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Preventing What We Cannot Cure: Physicians for Social Responsibility is the medical and public health voice working to prevent the use or spread of nuclear weapons and to slow, stop and reverse global warming and the toxic degradation of the environment. (Homepage);
… Physicians for Social Responsibility is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Nearly eighty cents of every dollar contributed goes directly to PSR program work. (About).

Take action; Environment, Health; Nuclear Weapons; Safe Energy; Resources;News, Events; Chapters; Tax deductible Support;
Address: Physicians for Social Responsibility, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1012, Washington, DC, 20009, USA;
Contacts.

About: Physicians for Social Responsibility is a non-profit advocacy organization that is the medical and public health voice for policies to prevent nuclear war and proliferation and to slow, stop and reverse global warming and toxic degradation of the environment. Continuer la lecture de « Physicians for Social Responsibility »

reforesting the Amazon – A Swiss Non-Profit Association

• Aqua Verde was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2002.
• The goal of Aquaverde is to promote and support all initiatives thriving to bring a new dimension to the interaction between human society and environment, in the perspective of sustainable development and dignity of People.
• The Association concentrates its efforts in priority to the safeguard of water resources in the Amazon region.
• This biodiversity treasure is a center piece of the world’s climatic regulation which transforms most of the carbonic gas into oxygen.
• … (full text Mission Statement).

Homepage; Accueil;
Plant a Tree; Surui project; Munduruku project; Deforestation; Cycle of water; Biodiversity; the Amazon; Partners; News; Gallery;
Contact by e-mail.

About /a story of respect – by Almir Narayamoga Suruí, Chief of the Gamebey Clan of the Suruí People of Rondônia in Brazil:  Continuer la lecture de « Aquaverde »

also in french

• Launched in 2006, the Planetworkshops’ aim is to promote Sustainable Development. The Planetworkshops is a “Think and do tank” dedicated to inspire leaders with strategic insights, energize innovative thinking to address the sustainability challenges of our time while undertaking initiatives to improve the development of our societies.
• The Global Conference brings together political figures, business leaders, scientists, opinion-makers and the media in a special environment in order to discuss on the vital stakes of sustainable development, challenge points of view and initiate common solutions. Four hundred participants will take part in this gathering and enrich the debates with their experience.
• One Heart Channel / Planet Work Shops : A word for the decision makers in Copenhaguen. (Homepage).

Overview; Courchevel Forum; Sommets de l’image; Rethink Awards;  Publications; Press;
Address: PLANETWORKSHOPS, 9 rue Lagrange, F-75005 Paris, France;
Contact.

Global Conference: Build a new balance: The break-up of the global financial crisis is a major reality, but beside this we can talk about a “crises junction”, according to Daniel Cohn Bendit, in “Que faire”? Continuer la lecture de « Planet Workshops »

2010-02-01: I am out for longer divings;
2010-02-01: Bridge Online reports;
2010-02-02: Siyanda;
2010-02-03 Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies:
2010-02-04: Australasian Cochrane Centre;
2010-02-05: Economic Justice Network Lesotho EJNL;
2010-02-06: Jubilee Zambia;
2010-02-07: Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières AVSF;
2010-02-08: Immersion Africa;
2010-02-09: SHERPA;
2010-02-10: White Ribbon Campaign WRC, UK;
2010-02-11: Trans Africa Forum TAF;
2010-02-12: Cultures et Communications C&C;
2010-02-13: Power to Change – Retirement with a purpose;
2010-02-14: Help Age India;
2010-02-15: Reinventing Aging – an Initiative;
2010-02-16: Alternative Channel;
2010-02-17: ENDS jobsearch;
2010-02-18: Population Association of America PAA;
2010-02-19: Third Age;
2010-02-20: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development ACTED;
2010-02-21: YAYASAN ANAK WARISAN ALAM;
2010-02-22: Alter ECO;
2010-02-23: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers NACDL;
2010-02-24: Feminist Majority Foundation FMF;
2010-02-25: Equiterre;
2010-02-26: Indian Society of U3A;
2010-02-27: Dignity Foundation;
2010-02-28: Verdurez.

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Senior Citizens Life Enrichment Services – Associate Member of AARP Global Network

Headquartered at Mumbai, Dignity Foundation is a NGO working for the cause and care of the older persons. Dignity Foundation was established in April 1995, to cater to the needs of the elderly, starting with the publication of the magazine Dignity Dialogue. Dignity Foundation is a charitable organisation under Societies Reg. Act 1860 GBBSD/97C. The Foundation is premised upon scientific developments in the fields of Geriatrics and Gerontology. It offers structural opportunities to exercise the choice of how to live young in chronologically advancing years… (about 1/2 /profile).

Homepage;
At a glance; Publications; Hall of Fame; Membership; Videos and Gallery; Links /global;
Address: MUMBAI HEAD OFFICE, Dignity Foundation, BMC School Bld, Topiwala Lane, Grant Road, Mumbai 400 007. INDIA;
Map; Contact. Tel: 022-2389 8079; 022-2384 1845; E-mail.

