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The aim of this Guide is to provide a brief introduction to the subject of Volunteering, in the context of the Millennium Development Goals
06/13/2008
Adam Chataway of Kilburn, London, has reached the final of "Britain's Most Inspiring Fundraiser," which aims to recognize the volunteer fundraising efforts of people in every community.
Read moreFrom: ActionAid UK Related: [United Kingdom] [Aid] [Activism] [Civil Society] |
05/30/2008
While traveling through Sichuan Province, China and assisting with earthquake relief efforts, Joy Portella kept a running log about the survivors she met and the work she was doing on behalf of an international emergency relief organization.
Read moreFrom: Mercy Corps Related: [China] [Aid] [Emergency Relief] |
05/28/2008
Only 25 percent of cyclone survivors in Myanmar are receiving the aid they need in terms of food, shelter, and other services.
Read moreFrom: International Rescue Committee Related: [Myanmar] [Aid] [Emergency Relief] [Poverty] [Refugees] |
05/23/2008
In a speech delivered in Tel Aviv, Ad Melkert, UN Under-Secretary General and Associate Administrator, UNDP, urged global civil society networks to play a key role in spearheading efforts for the realisation of MDGs. Indian anti-poverty group WNTA's work was cited as example for holding governments accountable for development.
Read moreRelated: [South Asia] [Activism] [Civil Society] [United Nations] [MDGs] |
05/02/2008
Jopa 52 prosenttia suomalaisista on kiinnostunut lähtemään mukaan kansalaisjärjestötoimintaan, kertoo Suomen Punaisen Ristin teettämä tutkimus. Erityisesti järjestöjen tarjoamat vapaaehtoistyöt kiinnostavat nuoria.
Read moreFrom: Punainen Risti Related: [Finland] |
04/17/2008
There has been a sharp rise in attacks on NGOs by Taliban rebels and criminals in Afghanistan from January to March this year, says a report. This dangerous situation is forcing international aid organisations to recruit locals to change their profile and refrain from visibility.
Read moreRelated: [South Asia] [Human Rights] [Conflict] [Terrorism] |
04/11/2008
Using Edu-tainment for Distance Education in Community Work is a guide to creating distance education radio, TV and internet programmes in the Edu-tainment format. Clear and concise, the book is a valuable resource for NGOs, donors, programme managers, writers and producers working in developing countries.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld South Asia Related: [South Asia] [Development] [Capacity Building] [Education] [Communication] [Media] |
04/10/2008
Prominent citizens of India have written to the Prime Minister urging him to reconsider the Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Bill, 2006. The proposed law gives authorities the arbitrary power to refuse or cancel registration of organisations, which may put NGOs critical of government policies at risk.
Read moreRelated: [South Asia] [Freedom of Expression] [Civil Society] [Law] |
04/08/2008
WASHINGTON, Apr 7 (OneWorld) - Five adults and five youths were inaugurated into the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans today, a tribute to national role models who have dedicated their lives to the advancement of others.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld US Related: [United States] [Activism] [Civil Society] [Ethics & Value Systems] |
04/07/2008
A little-known mobile helpline will now help you find a blood donor in times of crises. All it takes is an SMS. The messages access an online database of 45,000 blood donors in 300 Indian towns and cities.
