We are an ASSOCIATION named ASSOCIATION AMIS DES ENFANTS ET DES PERSONNES AGEES ( ASSOCIATION FRIENDS OF CHILDREN AND THE OLD AGED PEOPLE located in LOME in the Republic of TOGO.
We work to reintergrate children and old aged people who are neglected by their families or community and therefore finding life very difficult to live in. We also help children in the streets to find good place for them cloth and feed them. Our Association's main objective is to make life very comfortable for Children and the old Aged People with good care and love.
Everybody is invited to join our ASSOCIATION to help Children and old Aged People who are rejected in the society and therefore dying out of hunger.

We are looking for Volunteers from all over the world to work with us for one month or more in the field.

Anyone interesqted should contact us for further information.
Our Address is bellow:

THE PRESIDENT
ASSOCIATION AMIS DES ENFANTS ET DES PERSONNES AGEES
BP: 361, TOKOIN FOREVER,
LOME - TOGO.
TEL: ( +228 ) 9245770 / 9174271/ 9138973.
E-mail: aaepatogoaaepatogo@yahoo.com   or   aaepatogo@gmail.com

OURSE DESCRIPTION

The course provides an understanding of and practice in proposal writing for non-profits, foundations, and government agencies. Our online proposal writing courses will show you how to write a proposal that gets funded. These distance education course will teach you to prepare grants proposal effectively and find the best funding sources for your projects and nonprofit.

The course is designed for both novice and experienced grantseekers, it is a comprehensive, hands-on training that covers researching funding sources and writing award winning proposals. Other topics covered include: defining objectives, researching and getting to know the donor; how to prepare a logical framework analysis (LFA); preparing budgets; and how to follow up with the donor. Further, the course will teach you how to use a standard proposal writing format, the most widely used in the world. During the course participants will search out funding sources and you will develop a proposal for your own organization or agency. Participants will leave this course with new skills and the ability to apply those skills to the needs of your own organization and community.

Objective:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to describe the basic guidelines for grant proposal writing success, why proposals are rejected, and the 3 phases of grant writing, which include planning, writing, and submitting a proposal.

Benefits
Participants will be able to write effective proposals that stand a strong chance of receiving a positive response from funders. Participants will also receive a special pack containing 5 standard funded sample proposals.

Additional Features
Online, interactive, self-paced and self-learning modules. Assignments to test your knowledge and understanding before and after the course with opportunity to post comments, assignment answers, live chat etc.

Target Audience
This course is aimed at staff of not-for-profit organizations, government officials, policy-makers, and students who want to learn how to write effective grant proposals. It was designed primarily for those who have no experience of writing proposals, but it is equally useful for those who feel their skills need brushing up. Candidates should have a good written command of English language and good competence and comfort with computer and internet use.

Cost
The course tuition fee is US$300. There is a limited amount of partial scholarships available for this course for applicants from developing countries, based on financial need.

Location: Online

Application Procedure
You can request for application form and course brochure from: training@justicegroup.org or download application form from our website http://www.justicegroup.us/grant-proposal-writing . The deadline for application is 11th November 2009, while full tuition payment is due on 12th November 2009. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Register early for this wonderful learning opportunity!

Human Rights and Justice Group Int'l
53, Western Avenue, Surulere
P.O.Box 3326, Surulere, 101014, Lagos - Nigeria
Tel: +234-8034923400, 01-8970197,
E-mail: info@justicegroup.org
Website http://www.justicegroup.us

We are looking for volunteer to come to Cameroon this summer or any time they are free and volunteer at our project in the beautiful north west Mountains of Cameroon

VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS POSITION - FLEXIBLE START DATES - JUST TURN UP AND VOLUNTEER!

We are looking for volunteer to come to North West province this summer and volunteer at our teaching and community development projects in the beautiful North West Mountains of Cameroon
Whether you're looking to take a gap year, a few months break, have recently graduated or just finished school, RUDEC Teacher Volunteering program give you the chance to take some time off and to spend meaningful time traveling, living, working and exploring Cameroon.

