Project Censored International

a project of Media Freedom Foundation -see also in spanish

Linked with Media Freedom International MFI, and with Managed News: Inside The US/NATO Military Industrial Media Empire.

The mission of Project Censored is to teach students and the public about the role of a free press in a free society – and to tell the News That Didn’t Make the News and Why … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
TOP CENSORED STORIES; STORY NOMINATIONS; INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH; FEATURED ARTICLES on Twitter;
Censorship; Lectures; Lectures; Videos; Newsletter;  Support;
Address: Project Censored, c/o Media Freedom Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Cotati, CA 94931, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: WHAT IS MODERN CENSORSHIP? At Project Censored, we examine the coverage of news and information important to the maintenance of a healthy and functioning democracy.We define Modern Censorship as the subtle yet constant and sophisticated manipulation of reality in our mass media outlets. Continuer la lecture de « Project Censored International »

Inside NGO

operational excellence for global impact, a trusted collaborative community for NGO operation’s staff – (Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment,  June 2010).

InsideNGO builds upon 30 years of peer exchange, training and advocacy among NGO finance, grants and human resource staff and leaders in the international relief and development sector.

  • Connect with peers
  • Stay current with sector trends
  • Gain practical resources and tools
  • Grow your knowledge and leadership skills. (welcome /Homepage and Upcoming Events).

Workshops; Roundtables; Surveys; Advocacy; Members; Join; Jobs; Resources, Links;
Addresses: -Inside NGO, 19 South Compo Road, Westport, CT 06880, USA;
-Inside NGO, 1828 L St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contacts: see down of each page.

About us: In 2008 The Association of PVO Financial Managers and The Personnel Co-op merged to become InsideNGO. Continuer la lecture de « Inside NGO »

Keystone

Measurement for social change – (Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment,  June 2010).

  • Keystone helps organizations develop new ways of planning, measuring and reporting social change. Our methods include the voices of beneficiaries and other constituents at every stage.
  • We work with organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Institute of Development Studies, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the Grassroots Business Fund, Oxfam and many others.

Homepage;
Theory; Services; Analysis; Reports; Resources; Partners; Glossary;
Address: Keystone, 258 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4BT, UK;
Contact.

About us: Keystone’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of social purpose organizations. We work with them to develop better ways of planning, measuring and reporting social change. Continuer la lecture de « Keystone »

Science Communication Network SCN

The Science Communication Network (SCN), a private non-profit foundation-supported educational organization, is dedicated to encouraging environmental public health scientists and medical practitioners to contribute to public discussions about their work through the media and thereby elevate the quality and quantity of environmental health reporting … (Homepage 1/2).

What’s New, links: right column; Press, Adversories; Today’s news: left column;
Address: Science Communication Network, 2000 P St. NW #740, Washington DC 20036, USA;
Contacts.

Homepage 2/2: … SCN was launched in response to what scientists themselves have told us would help: media training; tools for outreach that keep reporters, scientists and others informed of new research and other events in the field; and a network of scientists to whom they can turn for support and counsel on media-related issues. Continuer la lecture de « Science Communication Network SCN »

African Politics Portal

make a difference – be informed

The following user friendly options are offered: The Latest African News, short political analyses, access to an interactive tool that facilitates the navigation through ongoing critical issues such as the genocide in Darfur, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the civil war in Somalia, and the China monitor which is a frequently updated section that lists the most recent actions and investments of the Chinese government on the continent along with a short history of Chinese investment in Africa … (full text about the portal).

Homepage;
Breaking News; Currents; China in Africa; Political Failure; Archives; Photos; Videos; my articles on African Loft;
Contact. not found.

About me: My name is Codrin Arsene; I’m a 22 year-old young man living in Chicago, Illinois. I study at the University of Chicago, where I’m majoring in Political Science and International Studies, with a focus on African Politics, trade policies and the impact of international organizations on the world’s governments.  Continuer la lecture de « African Politics Portal »

H-Net

Humanities and Social Sciences online – Linked with H-AfrPol.

H-Net: Humanities and Social Sciences Online transforms a vision into an organization. The vision is of creating and enhancing international, electronic communication within communities of scholars, teachers, advanced students, and related professionals and of facilitating the electronic transmission of information by those committed to research, teaching, learning, public outreach, and professional service in the humanities and social sciences. To realize this vision, scholars, teachers, advanced students, and related professionals have created electronic networks and resources dedicated to advancing research, teaching, learning, public outreach, and professional service within their own specialized areas of knowledge … (full text Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Disscussions; Announcements; Reviews; Editors; Jobs; Search; Help; Donate;
Address: H-Net  , 406 Natural Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1115, USA;
Contact.

About /what is H-Net: An international consortium of scholars and teachers, H-Net creates and coordinates Internet networks with the common objective of advancing teaching and research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Continuer la lecture de « H-Net »

H-AfrPol

educated discussions on african politics … a project of H-Net online. – Linked with H-Net.

Welcome to H-AfrPol, a member of H-Net Humanities & Social Sciences online. H-AfrPol is sponsored by H-Net: Humanities and Social Sciences Online, Michigan State University; American Political Science Association; African Political Science Association. H-AfrPol encourages scholarly discussion of African political history. H-AfrPol’s online editor and editorial board serve a broad intellectual community …  (Homepage).

Welcome Message; Help; Subscribe; Discussion; H-Africa; H-WestAfrica; H-AfrTeach;
Address: c/o H-Net, 406 Natural Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1115, USA;
Contact (like H-Net).