Read moreRelated: [India] [South Asia] [Emergency Relief] [Intermediate Technology] [Internet] Image: A woman donates blood
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02/19/2008
È la terza legislazione che fallisce il tentativo di riformare la legge 49 sulla “cooperazione allo sviluppo”. Ogni volta che un nuovo governo ci prova, cade. Casualità e coincidenza, certo. Siamo consci che la cooperazione non sia mai stata così prioritaria; né ieri e né oggi. Forse domani, quando si capirà che per abitare l’interdipendenza bisognerà fare i conti con la cooperazione con coloro che stanno oltre mare. Ma sulla 49 non è mai stato facile fare fronte comune. Ha più di 20 anni ed avvalla una concezione di cooperazione non al pari con i tempi. Molto centrale (l’aiuto pensato qui), dipendente dalla politica estera, legata alle imprese italiane che beneficiano degli stessi aiuti, con una concezione di “sviluppo” slegata dai saperi dei territori. Urge, quindi, una riforma. A tal fine vorremmo provocare proprio il pensiero di ciascuno con questa prima ipotesi di “Carta di Trento per una migliore cooperazione”. I lettori possono da subito intervenire per dare il proprio contributo. di Fabio Pipinato
Read moreRelated: [Development] [International Cooperation] [Microcredit] [Trade] [Civil Society] [Law] Image: Ospedale di Chiulo da Trentinocooperazione.it
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02/15/2008
An unusual corporate environmental programme by a global bank draws over a hundred bird enthusiasts each year in India. The annual bird races promote awareness of natural habitats and help collect data. The last race at Bangalore spotted 277 bird species – a quarter of all birds found on the Indian subcontinent.
Read moreRelated: [India] [South Asia] [Biodiversity] [Environmental Activism] [Forests] |
02/15/2008
Veteran social activist Baba Amte, who recently passed away at his ashram in Maharashtra, will be remembered for his service to the cause of lepers and efforts to keep the diverse social fabric of India intact. He used to say that a true revolution was not destructive but creative.
Read moreRelated: [South Asia] [Activism] [Ethics & Value Systems] |
01/22/2008
Vapaaehtoistyöläiset ovat useimmille järjestöille elinehto. Kepan Anna aikaa -tapahtuma kerää kansalaisjärjestöt ja vapaaehtoistyötä etsivät ihmiset yhteen torstaina 24. päivä.
Read moreFrom: Kehitysyhteistyön palvelukeskus Related: [Finland] [Civil Society] Image: © Julien Voisin / alterphoto.com
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01/17/2008
Video Volunteers and local NGOs are helping rural communities in India voice their issues to a global audience. Locally relevant video produced by community video units, are empowering people to lead, change and take action.
Read moreRelated: [South Asia] [India] [Development] [Capacity Building] [Poverty] [ICT] [Media] [Civil Society] |
01/14/2008
A resource book: NGO Law and Governance authored by Grant Stillman is an excellent reference for volunteers in the development sector and students of social change. It provides a detailed information about international and domestic laws and generally accepted governance principles impacting the operation of the civil society sector.
Read moreRelated: [Capacity Building] [Governance] [Law] |
01/03/2008
Pune based Hemant Kanitkar was known for using puppets to spread social awareness in his state Maharashtra and other parts of India. His death, due to prolonged illness at a rather young age, has left a void that will be difficult to fill up.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld South Asia Related: [South Asia] [Information & Media] [Communication] [Culture] |
12/27/2007
Medici Senza Frontiere (MSF) ha chiesto alle autorità somale "il rilascio immediato e la garanzia dell'incolumità delle due operatrici rapite a Bossaso in Somalia". Mercedes García, medico spagnolo, e Pilar Bauza, infermiera argentina, sono state rapite mentre si recavano al centro nutrizionale allestito per trattare i bambini malnutriti negli adiacenti campi di sfollati interni e rifugiati a Bossaso. Secondo la stampa spagnola due dei rapitori si sarebbero arresi alla polizia dopo uno scontro a fuoco in una zona montagnosa vicino a Bosasso, ma non è ancora chiara la sorte delle due operatrici umanitarie. Il Puntland, una zona relativamente tranquilla rispetto al sud della Somalia, sta diventando sempre più teatro di scontri, ma finora Msf non mai ricevuto attacchi diretti o minacce.
Read moreRelated: [International Cooperation] [Health] |
12/27/2007
Voluntary labour helps transform barren lands of zero production value to amazingly fertile farms in villages across Nanded district in western Indian state of Maharashtra. Villagers are now witnessing a remarkable change in their fortunes.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld South Asia Related: [South Asia] [Development] [Agriculture] [Capacity Building] [Labor] |



