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mainly a german Website – Linked with German Development Cooperation GTZ,  (also called German technical aid organization), with Capacity Building International, Germany Inwent,  (also called international capacity-building agency), and with German development agencies to merge.

The German Development Service is one of the leading European development services for personnel cooperation. Since its formation in 1963, DED has assigned over 16 000 experienced and commited technical advisers to improve the living conditions of people in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Together with its local partners DED works towards reducing poverty, achieving self-determined sustainable development and securing natural resources … (full text english Homepage).

Sitemap;
Press; Working Areas; download pdf-Publications /in many languages; Vacancies; Partner countries;
Addresses of 2 DED headquarters in Bonn:
Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst gGmbH, Tulpenfeld 7, D- 53113 Bonn, Germany;
Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst gGmbH, (Civil Peace Service, Education and Returnee Management, Legal affairs), c/o InWEnt gGmbH, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40, D- 53113 Bonn, Germany;
Contact.

About /DED in brief: The German Development Service is one of the leading European development services for personnel cooperation. Continuer la lecture de « German Development Service DED »

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… through the use of confidence coaching and counselling support. (click the link: seven councelling services).

In a long list of page-links, all show the same URL:  (click on them in the left column).

Contact: Telephone: 44 1422 847 882 (outside UK), or 01422 847 882 (inside UK), Fax: 0800 242 5772, E-mail, or use the online contact-form by clicking on the CONTACT-link in the left column.

What is Counselling? – SOME PRACTICAL DEFINITIONS: In simple terms, counselling involves one person (the counsellor) helping another person (the client) to work through some difficult or painful emotional, behavioural or relationship problem or difficulty.   Continuer la lecture de « ABC Coaching & Counselling Services »

Learning together about Organizational Assessment OA – also in french

The Foundation of R&L: The Reflect & Learn web site has had several iterations.  During the first stage of the website project, Fundación Acceso, a non-profit organization based in Costa Rica, partnered with IDRC and Universalia to develop the concept and create an initial design. Unfortunately, for organizational reasons they were unable to continue on with the project and asked us to continue.  We want to thank Fundación Acceso for their early support and collaboration … (about History 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Collaborators; Guide to OA; Frameworks; Tools; Case Studies; Discussions;
Contact online.

About History 2/2: … Today R&L is being supported by IDRC and Universalia.  It is the most comprehensive web based resource regarding Organizational Assessment.  The website is being refreshed every two weeks by adding new material, identifying relevant events and monitoring the use of the existing material in order to keep the site interesting and refreshing to all its visitors.  Continuer la lecture de « Reflect and Learn R&L »

• Who we are: African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), was formed in November 2006, and it is a network of African journalists and scientists working together to reduce the burden of malaria, which is endemic in most parts of Africa and the number one killer of children under five.
• Nineteen print and electronic media journalists from nine African countries formed the network out of a media-training workshop on Reporting on Malaria Research in Africa held in Accra-Ghana in 2006, with sponsorship from the Malaria Clinical Trials Alliance (MCTA).
• AMMREN now has a membership of more than fifty journalists in ten African countries. The current participating African countries are Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania and The Gambia … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Activities; Research; Training; Articles; Archives; Membership; Partners; Jobs; Links;
Address: AMMREN, No. 10 Joe Reindorf St. Parakuo Estate, Dome, Accra, Ghana;
Postal: AMMREN, P.O. Box GP14550, Accra-Ghana, W/A., Ghana;
Contact.

About 2/2 /OUR VISION: The vision of AMMREN is to become the leader in the provision of information for the prevention and control of malaria in Africa.  Continuer la lecture de « African Media and Malaria Research Network AMMREN »

of Antimalaria in Africa

• A standardised process for evaluating the real life safety and effectiveness of current and alternative ant malarial treatments will be developed and implemented.
• During the initial phase of INESS, the current first-line ACTs in Ghana and Tanzania will be evaluated. This will provide information on their safety and effectiveness, which is still unavailable despite their large scale utilisation.
• Once a new anti-malarial is registered in a participating country, it will be introduced through the routine public health services in the districts hosting the selected INDEPTH DSS sites. New drugs will be evaluated using standardised systems to generate effectiveness and safety assessments which are comparable to those for currently recommended drugs … (full long text Research Sites).

Homepage;
Gouvernance; Scientific Review; Datas; Costs;
Secretariat; Contacts.

About the INESS project: What is INESS and what is new? Continuer la lecture de « Indepth Effectiveness ans Safety Studies INESS »

• Malaria Kills: Malaria is one of the leading causes of death and disease worldwide, especially in the developing world Malaria is a preventable and treatable infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes that kills more than one million people each year, most of them in sub-Saharan Africa, where malaria is the leading cause of death for children under five (RBM)
• Half the world’s population is at risk of malaria – some 3.3 billion people in 109 countries (GMAP)
• Malaria perpetuates poverty … (about Malaria).

Homepage;
What; Drug resistance; Resources; News, events; Newsletter; Jobs; Links; Support;
Address: MALARIA CONSORTIUM – INTERNATIONAL, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street,London EC2A 4LT, UK;
Contact.

