Scriptorium

in german: gegen die Beschneidung.

Hospital Project in Somalia – Maternity Clinic is being rebuilt: The tsunami in December 2004 not only caused mass destruction in Southeast Asia, but also the east coast of Somalia suffered. Several hundred people were killed and thousands lost their homes. The tidal wave also destroyed the General Hospital Maternity in Xaafuun on the Hafun peninsula … (english Homepage 1/2).

Project Development; Project’s Origins; Partners;
Address: J. Cumar, stop-mutilation e.v., Krefelder Str. 165, D-40549 Düsseldorf, Germany;
Impressum / Contact.

english Homepage 2/2: … In spring 2005 Mohamud Muuse Hirsi, the President of the Puntland province, and Khadar Abdi Haji, the mayor of Bosaaso, provided us with property in the southern section of the city free of charge. We now have a place to build a new clinic. Continuer la lecture de « Stop Mutilation e.v. »

humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster responses – also in french and spanish – Linked on our blogs with News from the Sphere Project.

Launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian NGOs and the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, The Sphere Project is an initiative to define and uphold the standards by which the global community responds to the plight of people affected by disasters, principally through a set of guidelines that are set out in the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response (commonly referred to as the Sphere Handbook, 344 pdf-pages) … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
The Handbook; Humanitarian Charter; The Sphere Project’s online press room; Materials; Training; In Practise; Docs Database; Calendar; FAQs; Links;
Address: The Sphere Project, c/o International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC, chemin des Crêts, 17, Petit-Saconnex; or: Case postale 372, 1211 Genève 19, Switzerland; Map by Google;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Sphere is based on two core beliefs: first, that those affected by disaster or conflict have a right to life with dignity and therefore a right to protection and assistance, and second, that all possible steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering arising out of disaster and conflict. Continuer la lecture de « Sphere Project »

first in german, but also in spanish, and in russian.

• Senior Experten Service (SES) is the Foundation of German Industry for International Cooperation (Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit). It is a non-profit organisation.
• SES offers interested retirees the opportunity to pass on their skills and knowledge to others, both within Germany and abroad. They work in a voluntary capacity as Senior Experts, helping to train both specialist workers and management staff. They help others to help themselves – an important contribution towards safeguarding a small slice of the future. It is a system that benefits all parties … (english Homepage and about 1/2).

Sitemap;
Senior Experts; Clients; What; How, Where; Request us;  Costs; News;
Address: SES, Buschstrasse 2, 53113 Bonn – or: Postfach 22 62, 53012 Bonn, Germany;
Contacts.

English Homepage and about 2/2: … Senior Experts generally work in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as with providers of vocational training and health care services. Continuer la lecture de « Senior Experten Service SES »

Linked on our blogs with Graph of the week: number of Americans receiving food stamps.

• The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
• The Center conducts research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that policymakers consider the needs of low-income families and individuals in these debates.  We also develop policy options to alleviate poverty … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Policy Basics; Experts; Press; Blog off the charts; Blog Archive; Jobs; Donate;
3 of many Researche-Topics: Child Nutrition and WIC, Food Stamps; Food Assistance;
Address: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 820 First Street, NE, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20002, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … In addition, the Center examines the short- and long-term impacts of proposed policies on the health of the economy and the soundness of federal and state budgets.   Continuer la lecture de « Center on Budget and Policy Priorities CNPP »

• Families in Global Transition (FIGT) continues to gain momentum as we move toward enhancing our mission of bringing together those involved with the unique world of global transition.
• FIGT is the only US-based conference where representatives of the corporate, diplomatic, academic, military and mission sectors come to share cross-cultural coping strategies. This unique forum allows everyone to recognize the universal challenges of relocation and strategize on new methods and research … (full text FIGT Difference).
• FIGT Swiss chapter Co-Chairs: Anne-Claude Lambelet and Michèle Lewis O’Donnell.
• Brochure.

Homepage and Opening of Swiss Chapter;
Resources; Associates Center; Chapters; Events; Brochure; Volunteers; Links;
Address: Families in Global Transition, PO Box 3363, Warrenton, Virginia, 20188, USA;
Contact.

History: In late 1997 four women from the newly formulated Association of International Women in Indianapolis were gathered around Ruth Van Reken’s kitchen table for coffee to discuss what they could do to help families such as their own deal with the adjustment issues of international relocations. Continuer la lecture de « FAMILIES IN GLOBAL TRANSITION FIGT »

Originally in german: Menschenrechte für die Frau e.V.

