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optimising humanitarian assistance

Programme coverage, or the proportion of eligible beneficiaries enrolled in a programme, is an important indicator of impact in humanitarian and nutrition programming. Over the years, a number of methodologies and techniques have been developed to measure nutrition programme coverage. These techniques, however, generally face similar problems. They generally provide a single wide-area coverage estimate, for example, and do not highlight specific areas where coverage is higher or lower. They also employ population estimates which often prove inaccurate or unreliable. Traditional methods rarely provide an insight into the reasons for non-attendance … (full text about programme coverage).

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Who; Where; RUF; Services; HIV, nutrition; Evaluations; Reports;
Addresses (1 of 4):Oxford Office, Valid International, 35 Leopold Street, Oxford, OX4 1TW, UK;
Jobs & Contacts.

About Community based Therapeutic Care: Community-based Therapeutic Care (CTC) was developed by Valid International to improve the coverage and impact of selective feeding programmes for the treatment of acute malnutrition. Continuer la lecture de « Valid International »

The International Baby Food Action Network, IBFAN, consists of public interest groups working around the world to reduce infant and young child morbidity and mortality. IBFAN aims to improve the health and well-being of babies and young children, their mothers and their families through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding practices. IBFAN works for universal and full implementation of the International Code and Resolutions … (what is IBFAN 1/2).

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gBICS; 7 principles; Parents; Network; Regional; Specialist Offices; Groups; Code watch; Press; Newsletters; Donate; Links;
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What is IBFAN 2/2: … The formation of IBFAN – IBFAN is one of the longest-surviving single-issue organisations. IBFAN was founded on October 12th, 1979 after the joint meeting of WHO and UNICEF on Infant and Young Child Feeding. Continuer la lecture de « International Baby Food Action Network IBFAN »

Parental divorce or separation should not mean that children lose the love and care of one of their parents – Keeping Children and Parents in Contact since 1974

• Families Need Fathers seeks to obtain, for the children, the best possible blend of both parents in the lives of children; enough for the children to realise that both parents are fully involved in their lives. Legally, parents should be of equal status.
• Responsibilities and obligations, caring and financial, should be fairly shared between the parents … (about 1/2).
• Download and/or print one of our general information leaflets.

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Help, support; Law, Infos; News, events; Publications, policy; Members; Forum; Join; Get involved; Links;
Addresses (1 of 2): National office: Families Need Fathers, 134 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3AR, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Families Need Fathers is firstly a social care organisation,  helping parents whose children’s relationship with them is under threat. We offer  information, advice and support services for  parents on how to do the best for their children. We are the only organisation that provides these services on a national basis. Continuer la lecture de « Families Need Fathers »

uncenso red information about vaccines and how they affect our children

Linked with a Doctor Gary Null Vaccine Nation.

Many people are opposed to vaccines yet are unaware of their legal rights. Questions about immunization laws generally fall into seven categories. In most cases, vaccines are NOT mandatory … (full text Immunization Laws).

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Individual vaccines; Studies; Articles; Groups; Bookstores; Vaccine books; Emotional Responses; FAQs;
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Personal Stories of Vaccine Damage and Death: Here are a few unsolicited personal stories of vaccine damage and death received by the Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute. Continuer la lecture de « Global Vaccine Institute »

Linked with (Mis)investment in Agriculture.

• The Oakland Institute is a policy think tank whose mission is to increase public participation and promote fair debate on critical social, economic and environmental issues in both national and international forums.
• The Oakland Institute’s trademark is to work in coalitions and networks to strengthen social movements, especially as we forge multi-cultural, cross-border and cross-class alliances. As a policy think tank our work is unique (in that we are bringing new approaches to social change including the awareness of economic, social and cultural rights) as we work with grass roots constituency (faith-based, farm workers, immigrant rights groups, Black farmers, among others) and help bridge policy think tanks with activist networks and social movements … (about 1/2).

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Watch-programs for: agrofuel, aid,bio, climate, hunger & poverty,  security, trade;
Issues; Fellows; Intern scholars; Publications; Press; Newsletter; Membership, support;
Address: The Oakland Institute, P.O. Box 18978, Oakland, CA 94619, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The Institute engages in three main areas of interrelated program work:   Continuer la lecture de « Oakland Institute »

• At the end of the eighteenth century, British physician Edward Jenner, with highly questionable medical credentials, initiated the theory and practice of live virus immunization that continues to serve as the scientific basis for the ever increasing vaccination of the world’s citizens. With the number of vaccinations given to infants and children rising, kids are receiving doses of toxic mercury and other heavy metals well above environmental safety levels.
• Yet the medical evidence is clear. Mercury, known as thimerosal, and other heavy metal additives are highly toxic and threaten children with neurological damage … (full text Homepage).

Online help, resources; Information; Articles; Books; Take action; Legally; Secret Gov.database;
Address: Gary Null & Associates, Inc., 2307 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, USA;
Contact.

