Aid Resourceshttp://aidresources.orgBackground information on aid, humanitarian, environment and development issues.enWed, 23 May 2012 01:18:59 PDThttp://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2hourly1AidResourceshttp://feedburner.google.comIntroduction from Sushil – Intern with the e-Agriculture Communityhttp://aidresources.org/introduction-from-sushil-intern-with-the-e-agriculture-community/aidresourcesWed, 23 May 2012 01:18:59 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=58faf7fb97b33e0d4be6d9854abd7241I'm a final year veterinary science student from the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, in Nepal. I truly regard ICT as a very crucial mean for development of agriculture sector especially in developing countries like ours. ICT based interventions provide unprecedented efficiency and accuracy to extension services ensuring better on and off farm results. Huge potential availed by the ICT sector in Nepalese agriculture remains largely neglected.

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]]>I'm a final year veterinary science student from the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, in Nepal. I truly regard ICT as a very crucial mean for development of agriculture sector especially in developing countries like ours. ICT based interventions provide unprecedented efficiency and accuracy to extension services ensuring better on and off farm results. [...]http://aidresources.org/introduction-from-sushil-intern-with-the-e-agriculture-community/feed/0Religion, making babies and ‘peak child’: brilliant new Hans Rosling videohttp://aidresources.org/religion-making-babies-and-peak-child-brilliant-new-hans-rosling-video/aidresourcesWed, 23 May 2012 00:01:16 PDThttp://www.oxfamblogs.org/fp2p/?p=10225Break out the champagne, the sword-swallowing data guru is back, with a brilliant performance on religion and fertility, delivered, as far as I can tell, in Qatar. Conclusion: ‘fertility has very little to do with the number of children in the world’, and fertility is falling rapidly, everywhere (due to women’s education and paid jobs + access to birth control) – the world has reached a 2 billion ‘peak child’ level. Compulsory viewing. And his entire back catalogue of TED talks (including the sword swallowing one) is on his Gapminder website.

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]]>Break out the champagne, the sword-swallowing data guru is back, with a brilliant performance on religion and fertility, delivered, as far as I can tell, in Qatar. Conclusion: ‘fertility has very little to do with the number of children in the world’, and fertility is falling rapidly, everywhere (due to women’s education and paid jobs + [...]http://aidresources.org/religion-making-babies-and-peak-child-brilliant-new-hans-rosling-video/feed/0Google Maps Engine Grants For Nonprofitshttp://aidresources.org/google-maps-engine-grants-for-nonprofits/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 19:18:00 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=4cbc0f06e7d9b1946eea9f96ea385645(Cross posted from the Lat Long Blog)

Today, we are excited to announce a new addition to the Google Earth Outreach Grants program. Now, eligible nonprofit organizations in the U.S., U.K. (...)

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]]>(Cross posted from the Lat Long Blog)Today, we are excited to announce a new addition to the Google Earth Outreach Grants program. Now, eligible nonprofit organizations in the U.S., U.K. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/google-maps-engine-grants-for-nonprofits/feed/0Site Visits: The Feedback You’ve Never Heardhttp://aidresources.org/site-visits-the-feedback-youve-never-heard/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 19:00:00 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=d5fe0d532c8b12bb1d93d870ff9b39a0Four leaders from African organizations sat down to give us their frank feedback about site visits from funders a few years ago. I recently ran across my notes from the discussion, and because they offered such good reminders, I am sharing them here. Organization founders from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Lesotho offer the following important, though too-often-unheard insights from a local group’s perspective.

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]]>Four leaders from African organizations sat down to give us their frank feedback about site visits from funders a few years ago. I recently ran across my notes from the discussion, and because they offered such good reminders, I am sharing them here. Organization founders from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Lesotho offer the following [...]http://aidresources.org/site-visits-the-feedback-youve-never-heard/feed/0Resource Guides to Careers, Networking, Funding (and more) in Development, CR, and Related Fieldshttp://aidresources.org/resource-guides-to-careers-networking-funding-and-more-in-development-cr-and-related-fields-8/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 18:00:00 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=14aaffd493eeb572e6cef877f16225a3Please note that this site is designed to provide networking and sharing of promising practices. Individuals are not allowed to post their individual requests to find jobs as the site would deluged and there are other websites that do provide this service. However, we have developed several short guides to careers, academic programs, funding, research, teaching resources, practice in peacebuilding, international development, human rights and related fields. In addition, there are several guides for how to use and manage your Peace and Collaborative Development Network Account. Please feel free to suggest additional resources for each guide and ideas for new themes and check back periodically as new guides are being developed. (...)

