Consortium News.com

Independent Investigative Journalism – since 1995

Linked with Gareth Porter – USA.

Consortiumnews.com is a product of The Consortium for Independent Journalism, Inc., a non-profit organization that relies on donations from its readers to produce these stories and keep alive this Web publication.

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Address: The Consortium for Independent Journalism, Suite 102-231, 2200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201, USA;
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About: Investigative reporting is to journalism what theoretical research is to science, having the potential to present new realities and shatter old paradigms – how people see and understand the world around them – which, in turn, can transform politics.

That is why investigative journalism is so important to the health of a democracy. A dramatic set of new facts – as in Watergate or Iran-Contra – can overcome long-maintained lies and shake a corrupt government to its foundation.
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Ragamala

More about Theatre Groups in India

Linked with Tripurari Sharma – India, and with rangshala.com – New Delhi.

1) Ragamala, Connecting Communities with the Arts of South Asia: Ragamala strives to advance the traditional performing arts of South Asia through exceptional programming … (about 1/2).

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About 2/2: Our Goals: In order to fulfill our mission of bringing exceptional artistic programming to the Puget Sound, Ragamala has set certain benchmarks of organizational excellence. We intend to:

  • Present at least 8 recitals and concerts a year of traditional music, dance and arts from South Asia;
  • Continue to support the organization of UTSAV, Seattle’s annual festival of the performing arts of South Asia;
  • Forge ongoing partnerships with complementary organizations in our community;
  • Maintain and expand outreach initiatives, including offerings of workshops, lecture demonstrations, radio interviews, special programming for children and pre- and post-concert discussion sessions.

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The African Conservation Foundation ACF

Linked with Sebastian Chuwa – Tanzania.

The African Conservation Foundation is working towards the protection and conservation of Africa’s endangered wildlife and their habitats. Founded in 1999, ACF fills a unique niche by creating an Africa-wide network for information exchange and capacity building of conservation efforts in the region … (about 1/2).

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explorer map;
field projects;
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AFRICAN CONSERVATION NETWORK WINS 2006 STOCKHOLM CHALLENGE AWARD;
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About 2/2: ACF’s mission is to support and link African conservation initiatives, groups and NGOs, with the aim of strengthening their capacity, building partnerships and promoting effective communication and co-ordination of conservation efforts.

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The Stockholm Challenge

Linked with Sebastian Chuwa – Tanzania.

The Stockholm Challenge is a pioneer among ICT awards and networking organisations, dating back to 1994 when the City of Stockholm launched the first competition to challenge the cities in Europe to show their best ICT applications for people and society. Since then there have been six prize ceremonies. So far the Stockholm Challenge has brought together over 5,000 ICT projects from all over the world, many of whom are active in lasting and growing networks … (about 1/2).

Homepage and links;
Challenge Week 2008; This is were you will find the detailed program of Challenge Week, May 19 – 22, including workshops, conference, exhibitions and the award celebrations in the Stockholm City Hall on the last day of the event … (more);
Events (actually also about the challenge week);
Stockholm Challenge Champions;
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About 2/2: The 2006 programme culminated on May 11 with workshops, a conference and a stunning awards ceremony in the Stockholm City Hall, in the presence of over 200 finalists and 200 prominent guests.

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Panama Profundo

El sistema neoliberal nos ha convertido en una caricatura de país y de sociedad. Condenamos que en Panamá, más del 60 por ciento de la población esté violentada en sus derechos económicos, políticos y sociales. Apostamos por un Panamá nuevo, por el Panamá Profundo, enraizado en el amor y la justicia … (Por que Panama Profundo 1/2).

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Por que Panama Profundo 2/2:
Un medio de comunicación alternativa en Internet. Panamá Profundo, un colectivo de mujeres y hombres voluntarios, con distintas profesiones y experiencias de vida. Hemos decidido aportar de manera conjunta: propuestas, ideas y acciones en la construcción de un Panamá nuevo en donde quepamos todos y todas, y ninguna persona se sienta superior a otra. En esta página queremos poner en primer plano el Panamá Profundo, desconocido y negado en nuestro propio país. El Panamá Profundo del pueblo-pueblo de Panamá.