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To support iondividuals to attain physical, mental, social, financial and spiritual independence by advancing the process of « Self » empowerment. (short Mission statement).

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Address: AADITYA, Delhi Admin Office, 8/7 Nehru Enclave, Kalkaji Extn., Nehru Enclave, New Delhi-110019, India;
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Mission and values: An Association for Development of Indian Traditions Youth & Arts (AADITYA) is open to people, products, process and innovative ideas. The main objective is to provide « Unlimted Growth Opportunities to Community Members » specially from low income urban families and rural communities with a focus on women and youth.   Continuer la lecture de « Association for Development of Indian Traditions Youth & Art AADITYA »

Please join us on our exciting journey to help usher in what futurist Alvin Toffler referred to as the first truly humane civilization in world history. The earth has the productive resources to eliminate poverty and injustice. Humanity is now in the process of developing the democratic and transparent communications infrastructure which can bring this about … (full text on Homepage).

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About: The Global Justice Movement (GJM) seeks to present well thought out alternatives to traditional globalization efforts.

Our emphasis is on inclusiveness and abundance for all, rather than a continuance of outmoded thinking and institutions.  Continuer la lecture de « The Global Justice Movement GJM »

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Education worldwide – an emergency situation: Even today, over 100 million children throughout the world, of which 60% are girls, do not have access to an education. 250 million children aged from 5 to 14 do paid work in order to survive. 150 million of them work in highly dangerous conditions. 875 million of the world’s adult population are illiterate – two thirds of this number are women.
Education is the key to development … (full text statement).

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Volunteering; Newsletter; Sponsorship;
Address: Aide et Action, 53, boulevard de Charonne, 75 545 Paris Cedex 11, FRANCE;
Contact.

About: Improving school attendance rates requires both improvement of the school’s infrastructure as well as discovering teaching methods appropriate for the local context. Aide et Action participates in building and equipping classrooms, providing educational material and stationery, teacher training and organising sports and cultural events. By introducing new projects like teaching in the local mother tongue or pro-active educational techniques, Aide et Action also contributes to the quality and effectiveness of the teaching.
Continuer la lecture de « Aide et Action – Education changes the world »

in spanish: La Alianza Popular para la Justicia Global

Linked with GGJ and Inter-Alliance Dialogue Presenting before Congressional Progressive Caucus.

GGJ Representatives Jihan Gearon of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Tammy Bang Luu of the Labor Community Strategy Center are presenting testimony before the Congressional Progressive Caucus this morning at 10am eastern. Tammy and Jihan are part of a delegation of the Inter-Alliance Dialogue to present on the theme: Voices from the Front Lines: A Recovery Package for Democracy. The delegation will present on a range of issues including housing, workers rights, immigrant rights and environmental/climate justice. GGJ’s testimony will focus on the impact of the fossil fuel economy and propose policy solutions compiled by our Global Well-Being Working Group. We will send the transcript of their testimonies later today. The event is coordinated in conjunction with the Institute for Policy Studies and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (the english Homepage).

Members; Online Forum on People’s Bailout;
Photos/video from the People’s Summit of the Americas, and individual photos;
Addresses: GGJ, Michael Leon Guerrero, P.O. Box 1799, San Pedro, CA 90733-1799, USA;
and: GGJ, Cindy Wiesner, 1330 NE 132nd Street, North Miami, FL 33161, USA;
Contact and feedback.

Mission: Grassroots Global Justice is an alliance of U.S.-based grassroots groups who are organizing to build an agenda for power for working and poor people. We understand that there are important connections between the local issues we work on and the global context, and we see ourselves as part of an international movement for global justice.   Continuer la lecture de « Grassroots Global Justice GGJ »

… (we are) the pioneering, national and non-profit autism society of India. We provide support and services to persons with autism and those who work with them in South Asia. Founded in 1991, we are a parent organisation began with the goal to « put autism on the Indian map. » Awareness of autism in India has grown in the past decade. Our day-to-day activities now focus on a wide range of services and activities to improve the lives of children with autism and their families from an educational, medical, and legal standpoint. We are an Indian organisation, and our efforts are focused on the needs of those in India. At the same time, we enjoy our sharing information and resources with autism organisations and families worldwide. To more effectively orchestrate services for the thousands of people with autism in India, we relocated to the AFA National Centre for Advocacy Research and Training in 2006 … (full text Homepage).

