Although San Agustin (354-430) is the first author to deal more or less generally with the issue of civil society, it is not until the 19th century (within a panorama characterized by an accelerated scientific and technical development) that its model concept originated, which was conceived by the Prussian philosopher Hagel (1772-1831), who, in addition… [Read More]
Civil Society and Human Rights in Peril: Threats and Responses Across the World
[MUSIC PLAYING] Everybody, I know it's a Friday It's been a long week and this is the last mile, but you're all here for what I think is a very exciting event, this panel on Civil Society and Human Rights in Peril My name is Patrick Keller I'm a professor in the department of sociology,… [Read More]
The role of civil Society Activits in Combatting Violent Extermism (Special Report)
Violent extremism is almost the term adopted by international bodies, especially the United Nations It has emerged for quite some time for more than two decades It refers to ideas and movement that adopt armed extremism Violent extremism is a very important issue, at least socially, because it is a form of assault It carries… [Read More]
Yetu Top Tips for Civil Society Fundraisers
The Yetu Initiative is a community of impactful Civil Society Organisations in Kenya We understand than fundraising sometimes can be difficult and that's why we've created this list of top tips to help you succeed Number 1: determine one specific project with your clear goals 2: Create a fundraising team and set clear roles and… [Read More]
Poverty in India | Wikipedia audio article
Poverty is a significant issue in India, despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, clocked at a growth rate of 711% in 2015, and a sizable consumer economy The World Bank reviewed and proposed revisions on May 2014 to its poverty calculation methodology and purchasing power parity basis for measuring poverty worldwide… [Read More]
Civil Society | Yascha Mounk: How do we save democracy? | March 29, 2018.
[music] Yascha Mounk: But what we've seen over the last 20, 25 years is that nationalism is not going away as a political force And so I think it's a half-domesticated animal If you leave it to its own devices, the worst kinds of people are gonna come in In the United States, they tend… [Read More]
Poverty | Wikipedia audio article
Poverty is the scarcity or the lack of a certain (variant) amount of material possessions or money Poverty is a multifaceted concept, which may include social, economic, and political elements Absolute poverty, extreme poverty, or destitution refers to the complete lack of the means necessary to meet basic personal needs such as food, clothing and… [Read More]
A world without poverty – is that possible?
A world without poverty – is that possible? Yes! Because the 2030 Agenda aims to eradicate absolute poverty by 2030 Key to this is access to renewable energy Among other things it can be used for the production of food or simply to bring light into remote households Exemplary for a sustainable energy production is… [Read More]
How a Bicycle is Leading One Girl Out of Poverty
(ourbetterworldorg) When I was younger, like 10 years old, I picked up cycling (an Our Better World story) (by Anshul Tiwari) (POWERED BY SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION) I want to study and grow up to be a doctor So we don't have to live in poverty anymore No one in my family has been to school… [Read More]
Nigerian Poverty Situation
did you know Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and the seventh most populous country in the world with an estimated population of above 190 million one in every five African is a Nigerian did you know fewer than one hundred and twelve million Nigerians now live below poverty levels as global Poor hits 1… [Read More]
Strengthening of Think Tanks, Youth Initiatives and Civil Society Organisations
I am Mahmoud Al Nabulsi, Team Leader of the Civil Society team at the WANA Institute This pillar helps civil society participate in the development process For our project “Strengthening of Think Tanks, Youth Initiatives and Civil Society Organisations” we produced policy papers that help decision-makers make favourable decisions In our publication “Development Priorities from… [Read More]
Bill Gates on role US should play in global poverty fight
♪ ♪ >> Chris: THE BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRIVATE CHARITABLE FUND GIVING $46 BILLION IN GRANTS SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2000 AND LITERALLY SAVING MILLIONS OF LIVES THE MICROSOFT COFOUNDER CAME TO WASHINGTON THIS WEEK TO MAKE THE CASE FOR AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND THE NEED FOR FOREIGN AID IN… [Read More]
Introduction to non-profit management
I'm Dr David Try I'm leading a series of six workshops at Coast Mountain College to assist non-profit organizations in Terrace and the region to develop specific skills in things like marketing, fundraising and strategic management, in the hopes that this will help the organizations that make this a better community to develop their management… [Read More]
Italian Photographer Slammed for India Hunger Photo Series, Dubbed as ‘Poverty Porn’
"Exploitative, degrading and inhuman" "Poor People are not props " These are just a few comments from critics who are outraged over an Italian photojournalist's photo series depicting hunger in India ― it's even been branded as #PovertyPorn on Twitter In his "Dreaming Food" series, Alessio Mamo photographed Indians in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh… [Read More]
Nonprofit Impact Strategy Course Video
Over the past couple of decades, we have learned so much about how to improve people's lives For example, we've learned that access to quality early childhood education can dramatically improve people's life chances And that teaching students social, emotional, and academic skills can prepare them effectively for life both inside and outside the classroom… [Read More]
South Carolina nonprofit helps stop human trafficking in the Dominican Republic
FIELD OPENED LAST WEEK ARE BEING EXAMINED TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY WATER THERE AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE FIRE THIS IS ALSO STATE PROPERTY SO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID SLED WILL COME IN AND WORK ON THE INVESTIGATION ALONG WITH CLEMSON FIRE DEPARTMENT >>> HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS CONSIDERED THE FASTEST GROWING CRIME… [Read More]
Jan Egeland – Secretary General of the NGO Norwegian Refugee Council
So, Mr Egeland, thank you for accepting this interview on the occasion of the Forum Espace Humanitaire in Annecy This interview will be conducted by Antonio Donini, who is visiting fellow at the Feinstein International Center of the Tufts University, and research associate at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, and… [Read More]
Introduction video for NGOs
Online volunteering is changing the way how NGOs work to achieve their mission Do you need to promote your organization on social media? Are you looking for someone to revamp your website? Thinking of hiring a mentor to increase your team’s efficiency? Chezuba can help you to find skilled volunteers to finish these tasks online!… [Read More]
EU Aid Volunteers: Strengthening NGO’s organisational and technical capacity
The EU Aid Volunteer initiative brings together organisations and volunteers from different countries in order to contribute to humanitarian aid projects It also provides funding for organisations in order to build their capacity in order to participate So, organisations who do not have that much experience with the deployment of volunteers can use this initiative… [Read More]
NGO Project
Each of these water drops wasted could have saved a life in Ethiopia Currently in the country, more than half of the population struggles with the water crisis that limits their access to fresh water This affects them since they cannot stay sanitary with the dirty water Or they would have to drink the contaminated… [Read More]
