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The Knowledge Centre of Colombo was established in 1997 and its main objective was to assist its membership by collecting information on the humanitarian sector. In 2003, a new strategic plan was initiated and new tools such as CHA District Resource Centres (CHADRCs), Precise Information Management System, Referencing System, Inter Library Loan System, Training and Guidance on Managing Information as well as Library and Information Science were implemented … (full text overview).

All pages have the same URL: Overview, Information alert, Services, District Resource Centres, Society Network of Information Sharing, Publications;
Address: CKC, Communicaton Officer, No 86, Rosmead Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka;
Contact: Tel:+94-11-4616824 Ext. 163, e-mail.

CHA District Resource Centres (History in brief): The Knowledge Centre of Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) was established in 1997 to cater its membership and was initiated as mini Resource Centre operating with limited services. Continuer la lecture de « Colombo Knowledge Centre CKC »

Campaign: … /Menwith Hill, near Harrogate North Yorkshire/UK, is run by the US National Security Agency (NSA), operates outside US law and is not accountable in British law. It is part of a global network of bases used to spy on all forms of international telecommunications – including private phone calls, emails and faxes – and is crucial for the intelligence-gathering necessary for any US-led military attack.  In 2007, one day before Parliamentary Summer recess Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that Menwith Hill would be included in the US Missile Defence system with no democratic debate, consultation or accountability. (Campaign 1/2 /Menwith Hill).

Homepage;
Blogs; Events; Join; Links;
Contacts.

Campaign 2/2: No to U.S. Missile Defence: US Missile Defence is part of US’ strategy for full military domination of land, air, sea, space and information. The US describes it as a defensive system as it allows the US to shoot down incoming missiles. Continuer la lecture de « Yorkshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament »

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association NARHA, a national association of equine assisted activity and therapy – apreciating the power of the horse to change lives – Linked with North West Therapeutic Riding Cente NWTRC.

Mission: NARHA changes and enriches lives by promoting excellence in equine-assisted activities and therapies.
What is NARHA: NARHA was founded in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding throughout the United States and Canada.  … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Core Values; Future Trends; Who is served; Publications; Online education; Resources; Jobs; Join; FAQs; Support;
Address: NARHA Office: PO Box 33150, Denver, CO 80233, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Today, NARHA has nearly 800 member centers and over 6,300 individual members in countries all over the world, who help and support more than 42,000 men, women and children with special needs each year through a variety of equine-assisted activity and therapy programs.  Continuer la lecture de « North American Riding for the Handicapped Association NARHA »

Norwegian Fjord from NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center Is Chosen Prestigious « Equine of the Year » by NARHA.

Linked with North American Riding for the Handicapped Association NARHA.

The NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center, a nonprofit accredited riding program, provides therapeutic horseback riding to people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. The NWTRC is dedicated to enriching the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of our riders and their families in an environment which is safe, nurturing, challenging, and fun … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Riding as Therapy; The horses; Personnel; Volunteers; Board; Events; Calendar; Donations;
Address: NWTRC, 1884 Kelly Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … The NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC) is a non-profit NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) center, located in Whatcom County, in Western Washington.   Continuer la lecture de « North West Therapeutic Riding Center NWTRC »

The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC) is a coalition of groups from across the U.S., formed in 1982 to provide information and support to people involved in or considering some form of war tax resistance (WTR). Affiliate organizations and individual supporters are joined together in a common struggle for a more just and peaceful society … (statement of purpose 1/2).

Homepage;
What? Counselors; Projects; Statements; Publications; Links; ROSC-projects;
Address: National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee, PO Box 150553 Brooklyn, New York 11215, USA;
Contacts.

Statement of purpose 2/2: … We oppose militarism and war and refuse to complicitly participate in the tax system which supports such violence. NWTRCC sees poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia, economic exploitation, environmental destruction and militarization of law enforcement as integrally linked with the militarism which we abhor. Continuer la lecture de « National War Tax Resistance Coordinationg Committee NWTRCC »

Imagine what will happen when the millions of Americans who oppose the government’s escalating militarism proclaim in unison, WE CHOOSE PEACE! WE’RE BOYCOTTING WAR! … (Homepage 1/2).  … a one page website with sub-links…

Why; How; Yes, but … ; Specific concerns; Cost-benefit; Civil disobedience; Some thoughts;
Sample letter; Learn more; Links, resources; OMTFP’s history: scroll totally down;
Contact: not found.

Homepage 2/2: … There are many ways to boycott war, including:  Continuer la lecture de « One Million Taxpayers for Peace OMTFP »

To promote and make available education and resources for peace and nonviolent conflict resolution in individual, community, national, global and environmental contexts. We seek the widest possible collaboration and cooperation with others to achieve our purpose. (Mission Statement of the Oregon Peace Institute /Homepage 1/2).