About 2/2 /Mission:  Continuer la lecture de « Dignity Foundation »

• Our major international conference will take place on the 8th 9th and 10th of February of 2010 in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. It will be hosted and in partnership with the Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyala (Chitrakoot University). Please see the conference website for further details and for registration.
• Special attention will be paid to welcoming guests from abroad arriving in Delhi. Please sign up to our newsletter U3APatrika (on the left) for further information, and the current issue can be seen here /U3A Patrika. – (Homepage and latest News).

Membership; Objectives; Team; U3A INDIA ZONES;
Address: U3A, Head Office, c/o Dr. T.M.Dak (Director Institute of Social Development), 49 Mahaveer Nagar Sector-4 Hiran Magri, Udaipur 313002, INDIA;
Contact. Tel: 91-294-2461579; (R) 2461978; 91-9460822834.

About Us: The inaugural conference and launch of the above Society took place at the G B Pant Institute for Social Science in Allahabad on the 28th & 29th of March 2008. Continuer la lecture de « Indian Society of U3A »

promoting ecological and socially just choices – also in french

Welcome: Our organization develops projects that empower citizens to make environmentally and socially responsible choices. As you navigate our Website, you’ll find extensive information on our programs and the actions you can take to bring about change. Not all of our documentation is available in English, and at times you may be directed to the French version of our Website. (Homepage).

Tools to take action; Fair trade; Agriculture; Transportation; Energy Efficency; Links;
Address & Map: Équiterre, 2177, Masson St, Suite 206, Montreal, (Quebec), H2H 1B1, CANADA;
Contact.

About: Mission: Through its four programs – ecological agriculture, fair trade, sustainable transportation and energy efficiency – and its two campaigns- climate change and responsible consumption- the organization has developed projects that encourage individuals to take concrete actions that bring about positive change. Continuer la lecture de « Equiterre »

equality around the world

• Action Center Online: Take action on pressing issues facing women, girls, and feminists worldwide just by clicking your mouse!
• Campaign for Mifepristone and Women’s Health Research: The FMF has waged a ten-year nationwide public education campaign to help make mifepristone available to American women as a method of early abortion and to expand clinic trials on other important indications of mifepristone such as breast cancer, endometriosis, meningioma (brain tumors) and fibroid tumors.
• Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls: The Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls is a public education and grassroots effort that has brought the human rights catastrophe to national and international attention.
• (… full text our work).

Homepage;
Feminist News; Reports; Calendar; Take action; Jobs; Chronicles; Publications;
Addresses (1 of 2): FMF, East Coast Office (Washington, DC), 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 801, Arlington, VA 22209,  USA;
Contact.

About: Feminism n. the policy, practice or advocacy of political, economic, and social equality for women. Continuer la lecture de « Feminist Majority Foundation FMF »

50 years as liberty’s last champion

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is the preeminent organization in the United States advancing the mission of the nation’s criminal defense lawyers to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime or other misconduct … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Resources; State Legislative Network; Manual & Guidelines; News, Issues; Press; Legislation; Affiliates;
Address: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), 1660 L St. NW, 12th Floor, Washington DC 20036, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … A professional bar association founded in 1958. Continuer la lecture de « National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers NACDL »

Commerce équitable

• Le Commerce Equitable consiste à travailler en priorité avec des groupes de petits producteurs défavorisés dans les pays du Sud, de construire avec eux des relations commerciales justes et solidaires. Cet accompagnement a deux objectif principaux : garantir des conditions de travail et de rémunération décentes pour les travailleurs et favoriser le développement des centres de production de manière autonome et durable. Quant aux consommateurs, le Commerce Equitable leur donne l’opportunité d’effectuer un achat qualitatif, fondé et responsable et de choisir une consommation en phase avec leurs valeurs. Critères: … (texte entier le commerce équitable).

Accueil;
nos produits; où acheter; L’équipe d’Alter Eco; Les producteurs; Communauté; FAQs;
Addresse: Alter Eco, 36 bd de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France;
Contact.

L’association: Présentation de l’association: Vous connaissez déjà l’entreprise Alter Eco, sa démarche pionnière de Commerce Equitable et ses délicieux produits. Voici l’association Alter Eco, créée en mai 2006, afin de compléter la mission d’aide au développement d’Alter Eco pour les populations les plus pauvres.  Continuer la lecture de « Alter ECO »

MISSION: At all times non-confrontational and very much ‘activity-based’, the Yayasan believes in instilling in children of all ages an appreciation of the environment through environmentally-orientated, thought-provoking activities.
Thus the mission of the Yayasan is to open the hearts and minds of young Malaysians to the beauty of their environment. We are committed to the protection of this heritage the Earth and it’s inhabitants by the dissemination of knowledge and understanding to young people … (Mission and Strategies 1/2).

Welcome page;
Overview; Activities; Motto; Management Team; Members; Education; Trustees/Directors; Junior Board;
Address: Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (406702-M), (Children’s Environmental Heritage Foundation), Suite H-2-20, Block H,/3, Taipan Damansara 2, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia;
Contact.

About: Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam, (YAWA), can be translated as ‘Children’s Environmental Heritage Foundation’. Continuer la lecture de « YAYASAN ANAK WARISAN ALAM »

french: Agence d’Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement ACTED

ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris, founded in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency … (Mission 1/2).

english Homepage;
Actions; Countries of Intervention; News; Partners; Jobs; Join; Donations;
Contact online.

About /Mission 2/2: Providing Adapted Responses: Continuer la lecture de « Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development ACTED »