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Linked with £8m boost for local projects fighting global poverty.

• How DFID began: When the Department for International Development (DFID) was set up in 1997, it made fighting world poverty its top priority. This marked a turning point for Britain’s aid programme, which until then had mainly involved economic development.
• In its manifesto the government elected in May 1997 pledged to create a new department for international development headed by a cabinet minister. Previously the aid programme was managed by the Overseas Development Administration (ODA), a wing of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
• … (full long text History).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Global Issues; How we fight poverty; Countries struggling to slow increase in child hunger; Get Involved; Jobs;
Working to make Global Aid more effective; Millennium Development Goals MDG; Policy and research; Future challenges;
Where we work (map); Access to Info; Press; Finance-Performance; Working with DFID; Our Organization;
Contact.

About; The Annual Report is published in May each year. It provides parliament and the UK public with a comprehensive account of how DFID is spending and intends to spend public funds.   Continuer la lecture de « Department for International Development DFID annual reports »

The Hunger Project works in partnership with grassroots people in Africa, Asia and Latin America to develop effective bottom-up strategies. We have discovered three critical elements that, when combined, empower people to make rapid progress in overcoming hunger and poverty:

• Mobilizing people at the grassroots level to build self-reliance
• Empowering women as key change agents; and
• Forging partnerships with local government.

The Hunger Project’s approach is different from the conventional, top-down planning used by many development agencies and governments. These top-down approaches follow a service-delivery model and often undermine our most important resource: the creativity and self-reliance of people living in conditions of hunger and poverty themselves … (full text Methodology).

Homepage;
Our Principles; Program Overview; History; Board; Partners; FAQs;
Get Involved: Give; make a pledge, Volunteer, Youth in action;
Address: The Hunger Project, 5 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003, USA;
Contact.

Mission: The Hunger Project is a global, non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger.   Continuer la lecture de « The Hunger Project THP »

Iraqi Widows Organization is a non-governmental Iraqi Organization issued on January  9, 2004. The headquarter is in Ad-Diwaniyah City; with branches in Baghdad. We are one of the Civil Society Organizations working in the new Iraq. The Organization is registered as one of the working non-governmental Iraqi organizations in the non-Governmental Organizations Center of the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation under the No. 1Z4024 … (full text Homepage).

Activities: a report of 15 pdfd-pages; About the Chief and the founder of the Organization;
Address: Iraqi Widows Organization, Headquarter, Kurnish Street, Adjacent to Ad-Diwaniyah FM Radio Station, Ad-Diwaniyah City, IRAQ;
Contact.

Organization Chart:        Continuer la lecture de « Iraqi Widows Organization »

also en espanol, in arabic, en français

• The International Museum of Women’s (I.M.O.W.) public programs and events are designed to address contemporary gender issues in the twenty-first century and through education, serve as a catalyst for change.
• With these public programs and events, I.M.O.W. offers a unique blend of new perspectives and well-known, established voices. Invited speakers include writers, scholars, civic leaders, and artists to participate in a wide range of lectures, conversations, seminars and conferences that amplify the voices of women around the world. (Programs).

english Homepage;
Events; Exhibitions; Join /Donate; Education; Women, Power and Politics;
Community: Community Home, Forum, Act, Chat, Blog; EXHIBITING YOU‎;
Administrative Offices: IMOW, 101 Howard St., Suite 480, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA;
Contact.

About: The mission of I.M.O.W. is to value the lives of women around the world.  Continuer la lecture de « International Museum of Women IMOW »

making human rights a global reality – find out how

Youth for Human Rights International teaches human rights education both in the classroom and beyond traditional education settings. We aim to reach people from diverse backgrounds and our materials often appeal across generations. From teaching human rights through conferences and workshops to hip-hop and dancing, the message spreads around the world and reaches onto every continent and into many countries … (full text who are we).

Homepage;
Educators; Don’t discriminate; The rights to privacy; Freedom of expression; Abuses;
Endorsements and Recognitions;
Donate, membership; Get active; Campaigns; News; Catalog; Downloads; FAQs;
Contact online.

What Human Rights Are: Do you know what Human Rights are? Every person is entitled to certain rights – simply by the fact that they are a human being. They are « rights » because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace.   Continuer la lecture de « Youth for Human Rights International YHRI »

Spirit and Science of Water

Welcome to the amazing world of water, the bearer of life and greater mysteries.  On these pages you will find the anomalous physical properties of water, the deeper capacities of water, its human connections and connecting forces in Nature.  Through these aspects, the deeper meaning of Aqua Alchemy is revealed.
We invite you to explore, to connect, and to share.  May the forces of water and its reverence bring transformations in our convictions and behavior — toward Water, Nature, and our own path on Earth … (full text Welcome Page).

