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• ETHICAL MARKETS MEDIA is an independent media company covering the emergence of a sustainable, green, more ethical and just economy worldwide. We share the goals of all our non-profit groups and friends listed on our Partners/Links page.
• WE DO NOT ENDORSE ANY COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. We simply report on all the new organizations: civic, non-profit and for-profit, as well as individuals working for the transition to the new economies of the dawning information-rich Solar Age.
• This is to clarify to various new visitors where we stand. (About).

Homepage and presentation video;
New reports; News about us; Conferences; Reforming global finance; Partner links;
Community Development Solutions; SIGTARP’s quarterly report to Congress, July 2009, 262 pdf pages;
Address: Ethical Markets Media, LLC, P.O Box 5190, St. Augustine, FL 32085, USA;
Contact.

Philosophy: Thank you for visiting www.EthicalMarkets.com. This site was created as a public service to gather and disseminate information on the socially and environmentally responsible investments and markets growing around the world.  Continuer la lecture de « Ethical Markets.com »

their website is not working, out of any of the links below, but they are named:

on NGOs INDIA: Purpose: Agriculture, Child welfare, Development(General), Education, Environment, Health, Micro-enterprises, Training, Water, Women’s issues
Aim/Objective/Mission: Yerala Projects Society is an NGO working for rural development since 1967. It is working in the drought prone areas of Sangli District of Maharastra state of India. More stress is being given on economic development of individual families.

on UNCCD: Yerala Bhavan, Miraj Road Vishrambag, Sangli (Maharashtra) 416 415, India;
Phone: + 91 233 267 5918 / 1315, Fax: + 91 233 267 5090

on Family Planning Association of India FPAI, Mumbai, and also on HEDON.info.

The Union of Concerned Scientists is a nonprofit partnership of scientists and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development, and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions. Established in 1969, we seek to ensure that all people have clean air, energy, and transportation, as well as food that is produced in a safe and sustainable manner. We strive for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war, and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Sound science guides our efforts to secure changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices that will protect and improve the health of our environment globally, nationally, and in communities throughout the United States. In short, UCS seeks a great change in humanity’s stewardship of the earth. (Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Scientific Integrity; Abuses of Science; Big picture solutions; Agency-specific Solutions; What you can do; Jobs;
Addresses (1 of 4): UCS, National Headquarters, Two Brattle Sq., Cambridge, MA 02238-9105, USA;
Contact.

About: The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.  Continuer la lecture de « Union of Concerned Scientists UCS »

Explore the Logic of Passion

• Developing the essential social skills to recognize, interpret, and respond constructively to emotions in yourself and others.
• Emotions are colorful, dramatic, fascinating, and essential dimensions of every person’s experience. These primitive mechanisms send a constant stream of powerful signals that can guide us along the difficult path of survival, or quickly send us off on destructive and painful tangents … (full text Homepage).

Recognizing; Concepts; Resources; Blog; References;
Contact by e-mail.

The importance of Emotional Competency: Avoiding the tragedies of Emotional Incompetence. Emotional competency works; it is good for business, it strengthens relationships, improves wellbeing, and it can even save lives. Continuer la lecture de « Emotional Competency »

Updated June 4, 2011 – This NGO shows no own website, but is named:

on Karmayog – Address: Kalpana Shanmugham, President, Flat No 8, Basheer Ahmed Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018, Tamil Nadu, Tel 044-4993192.

Zonta Resource Centre (is) primarily a women’s group, now working increasingly with HIV victims. Zonta is derived from a Sioux Indian word meaning honest and trustworthy. A member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organisation of executive and business women who work together to advance the status of women. Established in 1919 in the USA, today there are 36,000 members in 1,169 clubs in 66 countries. Registrations: Trust; 80G.

Focus: To improve the economic, social, health and legal status of women.  Continuer la lecture de « Zonta Resource Centre »

Swiss Alliance of Development Organisations: Swissaid – Catholic Lenten Fund – Bread for all – Caritas – Interchurch Aid – (also in german, french, italian)

Alliance Sud, the Swiss Alliance of Development Organisations, is the common platform for development policy lobbying by the six major Swiss development organisations. It strives to influence Switzerland’s policies to the benefit of the poor countries and their peoples.
Core concerns: Our goal is sustainable development, as well as a more just, peaceful and environment-friendly world that offers equal rights and opportunities to all. This calls for economic and political changes – worldwide and in Switzerland … (full text about).

english Homepage and latest News; Sitemap;
Development Policy, Key Issues; Expertise; Publications; Education; Member orgs;
Address: Alliance Sud, Monbijoustrasse 31, PO Box 6735, CH-3001 Berne /Switzerland;
Contact/Feedback online.