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference and contribute to development and conservation. RUDEC has Teaching, Community programs, Community Health outreach and organic farm work at some of the most beautiful and pristine locations in Cameroon

This is fantastic opportunity for volunteers to come and work at unique locations in Belo in North West Province of Cameroon

RUDEC provides the easiest and most economical way to explore and experience Cameroon by enabling you to penetrate deep into the lives of the common man through which you feel the heartbeats of the people and experience their culture and traditions.

Come, join us in our various initiatives and make a difference where it really does count.

TEACHING PROJECTS
RUDEC teaching programs in rural communities focus on teaching English,mathematics,science,environmental education to the children of the many rural schools we work with. RUDEC volunteers help in conducting activities like painting, drawing, singing, art & drama, dancing, group work, games or other similar activities. Your help and assistance will be greatly appreciated in these rural schools and will be a refreshing change to existing curriculum. These schools typically have limited resources, both infrastructure and staff.

The emphasis of the classroom teaching, art activities and teaching English is to encourage creativity and allowing children to express themselves. You'll usually teach 4-5 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The rest of the day and weekends are free for you to explore the breathtaking surrounding and experience the colorful culture of rural Cameroon

Come and volunteer your time and energy to this worthwhile project and take back memorable and unforgettable experience.
We have distributed book donated by some French schools in France through one our teacher volunteer on this program to primary and secondary schools around Belo.

Please contact coordinator (Chiamba Joshua) for more details and program start dates or email us at: rudeccig@yahoo.com or Call +237 77 23 99 94

TRAVELING:The expenses to and from Cameroon are the responsibility of the volunteer.

COST OF PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS FREE

The average cost of stay is about 300euros maximum per month(food,electricity,water,rents and small taxis.

RUDEC needs the services of all volunteers from any country, with no barriers to age, sex, or colour, who can help in rural development, either by starting new projects or through the continuation of existing ones, for the wellbeing of communities.

If you are considering applying, and would like more practical details (about costs, accommodation, transport, communication etc.), we hope that you will find the document "Information for Volunteers" (below) useful. We can also supply the contact details of previous volunteers who will give you feedback on their own personal experiences in Cameroon.

If you wish to apply to become a RUDEC volunteer, please go to the Online Volunteer Application. We will then get in contact with you to propose volunteer work that best matches our needs with your own particular abilities and interests.

VOLUNTEERS  WILL  BE WORKING WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE DESTITUTE AND ORPHANS.VOLUNTEERS WILL BE IDENTIFYING THESE CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY,FIND SPONSORS ,LOOK FOR OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN TAKE OVER FROM THEM IF THEIR TERM OF WORK IS OVER.
THERE ARE NO QUALIFICATION NEEDED.THE LENGTH OF COMMITMENT IS FROM 1-6 MONTHS.

THIS PROGRAM COST IS ABOUT 250 TO 300 EUROS.
TRAVELING TO THE SITE IS INDEPENDENT TRAVEL.VOLUNTEERS WILL BE CHARGE WITH THEIR FOOD,RENTS AND PICK UP FROM AIRPORT.FOOD

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods

Capacity Building Series (2008- 09)

Organisation Development-

A programme on Managing Change

(18-20 August 2008)

Introduction  

We are passing through an era which is unparallel in the history of mankind. Never before have a billion dreams been charged with excitement for change. People whether in rural or urban area are witnessing changes in their lives.  For the poor and those who do not have voice, the civil society has taken the mandate upon itself to ensure that they are not left out in this process of change. But is the sector prepared to address the issues that this change is likely to bring about? Newer challenges require newer approaches and perhaps innovative approach to problem solving.  Some of the challenges that we in the sector face relate to fundamental questions such as vision and mission, our identity and human resources.

Organizational Development (OD) is all about managing change. We have designed this programme with a view to address crucial issues that confront most of the social entrepreneurs and change leaders. How do we know if our organization is equipped to take on the outside world; for if we are not, then the poor have missed yet another bus in their long struggle for better lives?