Mission; Our blog; Forum; Gallery; Store;  Books, films, music;
Please submit your posts and articles by e-mail.
Contact.

About: Meet the Aqua Alchemists – We are two women passionate about water.  We wonder at water’s mysteries, essence of life, and amazing properties.  We recognize that the paradigm shift toward balance and sustainability comes from an inner knowing and a melding of many fields. Perhaps you have heard the saying, “Spirit without science tends toward superstition.  Science without spirit tends toward cruelty.”  Spirit joined with science is essential for creating the shortest path to profound and effective change.  We are here to make it happen.  Continuer la lecture de « Aqua Alchemy »

The Korean website.

Linked with Application for 2009 Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School GAHRFS, and with 2009 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Announcement.

The May 18 Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization established on August 30, 1994 by the surviving victims of the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, the victims families, and the citizens of Gwangju. The foundation aims to commemorate as well as continue the spirit and struggle and solidarity of the May 18 Uprising; to contribute to the peaceful reunification of Korea; and to work towards peace and human rights throughout the world. Thus the spirit of the May 18 is inherited and passed on, significantly influencing the progress of democracy in Korea … (full text Organization).

english Homepage;
Gwangju Asia Human Rights Folk School GAHRFS; Democracy in Asia; Domestic Programs;
Forum; Join our Google-Groups; Testimonies; Exchanges; Solidarity;
Publications; Videos; Photos; History; Chronology: Meaning; Award; Teams and Staff; Links;
Blogs: 518solidarity.blogspot.com, 518interns.blogspot.com, 518folkschool.blogspot.com,
the may 18 blog on wordpress: 518 International Solidarity.
Address: The May 18 Memorial Foundation 5.18 Memorial Culture Hall Seo-Gu, Naebangro 409 Postcode, 502-260 Gwangju, Korea Republic;
Contact.

Background: The most tragic and disgraceful incident in modern Korean history took place in Gwangju in May 1980. During the uprising many citizens of Gwangju were killed by soldiers.  Continuer la lecture de « The May 18 Memorial Foundation »

when cure is no longer an option … the Bangalore Hospice Trust BHT

It is the philosophy of Caring. It is also called Palliative Care or Continuing Care. The philosophy is to value life until death, and to give the dying the dignity of breathing their last in surroundings of their choice. The motive is a peaceful and dignified end. The poorer the patient (as most of ours are) the more the need for such care. At Karunashraya, we believe in adding quality to a patient’s remaining life till the last breath he or she takes. We work towards « adding life to days, when we cannot add days to life » … (full text Services).

Homepage;
Patients, and a video; Volunteer Opportunities; Events; History;
Gallery; Resources; Newsletter; Donate; FAQ;
Address: Karunashraya, Old Airport-Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli, Kundalahalli Gate, Bangalore-560 037, India;
Contact and map.

About: BANGALORE HOSPICE TRUST: Bangalore Hospice Trust (BHT), a non-profit Public Charitable Trust, is a hospice rendering palliative care. It takes care of patients who are in the advanced stage of cancer. Continuer la lecture de « KARUNASHRAYA »

Repower America is the bold clean energy plan to “repower” our country with 100% clean electricity within 10 years

Linked with The Alliance for Climate Protection, and with American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009, ACES.

First described in a speech last July by Al Gore, Repower America means new industries with high-paying jobs. It means lower energy costs. And, it means substituting clean domestic sources of energy and a transition away from dirty coal and foreign oil. Read about the goal here … (full text Homepage … and map).

The Plan; In the States; Get involved; Press; Statements;
Energy Effinciency; Renewable Generation; GRID; Clean Energy; Clean Cars;
Contact online (only).

About /What is Repower America? The Repower America brand comprises two separate corporate entities, the Alliance for Climate Protection and the Climate Protection Action Fund.    Continuer la lecture de « Repower America »

Linked with Repower America.

• Our mission is to persuade the American people—and people elsewhere in the world—of the importance and urgency of adopting and implementing effective and comprehensive solutions for the climate crisis.
• The Alliance for Climate Protection is undertaking an unprecedented mass persuasion exercise based on scientific facts. Through a new combination of non-partisan alliances with Americans from all walks of life and innovative and far-reaching communication techniques the Alliance will focus on presenting the facts about climate change and its solutions to the general public in an accurate, clear and compelling manner … (full text Homepage).

