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(Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment, June 2010).

The mission of the ILAC Initiative is to strengthen the capacity of collaborative programmes to promote pro-poor agricultural innovation and to ensure that research and development activities are managed more effectively to contribute to poverty reduction. The specific focus of ILAC is on those collaborative arrangements that target and actively engage poor farmers and other poor people. (Mission).

Homepage;
Activities; Resources; Studies, reports; Evaluating capacity; e-learning; Links; Blog;
Address: Institutional Learning and Change (ILAC) Initiative, c/o Bioversity International, Via dei Tre Denari 472a, 00057 Maccarese, Fiumicino RM, Italy;
Contact.

About us: The ILAC Initiative brings together a group of national and international partners who are committed to strengthening the contributions of collaborative applied R&D programs to pro-poor agricultural innovation. Continuer la lecture de « Institutional Learning and Change ILAC Initiative »

(Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment, June 2010).

Our focus, editorially, is on communication initiatives and events, materials, reports, etc. that focus on the use and support of communication to impact development, as well as trends in communication worldwide, regionally and by specific country. We strive to keep the information on our site non-promotional (with the exception of our Classifieds sections). Our policy is to provide informational summaries, with as much contact information as possible for people who seek further details and connection with the implementers/originators/authors/publishers. Very occasionally we will post full documents to the site … (full text CI’s Editorial Policy).

Homepage, Global;
Networks; Classifieds; Policy blogs; Africa; Latin America;
Left column: knowledge sections, e-magazines, CI partners; Events; Training; Vacancies; CI stories;
Address: The Communication Initiative, 5148 Polson Terrace, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada  V8Y 2C4;
Contact.

About CI global: The Communication Initiative (The CI) network is an online space for sharing the experiences of, and building bridges between, the people and organisations engaged in or supporting communication. Continuer la lecture de « Communication Initiative Network CI »

• The Women’s Institute for Alternative Development (WINAD) was founded in 1999 and introduced its Inter-generational Women’s Leadership Programme in the same year.
• This programme partner girls with mature, conscious women who provide guidance and together they build sisterhood. The Big Sisters are leaders in the media, business, trade unions, politics, law, NGOs, education, culture and social development … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Events and Campaigns; Newsletter, Job Openings;
Address: WINAD, 11 Meyler Street, Trinidad, West Indies;
Contact online.

About 2/2 … Our Objectives: Continuer la lecture de « Women's Institute for Alternative Development WINAD »

• Saferworld is an independent organisation that works directly with local people as well as through governments and international bodies to prevent violent conflict and encourage co-operative approaches to security.
• We work with governments, international organisations and civil society to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development and through supporting the actions of others … (full text about us).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What; Where; Policy, analysis; Resources; Newsletter; Staff; Support us;
Address (1 of 2): Saferworld, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT, UK;
Contact.

Policy: We believe that efforts to prevent violent conflict should be informed by, and responsive to, local needs and realities. We use evidence and experience from our in-country programmes to make recommendations to international policy makers which leads to real changes on the ground. Continuer la lecture de « Saferworld »

Human development is defined as the process of enlarging people’s freedoms and opportunities and improving their well-being. Human development is about the real freedom ordinary people have to decide who to be, what to do, and how to live  … (about Human Development 1/2).

Homepage;
Events; Project; News; Blog; Goals; Interactive maps; Data;
Address: Sarah Burd-Sharps and Kristen Lewis, Co-directors, American Human Development Project, One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US;

Contact.

About Human Development 2/2: … The human development concept was developed by economist Mahbub ul Haq. Continuer la lecture de « American Human Development Project »

aussi en français

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre) began operations in August 1999 and is today one of the world’s most influential conflict mediation organisations. From its beginning as a venue in Geneva, Switzerland, where discreet discussions  took place among those who had a practical impact on humanitarian policy and practice, the HD Centre has evolved into an independent global mediation organisation, with a presence in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. Its aim is to help alleviate the suffering of individuals and populations caught up in both high-profile and forgotten conflicts, by acting as mediators and by providing other mediators with the support they need to work effectively … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Mediation: projects, support; Publications /Newsletter; Press; Peacemaking topics; Who; Careers; Videos: on YouTube, on Vimeo;
Addresses (1 of 3): Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue HD, Headquarters, 114, Rue de Lausanne, CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland; Venue;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our mission: As a neutral and impartial organisation, our mission is to support only those solutions that offer the best prospect for a just and lasting peace, in line with international law.  Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue HD »

As an independent, non-profit organization BICC is dedicated to promoting and facilitating peace and development … (full text Homepage).

Base Convertion;
Development, peace; Migration and conflict; Resources and conflict; Arms; SALW; Global Military Index GMI;*
Events; Publications; Press; Newsletter; Websites; Staff; Partners; Jobs;
Address, map: BICC, Pfarrer-Byns-Straße 1, 53121 Bonn, GERMANY;
Contact /Impressum.