Objective

The training programme will be conducted to meet the following objectives:

• To  identify the need for instituting Organization Development processes within their organizations,

• To  conduct a self reflection on organization preparedness to initiate change management processes

Programme Outcome

At the end of the three day programme, the participants are expected to have-

• Developed clarity of the term OD

• Understood OD processes and required skills set to carry out these processes

• Self analysis of current level of skills gaps

• Identified critical issues that the organization faces

• Gained conceptual level understanding of issues involved in moving beyond OD to ID - from a learning and skills development perspective.

Pedagogy

This module has been designed as a participatory programme that would build-upon the experiential learning of participants. The pedagogy focuses on interactive group learning and aims both at knowledge development and skill upgradation through peer learning. Case Studies, readings and reflection are an important component of the programme.

Contents

Broadly speaking the training programme on OD is a three stage process, it includes, Diagnosis, Identifying Priority areas for intervention and Developing Action Plans. The three day programme is designed accordingly and includes the following:

• Understanding Self and Organization for facilitating diagnosis

• Understanding the OD Process:  Managing Change

• Leadership Challenges - Understanding leadership Styles

• Designing an OD Intervention Process

• Doing Self Analysis - Understanding the Organization Development Self Assessment Tool

• Understanding the ODSA as a diagnostic tool

• Design of the ODSA

• ODSA - Its application, construct, validity and relevance

• Using the ODSA tool - practical experiences, clarification on difficulties, data collection,

• synthesis and interpretation

Eligibility

This programme is designed for social entrepreneurs including senior programme managers from the civil society organizations (NGOs) and corporate organizations looking for long term engagement with the civil society. It is also beneficial for officers from Central and State governments, and international development organizations who are interested in getting an understanding of the organizational development process within NGOs.

Duration

3 Days

The training will be for a period of 3 days which will essentially consist of:

1. Class room sessions

2. A guided tour to the development models within TARAgram campus

3. An evening out to visit the Orchha temples and fort.

 Fee

INR 10,000 per participant for Indian Participants

INR 18,000 (450 USD) for Overseas Participants

To be sure of participation, we request you to send the nomination form (enclosed below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 12^th August'08

The confirmation is made after the payment and the seats are reserved on First Come First Serve basis.

Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Development Alternatives payable at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh The address for sending the Demand Draft   is-

Training Coordinator

TARA Livelihood Academy

Development Alternatives

TARAgram,

Orchha Tigela,

Orchha-472246

Dist.-Tikamgarh (MP)

Ph.-+91 510 2911368

Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post only.

Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form.

Venue

The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment.

Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions.

Tips of getting to TARAgram

Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi (UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time.

Other Useful Tips

1. 1. The Training fee covers the following:

• Accommodation

• Food

• Course material

• Leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples and Fort

2. The participants can arrive one day before the training date and leave on last day of the training by a train which leaves around 5.45 pm onwards.

3. Travel Booking Tips for International participants

While making your travel plans, please note that if you are arriving in Delhi by flight, in order to reach the Training venue, you will need to take a Train from Delhi to Jhansi which is around 400 kms and takes 5-6 hours.

Therefore please arrive in Delhi one day in advance from the day the training starts. (i.e. if the Training date is 18^th August, then your flight should arrive in Delhi latest by 17^th August morning)

Similarly, please book your return flight from New Delhi a day after the training ends. (i.e. if the Training finishes on 20^th August, then your air tickets from New Delhi should be on 21^st August morning)

Please book your train tickets from Delhi to Jhansi and back to Delhi before hand. We can also support you in booking the Train tickets which can be reimbursed by you once you arrive here.

4. The participants will be expected to book and reserve their tickets. The training fee does not include the travel expenses.

5. DA reserves the right to withhold the fee for administrative and other costs for cancellations prior to the start of a course. A suitably qualified replacement may attend the course in place of the registered person. DA also reserves the right to cancel a course if too few participants have registered.

 6. Interested participants who are unable attend this Training on the given dates due to prior engagements can let us know of their interest. We will keep you informed when the same training is conducted again.