About Vaccine Nation: From the award-winning director of The Drugging of our Children, Gulf War Syndrome: Killing Our Own and AIDS Inc. – comes the latest film of critical social importance: Vaccine Nation.  Continuer la lecture de « a Doctor Gary Null Vaccine Nation »

• Welcome to MATCH. We aim to offer non-judgemental emotional support to mothers all over the world who are apart from their child for one or many complex reasons. (Homepage).
• Since 1979, when one person, Peg English, put an advertisement in The Guardian asking to meet other mothers apart from their children in London, MATCH quickly became a self-help organisation, and informal groups sprang up all over the UK. Since then MATCH has supported hundreds of mothers after their children have been taken into care, adopted, fostered, abducted abroad or alienated from them after high-conflict divorce … (full text aims).

Parental Alienation Syndrome, (also on wikipedia);
Support: who? How? Messages, Your support; Join; News; Archive; Links;
Address: MATCH, BM Box No. 6334, London, WC1N 3XX, UK;
Contact.

About: Mothers Apart from Their Children (MATCH) started in 1979 as a self-help group and attained charitable status in 2006. It’s run by an elected Committee (Trustees) in their homes. Continuer la lecture de « Mothers Apart From Their Children MATCH »

also in spanish

The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) is a full service alternative dispute resolution provider, based in San Diego, California since 1983. NCRC provides and promotes collaborative dispute resolution and conflict management to individuals, organizations and society through education, training and client services … (Homepage).

Find a mediator; Open a case; Trainings; News, Newsletters; History; FAQs;
Addresses (1 of 5): Main Office NCRC, 625 Broadway, Suite 1221, San Diego, CA 92101, USA;
Contacts.

About: The National Conflict Resolution Center was founded in 1983 by the University of San Diego Law Center and the San Diego County Bar Association. Continuer la lecture de « National Conflict Resolution Center NCRC »

Working to relieve poverty among families in N.E. Kenya, helping access the basic essentials of life – FOOD, WATER, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE

The fourth largest of 42 tribes in Kenya, around two million in number, who live mainly in the Eastern Province of Kenya. This region, along with Ethiopia and Somalia, is one of the most arid parts of the world and it’s inhabitants are some of the poorest in Africa.
AAF has been working since 1999 among the Akamba in an area called the Mwingi District. Thanks to the wonderful support we get in the UK, we have been able to make the difference to their lives. However there is so much more to do … (full text Homepage).

Who; Where; Education; Healthcare; Harambee; Food, farming; Newsletter; Links; Donations;
Address: Akamba Aid Fund, Broadshard, Norton sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6SJ, UK;
Contact.

About: What is AAF? Akamba Aid Fund is an independent charitable trust based in South Somerset. It was set up in 1999 with the aim of enabling the poorest rural communities in Eastern Kenya to have access to the essentials of life that we take for granted and have done for generations. It was registered with the Charity Commission in 2000 (No. 1083554).   Continuer la lecture de « Akamba Aid Fund AAF »

Serving People and Professionals in Contested Allegations of Abuse – Registered Charity No: 1040683

False memory is the phenomenon in which a person is convinced a memory is true when it is not. It was first postulated and diagnosed more than 100 years ago. More recently, clinical evidence suggests it is more widespread than had previously been appreciated.
In particular, it is creating severe problems in the field of alleged sexual abuse. Naturally, the Society acknowledges and abhors the fact that there are many genuine cases of child abuse that may require the application of the criminal law … (about 1/2).

All Pages have the same URL. To reach them, click on the internal links in the left column, as:
Welcome, About the BFMS, Key Issues, Having Therapy, False Memory Matters, Fractured Families, AGMs & Meetings, BFMS Press Releases, Events & Notices, News & Articles, Newsletters, Legal Affairs, Books, Talking Point,  GMC/Dr Eastgate, Landmark Libel Trial, Fundraising, Links, Programmes, Scientific Advisory Board, Management & Trustees, Services & Membership, Disclaimer & Detractors.

Contact Details: BFMS, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1NF, UK, Tel: 01225 868682, Fax: 01225 862251, E-mail BFMS.

About 2/2: … However, what is happening is that a number of people, usually during psychotherapy or counselling, are recovering ‘memories’ of having been sexually abused in childhood, even though those accused – usually, but not always, their parents – deny such abuse and there is no corroborating evidence. Continuer la lecture de « British False Memory Society BFMS »

Support for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence – The ManKind Initiative, Registered Charity No. 1089547, Company Registration No. 3869893

• The ManKind Initiative is a member of the Ministry of Justice’s Relationship Breakdown Group … (full text about, scroll down).
• … Our confidential helpline (UK /01823 334244) is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner)
• This can range from actual violence or object throwing to mental abuse such as constant bullying or constant insults.
• We provide both emotional support and practical information. (full text Homepage).

Domestic abuse; Men share; Help; Training; Legal; Links; Statistics; Volunteers; Join; Donate;
Address: ManKind Initiative, Flook House, Belvedere Road , Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1BT, UK;
Contact: 01823 334244, e-mail.

About: The ManKind Initiative is a national charity that provides help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.  Continuer la lecture de « ManKind Initiative »

Emergency Information Services, Inc. is a mission driven organization based in Houston, Texas.  For their entire existance, EIS has been connecting families with local emergency responders and with the hospital and emergency room staff that care for citizens in emergency situations … (full text Homepage).

Emergency Facts;
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Products and services: The Emergency Sticker … is simply a sticker with a unique 10 digit alphanumeric code that can be used by emergency responders and medical staff to access your emergency contact information and the medical information that you want made known in the event of an emergency.  Continuer la lecture de « Emergency Information Services »