Scriptorium

of Antimalaria in Africa

• A standardised process for evaluating the real life safety and effectiveness of current and alternative ant malarial treatments will be developed and implemented.
• During the initial phase of INESS, the current first-line ACTs in Ghana and Tanzania will be evaluated. This will provide information on their safety and effectiveness, which is still unavailable despite their large scale utilisation.
• Once a new anti-malarial is registered in a participating country, it will be introduced through the routine public health services in the districts hosting the selected INDEPTH DSS sites. New drugs will be evaluated using standardised systems to generate effectiveness and safety assessments which are comparable to those for currently recommended drugs … (full long text Research Sites).

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Gouvernance; Scientific Review; Datas; Costs;
Secretariat; Contacts.

About the INESS project: What is INESS and what is new? Continuer la lecture de « Indepth Effectiveness ans Safety Studies INESS »

• Malaria Kills: Malaria is one of the leading causes of death and disease worldwide, especially in the developing world Malaria is a preventable and treatable infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes that kills more than one million people each year, most of them in sub-Saharan Africa, where malaria is the leading cause of death for children under five (RBM)
• Half the world’s population is at risk of malaria – some 3.3 billion people in 109 countries (GMAP)
• Malaria perpetuates poverty … (about Malaria).

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What; Drug resistance; Resources; News, events; Newsletter; Jobs; Links; Support;
Address: MALARIA CONSORTIUM – INTERNATIONAL, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street,London EC2A 4LT, UK;
Contact.

About us: Malaria Consortium is the world’s leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the control of malaria, we apply our depth of technical expertise and practical experience to develop smarter solutions that improve and save lives. Beyond malaria, we work to control childhood illnesses, with a new focus on treating and preventing neglected tropical diseases.  Continuer la lecture de « Malaria Consortium »

• Our Purpose Statement: The AIDS Foundation of South Africa mobilises funding to equip community-based and non-governmental organisations with financial resources and appropriate skills to implement primary health care and development programmes that limit the spread of HIV and mitigate the impact of the AIDS epidemic on vulnerable communities in South Africa.
• Our Vision: To be the leading organisation supporting community-based primary health care and development programmes responding to the challenges of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in South Africa. (About /Purpose Statement, Vision).

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HIV/AIDS; Culture, health; Projects; Partners; News; Your help;
Addresses (1 of 4): AIDS Foundation of South Africa, 237 Musgrave Road, Durban, 4001, SOUTH AFRICA;
Contact.

About / brief Overview: The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA), established in 1988, was the first registered AIDS Non-Government Organisation in South Africa.  Continuer la lecture de « AIDS Foundation of South Africa »

Linked on our blogs with Academy for Educational Development AED.

The SARA Project is operated by the Academy for Educational Development AED with subcontractors Tulane University, JHPIEGO, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Population Reference Bureau. SARA is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development. (Scroll down to bottom on about).

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Tech areas; Staff; African partners; Publications;
Address: SARA Project, Academy for Educational Development AED, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20009 USA;
Contact.

About: The Support for Analysis and Research in Africa (SARA) project is managed by the Academy for Educational Development. The first SARA contract ran from 1992-1999; the current contract runs through September 2005. Continuer la lecture de « Support for Analysis and Research in Africa SARA »

• INDEPTH’s Vision: INDEPTH will be an international platform of sentinel demographic sites that provides health and demographic data and research to enable developing countries to set health priorities and policies based on longitudinal evidence.  INDEPTH’s data and research will guide the cost effective use of tools, interventions and systems to ensure and monitor progress towards national goals.
• INDEPTH’s Mission: … (Vision, Mission).

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Addresss (1 of 5): INDEPTH NETWORK SECRETARIAT, Physical Address: 11 Mensah Wood Street, East Legon, Accra, Ghana;
Postal Address: P. O. Box KD 213, Kanda, Accra, Ghana;
Contact.

INDEPTH’s Strategic Objectives: Continuer la lecture de « IN-DEPTH Network »

News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world

… SciDev.Net’s vision is to achieve better-informed decisions by individuals and organisations in the developing world on science- and technology-related issues, and thus the better integration of scientific knowledge and technological innovation into policies, programmes and projects intended to achieve sustainable development at all levels of society … (about /Vision).

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Activities; Creative Commons; Media; Links; People; Advisors; Supporters; Donate;
Address: SciDev Net, 9–11 Richmond Buildings, London W1D 3HF, UK;
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About /Introduction: SciDev.Net – the Science and Development Network – is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing reliable and authoritative information about science and technology for the developing world.  Continuer la lecture de « Science and Development Network SciDev Net »

Working with Visionaries on the Frontlines of Social Change Worldwide

Linked with Ford Foundation Initiative to Tackle HIV Crisis in United States.

• We believe all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have voice in the decisions that affect them.
• We believe the best way to achieve these goals is to encourage initiatives by those living and working closest to where problems are located; to promote collaboration among the nonprofit, government and business sectors; and to ensure participation by men and women from diverse communities and all levels of society … (full text about /Mission).