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]]>Please note that this site is designed to provide networking and sharing of promising practices. Individuals are not allowed to post their individual requests to find jobs as the site would deluged and there are other websites that do provide this service. However, we have developed several short guides to careers, academic programs, funding, research, [...]http://aidresources.org/resource-guides-to-careers-networking-funding-and-more-in-development-cr-and-related-fields-8/feed/0Kohan Foundationhttp://aidresources.org/kohan-foundation/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 17:39:51 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=5042a8bd8bcb8fb561c793ab2eeb314b Kohan Foundation
Website URL: 
http://www.kohanfoundation.org/
Guidestar URL: 
http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/45-2923474/kohan-international-foundation... (...)

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]]>Description Kohan Foundation Website URL:  http://www.kohanfoundation.org/ Guidestar URL:  http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/45-2923474/kohan-international-foundation... (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/kohan-foundation/feed/0Tool Maintenance & Care Volunteerhttp://aidresources.org/tool-maintenance-care-volunteer/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 17:05:35 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=80e0ad2e90f36219b644295e11b214ae
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization that supports the National park Service. A number of our programs and activities require the use of a variety of tools--from rakes, handpicks, and shovels to gas-powered chainsaws and drills.

We are looking for reliable, organized and safety-conscious people to help us keep our tool room clean and orderly and, if possible, to assist us in tool maintenance.

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization that supports the National park Service. A number of our programs and activities require the use of a variety of tools--from rakes, handpicks, and shovels to gas-powered chainsaws and drills. We are looking for reliable, organized and safety-conscious people to [...]http://aidresources.org/tool-maintenance-care-volunteer/feed/0Tennessee Valley Nurseryhttp://aidresources.org/tennessee-valley-nursery/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 17:03:12 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=ac4405fa863953052981bbbfa8453a41
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

The Tennessee Valley Nursery grows plants for over a dozen restoration sites in the park. Our dedicated volunteers also help improve habitat by removing invasive plants from our restoration sites. Come learn about local native species and the importance of restoration ecology.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Tuesdays, 10 am-Noon (Fieldwork) and 1-4 pm (Nursery Work). (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 The Tennessee Valley Nursery grows plants for over a dozen restoration sites in the park. Our dedicated volunteers also help improve habitat by removing invasive plants from our restoration sites. Come learn about local native species and the importance of restoration ecology. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Tuesdays, [...]http://aidresources.org/tennessee-valley-nursery/feed/0Redwood Creek Nurseryhttp://aidresources.org/redwood-creek-nursery/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:58:12 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=d581f2e880f6cf1037384d4d71832b2a
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Join us in the majestic and scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our restoration sites.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays, 10 am-1 pm.
Location: Muir Woods

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Join us in the majestic and scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our [...]http://aidresources.org/redwood-creek-nursery/feed/0Presidio Trail Crewhttp://aidresources.org/presidio-trail-crew/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:53:39 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=280e0db5c4d667753286fbb98ecbe7a2
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help protect sensitive natural habitat and connect individuals to the park. Trail volunteers play an important role in helping to construct, repair, and monitor trail conditions.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 2nd Tuesday, 10 am-1 pm.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help protect sensitive natural habitat and connect individuals to the park. Trail volunteers play an important role in helping to construct, repair, and monitor trail conditions. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 2nd Tuesday, 10 am-1 pm. Location: Presidio of San Francisco (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/presidio-trail-crew/feed/0Presidio Plant Patrolhttp://aidresources.org/presidio-plant-patrol/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:51:23 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=90a8b739819a4a5ca1f461fcda45fa7c
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. Come participate in "extreme restoration" in some of the more out-of-the-way natural areas of the Presidio.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Fridays, 1-4 pm.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. Come participate in "extreme restoration" in some of the more out-of-the-way natural areas of the Presidio. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Fridays, 1-4 pm. Location: Presidio of San Francisco (...) Read the [...]http://aidresources.org/presidio-plant-patrol/feed/0Presidio Park Stewardshttp://aidresources.org/presidio-park-stewards/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:49:24 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=78904e541efb77dc4151eb10ceb1ae32
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9 am-Noon and Sundays, 10 am-1 pm.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero! This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9 am-Noon and Sundays, 10 am-1 pm. Location: Presidio of San [...]http://aidresources.org/presidio-park-stewards/feed/0From Gunfire at Sea to Maps of War: Profound Implications for Humanitarian Innovationhttp://aidresources.org/from-gunfire-at-sea-to-maps-of-war-profound-implications-for-humanitarian-innovation/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:49:24 PDThttp://irevolution.net/?p=7851MIT Professor Eric von Hippel is the author of Democratizing Innovation, a book I should have read when it was first published seven years ago. The purpose of this blog post, however, is to share some thoughts on “Gunfire at Sea: A Case Study in Innovation” (PDF), which Eric recently instructed me to read. Authored by Elting Morison in 1968, this piece is definitely required reading for anyone engaged in disruptive innovation, particularly in the humanitarian space. Morison was one of the most distinguished historians of the last century and the founder of MIT’s Program in Science, Technology and Society (STS). The Boston Globe called him “an educator and industrial historian who believed that technology could only be harnessed to serve human beings when scientists and poets could meet with mutual understanding. (...)