Diagnostic Criteria for Autistic Disorder from DSM-IV;
Possible Specific Symptoms for Newborns to Eighteen Month Olds with Autism;
Helpline: Answers to Questions by Parents; History of Autism (about);
News and Events; Services and Activities; get involved; National Centre; Links in India; Organisations worldwide;
Address: Action for Autism, Pocket 7 & 8, Jasola Vihar, New Delhi 110025, INDIA;
Contact.

About Autism; What is Autism?    Continuer la lecture de « Action for Autism AFA, New Delhi »

Channeling India’s Entrepreneurial Energy for Economic Development
The Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund (“Aavishkaar”) is a venture fund founded to promote development in rural and semi-urban India. Aavishkaar believes entrepreneurs can be a powerful force for development. To this end, the firm provides micro-equity funding (Rs. 10 lacs to Rs. 2 Crore), approximately USD $20 thousand to USD $500 thousand) and operational and strategic support to commercially viable companies increasing income in or providing goods and services to rural or semi-urban India … (full text Homepage).

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Partners; Social Investing; News; FAQs;
Addresses: Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund, 512, Fifth Floor, Palm Spring, Beside D-Mart, Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai – 400064, INDIA;
Aavishkaar International, (P) Limited, 57, Grange Road, #16-02, Lucky Tower, Singapore 249569;
Aavishkaar Representatives in USA, Pawan Mehra & Upendra Bhatt, 125 Bay Street, #8; San Francisco, CA 94133, USA;
Contact.

About – Commencement date: Aavishkaar commenced venture capital operations on May 22nd, 2002.
Fund structure: Aavishkaar operates in two tiers.  The parent, Aavishkaar International (“Aavishkaar International”), is incorporated in Singapore.  Continuer la lecture de « Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund »

take action to address the common root causes of social injustice, economic domination and environmental destruction

Global Justice Ecology Project’s Mission Statement: To build local, national and international alliances with action to address the common root causes of social injustice, economic domination and environmental destruction.

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New Voices on Climate Change; Indigenous Rights; photo Gallery; Links; Listserv /Newsletter;
Agrofuels (Biofuels); Commodification Of Life & Water Privatization; Forest Protection & Biodiversity;
Address: Global Justice Ecology Project, P.O. Box  412, Hinesburg, VT, 05461, USA;
Contact.

About: The mission of Global Justice Ecology Project is to build local, national and international alliances with action to address the common root causes of social injustice, economic domination and environmental destruction.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Justice Ecology Project »

• The Business Humanitarian Forum Association was established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1999 as a non-profit, tax-exempt association under Swiss law, to support the objectives of the Forum.
• A complementary affiliate, BHF USA, was established in Washington DC in 2002 to carry out the same objectives in the United States.  BHF USA is also a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
• … (full text Organization).

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Address: Int. Environment House II, chemin de Balexert 7-9, 1219 Chatelaine (Geneva), Switzerland;
Contact: down in the right column.

About: Our purpose – The BHF seeks to encourage private sector support and public-private sector cooperation for economic and human development in post-conflict areas and poor countries where investment is needed.  Continuer la lecture de « Business Humanitarian Forum BHF »

The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit making, non-partisan and non-political organization established on October 10, 1991. The founding members are Ethiopians from all walks of life academics, professional, and businesspersons who are committed to the cause of human rights, the rule of law and democracy. EHRCO has several members and support committees in the major cities of Europe, United States and Canada … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Documentation; Photo Gallery; Publications: EHRCO and Human Rights; The Ethiopian Case;
The Secretariat’s duties and responsibilities; Recources; Support Groups;
Contacts and streetmap.

About 2/2: … The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit making, non-partisan and non-political organization established on October 10, 1991. The founding members are Ethiopians from all walks of life academics, professional, and businesspersons who are committed to the cause of human rights, the rule of law and democracy. EHRCO has several members and support committees in the major cities of Europe, United States and Canada.  Continuer la lecture de « Ethiopian Human Rights Council EHRCO »

The human species faces an apparent paradox. We have embraced economic growth as our primary indicator of human progress. Yet as economic output and consumption grow the number of people forced into lives of dehumanizing deprivation increases and the quality of life of all but the wealthiest among us declines … (full long text Homepage).

