HelpAge International

Linked on our blogs with Condemning the killing of older people on witchraft accusations, and with Changing attitudes to stop witchcraft accusations.

  • HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives.
  • Our work is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations – the only one of its kind in the world … (Who we are).
  • HelpAge International on en.wikipedia.

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Education Development Center EDC

improving education and health worldwide

  • EDC is a global nonprofit organization that designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Working with public-sector and private partners, we harness the power of people and systems to improve education, health promotion and care, workforce preparation, communications technologies, and civic engagement.
  • EDC conducts 350 projects in 35 countries around the world … (about 1/2).

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Development Alternative DAI

DAI has built a diverse body of work comparable in scope and impact with any development firm in the world. But we are far from complacent. Despite our global scale, our record of success, and our deep-rooted client and partner relationships, DAI remains today what it was as a fledgling company in the 1970s: innovative, alert, self-critical, and forward-looking—consistently driven by a powerful sense of corporate purpose … (about /Mission 1/2).

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WiseBrain.org

news and tools for happiness, love, wisdom

The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom is a nonprofit corporation with 501c3 (tax-exempt) status. Its mission is to offer skillful means for changing the brain to benefit the whole person – and all beings in a world too full of war. It draws on psychology, neurology, and the great contemplative traditions for tools that anyone can use in daily life for greater happiness, love, effectiveness, and wisdom.
The Institute aims to accomplish this mission through: … (full text).

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Eva Organization for Women E.O.W.

Empowering, providing informational guidance, support, advice, sign posting and raising awareness to public & personal health, education, society justices, job search & training and development programmes are our core objectives and our way to improve our client’s lives through a variety of methods and programmes; liaising with our clients and/or any third parties as required … (full text our Values).

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World Economy & Development in brief

european briefings on globalisation, north-south relations and international ecology

World Economy & Development in brief:

  • is a high-quality information service on globalisation, North-South relations, and international ecology
  • is the English online edition of the german Informationsbrief Weltwirtschaft & Entwicklung (World Economy & Development – W&E)
  • is published bi-monthly (with 6 issues online per year); additional articles appear from time to time on our website
  • offers concise and pointed analysis, in-depth news and research-based information on international development and environmental affairs … (about 1/2 /Mission Statement).

Homepage (old URL);
Services; Sample copies; Blogs; Background Papers; Subscriptions; Archives; Links; right column: latest news;
Address /Publisher: Rainer Falk, 98, avenue du X Septembre, L-2550 Luxembourg;
Contact /Imprint.

About /Mission Statement 2/2: … World Economy & Development in brief: Continuer la lecture de « World Economy & Development in brief »

Wayne Madsen Report WMR

from deep inside the Washington beltway – Linked on our blogs with What’s behind the global bankers’ austerity programs: Seizure of public property for corporations.

In the tradition of Drew Pearson’s and Jack Anderson’s famous « Washington Merry-Go-Round » syndicated column and I.F. Stone, this online publication tackles the « politically incorrect » and « politically embarrassing » stories and holds government officials accountable for their actions. This web site extends a warm open invitation to whistleblowers and leakers. Business as usual for the crooks and liars in Washington, DC, is over … (about /who we are).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Forums; Videos; FSA reports; Stories; Archives; Subscribe; Subscribers say; Books; Snail mail pay; FAQs;
Links: Favorites, Nationals, Internationals, Op Eds;
Address: Wayne Madsen Report WMR, c/o The Front Desk, National Press Club, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20045, USA;
Contact.

Practical help for our Japanese news media friends …: WMR’s news media colleagues report massive shortages of basic foodstuffs and other essentials in Tokyo and environs.   Continuer la lecture de « Wayne Madsen Report WMR »

Positive Futures.net

for people with learning disabilities

  • Words that Count: Positive Futures is a charity that supports people with a learning disability.  When you click into our web site you’ll find out what we do, but I’d like to welcome you with 6 words that really matter to us. These words are important because they capture the spirit of Positive Futures and connect us and the people we support with you and the world at large … (about 1/2 /Agnes Lunny, OBE, Chief Executive).
  • Yes Magazine: this quarterly magazine is the flagship of the Positive Futures Network’s publications, dedicated to supporting people’s active engagement in creating a just, sustainable, and compassionate world.

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FORWARD – safeguarding rights and dignity

  • The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development – FORWARD – is an African Diaspora women’s campaign and support charity (registered in the UK).
  • We exist to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights as central to the wellbeing of African women and girls. We work with individuals, communities and organisations to transform harmful practices and improve the quality of life of vulnerable girls and women … (about 1/2).