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]]>MIT Professor Eric von Hippel is the author of Democratizing Innovation, a book I should have read when it was first published seven years ago. The purpose of this blog post, however, is to share some thoughts on “Gunfire at Sea: A Case Study in Innovation” (PDF), which Eric recently instructed me to read. Authored by [...]http://aidresources.org/from-gunfire-at-sea-to-maps-of-war-profound-implications-for-humanitarian-innovation/feed/0Presidio Nurseryhttp://aidresources.org/presidio-nursery/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:46:44 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=98413f9d79d2800320cbd9f4459d7077
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Volunteer at the Presidio Nursery and learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco’s National Park.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1-4 pm.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco

You can register and find more information about this program directly through our website: http://www. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Volunteer at the Presidio Nursery and learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco’s National Park. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1-4 pm. Location: Presidio of San [...]http://aidresources.org/presidio-nursery/feed/0Worth 1,000 Words: Visualizing Your Datahttp://aidresources.org/worth-1000-words-visualizing-your-data/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:43:04 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=deafe6e4dab0ca09b23eebdf6271a753

By visualizing their data, nonprofits are driving donations, increasing engagement with their issues, and creating better-informed communities.

We’ve all seen good examples of visualization – and some that are not as effective as we might like. So, how do you go from a spreadsheet full of numbers to visuals that show that data in effective ways? (...)

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]]>By visualizing their data, nonprofits are driving donations, increasing engagement with their issues, and creating better-informed communities. We’ve all seen good examples of visualization – and some that are not as effective as we might like. So, how do you go from a spreadsheet full of numbers to visuals that show that data in effective [...]http://aidresources.org/worth-1000-words-visualizing-your-data/feed/0Presidio Garden Stewardshttp://aidresources.org/presidio-garden-stewards/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:40:52 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=5585b6f287b843e2bd7c81618cfbed5f
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help maintain and enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and landscaped areas. Activities include planting, weeding, and removing overgrown vegetation from historic garden features such as rock walls and pathways.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 3rd Thursday, 9 am-Noon.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help maintain and enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and landscaped areas. Activities include planting, weeding, and removing overgrown vegetation from historic garden features such as rock walls and pathways. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 3rd Thursday, 9 am-Noon. Location: Presidio of San Francisco (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/presidio-garden-stewards/feed/0Presidio Forestryhttp://aidresources.org/presidio-forestry/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:37:53 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=c6a0d9f4cd830fb176ab437c1957f7b4
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help care for young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. Volunteers assist with maintenance of these areas through weeding, mulching, and other stewardship activities.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 1st and 2nd Friday, 9 am-Noon.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help care for young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. Volunteers assist with maintenance of these areas through weeding, mulching, and other stewardship activities. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 1st and 2nd Friday, 9 am-Noon. Location: Presidio of San Francisco (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/presidio-forestry/feed/0Presidio Campground Stewardshttp://aidresources.org/presidio-campground-stewards/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:34:50 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=1dcc50bcb16805472fdeb7f29199b547
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help care for the Rob Hill Campground, the only campground in San Francisco. Activities include planting, spreading mulch, and removing overgrown vegetation.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 1st Tuesday, 10 am-1 pm.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help care for the Rob Hill Campground, the only campground in San Francisco. Activities include planting, spreading mulch, and removing overgrown vegetation. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 1st Tuesday, 10 am-1 pm. Location: Presidio of San Francisco (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/presidio-campground-stewards/feed/0Park Stewardship San Mateohttp://aidresources.org/park-stewardship-san-mateo/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:31:16 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=9a68d6533ad95fa025e8c840cd9bd0c0
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help restore and monitor critical natural areas at Mori Point and Milagra Ridge. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact, and meet new people in your community.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Saturdays, 10 am-1pm.
Location: Milagra Ridge and Mori Point