Living Economies; Global Civil Society; Documents; Books; Link: David C. Korten.org;
Info Service Archive; Projects Archive; Other Resources; The General Turning; American Experiment;
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About: The PCDForum envisions human societies in which three values serve as organizing principles of public policy.   Continuer la lecture de « People-Centered Development Forum PCDF »

A regisdred Non Government Organization for Green-Global-Growth, into Mass Awareness & Public Service Programs for Ecology, Clean Climate, Social Responsibility & Human Rights

A strong positive mental attitude create miracles than any wonder drug ! Examples / projects & activities:

• Integrate efforts with few select non –government associates with more than 200 centers in India and across the world for carrying awareness campaign and reaching grass root (people) to help them in the mainstream or atleast be independent
• Our Consistent interaction with non –Government, Government & lead Professional organizations, in terms of highlighting the Human Rights issues
• Writing Articles,
• Regular Participation in programs each month on awareness, Exchange of ideas and networking helped us grow.
• Organized Longest ever awareness program by planned Road Journey of more than 200 days by dedicated volunteers in India to visit 33 states covering 55000 kms in 200 and more days including SAARC countries in 2006
• Awarded Human Rights Awards in 2004 for best overall efforts for Human Rights
• (our belief).

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Associate Members: all the many links in the left column; Join Us;
Address: Missions 3G-Gauri, 68, Type –IV, Sec – 3 Sadiq Nagar, New Delhi-110049, India;
Contacts.

Homepage /Mission’s Fact:   Continuer la lecture de « Missions 3G-Gauri (Green-Global-Growth) »

Linked with Requests for Information: request 2, 25 – 31 May 2009;

Children’s Global Peace Project is a non-profit organization that empowers children worldwide to transform their challenging emotions and conflicts into healthy self expression and peaceful co-creation. Through experiential games and exercises, multicultural songs, dance, and art, students learn to move beyond prejudice and assumption to realize their potential, their connection to each other, and the global human family. We are building a global network of schools where every child discovers the power of peace and our interconnectedness … (full text Homepage).

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Quick Links: a long list in the right column of each page;
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About: Goals and Objectives: The ultimate goal of CGPP is to realize peace within ourselves, our families, schools, communities, nations, and throughout the world through the understanding of three peace skills: Continuer la lecture de « Children's Global Peace Project cgpp.org »

The biggest Human Rights Network in Pakistan

International Human Rights Observer (IHRO) working together with Governments, United Nations and other International institutions to promote and protect the basic fundamental human rights of the masses declared in the universal charter of human rights of United Nations to build a global village of lasting peace, social, and economic justice and development for the 21st centur … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Download the IHRO-Information Book, 16 pdf-pages; New Initiatives; Publications;
Pakistan Institute of Human Rights Teaching & Research PIHRTR; International University for HR; Reports;
HR education; HR monitering; People Movement for HR; IHRO Participation In UN;UN Conventions;
Address: Pakistan Secretariat, House No. 921, Street No. 80, Sector I-8/3, Islamabad, Pakistan 44000;
Contact.

About 2/2: … IHRO is an independent, non-political, non-profitable and non-governmental organization registered under social welfare act 1961 in Pakistan and incorporated in USA and UK. It has 53000 volunteers network members in Pakistan.  Continuer la lecture de « Pakistan: International Human Rights Observer IHRO »

The Better Life Programme for the African Rural Woman was initiated in September 1986 by Dr. (Mrs.) Maryam Babangida when, as the wife of the Head of State, she championed women issues vigorously.  She sought to improve the quality of life and status of the rural women: by creating awareness in women and encourage them to realize, utilize and develop their potentials for a more fulfilling life … (full text Homepage).

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Addresses: Better Life Programme for the African Rural Woman LPARW, Plot 122A Adetokunmbo Ademola, Crescent, Behind OTI Carpets, Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria;
Contacts.

About: The United Nations Decade for Women (1975 – 85) served as a catalyst in focusing attention on issues confronting women world wide. In Nigeria, the decade meant very little to the teaming majority of women especially those in rural areas. It was clear that there need to address the situation of rural women. Increasingly and diverse dimensions, poverty was becoming feminized. Continuer la lecture de « Better Life Programme for the African Rural Woman LPARW »

The Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) develops and facilitates women’s leadership for women’s human rights and social justice worldwide … (about 1/2 /mission).

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Publications; Resources; Every human has rights UDHR; Newsletter;
Address: Center for Women’s Global Leadership, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA;
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About 2/2 /History: The Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) was founded as a project of Douglass College in 1989 and is a unit of the Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL)—a consortium of seven women’s programs at Rutgers University created to study and promote how and why women lead, and to develop programs that prepare women of all ages to lead effectively. Continuer la lecture de « Center for Women's Global Leadership CWGL »