Projects: Best Practise: Homepage, About; Benin Project: Homepage;  Dept. of Conflict Resolution, Portland State Univ.: Courses;
Address: Oregon Peace Institute, 3315 North Russet Street, Portland, OR 97217, USA;
Contact: e-mail one, or e-mail two.

Homepage 2/2: … PeaceVoice held a one-day conference at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon on August 1, 2009. Continuer la lecture de « Oregon Peace Institute »

move a life forward

• Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children and young people the independence to enjoy an active childhood – at home, at school and at play.
• By providing them with mobility equipment, training, advice and life skills, we actually give them something much more important; the independence to be themselves. We make an immediate and life changing difference to their lives and their families.
• ‘About us’ tells you all you need to know about the charity and its work with disabled children … (about us).

Homepage;
Your help; News, resources; Newsletter; Jobs; Get help; Support;
Address: Whizz-Kids, Elliot House, 10-12 Allington Street, London SW1E 5EH, UK;
Contact.

Our Approach: Whizz-Kidz is about giving disabled children and young people the independence to enjoy an active childhood – at home, at school and at play. Continuer la lecture de « Whizz-Kids »

• Welcome To The Open College: The Open College UK Ltd currently provides Home Study, Distance Learning Courses through over 20 of our established sites within the United Kingdom.
• Our Goal is to be one of the most ‘prestigious’ Open Education Colleges for distance learning and correspondence health related courses in the UK.
• Money Back Guarantee: … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
College Diploma; Qualifications; Membership; Questions, Answers; Prospectus;
Address: Open College UK Ltd, 71 Thurlestone Rd, Office 2, Longbridge, Birmingham. B31 4LP, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Your Success: Whether you want to start a group in stop smoking, weight loss, relaxation therapy, learn counselling, self help therapy classes or start a therapy practice or simply improve your career prospects or help and benefit others you’ll find our Open College Courses are an ideal way to achieve your goals and improve the financial quality of your lifestyle.  Continuer la lecture de « Open College – open learning courses (UK) »

Education.com provides parents of school-aged children with free access to information and resources to give them the answers they need — plus activities and articles that make learning together more fun for everyone. There’s no doubt about it — raising kids in the “wired world” where bullying, learning disability diagnosis, childhood obesity and divorce rates are at all time highs isn’t easy … (about 1/2).

Hompage;
Education A-Z; Worksheets; online Learning; Find a school or a College: works only for USA; Activities; Submissions; Just ask; Help;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Most parents intuitively know what multiple studies have proven: family involvement improves kids’ success at school. Continuer la lecture de « Education.com (USA) »

poverty is an injustice that must be overcome – Linked on this blog with Poverty Portal, one of our projects.

• Core Beliefs: Poverty is an injustice that should be overcome. Overcoming poverty involves changing policies and practices nationally and internationally, as well as working with people in poverty.
• Mission: To be the leading organisation providing independent analysis of poverty, shaping policy in Sri Lanka and the region.
• Objectives: … (full text Mission and Objectives).

Homepage;
Programmes; Services; Resources; Team; Links;
CEPA is online with more websites: Poverty Portal, CEPA Library,  Peace and Conflict Timeline, Poverty Blog;
Address: CEPA, 29, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka;
Contact and map.

About /Introduction: The Centre for Poverty Analysis CEPA was established in May 2001 as an independent organisation providing professional services on poverty related development issues. Continuer la lecture de « Center for Poverty Analysis CEPA Innovation Funds »

• CHA was founded in April 1997 to serve a membership and has since become a national service provider in the non-profit sector. It is representative of the resources and work of the humanitarian sector in Sri Lanka. (Main Page).
• Vision: CHA believes in the respect of diversity and the promotion and achievement of fundamental rights and freedom, which provides equal opportunities for development for all Sri Lankans.
• Mission: CHA works in the non-profit humanitarian sector to: … (full text Vision/Mission).

Homepage;
Networking; Non Profit Service; Information; Advocacy; Professional; Management;
Address: Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies GTE Limited, 86, Rosmead Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka;
Contact: Tel/Fax: +94-11-4610943/4, e-mail.

About CHA: The Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) is an association of agencies working in, and supporting work in, Sri Lanka. Continuer la lecture de « Sri Lanka: Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies CHA »

CAAB is focused on American bases in the UK and world wide and campaigns non-violently to:

• raise public awareness, scrutiny and accountability of American bases in the UK – over here, out of control and secretive
• oppose the US Missile Defense system
• promote Independence FROM America

CAAB works to reveal this by: … (full text Aims and Objectives).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Bases; Parliaments, politics; Non-Violence; News; Articles; Reports; Newsletter; Get involved;
Address: CAAB, 59 Swarcliffe Road, Harrogate, HG1 4QZ, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2:  The Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases (CAAB) evolved in 1992 out of the long campaign of protest at the American base at Menwith Hill, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire; local people having expressed their concerns at the arrival of the US Army at Menwith Hill in 1951.  Continuer la lecture de « Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases CAAB »