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help restore and monitor critical natural areas at Mori Point and Milagra Ridge. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact, and meet new people in your community. This is an on-going [...]http://aidresources.org/park-stewardship-san-mateo/feed/0Park Stewardship San Franciscohttp://aidresources.org/park-stewardship-san-francisco/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 16:28:22 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=e949ec58526a429fa430f8ca7f0c3f5a
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat. Volunteer activities focus on weeding in summer and planting in winter, as well as seed collection, litter removal, and trail maintenance. Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun and hands-on education.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4 pm. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat. Volunteer activities focus on weeding in summer and planting in winter, as well as seed collection, litter removal, and trail maintenance. Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun and hands-on education. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4 [...]http://aidresources.org/park-stewardship-san-francisco/feed/0Park Stewardship Marinhttp://aidresources.org/park-stewardship-marin/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:57:33 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=9fcf6f03c887cab0bd968a2d9c03c727
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help restore critical habitat in Marin. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Volunteer workdays include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays, 1-4 pm and Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help restore critical habitat in Marin. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Volunteer workdays include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural [...]http://aidresources.org/park-stewardship-marin/feed/0Ocean Beach Cleanuphttp://aidresources.org/ocean-beach-cleanup/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:54:02 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=eedd74b04673680dcc70eaf8aa93c76a
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help keep our beaches beautiful! Become a park steward while enjoying a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 3rd Saturday, 10 am-Noon.
Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help keep our beaches beautiful! Become a park steward while enjoying a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every 3rd Saturday, 10 am-Noon. Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/ocean-beach-cleanup/feed/0National Trails Dayhttp://aidresources.org/national-trails-day/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:50:53 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=7edac8097cf0f2e76c0d455b7d102e46
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Celebrate National Trails Day! The Trails Forever Team and our partner organizations, REI and American Hiking Society, will host a series of trail and habitat service projects throughout the park.

Saturday, June 2. Time and location vary by project. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Celebrate National Trails Day! The Trails Forever Team and our partner organizations, REI and American Hiking Society, will host a series of trail and habitat service projects throughout the park. Saturday, June 2. Time and location vary by project. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/national-trails-day/feed/0Marin Headlands Nurseryhttp://aidresources.org/marin-headlands-nursery/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:48:55 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=2801cfc60e7a2578f4aa9495c64ec87f
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Nursery! The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, and maintain the nursery facility. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays, 1-4 pm and Saturdays, 9 am-Noon. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Nursery! The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, and maintain the nursery facility. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays, 1-4 pm and [...]http://aidresources.org/marin-headlands-nursery/feed/0Invasive Plant Patrol in Marinhttp://aidresources.org/invasive-plant-patrol-in-marin/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:46:17 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=6a56550080f9a7b0d191171a68f1b58c
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Volunteers hike throughout the Marin Headlands to find new invasions of exotics and remove localized infestations before they get out of control. Get to know the park trail systems and learn to identify plants, both native and invasive. Hikes will last approximately 4 hours.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays, 10 am-2:30 pm. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Volunteers hike throughout the Marin Headlands to find new invasions of exotics and remove localized infestations before they get out of control. Get to know the park trail systems and learn to identify plants, both native and invasive. Hikes will last approximately 4 hours. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity [...]http://aidresources.org/invasive-plant-patrol-in-marin/feed/0Habitat Restoration in Marinhttp://aidresources.org/habitat-restoration-in-marin/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:42:29 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=a75e23c7aa347e4d1fd4eed806035d44
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help restore and monitor critical natural areas. Volunteers and staff meet at different scenic locations each week to restore native habitat throughout the park. Come out and explore beautiful areas while assisting in invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every Sunday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help restore and monitor critical natural areas. Volunteers and staff meet at different scenic locations each week to restore native habitat throughout the park. Come out and explore beautiful areas while assisting in invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity every Sunday, 9:30 [...]http://aidresources.org/habitat-restoration-in-marin/feed/0Golden Gate Trail Crewhttp://aidresources.org/golden-gate-trail-crew/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:39:36 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=e4b2965a0e414dd0a9896389b635e7b2
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help protect sensitive natural habitat and connect individuals to the park. Trail volunteers play an important role in helping to construct, repair, and monitor trail conditions.

Every 3rd Saturday, 9 am-Noon, Apr-Nov, 2012
Location varies throughout Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo County.