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Alpha Galileo

the worlds independent source of research news – also in fr, de, es, pt

AlphaGalileo is the world’s independent source of research news. We distribute news releases and other information from science, health, technology, the arts, humanities, social sciences and business to the world’s media. The news service, which is moderated, is provided by the independent not-for-profit organisation, AlphaGalileo Foundation Ltd … (about 1/2).

english Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « Alpha Galileo »

Groupe pour l'Etude et l'Enseignement de la Population GEEP

Le Groupe pour l’Étude et l’Enseignement de la Population GEEP est un organisme pluridisciplinaire et non gouvernemental à but non lucratif, créé en mai 1989. Le GEEP est abrité par la Faculté des Sciences et Technologies de l’Education et de la Formation FASTEF de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Sénégal.
Notre objectif est de promouvoir l’intégration de  la variable population dans le capital de savoir diffusé  à l’école sur la base d’une approche participative … (texte entier qui sommes nous).

Accueil;
Didactique; En Action; Ressources; Recherche; Publications; Partenaires;
Adresse: GEEP, c/o FASTEF Ex Ecole Normale Supérieure, BP: 5036, Dakar, Senegal;
Contact.

Histoire – Création du GEEP: Le GEEP a été créé en 1989 dans un contexte marqué par une croissance importante des questions de population à l’échelle nationale et internationale:  Continuer la lecture de « Groupe pour l'Etude et l'Enseignement de la Population GEEP »

Forum for the Future

  • Forum for the Future is a non-profit organisation working globally with business and government to create a sustainable future.
  • We have 15 years’ experience inspiring new thinking, building creative partnerships and developing practical innovations to change our world.
  • We aim to transform the critical systems that we all depend on, such as food, energy and finance, to make them fit for the challenges of the 21st century … (about 1/2).
  • Forum for the Future on wikipedia:

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Indian Law Resource Center – Justice for Indigenous People

Linked on our blogs with Indigenous Webs for Information.

The Center provides legal assistance to indigenous peoples of the Americas to combat racism and oppression, to protect their lands and environment, to protect their cultures and ways of life, to achieve sustainable economic development and genuine self-government, and to realize their other human rights … (about / Mission 1/2).

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Resource Center of the Americas – MIRA

Feminism and Democracy
Our mission is to develop social and economic justice in our community and beyond, by empowering local Latino communities through civic engagement and economic development, developing reciprocal understanding between established residents and Latino immigrants, and educating on U.S. policy and the Latin America region. (about /Mission).

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Global Scenario Group GSG

an international initiative to examine alternative futures

  • The Global Scenario Group was founded in 1995 as an independent, international and interdisciplinary body to examine world prospects and ways of fostering a more sustainable and equitable future.
  • Why scenarios? Sustainable development seeks to reconcile development and environmental goals over the long-term: it is concerned with the future. Scenario analysis offers a structured approach for illuminating the vast range of possibilities. A scenario is a story, told in words and numbers, describing the way events might unfold. If constructed with rigor and imagination, scenarios help us to wxplore where we might be headed, but more, offering guidance on how to act now to direct the flow of events toward a desirable future … (about 1/2).

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Association for Cultural Studies ACS

  • Founded in 2002, the Association for Cultural Studies (ACS) aims at forming and promoting an effective worldwide community of cultural studies. It is intended as a tool for building strong interdisciplinary and transnational connections by offering meaningful meeting places for the great diversity of committed scholars in this field … (about 1/2).
  • ACS Summer Institute 2011 on Critical Literacies, Department of Educational Studies, Ghent University, 11 – 15 July 2011.

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MDPI – Open Access Publishing

a publisher of peer-reviewed, open access journals since its establishment in 1996

MDPI.com is a platform for peer-reviewed, scientific open access journals which was operated by MDPI Verein, an organization based in Basel, Switzerland, before June 2010. Since June 2010, it is operated by MDPI AG, where MDPI stands for Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. MDPI publishes diverse electronic, open access journals including Molecules (launched in 1996) the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (launched in 2000) and Sensors (launched in 2001) … (about 1/2 /what is MDPI).

Homepage;
Journals A – Z; For Authors; Open Access Policy; Staff; Sustainability on MDPI; Jobs; Terms; Article Processing Charges APC;
3 Addresses: Headquarters: MDPI AG, (Postfach, CH-4005 Basel), Kandererstrasse 25, CH-4057, Basel/Switzerland;
MDPI Haidian Office, Yingu Mansion, Suite 815, North 4th Ring Road West, 9, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, China;
MDPI Tongzhou Office, Suite 308, Liyuanbeijie Road, 186, Liyuan, Tongzhou, Beijing 101101, China;
Contact online; Contact.