2 Information and Documentation Centres: Alliance Sud operates information and documentation centres in Berne (in german) and in Lausanne (in french). Continuer la lecture de « Alliance Sud »

en français

The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to the OECD is an interface for trade unions with the OECD. It is an international trade union organisation which has consultative status with the OECD and its various committees … (about 1/2).

english Homepage and latest News;
News; TUAC papers; other Trade Union papers; OECD docs;
OECD & Union Rights; Affiliates; Economy & jobs; Multis & trade; Governance & finance;
Address: TUAC – OECD, 15, rue La Pérouse, 75016 PARIS, FRANCE;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to the OECD is an interface for trade unions with the OECD. It is an international trade union organisation which has consultative status with the OECD and its various committees.   Continuer la lecture de « Trade Union Advisory Committee TUAC to the OECD »

XARUNTA WAXBARASHADA JAALIYADDA SOOMAALIYEED

• The Somali Community Literacy Centre was established in January 1997 in Bole (Addis Ababa) with the idea of giving a sense of belonging to the Somali Community using education as a departing point.  For its start up the center was assisted with a grant form the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Addis Ababa. (left column);
• Tens of thousand of Somalis have sought refuge in Addis Ababa after the collapse of the Somali State in 1991. Most of these refuges were women and children.
• Our OBjectives: … (full text Homepage).

Chatroom; Extra; Events/News; Forums;
Address: SCLC, Mohamed Mohamed Sheikh, P.O.Box 419 Code 1110, , kebele 02, H.No5580, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Kifleketema;
Contact.

History of the community center: The Somali Community Literacy Centre was established in January 1997 in Bole (Addis Ababa) with the idea of giving a sense of belonging to the Somali Community using education as a departing point. For its start up the center was assisted with a grant form the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Addis Ababa.  Continuer la lecture de « Somali Community Literacy Center SCLC »

en Espanol – Linked on our blogs with Americans for fairness in lending AFFIL.

Moving Forward – Americans for Financial Reform is fighting for:

• A strong and fair regulatory system that has the resources and authority necessary to police Wall Street and the big banks.
• A consumer watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), which, like the FDA for food and drugs, will set basic safety standards. We need the CFPA to protect families, and the market as a whole, from loans designed to trick and trap us, and to encourage fair competition.
• A banking system that helps people stay in their homes; and makes smart investments in communities and businesses to create good jobs and strong neighborhoods.
• The democratization of the Federal Reserve, so that it is transparent and accountable to the public and independent from control by the banking industry.
• … (full text Issues).

Homepage;
Call to action; Position papers; Coalition News; Events; Who we are; Donate;
Address: AFR, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
Contact.

About: Americans for Financial Reform is a coalition of nearly 200 national, state and local consumer, labor, retiree, investor, community, and civil rights organizations who have come together to spearhead a campaign for real reform in our banking and financial system.   Continuer la lecture de « Americans for Financial Reform AFR »

also in Espanol – Linked on our blogs with Americans for Financial Reform AFR

• Americans for Fairness in Lending (AFFIL) and Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) are partnering to reform the nation’s lending industry and financial system to protect Americans’ neighborhoods, homes and pocketbooks.
• For too long, the rules of Wall Street have been written by the bankers themselves. This year, that has to change.
• We are a coalition of over 200 national, state and local consumer, labor, retiree, investor, community and civil rights organizations that have come together to spearhead a campaign for real reform in our banking and financial system.
• AFFIL is providing adjunct staff to AFR and coordination for work on our shared website. (About).

Homepage;
Types of Loans; Find a good Loan; Predatory Lending; Tips, help; Join; Blog;
Address: Americans for fairness in lending AFFIL, 7 Winthrop Square, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, USA;
Contact.