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help protect sensitive natural habitat and connect individuals to the park. Trail volunteers play an important role in helping to construct, repair, and monitor trail conditions. Every 3rd Saturday, 9 am-Noon, Apr-Nov, 2012 Location varies throughout Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo County. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/golden-gate-trail-crew/feed/0The New Facebook Timeline: A Tool in Response to HIVhttp://aidresources.org/the-new-facebook-timeline-a-tool-in-response-to-hiv/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:39:20 PDThttp://blog.aids.gov/?p=6477By Mindy Nichamin, AIDS.gov New Media Coordinator

AIDS.gov Facebook TimelineIt’s estimated that 96% of Facebook users never revisit fan pages1 once they hit the “like” button. We at AIDS.gov hope this changes with the new features of the Facebook timeline for Facebook Pages. (...)

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]]>By Mindy Nichamin, AIDS.gov New Media CoordinatorIt’s estimated that 96% of Facebook users never revisit fan pages1 once they hit the “like” button. We at AIDS.gov hope this changes with the new features of the Facebook timeline for Facebook Pages. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/the-new-facebook-timeline-a-tool-in-response-to-hiv/feed/0GOGA Maintenance Sutro Heightshttp://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-sutro-heights/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:35:37 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=62a58fc0e9b2fceea6729a719da2af31
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help keep Sutro Heights and the San Francisco shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays, 9 am-Noon.
Location: Sutro Heights, San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help keep Sutro Heights and the San Francisco shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays, 9 am-Noon. Location: Sutro [...]http://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-sutro-heights/feed/0GOGA Maintenance Presidiohttp://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-presidio/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:32:08 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=b0dfb018057ad2566dcdf432baf542d7
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help keep the Presidio shoreline and Crissy Field clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 am-Noon.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help keep the Presidio shoreline and Crissy Field clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 am-Noon. Location: [...]http://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-presidio/feed/0GOGA Maintenance Ocean Beachhttp://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-ocean-beach/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:28:43 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=d34b54ad43870bef23c6a5bdbc989eef
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help keep Ocean Beach and the San Francisco shoreline beautiful. Volunteers are needed to help keep this popular public destination well maintained for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Fridays, 9 am-Noon.
Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help keep Ocean Beach and the San Francisco shoreline beautiful. Volunteers are needed to help keep this popular public destination well maintained for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Fridays, 9 am-Noon. Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco (...) Read the [...]http://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-ocean-beach/feed/0GOGA Maintenance Fort Masonhttp://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-fort-mason/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:20:33 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=fb87eb0440c67bdd422abb33791681b1
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Volunteers are needed to help at the historic gardens and throughout Fort Mason with vegetation management and site improvements. Help keep Fort Mason beautiful for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Tuesdays, 9 am-Noon.
Location: Fort Mason, San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Volunteers are needed to help at the historic gardens and throughout Fort Mason with vegetation management and site improvements. Help keep Fort Mason beautiful for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Tuesdays, 9 am-Noon. Location: Fort Mason, San Francisco (...) [...]http://aidresources.org/goga-maintenance-fort-mason/feed/0Fort Funston Nurseryhttp://aidresources.org/fort-funston-nursery/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:16:39 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=3c818b548e61f1502a089552ccba24a7
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Help grow plants at the Fort Funston Nursery. Volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including seed collection, propagation, transplanting, pruning, winter planting, and weeding.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm.
Location: Fort Funston, San Francisco

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Help grow plants at the Fort Funston Nursery. Volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including seed collection, propagation, transplanting, pruning, winter planting, and weeding. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Location: Fort Funston, San Francisco (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/fort-funston-nursery/feed/0Alcatraz Historic Gardenshttp://aidresources.org/alcatraz-historic-gardens/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:09:19 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=dfbc9c210b6513176951498a83af93fc
Max Number of Volunteers: 
20

Learn about the unique cultural and natural history of Alcatraz, while restoring the historic gardens of the island. Volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public.

This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Location: Alcatraz Island. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  20 Learn about the unique cultural and natural history of Alcatraz, while restoring the historic gardens of the island. Volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. This is an on-going volunteer opportunity on Wednesdays & [...]http://aidresources.org/alcatraz-historic-gardens/feed/0Golden Gate National Parks Conservancyhttp://aidresources.org/golden-gate-national-parks-conservancy/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 15:01:28 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=fcdc0a73b4077cdfaf4192d0f3e97714 Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Website URL: 
http://www.parkconservancy.org/
Guidestar URL: 
http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/94-2781708/golden-gate-national-parks-con... (...)