About 2/2: … Our publishing activities are supported by more than 2’000 active scientists on our journals’ international editorial boards including several Nobelists. Continuer la lecture de « MDPI – Open Access Publishing »

Great Transition Initiative GTI

We are a global network elaborating visions and pathways for a future of enriched lives, human solidarity and a healthy planet. Even as environmental and social crises threaten the future of humanity and the earth, we believe a Great Transition is still possible if citizens around the world awaken and respond … (about 1/2).
on en.wikipedia.

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Télécoms sans frontières TSF / Telecoms Without Borders

in french and in english

The idea for Télécoms Sans Frontières was the result of a simple observation made after many years’ experience with general humanitarian charities, based on listening to those in need. During missions responding to the crisis in the Balkans and in Kurdistan during the 1st Gulf War, TSF’s founders realized that, in addition to medical and food aid, there was a critical need for reliable emergency telecommunications services. Conflicts and emergencies often led to massive civilian displacement and separated families. And affected populations are often left with no communications infrastructure in place to find assistance and loved ones … (origin /how it started 1/2).
on en.wikipedia.

Accueil; english Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « Télécoms sans frontières TSF / Telecoms Without Borders »

Turning Point

have you been hurt? – domestic violence, sexual assault service of West Alabama

  • Turning Point is a private, non-profit corporation whose purposes shall be determined by the Board of Directors and Staff and shall be reflected in its Articles of Incorporation and By-laws.
  • Providing comprehensive quality services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault shall be the primary purpose of Turning Point.
  • In the provision of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Turning Point recognizes domestic violence and sexual assault as social issues—not the result of individual pathology … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Domestic Violence; Sexual Assault; Research; Services; Coming Events; Volunteer;
Address: Turning Point, P.O.Box 1165, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Turning Point further acknowledges that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault have many alternatives available to them and that it is the right of each individual to choose among these alternatives.  Continuer la lecture de « Turning Point »

IMF Boss (a WordPressBlog I like)

tracking the fight to head the fund – Linked on our blogs with Alternative Candidate Nominated: Aurélie Trouvé, and with Soutenez la première candidature altermondi aliste à la tête du FMI.

  • imfboss.org gives you up-to-date information, press coverage, insider info, civil society and official reactions to the IMF leadership process.
  • We are calling for an end to the European heads of state’s* stranglehold on the post and for the IMF to stay true to their 2009 commitment to “adopt an open, merit-based and transparent process for the selection of IMF management”.
  • Following in the footsteps of worldbankpresident.org we hope to create a hub for discussion and debate on IMF governance, the selection process and the pros and cons of potential candidates. (about).

Homepage;
Who is in the running; The process; Press; Briefings; Other;
Right column / links for: a funny poll (guess first who is winning); recent posts; subscribe: by social medias, by e-mail; latest news; blogroll/links;
Contact. –

That’s all bla-bla for this blog!

… (My comment: the rest we all together have to work it out … *you guess that non-European heads of state’s would do better??? I guess we should crash the IMF and co, stop the elite’s behavior and re-think the whole since the beginning … yes. The sooner we stop all this mess, the better we will recover …  but then for the sake of ALL humans. There is no other chance to save it. Heidi).

wildmind.org

buddhist meditation – get personalized meditation guidance on our online courses – Other languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Our mission is to benefit the world by promoting awareness and compassion through the practice of Buddhist meditation.
Wildmind is run by Bodhipaksa, a Buddhist teacher and author who has been practicing within the Triratna Buddhist Community since 1982 and a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order since 1993. Bodhipaksa previously taught the course, Traditions of Buddhist Meditation at the University of Montana … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Video introduction; Is it for me? Practices; Applied; Topics; Blogs; News; Archive; Translation project; Links;
Address: Wildmind, PO Box 212, Newmarket NH 03857, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Wildmind’s activities include:  Continuer la lecture de « wildmind.org »

Cellule Nationale de Suivi et de Coordination pour la Protection de l’Enfant CNSCPE

La CNSCPE est une structure regroupant des représentants de l’ensemble des acteurs dans le domaine de la protection de l’enfance au Bénin. Mission: La CNSCPE est chargée de:

  • coordonner, suivre et évaluer la mise en œuvre du document de Politique et Stratégies Nationales pour la Protection de l’Enfant et son Plan d’action 2008-2012;
  • centraliser les informations relatives aux actions de protection des enfants au Bénin notamment les rapports des groupes de travail, des comités ou commissions issus des conventions signées entre le Bénin et divers Etats et partenaires;
  • organiser une session ordinaire trimestrielle;
  • assurer la coordination et le suivi des activités des différents acteurs intervenant dans ce domaine;
  • proposer des approches de solutions aux problèmes auxquels les acteurs de Protection des Enfants et des Adolescents sont confrontés;
  • organiser un forum annuel des acteurs regroupant toutes les structures intervenant dans la Protection des Enfants … (qui sommes-nous 1/2).