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Issues; Regions; Grants; Impact; Programs; Employment; Governance; Newsroom; Reports; Special Initiatives;
Addresses (1 of 4): Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017, USA;
Contact.

About /History Overview: The Ford Foundation was established on Jan. 15, 1936, with an initial gift of $25,000 from Edsel Ford, whose father Henry, founded the Ford Motor Company. Continuer la lecture de « Ford Foundation »

INASP comprises a small number of staff, governed by an international Board of Trustees … (full text Who’s who).

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Country coorddinators; Partners; Programmes, projects; Researchers;
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Address: INASP, 60 St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1ST, UK;
Contact.

About: INASP’s work focuses on communication, knowledge and networks, with particular emphasis on the needs of developing and emerging countries.  Continuer la lecture de « International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications INASP »

Founded in 1982, VFP is a non-profit membership organization. We do not have any political or religious agenda. We are partner to a large network of similar organizations worldwide. Our goal is to work toward a more peaceful world through the promotion of International Voluntary Service (IVS) projects, historically known as International Workcamps, and the exchange of volunteers … (about 1/2).

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Project directory; Scholarships; Newsletter; Videos; Photos and Quotes; Join; Links; FAQs;
Address; Volunteers for Peace, Inc., 1034 Tiffany Road, Belmont, Vermont 05730-0202, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Through our international alliances, we work together to help communities meet local needs and some of the goals of the United Nation’s Millennium Declaration.   Continuer la lecture de « Volunteers for Peace VFP »

iEARN  is the world’s largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world. (Homepage).

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Projects; Globe; News; Professional Development; Resources; Collaboration Centre; Online courses; Join;
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About /what is iEARN: iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is a non-profit organization made up of over 30,000 schools and youth organizations in more than 130 countries. Continuer la lecture de « International Education and Resource Network iEarn »

You give and you get. The chance to make a real difference in other people’s lives is the reason most Volunteers serve in the Peace Corps … (full text Benefits).

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What; Where; Local events; Volunteer; Apply; FAQs; Donations;
Address: Peace Corps, Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Headquarters, 1111 20th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20526, USA;
Contact.

About: Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America’s most precious resource – its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 77 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Continuer la lecture de « Peace Corps »

• AIESEC’s Vision: Peace and fulfilment of humankind’s potential.
• AIESEC’s Scope: AIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Our members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national, ethnic or social origin.
• AIESEC’s Approach: AIESEC members live an integrated development experience. This involves leadership opportunities, international internships and interacting with a global network to support their development. (Who).

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Students; Join; Partners; Partner’s section; Alumnis; Press; Publications; Stories;
Address: AIESEC International, Teilingerstraat 126, 3032-AW Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
Contact and Coungtrie’s Network.

About: AIESEC has 60 years of experience in developing high-potential youth into globally minded responsible leaders.  Present in over 107 countries and territories and with over 45,000 members, AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization. Continuer la lecture de « AIESEC International »

Linked with Youth Action Net®.

In 1990, the International Youth Foundation was born — a youth development organization that, at that time, was without precedent in its scope and mission. In all, the Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) granted to IYF nearly US$70 million — the largest single commitment in WKKF history. The initial challenge was to build on Mr. Kellogg’s desire ‘to take good ideas, help them grow…invest in people and institutions…all in support of children and families … (History 1/2).

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Programs; Citizenship; Learning; Work; Celebrating 20 Years; Initiative; Jobs; Newsletter; Donations;
Address: International Youth Foundation, 32 South Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA;
Contact.

History 2/2: … The IYF story began in 1989 when its founder, Rick Little, was invited to WKKF’s headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Continuer la lecture de « International Youth Foundation IYF »

/ Institut International pour l’Unification du Droit Privé

Linked with International Institute of Space Law IISL, and with Preliminary draft Protocol on Matters specific to Space Assets – Study LXXII J.

PURPOSE: The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit) is an independent intergovernmental Organisation with its seat in the Villa Aldobrandini in Rome. Its purpose is to study needs and methods for modernising, harmonising and co-ordinating private and in particular commercial law as between States and groups of States … (about /overview 1/2).

Frontpage; Accueil en français; Homepage in english;
Publications; Databases; Institutional Docs; Studies; Library; Instruments; Statutes (21 pdf-pages);
Work in progress; Legal Cooperation and Research Scholarships; Internships, Secondments; Memberships;
Address: UNIDROIT, 28 Via Panisperna, 00184 Rome, Italy;
Contact: Tel. +39 06 696211, Fax +39 06 699 41394, e-mail.

About /overview 2/2: … ORIGINS: Set up in 1926 as an auxiliary organ of the League of Nations, the Institute was, following the demise of the League, re-established in 1940 on the basis of a multilateral agreement, the Unidroit Statute.  Continuer la lecture de « International Institute for the Unification of Privat Law UNIDROIT »