About us: Malaria Consortium is the world’s leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the control of malaria, we apply our depth of technical expertise and practical experience to develop smarter solutions that improve and save lives. Beyond malaria, we work to control childhood illnesses, with a new focus on treating and preventing neglected tropical diseases.  Continuer la lecture de « Malaria Consortium »

• Our Purpose Statement: The AIDS Foundation of South Africa mobilises funding to equip community-based and non-governmental organisations with financial resources and appropriate skills to implement primary health care and development programmes that limit the spread of HIV and mitigate the impact of the AIDS epidemic on vulnerable communities in South Africa.
• Our Vision: To be the leading organisation supporting community-based primary health care and development programmes responding to the challenges of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in South Africa. (About /Purpose Statement, Vision).

Homepage;
HIV/AIDS; Culture, health; Projects; Partners; News; Your help;
Addresses (1 of 4): AIDS Foundation of South Africa, 237 Musgrave Road, Durban, 4001, SOUTH AFRICA;
Contact.

About / brief Overview: The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA), established in 1988, was the first registered AIDS Non-Government Organisation in South Africa.  Continuer la lecture de « AIDS Foundation of South Africa »

Linked on our blogs with Academy for Educational Development AED.

The SARA Project is operated by the Academy for Educational Development AED with subcontractors Tulane University, JHPIEGO, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Population Reference Bureau. SARA is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development. (Scroll down to bottom on about).

Homepage;
Tech areas; Staff; African partners; Publications;
Address: SARA Project, Academy for Educational Development AED, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20009 USA;
Contact.

About: The Support for Analysis and Research in Africa (SARA) project is managed by the Academy for Educational Development. The first SARA contract ran from 1992-1999; the current contract runs through September 2005. Continuer la lecture de « Support for Analysis and Research in Africa SARA »

• INDEPTH’s Vision: INDEPTH will be an international platform of sentinel demographic sites that provides health and demographic data and research to enable developing countries to set health priorities and policies based on longitudinal evidence.  INDEPTH’s data and research will guide the cost effective use of tools, interventions and systems to ensure and monitor progress towards national goals.
• INDEPTH’s Mission: … (Vision, Mission).

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Coming events; Work Plans; Expert database; Partnerships; Publications; Reports; Newsletters;
Addresss (1 of 5): INDEPTH NETWORK SECRETARIAT, Physical Address: 11 Mensah Wood Street, East Legon, Accra, Ghana;
Postal Address: P. O. Box KD 213, Kanda, Accra, Ghana;
Contact.

INDEPTH’s Strategic Objectives: Continuer la lecture de « IN-DEPTH Network »

News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world

… SciDev.Net’s vision is to achieve better-informed decisions by individuals and organisations in the developing world on science- and technology-related issues, and thus the better integration of scientific knowledge and technological innovation into policies, programmes and projects intended to achieve sustainable development at all levels of society … (about /Vision).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Activities; Creative Commons; Media; Links; People; Advisors; Supporters; Donate;
Address: SciDev Net, 9–11 Richmond Buildings, London W1D 3HF, UK;
Contacts.

About /Introduction: SciDev.Net – the Science and Development Network – is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing reliable and authoritative information about science and technology for the developing world.  Continuer la lecture de « Science and Development Network SciDev Net »

Working with Visionaries on the Frontlines of Social Change Worldwide

Linked with Ford Foundation Initiative to Tackle HIV Crisis in United States.

• We believe all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have voice in the decisions that affect them.
• We believe the best way to achieve these goals is to encourage initiatives by those living and working closest to where problems are located; to promote collaboration among the nonprofit, government and business sectors; and to ensure participation by men and women from diverse communities and all levels of society … (full text about /Mission).

Homepage;
Issues; Regions; Grants; Impact; Programs; Employment; Governance; Newsroom; Reports; Special Initiatives;
Addresses (1 of 4): Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017, USA;
Contact.

About /History Overview: The Ford Foundation was established on Jan. 15, 1936, with an initial gift of $25,000 from Edsel Ford, whose father Henry, founded the Ford Motor Company. Continuer la lecture de « Ford Foundation »

INASP comprises a small number of staff, governed by an international Board of Trustees … (full text Who’s who).

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Country coorddinators; Partners; Programmes, projects; Researchers;
Publications; Resources; News; Newsletters; Join; Promotional Materials;
Address: INASP, 60 St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1ST, UK;
Contact.

About: INASP’s work focuses on communication, knowledge and networks, with particular emphasis on the needs of developing and emerging countries.  Continuer la lecture de « International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications INASP »

Founded in 1982, VFP is a non-profit membership organization. We do not have any political or religious agenda. We are partner to a large network of similar organizations worldwide. Our goal is to work toward a more peaceful world through the promotion of International Voluntary Service (IVS) projects, historically known as International Workcamps, and the exchange of volunteers … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Project directory; Scholarships; Newsletter; Videos; Photos and Quotes; Join; Links; FAQs;
Address; Volunteers for Peace, Inc., 1034 Tiffany Road, Belmont, Vermont 05730-0202, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Through our international alliances, we work together to help communities meet local needs and some of the goals of the United Nation’s Millennium Declaration.   Continuer la lecture de « Volunteers for Peace VFP »