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]]>Description Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Website URL:  http://www.parkconservancy.org/ Guidestar URL:  http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/94-2781708/golden-gate-national-parks-con... (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/golden-gate-national-parks-conservancy/feed/0SOMJA concerns about the casualties of Somali Journalists in the war zonehttp://aidresources.org/somja-concerns-about-the-casualties-of-somali-journalists-in-the-war-zone/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:57:22 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=62049e06e7794a52812c0a69b7722fd9The Somali Online Media and Journalists Association (SOMJA) worries about the casualties of Somali Journalists that comes to them, when they are covering the fierce clashes between Al-Qaida alliances and Transitional Federal Government of Somalia TFG, which was backed by the African Union troops AMISOM.


It was today, when a Somali TV cameraman received slight wound at the front line fighting in Daynile District, Mogadishu.

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]]>The Somali Online Media and Journalists Association (SOMJA) worries about the casualties of Somali Journalists that comes to them, when they are covering the fierce clashes between Al-Qaida alliances and Transitional Federal Government of Somalia TFG, which was backed by the African Union troops AMISOM. It was today, when a Somali TV cameraman received slight [...]http://aidresources.org/somja-concerns-about-the-casualties-of-somali-journalists-in-the-war-zone/feed/0What Can South Asia Do to Make the Big Leap?http://aidresources.org/what-can-south-asia-do-to-make-the-big-leap/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:44:05 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=1ae0ece534b5cf285c480fdb6372124fLast week, I discussed the optimistic and pessimistic views of South Asia's development potential. As I highlighted in my book, Reshaping Tomorrow, South Asia is among the fastest growing regions in the world, but it is also home to the largest concentration of people living in conditions of debilitating poverty, human misery, gender disparities, and conflict.

I also ask if South Asia is Ready for the Big Leap. The optimistic view is that India will achieve double-digit growth rates benefiting the rest of South Asia. (...)

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]]>Last week, I discussed the optimistic and pessimistic views of South Asia's development potential. As I highlighted in my book, Reshaping Tomorrow, South Asia is among the fastest growing regions in the world, but it is also home to the largest concentration of people living in conditions of debilitating poverty, human misery, gender disparities, and [...]http://aidresources.org/what-can-south-asia-do-to-make-the-big-leap/feed/0Writing and Soccer Coach (San Francisco)http://aidresources.org/writing-and-soccer-coach-san-francisco/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:40:51 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=a1f61990f7fcfb05d2a2001a1922a1a2
Max Number of Volunteers: 
5

The SCORES Coach supports the America SCORES Bay Area mission and vision to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world

The SCORES Coach's role is to manage a high quality after-school program for public elementary school students. The SCORES Coach provides leadership, organization, enthusiasm and accountability in relation to the soccer and literacy program & events during the 2011 fall season. This person is supervised by the school Site Coordinator.

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  5 The SCORES Coach supports the America SCORES Bay Area mission and vision to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world The SCORES Coach's role is to manage a high quality after-school program for public [...]http://aidresources.org/writing-and-soccer-coach-san-francisco/feed/0Soccer Refereehttp://aidresources.org/soccer-referee/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:38:42 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=950be8068a36a6dae6e8120346011e46
Max Number of Volunteers: 
5

The mission and vision of America SCORES Bay Area is to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.

Job: Referee weekly soccer games. As a SCORES Soccer Referee you will have the opportunity to give back to your community in a meaningful and fun way.

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  5 The mission and vision of America SCORES Bay Area is to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. Job: Referee weekly soccer games. As a SCORES Soccer Referee you will have the opportunity to [...]http://aidresources.org/soccer-referee/feed/0Recess Soccer Facilitatorhttp://aidresources.org/recess-soccer-facilitator/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:33:08 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=a613ed7a8c15a19c7fd78418f2b8a29b
Max Number of Volunteers: 
5

Bring the beautiful game to the playground at a high-risk San Francisco elementary school during lunch break. Expose children to a low-pressure, exciting way to get some exercise and make new friends all in the name of fun! Provide SCORES recess support to a school on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12-1. Candidates must be comfortable in the spotlight- you will have a fan club of 5-10-year-olds following you around the school yard by the end of your first week- guaranteed.

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  5 Bring the beautiful game to the playground at a high-risk San Francisco elementary school during lunch break. Expose children to a low-pressure, exciting way to get some exercise and make new friends all in the name of fun! Provide SCORES recess support to a school on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays [...]http://aidresources.org/recess-soccer-facilitator/feed/0Development Board Membershttp://aidresources.org/development-board-members/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:30:18 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=5e9bf874cf1646b162c8b0d3d676b4c0
Max Number of Volunteers: 
5

The SCORES Development Board is a unique opportunity to get the word out about our non-profit afterschool program that holds soccer practices, poetry workshops, and community service-learning opportunities for underserved youth in the Bay Area.

