US Muslim Women Resource Center MWRC

… We are proud to be the only Muslim Women Organization in the state of Illinois.  Since its foundation in 2001, our goal, at MWRC, has been to facilitate between the needs and expectations of the Immigrant & Refugee Muslim Women and the enormous resources provided for them by Governmental, non-governmental, Foundations and our volunteer donors.  Although our organization is originally designed to serve Muslim women and their families, we are bound by our conviction to serve all immigrants and refugees from all walks of life regardless of gender, faith, race, ethnicity or age.   We strive to help integrate Muslim Women Immigrant population into the mainstream American society by providing them with appropriate skill-sets to enter and lead a productive life in their new home, United States of America … (Homepage).

Our Programms;
Volunteers;
Funding Sources;
Address: 6349 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, USA;
Contact by mail.

About: Muslim Women Resource Center’s mission is to assist immigrant and refugee Muslim women overcome cultural and language barriers, and prepare them with appropriate occupational skills to become self sufficient and ready to enter the job market/mission.

International Women's Media Foundation IWMF

Linked with Sandra Nyaira – Zimbabwe, and with New Media: How to Do More With Less.

The IWMF’s mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media around the world, based on the belief that no press is truly free unless women share an equal voice. (About 1/2).

Homepage and features;
Sitemap;
Past Features;
Online training;
Tips and Guides;
training resources;
Maisha Yetu: Media Campaign for Our Lives;
IWMF Directory;
Careers: Manager, Networking and Membership;
The 2006-2007 annual report, published March 2008;
Newsletter: down of the left column on any page;
Address: International Women’s Media Foundation, 1625 K Street NW, Suite 1275, Washington, DC 20006, USA, Phone: 202/496-1992, Fax: 202/496-1977, e-mail.
Contact.

About 2/2: Raising Awareness: Since its launch in 1990, the IWMF has increased the level and depth of debate about women’s roles in the media. IWMF studies and reports explore the obstacles women journalists face when trying to advance in their careers.

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The Center for Public Integrity

  • The mission of the Center for Public Integrity is to produce original investigative journalism about significant public issues to make institutional power more transparent and accountable … (full text About 1/2).
  • On wikipedia.

The Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, non-advocacy, independent journalism organization based in Washington, D.C.

Homepage and latest stories; Sitemap;
Investigations; video and maps; News/Press Room; Downloads; Journalists; The Shadow Government; States of Disclosure; Annual Report;
Contact.

About 2/2: The mission of the Center for Public Integrity is to produce original investigative journalism about significant public issues to make institutional power more transparent and accountable.

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Religious Intelligence

every side of the story- delivering religious intelligence news in an ever changing world

ReligiousIntelligence.Com publishes this website providing impartial and unbiased information about the world’s religious news and developments. Based in London, England, our sources are drawn from around the world and across the religious groups. Alongside the news service, we also provide research to clients ranging from religious organizations, media outlets and the military. We are happy to provide a quote and discuss your requirements should you require any research to be carried out for your group … (about 1/2).

Homepage and latest news;
News;
Country Profiles;
Religions;
Maps;
Directory;
Address: Religious Intelligence Ltd., Central House, 142 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AR;
Contacts.

(About 2/2):Our Conferences division stages events for the website relating to religious matters, but can also stage events, including arranging speakers and venues, for outside clients. Please contact us for further details.

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The Center for American Progress Action Fund

The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a progressive think-tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action. We are creating a long-term, progressive vision for America – a vision that policy makers, thought-leaders and activists can use to shape the national debate and pass laws that make a difference … (About 1/2).

Homepage;
Actions;
Press Room;
The Progress Report;
Cartoons;
2008 Progressive Party/Events;
Newsletter;
Address: Center for American Progress Action Fund, 1333 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, Phone 202.682.1611 (Nearest Metro McPherson Square);
Contact.

(About 2/2). What We Believe: As progressives we believe that America should be a country of boundless opportunity – where all people can better themselves through education, hard work, and the freedom to pursue their dreams. We believe this will only be achieved with an open and effective government that champions the common good over narrow self-interest, harnesses the strength of our diversity, and secures the rights and safety of its people. Real progress will be achieved only through innovative solutions borne of open collaboration.

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