• TERRE DES FEMMES is a non-profit human rights organisation based in Germany that supports girls and women through raising public awareness, international networking, campaigning, individual personal assistance and the promotion of self-help projects abroad.
• TERRE DES FEMMES works to ensure that women and girls around the world are able to lead self-determined lives as well as enjoying equal and inalienable rights. (english Homepage).

Our Work; Our Brochure; Activities; Flag Day; Network; Support;
Address: TERRE DES FEMMES, Main Office, P.O. Box 25 65, D-72015 Tübingen, Germany;
Contact.

History – Today: Our History: In 1981, a group of concerned women were inspired to act after reading a disturbing article in Brigitte magazine about the horrible fate of women in the Middle East. Continuer la lecture de « Terre des Femmes.de »

• OUR MISSION: The Ethics Center brings the public and scientists together to explore how science can best serve society. Through forums, projects, and resources, the Center gives all stakeholders an opportunity to share perspectives on the ethical implications of new developments in science and technology.
• OUR TARGET AUDIENCE: The Ethics Center welcomes anyone who is open to learning new ideas and listening to viewpoints different from their own. Our primary audiences are: (1) members of the public interested in the ethical implications of science and technology and (2) science and technology innovators who are eager to connect with the public. (About /Mission Statement).

Homepage;
Projects; Events; News; Newsletters; Leadership Council; Get involved;
Address: The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology, Research Ethics Program, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail code 0612, La Jolla, CA 92093-0612, USA;
Contact.

About /History: The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology was founded in 2003 by Michael Kalichman, UC San Diego, with initial support from Peter Ellsworth of the Legler Benbough Foundation.   Continuer la lecture de « Center for Ethics in Science and Technology »

an update of our small presentation in September 23, 2006.  Linked with Nils Daulaire, USA.

Who we are: The Global Health Council is the world’s largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world.
Our diverse membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all … (full text who we are).

Homepage;
Key Issues; Resources; Members; Take Action; Press; Publications; Career Network; Donate;
Address: Global Health Council, 1111 19th Street, NW – Suite 1120, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA;
Contact.

What we do: The Global Health Council works to ensure that all who strive for improvement and equity in global health have the information and resources they need to succeed.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Health Council »

The aim of the association is to defend the human rights of women and children, and to contribute to their development in the society. La Palabre prioritises education and training, and opposes every form of injustice, violence and racism. The association fight against all harmful traditional pratices, affecting the health of women and children, in particular female genital mutilation, child marriages, forces marriages and honour related violence.

This website has one URL for the Frontpage,

and three URLs for presentations in english, in french (under construction) and in netherlands, respectively their internal sites as: Mission, Projects, Members, Links, Contact – with an Address in Belgium and one Senegal.

Mission – Aims: The aim of the association is to contribute to the educational, social and economic development of women and children in Africa, to a better respect of their human rights and to enhance their health.  Continuer la lecture de « La Palabre »

La Fondagtion de la Famille J.W. McConnell

• Vision: Our vision at the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation is a Canada where all people feel a sense of belonging and contribute as active citizens to improving the well-being of all.
• Mission: The Foundation is a private family foundation funding programs to foster a more innovative, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient Canada … (about 1/2 Vision, Mission).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
Social Finance; Sustainable Food Systems; Programs; Granting; Resources; News; Newsletter;
Address: The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, 1002 Sherbrooke W., Suite 1800, Montreal, Québec H3A 3L6, Canada;
Contact.

About 2/2 the Foundation: … Established in 1937 by John Wilson McConnell (1877-1963), The J.W. McConnell Foundation grew out of Mr. McConnell’s deep commitment to the public good and his lifelong involvement with charitable work in Canada.   Continuer la lecture de « J.W. McConnell Family Foundation »

exciting global voluntary placements with a difference

• ICYE UK promotes wider life experiences, personal development and greater intercultural awareness through the provision of supported voluntary placements in a range of social , educational and environmental projects, that directly benefit local communities in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa.
• Operating within an international network of locally managed ICYE organizations , ICYE UK encourages inter cultural understanding and cooperation through the exchange of people and ideas … (full text Mission /Values).

Homepage;
Projects; Programmes; Countries; Membership; Our Volunteers; Ethical; Management; Info.Days;
Address: ICYE UK, Latin America House, Kingsgate Place, London, NW6 4TA, UK;
Contact.

Why we’re different: ICYE works differently to many Gap Year organisations and some of these reasons are listed below.  Continuer la lecture de « Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange ICYE UK »