As a board member, you can use your networks and creativity for good as we plan social engagements and opportunities to serve our youth that keep this soccer and poetry league free of charge to elementary schools in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco and the East Bay.

Volunteer Coordinator Information
Contact First Name: 
Shannon
Contact Last Name: 
Burns
Contact Phone Number: 
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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  5 The SCORES Development Board is a unique opportunity to get the word out about our non-profit afterschool program that holds soccer practices, poetry workshops, and community service-learning opportunities for underserved youth in the Bay Area. As a board member, you can use your networks and creativity for good as we [...]http://aidresources.org/development-board-members/feed/0Assistant Soccer Coachhttp://aidresources.org/assistant-soccer-coach/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:28:18 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=8c6a5c5353212f7ef7eda37c149e234f
Max Number of Volunteers: 
5

Job Description: SCORES Assistant Soccer Coach

Hours: 2-3 days per week including Saturdays, 5 - 10 hours per week
Location: San Francisco, Richmond, Pinole, & San Pablo, California

Position Summary: The Assistant Soccer Coach supports the SCORES mission and vision to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.

Volunteer Coordinator Information
Contact First Name: 
Shannon
Contact Last Name: 
Burns
Contact Phone Number: 
(760) 914. (...)

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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  5 Job Description: SCORES Assistant Soccer Coach Hours: 2-3 days per week including Saturdays, 5 - 10 hours per week Location: San Francisco, Richmond, Pinole, & San Pablo, California Position Summary: The Assistant Soccer Coach supports the SCORES mission and vision to inspire urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged [...]http://aidresources.org/assistant-soccer-coach/feed/0America SCORES Bay Areahttp://aidresources.org/america-scores-bay-area/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:24:51 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=3bb4318623ab89c8f8d7b89f585bc9ad America SCORES Bay Area
Website URL: 
http://www.americascores.org/affiliates/bay-area
Guidestar URL: 
http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/48-1272959/america-scores. (...)

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]]>Description America SCORES Bay Area Website URL:  http://www.americascores.org/affiliates/bay-area Guidestar URL:  http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/48-1272959/america-scores. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/america-scores-bay-area/feed/0Brazil Launches Action Plan for Financial Inclusion initiativehttp://aidresources.org/brazil-launches-action-plan-for-financial-inclusion-initiative/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 14:23:36 PDThttp://technology.cgap.org/?p=5883Helen Wernik Nascimento in based in Brazil and is a technical advisor for CGAP’s Technology Program. Her work focuses around the implementation of branchless banking, in particular how beneficiaries of Bolsa Familia, the country’s largest federal conditional cash transfer relate to financial products. She holds an MA in public policy from Victoria University of Wellington and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Universidade de Brasília.

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]]>Helen Wernik Nascimento in based in Brazil and is a technical advisor for CGAP’s Technology Program. Her work focuses around the implementation of branchless banking, in particular how beneficiaries of Bolsa Familia, the country’s largest federal conditional cash transfer relate to financial products. She holds an MA in public policy from Victoria University of Wellington [...]http://aidresources.org/brazil-launches-action-plan-for-financial-inclusion-initiative/feed/0Allensworth Universal Cultural Family Fairhttp://aidresources.org/allensworth-universal-cultural-family-fair/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 13:32:08 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=692dddd796490ef16c10cb398f86919a
Max Number of Volunteers: 
50

Allensworth Community Volunteer Association, WE CAN Foundation, Lula Washington Dance Theatre; Rhythms of the Village Production, Blessed- Love, NAACP, (PAFF ) Pan African Film Festival, KAOS, (HAFF) Healthy African American Families, Buffalo Soldiers , Jazzzone, American Native Indian, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islanders, African, African American, and European communities across the state invite you to join them in a

Volunteer Coordinator Information
Contact First Name: 
Rev. C. Eziokwu
Contact Last Name: 
Washington
Contact Phone Number: 
(323) 293-9845
Contact Email Address: 
eziokwu@wecan-foundation.org
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]]>Max Number of Volunteers:  50 Allensworth Community Volunteer Association, WE CAN Foundation, Lula Washington Dance Theatre; Rhythms of the Village Production, Blessed- Love, NAACP, (PAFF ) Pan African Film Festival, KAOS, (HAFF) Healthy African American Families, Buffalo Soldiers , Jazzzone, American Native Indian, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islanders, African, African American, and European communities across the [...]http://aidresources.org/allensworth-universal-cultural-family-fair/feed/0West East Community Access Network, Inc. (WE CAN Foundation)http://aidresources.org/west-east-community-access-network-inc-we-can-foundation/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 13:18:20 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=235b81ad42664da29f1b588a870e8b21 West East Community Access Network, Inc. (WE CAN)
Website URL: 
http://www.wecan-foundation.org/
Guidestar URL: 
http://www.guidestar. (...)