 Enclosed

1.   Route map - how to get to TARAgram from Jhansi Railway Station

http://devalt.org/da/field/map.htm

2.   TARAgram Campus - an overview

http://devalt.org/da/field/tarapic.htm

3.   Orchha Temples and fort - a glimpse

www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Orchha/Orchha.htm

Resource Person

Mr. Sachin Mardikar

Sachin specializes in Development Management - Management of livelihood interventions, Organization and Institution Development. He has over 12 years of experience in various capacities as a Trainer, Consultant and Researcher. He has worked in over 10 states in India and conducted over a hundred development programmes for different groups. He has been associated with Development Alternatives for over three years.

He works with several Indian and overseas agencies including, Basix, Indian Grameen Services, SDTT, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, ActionAid, IRFT, FaKT-Germany etc. The research has been mostly at the grass roots level and contributed to policy dialogue at national level (www.cgiar.org/iwmi-tata).

Sectoral research (supported by ICICI) on the best performing sectors and industries were done along with Dr. Sanjiv Phansalkar. The findings of the research are now part of a Book by the same title (Sage Publications). (www.iciciresearchcentre.org).

By training he is a finance and management professional and has attended several faculty development programmes in India at leading business schools.

Enquiries and Suggestions

If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following:

Telephone:

Juhi Nigam - + 91 510 2911 368, +91 983 9820 689

E-mail:  tla@devalt.org

Development Alternatives

CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES 2007-2008

NOMINATION FORM

Name of the Programme:

______________________________________________________________________

Dates:   From_____________________to_______________________________________

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Name:   __________________________________________________________________

Age:     __________ years

Current Position/Designation: ______________________________________________________________________

Official Address: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Telephone:   (O) ____________________  (R) ________________________________

E-mail:  _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________

Educational Background:

Work Experience:

Training Programmes attended:

Responsibilities in your current position:

ORGANISATIONAL DATA

Full Name:  ______________________________________________________________________

Main areas of work: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Annual Turnover:  ___________________

Name and Designation of the Chief Executive:  _____________________________________

_____________                                                                         ________________

Signature of the                                                 Seal                             Name and Signature

Participant                                           of the Organisation                  of the sponsoring

Authority (if any)

________________________________________________________________________

Payments:

Demand Draft No.:         _______________________  Date:   ____________________

Drawn on:  ______________________________________________________________________

Amount (Rs.):    ________________    (in words) ______________________

Not provided

Contact Juhi Nigam Telephone +91 510 2911368 Email tla@devalt.org Website http://devalt.org

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

There are over 2,100 political prisoners languishing in prisons all over Burma. Free Burma's Political Prisoners Now aims to collect 888,888 signatures before 24 May 2009, the legal date that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi should be released from house arrest. This is a united global campaign working with over a hundred groups from around the globe. The petition calls on UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to make it his personal priority to secure the release of all political prisoners in Burma, as the essential first step towards democracy in the country.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO!

1. Sign the Petition on http://www.fbppn.net/?page_id=5

2. Get your friends, families, and colleagues to sign.
(Join our pages on Facebook and Youtube as well)

3. Download the campaign kit (to the left) and get those in your community involved. Tell them about the situation in Burma and the courageous actions of Burma's political prisoners.

4. Tell the FBPPN Campaign Committee what you are doing so that we can share with others about the global movement for Burma's political prisoners. Email info@fbppn.net

WHY THIS CAMPAIGN IS SO IMPORTANT

Daw Aung Suu Kyi says, "We are all prisoners in our own country." Political prisoners are not criminals. They have courageously spoken out on behalf of those who have been silenced. The release of all political prisoners is the essential first step towards freedom and democracy in Burma. There can be no democratic transition without them. They must be allowed to freely participate in any future democratic political process.

Thanks N Regards,

Aung Myo Thein

Assistant Association for Political Prisoners (Burma)
Web: http://www.aappb.org, http://www.fbppn.net

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March 21 has been declared as  International Year  for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by the U.N.

People for Harmony, the people\'s network for promoting sustainable social harmony in India is calling upon all the people of India to celebrate March 21 as NATIONAL HARMONY DAY.

The celebration of a National Harmony Day on par with other days of national importances like the Independence Day and Republic Day will bring together all those who are for peace and harmony. Thus the divisive forces of communalism will soon disappear.

Remember: March 21 is NATIONAL HARMONY DAY.

Let us celebrate.