organization; Project; Publications; Inquiry; IECP (only in japanese);
Address: Harks Roppongi Bldg. 2nd floor, 6-15-21 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan;
Access map & contacts offline; Contact online.

About 2/2: Established in 1982, International University of Japan is a graduate institution with the aim of training outstanding leaders for international society. We have today students from about 50 countries hard at work here, which reminds us again of the importance of our mission …  Continuer la lecture de « Center for Global Communications GLOCOM »

Asian Society for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (ASEED) is an Institute that has evolved its own identity as an autonomous non profit body registered under 1860 Societies Act, working in the field of development management. Aseed started its mission in early 90’s and since then it has been contributing in the area of livelihood creation and sustainable development. A multi – dimensional novel institution dedicated to making Sustainable Development to a reality in the Asia Pacific region … (full text Homepage).

Consortium; Publications; Highlights; Projects; Training & Capacity;
Press; Reports; Gallery; Others; FAQs;
Address: Aseed House, C-8/8007, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India;
Contact.

About: Our Vision: « Helping Society towards a Search for Self-Reliance and Socio-Economic Upliftment ».

Our Mission: « To enable individuals and society to move towards dignity of labour, entrepreneurial values and alleviating poverty of people at large through education, research & training and grassroot level of the change »  Continuer la lecture de « Asian Society for Entrepreneurship Education and Development ASEED »

This NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Education, Employment, Health, Infrastructure; Aim/Objective/Mission: Atma Shakti Sangha mainly works in the villages promoting education, health care, communal harmony and preservation of traditional culture. It is also trying to create employment for the economically backward sections through training in organic farming, fisheries and poultry. Sangha has also undertaken construction of low-cost houses for poor villagers, especially SC/ST.

on Click India: Contact: Tarun Bose; Phone : 91-11-26438971, 11-26198042;
Address: 52/36, Chittaranjan Park New Delhi 110019, India;

on Wiser Earth: map; Fax: 91-11-6198042; Type: Non Governmental Organization; Scope: national.

Actuellement, la CODE est un réseau de 10 associations membres qui ont plusieurs points communs parmi lesquels :
1.Leur statut : il s’agit d’organisations non-gouvernementales (ONG).
2.Leurs missions : un de leurs objectifs est la lutte pour un plus grand respect des droits de l’enfant. Dans ce cadre, elles développent une action spécifique et non accessoire de promotion et/ou de défense des droits de l’enfant au niveau de l’ensemble de la Communauté française. Elles souscrivent d’ailleurs à la Convention internationale relative aux droits de l’enfant. En cela, elles défendent et promeuvent tous les droits de l’enfant de manière globale sans se limiter à seulement certains aspects de ces droits.
3.Leur historique : elles sont actives depuis au moins cinq an … (texte entier /Membres).

Page d’accueil;
Publications; Agenda; Actualités; Documentations; Liens;
Adresse: CODE, rue du Marché aux Poulets 30, B-1000 Bruxelles, Belgique;
Contacte et plan du site.

Présentation /Mission: La Coordination des ONG pour les droits de l’enfant (CODE) est un réseau d’associations qui ont pour point commun de développer une action de promotion ou de défense des droits de l’enfant en Belgique et dans le monde.  Elle a été créée en 1994 à l’initiative de Défense des enfants International (DEI) à l’occasion de l’élaboration du premier rapport alternatif sur les droits de l’enfant. Elle s’est constituée en ASBL en 2000.  Continuer la lecture de « Coordination des ONG pour les Droits de l'Enfant CODE »

SPSSI is an association of approximately 3000 psychologists, allied scientists, and others, who are interested in the application of research on the psychological aspects of important social issues to public policy solutions. (Homepage).

Policy; Teaching; Conference; Membership; Students /early Career;
History; Publications; Awards; Newsletter; Links;
Address: SPSSI, 208 I St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002-4340, USA;
Contact.

About: Founded in 1936, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is an international group of over 3000 psychologists, allied scientists, students, and others who share a common interest in research on the psychological aspects of important social issues. In various ways, SPSSI seeks to bring theory and practice into focus on human problems of the group, the community, and nations, as well as the increasingly important problems that have no national boundaries. Continuer la lecture de « Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues SPSSI »

This NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Environment, Health. Aim/Objective/Mission: AHEAD is a voluntary organisation working on the issues of health, environment and development. It focuses on sustainable development through networking with other NGOs and institutes in the same sector. Research, training, capacity building and development of resource materials are some of the activities carried out by the organisation.

on Click India: Contact: Upma Sharma, Phone: 011-26495187,
Address: House No 39, Ist Floor, New Delhi – 110049, Delhi, India.

*****

For distinguishion: There exists an Egyptian NGO with the same name: AHED.
(The Association for Health and Environmental Development (AHED) is an Egyptian Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) established and registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs in November 1987).

The purpose of the Society is to support and encourage research and practice related to issues of interpersonal acceptance and rejection, including but not limited to parental acceptance-rejection, peer acceptance-rejection, acceptance-rejection in intimate adult relationships, and acceptance-rejection in other attachment relationships throughout the lifespan … (full text Homepage).