About 2/2: Facilitating Peace and Development through Research, Advisory Services,
Training: As an independent, non-profit organization, BICC is dedicated to promoting and facilitating peace and development (Flyer: in english, and in german /auf deutsch).  Continuer la lecture de « Bonn International Centre for Conversion BICC »

Africa’s Hope facilitates existing African Bible schools. We are dedicated to raising Spirit-empowered, biblically-trained church leaders throughout Africa.

Everything Africa’s Hope is involved with in Africa is the result of a cooperative partnership with our sister churches across the continent. Africa’s Hope began its ministry as “Africa Theological Training Service’ and was mandated by the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance (AAGA). This was just prior to the ‘Decade of Harvest” in 1989 … (full text What we do).

Homepage;
Donate;
Addresses: for mailing: PO Box 6200, Springfield, MO 65801, U.S.A.;
for shipping: 580 W. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802, U.S.A.;
Contact. Phone: 1-417-862-7725, Toll Free: 1-866-330-4896, Fax: 1-417-862-1867, E-mail.

Who we are /our mission is: Continuer la lecture de « Africa's Hope »

Maintaining the Balance:The role of the “apex” or top predator in an ecosystem can not be underestimated. The depletion or removal of sharks is likely to destabilise marine ecosystems and effect prey species in ways that cannot currently be predicted … (full text Ecological Importance).

Homepage and latest Shark News;

Shark courses; Dive Map; Master Divers; Events; Projects;Join;Links;Address: Sharklife Conservation Group, Suite 212, Design Quarter – Business Centre, Nicol Grove Office Park, Leslie Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2055 South Africa;
Sharklife, Postnet Suite 1, Private Bag X75, Bryanston, Fourways, 2055 South Africa;
Contact.

Who we are: As a registered non-profit organisation, Sharklife addresses the alarming exploitation of both shark populations and ocean fisheries in South African waters. We actively engage the urgent need for research and protection of many marine species.  Continuer la lecture de « Sharklife Conservation Group »

in svenska, english and espanol

• In a world where people often react to conflict either by being passive or resorting to violence, we believe that there is a third way, the way of nonviolence.
• The Swedish Fellowship of Reconciliation has a long history of working for peace and reconciliation through active nonviolence.  We are a Christian, ecumenical member-based civil society organisation, founded in 1919. Our 2 500 members come from all denominations. SweFOR is the Swedish branch of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, IFOR.
• We have a range of programs aimed at promoting a peace culture, in Sweden and the world: … (full text english Homepage).

Nonviolence; Disarmament; Inter-religious dialogue; Sudan; Middle East; Swedish Blog;
Address: Kristna Fredsrörelsen, Ekumeniska centret, Starrbäcksgatan 11, 172 99 Sundbyberg, Sweden;
Contact: telefon: 08-453 68 40, e-post.

International Peace Service: The overall goal of the International Peace Service program is to prevent armed conflict, decrease the level of violence and help create conditions for peace and peaceful conflict management in the countries where we work. Continuer la lecture de « Swedish Fellowship of Reconcilliation »

The intent of LCE is to provide a forum for sharing information about upcoming events which are committed to uncovering the various dimensions of social and enviromental justice … (about 1/2).

Homepage and calendar;
Add an event; Subscribe: see Homepage’s right column; Links; Donate;
Mailing Address: Left Coast Events, c/o VIPIRG, po box 3035 stn csc, Victoria BC, Coast Salish Territories, v8w 3p3, Canada;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Events might include workshops, teach ins, rallies, updates from grass roots or non-profit societies, music, art, film and other creative actions.  Continuer la lecture de « Left Coast Events LCE »

Africa Peace Forum APFO was established in 1994 as a Non Governmental Organization based in Nairobi, Kenya dedicated to working for Peace in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region. APFOs interest lies in the areas of Peace/Conflict Research, Advocacy on Peace and Security issues in the Horn of Africa and supporting community level Peace processes including those within states and cross border initiatives … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Our people; Staff; Programmes; Achivements; Publications; Blog; News; Gallery; Downloads; Platform/(Map);
Address: APFO Offices, Jamhuri Crescent, off Kabarnet Road, Nairobi, Kenya;
Contacts.

About: … APFO was officially registered as a Non-Governmental Organization on 9th September 1999 under section 10 of Non Governmental Organizations Coordination Act of Kenya.  Continuer la lecture de « Africa Peace Forum APFO »

• Based here at the Quinnipiac University, the Albert Schweitzer Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts US and international programs that link education, ethics and voluntarism.
• A dynamic presence at Quinnipiac University, the institute has drawn notable humanitarians both to campus and to its board. Here are just a few of its many successes. (full text Homepage).

Programs, conferences; Declaration; News; Photo Galleries; Commentary; Artwork; Links; Support;
Address: The Albert Schweitzer Institute, Quinnipiac University CL-SCH, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, USA;
Contact the Institute.

About Us: The Albert Schweitzer Institute was founded in 1984 as the Albert Schweitzer Memorial foundation and affiliated with Quinnipiac University in 2002. Continuer la lecture de « Albert Schweitzer Institute »