About /H-NET ANNOUNCES H-AFRPOL, A H-NET LIST ON CURRENT AFRICAN POLITICS. Sponsored by H-Net: Humanities and Social Sciences Online, Michigan State University; American Political Science Association; African Political Science Association.  Continuer la lecture de « H-AfrPol »

Atomic Archive.com

  • Welcome to the Atomic Archive. This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb – a crucial turning point for all mankind. AJ Software & Multimedia presents this site as an online companion to its latest CD-ROM. (Homepage).
  • Atomic Archive, Enhanced Edition.

Sitemap;
Science; History; Library; Media; Almanac; Store; Blog; Support;
Contact for comments and questions.

About us: About The Site: This website was created for students, educators, and the general public to understand the science, history and consequences of the atomic age. Continuer la lecture de « Atomic Archive.com »

Real Climate RC

climate science from climate scientists

We’ve often been asked to provide a one stop link for resources that people can use to get up to speed on the issue of climate change, and so here is a first cut. Unlike our other postings, we’ll amend this as we discover or are pointed to new resources. Different people have different needs and so we will group resources according to the level people start at.
For complete beginners: … (full text Startsite).

Homepage;
DataSources; Contributors; RCwiki;
Contact.

About: RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. Continuer la lecture de « Real Climate RC »

Open Secret.org

a confidential service for survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Distinguish some sites with a same or similar name:

Open Secret offers support and a safe space to people aged 12 and over who have been affected by sexual abuse. Our services are confidential and free to anyone living in the Forth Valley. To lead the battle against the hurt caused by childhood sexual abuse by providing hope and life enhancing support services to survivors and their families; and lead a societal campaign to end such pain … (full text Homepage).

This website has for every page the same URL, to find them, click on: About, Volunteering, Training services, Fundraising, In Care Survivors Service Scotland. Exception: Strategy Document, 6 pdf-pages.
Contact: see How to access our services.

About: Open Secret is a Scottish charity (SC 024065) that operates in the Forth Valley. We have office bases in Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa. Continuer la lecture de « Open Secret.org »

Risk-Education

how does risk apply to me? – a work and website of the Chemical Industry Education Centre CIEC, University of York, UK

Everything we do is risky. Things can go right or things can go wrong. Life would be boring if everything was 100% predictable.
This site is designed to improve your understanding of risk, to help you evaluate different risks and to take decisions for yourself. (Homepage).

Risk Scale; Hazards; Life examples; Quizzes; Links;
Address: Risk-Ed – RISK, Chemical Industry Education Centre, Chemical Industry Education Centre, University of York, Heslington, York (UK), YO10 5DD, UK ;
Contact (down contact site of CIEC).

Probabilities and outcomes: When an event has more than one outcome, what do the probabilities of each outcome add up to? Continuer la lecture de « Risk-Education »

Nonviolence International

Mission: Nonviolence International promotes nonviolent action and seeks to reduce the use of violence worldwide. We believe that every culture and religion can employ appropriate nonviolent methods for positive social change and international peace … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Mediations; Resources; Global Programs; Staff; Internships; Newsletter; Links; Donate;
Address: , 4000 Albemarle Street, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20016, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 … /Organizational Information: Nonviolence International is a decentralized network of resource centers that promote the use of nonviolent action.  Continuer la lecture de « Nonviolence International »

All Things Pass

Linked with U.S. Woman Falsely Accused of Rwanda Genocide Rape Crimes.

… I want to tell the world this story … because I cannot get it into the mainstream « news » and the photos will not be shown there … I want you to know about the western interests behind this war, about the huge deceptions of it, about the hidden agendas of the National Geographic and the New York Times…about George Bush and Bill Clinton and their connections to mining operations in Congo … (full text of this article: Ten Million Dead? on the Homepage).

Flash Menu; Journalism; Imagebank; Services; Resources and links; get involved;
Contact link is not working.

Displacement in the Congo (scroll down on Homepage): Bebiche is one of hundreds of internally displaced persons forced to flee warfare in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Continuer la lecture de « All Things Pass »

Evaluation Portal

Are you searching for information about the topic evaluation? – a separat website for a project of Lars Balzar, see also his main website.

At this Evaluation Portal you find hand-picked, human-edited, categorized information about the topic « evaluation » (and a bit about social science methods) I found to be useful during my work in this field … (full text Overview /Homepage Evaluation Portal).

Panel; Calendar; Books;
Link Collection (Home for Lists, another special website): New, Popular, Randoms, Suggest; Advanced Search;
Contact (contactpage of Lars Balzar’s website).

What does a successful evaluation project need? (again on Lars Balzer’s website) – GOALS OF THE STUDY: Continuer la lecture de « Evaluation Portal »

Measure Evaluation

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. – (Found on Weitzenegger’s Newsletter/websites of the moment, June 2010).

MEASURE Evaluation provides technical leadership through collaboration at local, national, and global levels to build the sustainable capacity of individuals and organizations to identify data needs, collect and analyze technically sound data, and use that data for health decision-making … (full text Homepage).

Networks; Employment; Publications; Tools /(Topics); All tools; Training;
Physical Address: MEASURE Evaluation, 206 West Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA;
Mailing Address: MEASURE Evaluation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 8120, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;
Map and Contact.

Our Work: MEASURE Evaluation works to improve collection, analysis and presentation of data to promote better use of data in planning, policymaking, managing, monitoring and evaluating population, health and nutrition programs.  Continuer la lecture de « Measure Evaluation »