Membership; Publications; Newsletters; Officers; Representatives; Constitution;
Evaluation Guidelines for: Quantitative Research Studies, Qualitative Research Studies, Theoretical Papers, Applied Papers;
Next Meeting in Padua /Italy: July 28-31, 2010;
Contact.

University of Connecticut, Rohner Center Awards: Distinguished Contributions to Theory, Research, and Practice on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection: The Rohner Center is pleased to announce that the University of Connecticut has authorized the creation of the University of Connecticut Rohner Center Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Theory, Research, and Practice on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection.  Continuer la lecture de « International Society for Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection ISIPAR »

What is India Social.org? Indiasocial.org is the only specialised portal totally dedicated to development work in India. We want to create more awareness about, and mobilise greater support for India’s struggle for sustainable and equitable development … (about 1/2).

Homepage and latest news; Sitemap;
Directory search; Events; News; Membership; Links; Forum; Add your site; Issues: see all links down of each page;
Contact online.

About 2/2 /Profile: … Indiasocial.org is a specialised portal dedicated to the social sector operating in India. It has a large database that is being expanded everyday and which covers almost all facets of development activities.  Continuer la lecture de « India Social.org »

This NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Aged, Child welfare, Health, Human Rights, Population, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Women’s issues
Aim/Objective/Mission: AICAP works with a noble objective of improving quality of life and environment concerned with under privileged segment of society where poverty and deprivation co-exist. The main trust of the centre is on disseminating knowledge, awareness generation, aids and medical help for improving health of the people of the jhuggi cluster, specially targeting children of the locality, creating of healthy environment, restructuring family size, literacy program and eradication of social evils.

on Wiser Earth:  Activities: Educational; Type: Non Governmental Organization; Scope: national; Contact Name: D. K. Chatterjee, Contact Email, Phone: 91-11-6439296, Address: Headquarters: G-1375, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019, India.

… also on India Social.org; and on NGOs in Delhi.

Food For People, Inc. is designated as the official food bank for Humboldt County

When we first opened our doors in 1979, Food for People was no more than a small food closet intent upon filling the void in Humboldt County’s social service programs. But food distribution grew steadily from those humble beginnings, and over the next 17 years, we expanded and began conducting our operations out of a small local residence, utilizing rented warehouse space just a few blocks away … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Programs; Access; Staff; Newsletters; Sponsors; Volunteer; Donate;
Address: Food for People, The Food Bank for Humboldt County, 307 West 14th Street, Eureka, CA 95501, USA;
Contact: Telephone: (707) 445-3166, Fax: (707) 445-5946

About 2/2: … During that time Food for People also began providing food for several pantries located throughout the County in addition to our direct food distribution in Eureka. But access to refrigeration and freezer space was extremely limited, and by 1996, we were bursting at the seams and ill-prepared to accommodate the steadily increasing requests for emergency food assistance.   Continuer la lecture de « Food for People »

AFPRO as a secular socio-technical development organization with Christian inspiration visualizes itself as working to enable the rural poor – including women and men belonging to small and marginal farmers and the landless, dalits, tribal people, fisher folk and unemployed youth – to move towards sustainable development, through and overall increase in their knowledge and skills in areas that directly affect their standard and quality of life. It visualizes itself as an organization which over the next decade will enable the marginalized rural groups to achieve enhanced socio-economic and personal status in society through appropriate technologies for the management of natural resources … (about 1/2 /vision).

Homepage;
Partners; Alliances; Services; Programmes; Successes; Innovations; Publications; Blog;
Contacts.

About 2/2 /Mission: … AFPRO dedicates itself to its mission of alleviating rural poverty by promoting and working through voluntary organizations; with a focus on enabling the marginalized and weaker sections of rural society to participate in the process of rural development by strengthening their resource base and capabilities through improved knowledge and skills, both in the technical and socio-economic development areas.

History:

AFPRO was established in 1966 by Christian development organizations in response to the Bihar-Uttar Pradesh-Maharashtra drought, as a non-governmental organization that would provide technical support for development and rehabilitation work.  Continuer la lecture de « Action for Food Production AFPRO »

This NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on NGOs INDIA (server failed): Purpose: Education, Rehabilitation, Women’s issues; Aim/Objective/Mission: AIAMSS is basically a women’s organisation working for the upliftment of widows, poor and aged women. It gives shelter to the victims of dowry system and provides them training in cutting and tailoring enabling them to be self dependent.

on Wiser Earth:
Activities: Educational; Type: Non Governmental Organization; Scope: regional;
Phone: 91-11-2482580; Headquarters: 34/346-347, Trilokpuri, New Delhi 110091, India.

on Click India: Contact: Sita Bhagat; AIAMSS is basically a women’s organisation working for the upliftment of widows, poor and aged women. It gives shelter to the victims of dowry system and provides them training in cutting and tailoring enabling them to be self dependent.