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Canadian Disaster and Humanitarian Response course: In the danger zone

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:22:09 PDT

The Canadian Broadcast Corporation flagship news programme “The National” featured this excellent report on the recent Canadian Disaster and Humanitarian Response course:

Cameroon and Despotism

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:22:09 PDT

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TED Weekends breaks the silence for suicide survivors

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:22:08 PDT

At TEDActive 2011, JD Schramm shares the story of his friend, John, who, after surviving a suicide attempt,

Freedom of Speech Roundup

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:22:08 PDT

In the weekly Freedom of Speech Roundup, Sampsonia Way presents some of the week’s top news on freedom of expression, journalists in danger, artists in exile, and banned literature.

The Toxic Waters of Russian Eco-Activism

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:51:05 PDT

Environmental protection has become a dangerous area of public activism in Russia—at least where industrial pollution is concerned. This is because eco-activists often directly oppose regional business interests, who sometimes react with force. A case in point: on May 9, 2013, unknown assailants attacked and severely beat an eco-blogger from the mid-sized industrial town[...]

Philippine Elections Tainted by Allegations of Automated Fraud

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:51:05 PDT

In spite of claims by the Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) of a peaceful, orderly, and ultimately successful elections last May 13, 2013, poll watchdogs, civil society groups, IT experts, and netizens are alleging that the midterm polls were tainted by automated fraud, massive vote buying, electoral violence, and other various irregularities. The 2013[...]

Colorado Gov.: Should We As A State Be Taking Lives?

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:51:05 PDT

Colorado’s Governor granted an indefinite stay for Nathan Dunlap,[...]

Lee Maracle: Connection between Violence against the Earth and Violence against Women

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:51:05 PDT

In this 50 minute talk, the celebrated writer, activist and performer Lee Maracle takes a grounded look at the correlation between violence against the earth and violence against women and our own responsibilities as citizens of our own Nations. Highly...[...][Published in NonProfitBlogs - Read

Australia: 93 per cent of Indigenous languages have now died

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:51:05 PDT

Australia is a world record holder in “linguicide”, according to one prominent linguist, who says that ninety three per cent of Indigenous languages have now died. But in the Eyre Peninsula, there are efforts being made to revive the...[...][Published in NonProfitBlogs - Read

WFP releases State of School Feeding Worldwide report

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 06:52:42 PDT

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today released the first State of School Feeding Worldwide report. WFP, the largest food aid[...]

Njansang – A Flavor Enhancer

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 06:31:59 PDT

From the New Agriculturist:

Walking for water, riding for life

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:42:11 PDT

“My overshirt is off, my hat is off, and I’m really sucking air at this point.” This is a snapshot of Mark Smith struggling with a 55-pound jug of water in the middle of sweltering Ethiopia. It certainly isn’t where you’d expect to[...]

5 Examples of Sustainable Public Internet Access Programs

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:22:03 PDT

Public libraries exist in nearly every country and culture as institutions committed to facilitating access to information. With the right[...]

Exploring the Moderating Influence of Product Innovativeness on the Organizational Integration-New Product Market Success Relationship

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:22:03 PDT

Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate the moderating impact of product innovativeness on the new product market success-organizational integration relationship.Design/methodology/approach – A mail survey research approach was used that gathered 131 completed survey instruments from NPD managers in the[...]

Indian Ruling on Vedanta Mining Plans Favours Tribal Rights

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:22:03 PDT

On April 18, 2013 India's Supreme Court ruled that village councils should make the final decision as to whether

A rough guide to building monitoring systems

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:31:56 PDT

Today, I wrote up a few lines for a colleague to summarise the key steps of building monitoring systems. For the case the same question pops up again, I have saved my response here:Indicators and data collection instruments are just one aspect of a good monitoring system. Most importantly, early in (or ideally before) the actual project, people should sit down and[...]

The “Take What You Need” Sheet

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:31:56 PDT

Last week I made a tear-away sheet for the staff at my school. I secretly hung it up for teachers to take what they need by way of the tear-off slips - strength, courage, patience, understanding, etc. The principal asked for digital copy and shared it with the other principals in the county! Today I was at my daughter's weekly softball practice.[...]

ICT training opportunity jump starts an aspiring secretary to her dream career.

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:51:19 PDT

By Samuel Gitonga Makanya When we walked in at Shekinah Enterprises and Electronic shop in Mutomo town, we found Ann Wanzia busy typing an assignment for a client. The speed, swiftness and coordination of her typing didn’t just come by luck. It was as a result of an exemplary skill she gained after undergoing a free ICT training at Mutomo[...]

Kenbe La Foundation Builds Classrooms at Henri Christophe Community School

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:51:19 PDT

May 25, 2013 Last month the Kenbe La Foundation sent a 4-person team to Darbonne all the way from New Zealand for 19 days to lead construction on a 3-room building at Henri Christophe Community School. The building materials were sent in containers directly from New Zealand. In preparation[...]

Political Graffiti (231): Mel Gibson, Antisemite

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:22:37 PDT

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From Miami to Peru: Taking Action for Women’s Health Everywhere

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:12:23 PDT

Earlier this week, Population Action International hosted an event — “Stories from Peru: Reproductive Health in Latin America” — in Coral Gables, FL. Senator Gwen Margolis (Democrat, FL-35) opened the evening by linking the issues that women face in developing countries to the current attempts to roll back progress on reproductive health access in the U.S. She[...]

Another Check on Virunga’s Struggling Lowland Gorillas

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:12:22 PDT

Virunga’s lowland gorillas have been devastated by human encroachment, disease, and poaching and really need to catch a break. Emmanuel de Merode, the park’s Chief Warden has been making a concerted effort to secure the remaining six gorillas and provide them with the care they need to begin rebuilding their numbers. A major part of this effort is increasing ranger patrols[...]

2011 : Scaling back yet crossing the finish line !

NonProfitBlogs — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:12:22 PDT

2011 was a year of building and scaling back of consolidation of the previous year yet by this time, we crossed Rs 150 crores in funds channeled for the relief of poor since inception! Instead of focusing on fresh initiatives, we continued to build on our[...]

In the family meeting at our late friend Haji #msabi by hashimmtoi

NonProfitBlogs — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:51:05 PDT

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POVERTY: Tracking vaccine scares