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]]>Description West East Community Access Network, Inc. (WE CAN) Website URL:  http://www.wecan-foundation.org/ Guidestar URL:  http://www.guidestar. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/west-east-community-access-network-inc-we-can-foundation/feed/0Why Even Failed Activism Succeedshttp://aidresources.org/why-even-failed-activism-succeeds/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 13:02:31 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=a89e6a99133f1001cf3e1b41fe2b2ac4I enjoy reading histories of past activism, including memoirs by long-time activists, such as Lawrence Wittner's new book, Working for Peace and Justice.

Almost every such account includes belated discoveries of the extent to which a government has been spying on and infiltrating activist groups.

And almost every such account includes belated discoveries of the extent to which government officials were influenced by activist groups even while pretending to ignore popular pressure. (...)

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]]>I enjoy reading histories of past activism, including memoirs by long-time activists, such as Lawrence Wittner's new book, Working for Peace and Justice. Almost every such account includes belated discoveries of the extent to which a government has been spying on and infiltrating activist groups. And almost every such account includes belated discoveries of the [...]http://aidresources.org/why-even-failed-activism-succeeds/feed/0Disabled American Veterans (DAV)http://aidresources.org/disabled-american-veterans-dav/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 12:33:53 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=5b40a826e8b9c9c270b9c52619607e6b Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Website URL: 
http://dav.org/
Guidestar URL: 
http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/52-1516071/disabled-american-veterans-nat...
Short Organization Description: 
The 1. (...)

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]]>Description Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Website URL:  http://dav.org/ Guidestar URL:  http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/52-1516071/disabled-american-veterans-nat... Logo:  Short Organization Description:  The 1. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/disabled-american-veterans-dav/feed/0Caste Disadvantage, or Gender and Urban bias? Educational Mobility in Post-reform Indiahttp://aidresources.org/caste-disadvantage-or-gender-and-urban-bias-educational-mobility-in-post-reform-india/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 12:33:42 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=afdf9d38a1fdf375835fd0af9ee1f5f0

India experienced sustained economic growth for more than two decades following the economic liberalization in 1991. While economic growth reduced poverty significantly, it was also associated with an increase in inequality. Jean Dreze and Amartya Sen (2011) argue that Indian economic reform has been “unprecedented success” in terms of economic growth, but an “extraordinary failure” when it comes to improvements in the living standard of general population and social indicators. The contrasting news reports on billion dollar house (Mukesh Ambani’s house at Mumbai) and farmers’ suicides have brought the issue of income inequality to the spotlight for many people. (...)

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]]>India experienced sustained economic growth for more than two decades following the economic liberalization in 1991. While economic growth reduced poverty significantly, it was also associated with an increase in inequality. Jean Dreze and Amartya Sen (2011) argue that Indian economic reform has been “unprecedented success” in terms of economic growth, but an “extraordinary failure” [...]http://aidresources.org/caste-disadvantage-or-gender-and-urban-bias-educational-mobility-in-post-reform-india/feed/0Members of Congress urge Meles to end repressionhttp://aidresources.org/members-of-congress-urge-meles-to-end-repression/aidresourcesTue, 22 May 2012 12:22:24 PDThttp://aidresources.org/?guid=1766f8070a0aabbb34275adda1557261Police try to restrain Ethiopian demonstrators protesting near the G8 Summit at Camp David over the weekend. (AP/Timothy Jacobsen)

Two members of the U.S. Congress, a Republican and a Democrat, have publicly voiced indignation at Ethiopia's persecution of journalists under the leadership of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, with both declaring that stability and security are enhanced by press freedom.

Sen. (...)

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]]>Two members of the U.S. Congress, a Republican and a Democrat, have publicly voiced indignation at Ethiopia's persecution of journalists under the leadership of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, with both declaring that stability and security are enhanced by press freedom. Sen. (...) Read the original article...http://aidresources.org/members-of-congress-urge-meles-to-end-repression/feed/0