Our Partners: we can solve it; This is reality.org; Repower America; the Climate Protection Action Fund;
Staff; Board; Advisories: internal link; Partners; Employment opportunities;
Contact: online only.

Who We Are: The people involved in the Alliance have a track-record of breaking through the din of background noise on issues related to climate change. They also bring with them substantial cross–sectoral experience covering government (both public service and political), business (including energy, technology, finance and media), and civil society (within and beyond the environmental communities). We will be completely non–partisan in pursuing our mission.  Continuer la lecture de « The Alliance for Climate Protection »

Positive change, one that is adaptable to most any educational level in any society throughout the world.
Here is a working outline for our course, written in this case as a seminar for university-level students. Please send your comments and suggestions to Devon White at peace@humanity.org. Thank you. (Positive Change).

Homepage; Sitemap;
WorldView; Voices; Leadership; Activism; Issues; Essays; Donate;
Contact.

Who we are: A small circle of neighbors on four continents, we are working, like you, to find the best paths to positive change.  Continuer la lecture de « The Humanity Initiative »

This NGO has no website, but an e-mail, an address: RUC, Nagercoil Road, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli 627 108, Tamil Nadu, India;

and is decribed on Wiser Earth /About: Organisation aims and activities: RUC envisions a just society in which marginalized will ensure their rights and contrlo over their own lives. RUC’s objectives are to organize the focus groups and to build their capacity in order to promote a strong people’s movement, which strives to protect their rights to live and their to livelihood;
Further details: RUC is also involved in various human rights promotion activities through conducting compaigns, seminars, human rights intervention and monitoring and taking advocacy measures.

also described:

• on CRIN;
• on in TERRA gate;
• on SiliconIndia.

Helping Calcutta ’s young talents grow and share their gifts with the world

Calcutta Foundation, established in 1993/4 by Mrs Fran Caterini (…), is a Charitable Trust, exempt from tax, under 80-G of Income Tax Act.  Mrs Caterini and Mrs Shamlu Dudeja were the working Members of the Board of Trustees; but Mrs Caterini went back to the US, in 1995, leaving Mrs. Dudeja to manage the affairs of the Trust. Mr. Russi Mody was the Chairman, at that time; that mantle was passed on to Mrs. Dudeja, soon thereafter. (Homepage).

Projects: current; past; Girls’ Foundation; Events; Donation;
Address: Calcutta Foundation, 4/1 Alipore Park Road, Calcutta 700027, India;
Contact.

OBJECTIVES: In one line, Calcutta Foundation’s primary objective is to WIPE A TEAR, BRING A SMILE, where-ever possible and to spread literacy amongst the underprivileged and the “dif-abled”.   Continuer la lecture de « Calcutta Foundation »

Although the IHRFG does not make grants, the Funders Directory lists funders that do, including the Fund for Global Human Rights … (full text Homepage).

Grantmaking; Rights; Funders Directory; Members; Join Us; Events; Resources; Download our brochure;
Address: International Human Rights Funders Group, c/o Wellspring Advisors LLC, 1410 Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, New York 10018, USA;
Contact.

About: The International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) is an association of grantmakers devoted to supporting efforts to achieve the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the treaties and laws it has generated so that all people may enjoy a truly and fully human existence.  Continuer la lecture de « International Human Rights Funders Group »

Centro Italiano Aiuti all’Infanzia CIAI

Founded in 1968 CIAI – Italian Association for Aid to Children – has been fighting for the children of the whole world to be entitled the same rights: the first one, and the most important, is the right to grow within the love of a family, and where it is possible, to have permanence with a family of native origin.
CIAI put all its efforts into promoting a revolutionary idea for that period: to show how it was possible to give to a needy child, a family belonging to another culture and ethnic groups. To understand the power of the breaking-up of this approach toward the existing tradition, we have to think that in Italy there wasn’t, at that time, any law that regulated the adoption of a foreign child …  (full text english Homepage).

Mission and Values; Adoption of a foreign child; Statement; Sponsor; History; Newsletter; Get involved;
Pages only in italian: Streetism; Microcredit;
Headquarter: CIAI Head Quarter, Via Bordighera, 6, 20142 Milan, Italia;
Adresses worldwide; Contact.

About: The child is at the centre of our interests. In particular the focus of our attention is the child who is obliged to work or to prostitute him or herself, the child who cannot be cured should he fall ill, but also a child who is not adult to look after him, a violated child, a child who is victim of violence and exploitation and any other child who is not guarantee his/her fundamental rights.   Continuer la lecture de « Italian Association for Aid to Children »