Accueil;
Membres; Forum; Bibliothèque virtuelle; Calendrier; Cartographie /des interventions;
Contact online.

Qui sommes-nous 2/2: … Composition: La Cellule est présidée par le Ministre de la Famille et de la Solidarité Nationale ou son représentant.  Continuer la lecture de « Cellule Nationale de Suivi et de Coordination pour la Protection de l’Enfant CNSCPE »

Alice Springs' Women's Shelter, Australia

Working towards a community where all women and children are treated with respect and dignity, living safe secure and empowered lives

  • The Alice Springs Women’s Shelter was established in 1975 by the local Women’s Electoral lobby. It was located in an old house in Bath Street, and was originally named the Alice Springs Women’s Refuge.
  • In 1980 the Shelter lost its funding for various reasons and over the next 6 weeks the service continued to operate with volunteer workers until they could no longer continue. Once the service was closed and emptied, the building was bulldozed … (History 1/2).

Homepage;
Family, Friends; Unhealthy relations; Supporting the Community; overing Your Steps … ; Partner: CAFVSAN; About Us;
Address: Alice Springs Women’s Shelter, PO Box 3219, Alice Springs NT 0871, Australia;
Contact (emergency 24 hours: (08) 8952 6075).

History 2/2: … For the next 14 months Alice Springs was unable to provide specific, safe accommodation for women experiencing domestic and family violence – Continuer la lecture de « Alice Springs' Women's Shelter, Australia »

Democratic Governance

a project of the United Nations Develoment Programme UNDP – also in spanish and french

Democratic governance is essential to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. We aim to build effective and capable states that are accountable and transparent, inclusive and responsive — from elections to participation of women and the poor … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Initiatives; Learning, Innovation; Programmes; Focus Areas; MDGs; Jobs; News; Library;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Globally, the Democratic Governance Group tracks governance policy, promotes knowledge networks, and contributes to shaping the global dialogue on governance.  Continuer la lecture de « Democratic Governance »

World Young Women Christian Association YWCA

women leading change

  • The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global network of women leading social and economic change in 125 countries worldwide.
  • It advocates for peace, justice, health, human dignity, freedom and care of the environment, and has been at the forefront of raising the status of women since it was founded in 1894 … (about 1/2).
  • YWCA on en.wikipedia.

Homepage;
Take Action; Resources; Leadership; Priorities; Regions; Events; Members Associations; Jobs; Volunteer; News; Medias; Support Us;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The World YWCA develops women’s leadership to find local solutions to the global inequalities women face.  Continuer la lecture de « World Young Women Christian Association YWCA »

Poverty Reduction

a project of United Nations Develoment Programme UNDP  – also in spanish and french

As a trusted multilateral partner serving 166 developing countries around the world, UNDP is uniquely positioned to help advocate for change, connect countries to the knowledge and resources they need to accelerate the progress of human development – to achieve the MDGs and to reduce poverty … (about Poverty Reduction).

Accueil Poverty Reduction;  Accueil UNDP; Continuer la lecture de « Poverty Reduction »

women's link worldwide

strategies for Gender Justice – in spanish, also in english.

  • Women’s Link was founded in 2001. We have regional offices in Europe (Madrid, Spain) and Latin America (Bogotá, Colombia). We are a bilingual organization, working in both English and Spanish in many different parts of the world.
  • Women’s Link has 501(c)(3) status in the United States, foundation status in Spain and in Colombia we are legally recognized as a foreign non-profit organization … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Work; Projects; Staff; Gender Justice Observatory; Gender Justice Uncovered; Awards; Press; Join;
Contact.

About 2/2 /… Our vision: Thanks to the efforts made by feminist groups and other activists from around the world, women’s rights have been recognized as human rights.   Continuer la lecture de « women's link worldwide »

Asian Women's Shelter AWS

Asian Women’s Shelter AWS was founded in 1988 to address the needs of women, children and transgender survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, especially those who are immigrants and refugees. The survivors we work with every day embody the true meaning of courage, hope, and determination. They inspire our unrelenting commitment to end violence in our families, communities, and our world … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Core values; Root Cause; Programs; Resources; Values; News, Events; FAQs; Volunteers; Support Us; AWS Japan on Human Trafficking.org;
Address: Asian Women’s Shelter, 3543 18th Street # 19, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The mission of Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) is to eliminate domestic violence by promoting the social, economic and political self-determination of women.  Continuer la lecture de « Asian Women's Shelter AWS »