History of Usury: What do Hammurabi, Plato, Charlemagne, Dante and Queens Mary and Elizabeth have in common? They all condemned, outlawed or regulated the charging of interest on loans.  Continuer la lecture de « Americans for fairness in lending AFFIL »

you are not alone – if you are a service member or veteran opposed to the war in Iraq, join IVAW today

Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) was founded by Iraq war veterans in July 2004 at the annual convention of Veterans for Peace (VFP) in Boston to give a voice to the large number of active duty service people and veterans who are against this war, but are under various pressures to remain silent … (about 1/2).

Download our strategy pamphlet in PDF.

Homepage;
Resources for Active Duty Soldiers, National Guard, and Reserves; FAQs: Why we are against the war, Winter soldier;
Projects; How join; IVAW’s Founders; IVAW’s Board of Directors; Press;
Address: IVAW National Office, 630 9th Ave, Suite 807, New York, NY 10036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … From its inception, IVAW has called for:  Continuer la lecture de « Iraq Veterans against the War »

Linked on our blogs with DEBITO.ORG’s NEWSLETTER, NOVEMBER 25, 2009.

This website is about life in Japan from the viewpoint of one American-born writer residing in Sapporo, Japan, both before and after he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. It may interest people who want to know more about Japan, and how it affects residents who have the appearance and/or status of non-Japanese … (full text Welcome page).

english Homepage;
« Access for Japanese only »: in Establishments, read the JALT PALE Journal; more pages in japanese language;
in english: Publications; Future; Polls; What if; Blacklist/Greenlist of Universities;
english Newsletter: in the left column of any page of their website;
Feedback, advice, comments (as contact link).

YOUR IMMIGRATION FINGERPRINTING EXPERIENCES POST NOV 20 2007:   Continuer la lecture de « DEBITO.ORG »

Lié sur nos blogs avec Marché de Noël artisanal.

Hope International is a lay ministry founded, supported and operated by Seventh-day Adventists to assist the Seventh-day Adventist church in the proclamation of the Everlasting Gospel in every way that is consistent with the principles of God as revealed in scripture and inspiration to place our audiences on a firm foundation in the midst of this troubled world … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Statement; Newsletter; Donations; Foundation Mag and /Fundamento;
and: HOPE FOR HEALTH’s welcome page;
2 Addresses: Hope International, PO Box 220, Knoxville, IL 61448, and: Office: 568 Knox Hwy. 26, Galesburg, IL 61401, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Hope International is the publisher of Our Firm Foundation, a monthly magazine that presents Christ and His Truth.  Continuer la lecture de « HOPE International (USA) »

(avec traduction automatique en deutsch, english, espanol, italiano, netherlands, portugese)

Merci de noter que ce site Internet est très récent. Il a été mis en ligne le 1er octobre 2009 et nous travaillons le plus rapidement possible, avec nos moyens limités (nous ne sommes que deux), pour vous donner la meilleure information possible. Ne vous étonnez donc pas que plusieurs sections soient complètement vides – le travail est en cours … (texte entier de bienvenu /Accueil, le 1er octobre 2009).

Plan du site;
Actualités; Calendrier; Réseaux/Liens; Rubriques; Coups de gueule; Dossier; Audio /video; Témoignages; Newsletters (6 langages);
Contacts.

Jean-Jacques Crèvecoeur /Biographie: Carl Gustav Jung considérait que les choix de vie que nous faisons trouvent leur origine et leur sens dans la mission que nous sommes censés accomplir sur cette Terre.  Continuer la lecture de « Jean-Jacques Crèvecoeur.com »

WikiLeaks.org – global defense of sources and press freedoms, circa now – for the moment in 16 languages

Linked on our blogs with Website Wikileaks publishes 9/11 messages.

• We are of assistance to peoples of all countries who wish to reveal unethical behavior in their governments and institutions. We aim for maximum political impact … (more in about).
• Thursday 26 November, 2009: Have documents the world needs to see? We help you safely get the truth out. WikiLeaks releases 573.000 pager intercepts from 9/11 2001 … From 3AM on Wednesday November 25, 2009, until 3AM the following day (US east coast time), WikiLeaks will release over half a million US national text pager intercepts … (full text Mainpage).

Special Page: 9/11 tragedy pager intercepts;

Submissions; Country Index; Media Kit; Writer’s Kit; Help; Live Chat; Donate;
Contacts.

About: Wikileaks is a multi-jurisdictional organization to protect internal dissidents, whistleblowers, journalists and bloggers who face legal or other threats related to publishing. Continuer la lecture de « WikiLeaks »