KAIROS works with advocacy, solidarity, and global partnership program partners in Canada, Latin America, Africa, and Asia on issues related to climate change, environmental justice, indigenous rights, and corporate accountability. Some of the key partners mentioned include Oilwatch Africa, Accion Ecologica, Innabuyog, and the World Student Christian Federation. KAIROS also sends delegations to international conferences like COP17 to advocate on these issues alongside its global partners.
This document summarizes the activities of an organization called Clean Up the World in Israel for 2011. Their mission is to promote environmental awareness and clean up initiatives across Israel. In 2010, they organized coastal and beach cleanups that removed over 65 tons of rubbish with 7,500 volunteers. They also supported environmental education programs in schools. In 2011, they plan to expand their activities to reach more communities, partner with government agencies and corporations, and develop a website as a central portal for clean up initiatives in Israel. Their budget is currently funded by donations from the Australian Jewish community and Israeli businesses, but they hope to obtain additional grants and fundraising to support cleaning up and greening projects across Israel.
GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY 2007 FINAL REPORT.Enyidado Ghana
This document provides an overview of the 8th annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) that took place from April 20-22, 2007. It summarizes that GYSD mobilized over 3.2 million young volunteers across 100 countries to complete thousands of community service projects. It highlights some of the largest projects in countries like Russia, Brazil, Taiwan, Colombia, France, and South Africa. The document also discusses the international coordination of GYSD, led by Youth Service America and the Global Youth Action Network, as well as the involvement of over 40 international partner organizations on the International Coordinating Committee.
Oasis works to combat human trafficking around the world. It operates projects in 10 countries and has rescued over 300 victims. Oasis' anti-trafficking work began in the early 1990s in India and has expanded to include global education and advocacy initiatives. In the U.S., Oasis supports local communities in fighting trafficking through Traffik Free Community groups. These groups work to make their communities inhospitable for traffickers through education, engaging local leaders, and providing support to survivors. Oasis mentors TFC groups and asks them to contribute $3,000 annually to support their work.
Rotary International is a global service organization with over 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs. The Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club has 20 members who have been serving the local community since 2000 through projects like cleanups and supporting other groups. Internationally, they have focused on water, agriculture, and education projects in countries like Guatemala, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and throughout Africa. The club funds these service projects through local fundraising events and works with other Rotary clubs on larger collaborative efforts.
This document is Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation's annual report for 2012-13. It summarizes achievements over the past year, including progress made toward polio eradication with India being removed from the list of endemic countries. It discusses Rotary's continued commitment of funds toward the global polio eradication effort through 2018. It also provides an overview of Rotary's new grant model, Future Vision, which was piloted in 100 districts, and highlights some global grant projects that addressed issues like water, sanitation, literacy, and disease prevention.
CAPRi is a CGIAR program that focuses on collective action and property rights related to natural resource management. It conducts research through grants and fellowships, holds workshops, and engages in capacity building. CAPRi has produced many publications and tools on its topics. It works with various partners and networks. Current activities include grants on securing access to natural resources, developing a training sourcebook, work on climate change and institutions, and organizing a workshop on collective action, property rights, and conflict in natural resource management.
What is Legacy? What does the word mean and how can we leave a “legacy” behind? If we look at the meaning in a dictionary, one would assume that we are talking about a static thing. However, when we talk about the legacy of association meetings, we could not be further from the truth! Whether it is the wealth of knowledge shared, the advancement of science, eradication of illnesses, changes of policy or creating awareness for a societal affliction, legacy is dynamic, develops organically and grows exponentially in accordance with the number of contributors supporting it. Whether we work for an association, venue, bureau or meeting organiser, we can all contribute to legacies. Join this session and be inspired to go further by being the force behind the creation of gifts and legacies for generations to come.
The document provides an overview of the brand positioning for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It discusses WWF's pillars which focus on being spokespeople for wildlife, conservation of natural habitats, education of future generations, and inspiring the future. It also examines WWF's culture of depending on donors and government support while having influence on both local and global scales. The document proposes positioning WWF as the largest advocate for wildlife conservation working on every level from volunteers to government representatives. It presents WWF's promise of a future where humans and nature live in harmony and describes WWF's personality as respectful, inspiring, and motivational.
This document summarizes the activities of an organization called Clean Up the World in Israel for 2011. Their mission is to promote environmental awareness and clean up initiatives across Israel. In 2010, they organized coastal and beach cleanups that removed over 65 tons of rubbish with 7,500 volunteers. They also supported environmental education programs in schools. In 2011, they plan to expand their activities to reach more communities, partner with government agencies and corporations, and develop a website as a central portal for clean up initiatives in Israel. Their budget is currently funded by donations from the Australian Jewish community and Israeli businesses, but they hope to obtain additional grants and fundraising to support cleaning up and greening projects across Israel.
GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY 2007 FINAL REPORT.Enyidado Ghana
This document provides an overview of the 8th annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) that took place from April 20-22, 2007. It summarizes that GYSD mobilized over 3.2 million young volunteers across 100 countries to complete thousands of community service projects. It highlights some of the largest projects in countries like Russia, Brazil, Taiwan, Colombia, France, and South Africa. The document also discusses the international coordination of GYSD, led by Youth Service America and the Global Youth Action Network, as well as the involvement of over 40 international partner organizations on the International Coordinating Committee.
Oasis works to combat human trafficking around the world. It operates projects in 10 countries and has rescued over 300 victims. Oasis' anti-trafficking work began in the early 1990s in India and has expanded to include global education and advocacy initiatives. In the U.S., Oasis supports local communities in fighting trafficking through Traffik Free Community groups. These groups work to make their communities inhospitable for traffickers through education, engaging local leaders, and providing support to survivors. Oasis mentors TFC groups and asks them to contribute $3,000 annually to support their work.
Rotary International is a global service organization with over 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs. The Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club has 20 members who have been serving the local community since 2000 through projects like cleanups and supporting other groups. Internationally, they have focused on water, agriculture, and education projects in countries like Guatemala, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and throughout Africa. The club funds these service projects through local fundraising events and works with other Rotary clubs on larger collaborative efforts.
This document is Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation's annual report for 2012-13. It summarizes achievements over the past year, including progress made toward polio eradication with India being removed from the list of endemic countries. It discusses Rotary's continued commitment of funds toward the global polio eradication effort through 2018. It also provides an overview of Rotary's new grant model, Future Vision, which was piloted in 100 districts, and highlights some global grant projects that addressed issues like water, sanitation, literacy, and disease prevention.
CAPRi is a CGIAR program that focuses on collective action and property rights related to natural resource management. It conducts research through grants and fellowships, holds workshops, and engages in capacity building. CAPRi has produced many publications and tools on its topics. It works with various partners and networks. Current activities include grants on securing access to natural resources, developing a training sourcebook, work on climate change and institutions, and organizing a workshop on collective action, property rights, and conflict in natural resource management.
What is Legacy? What does the word mean and how can we leave a “legacy” behind? If we look at the meaning in a dictionary, one would assume that we are talking about a static thing. However, when we talk about the legacy of association meetings, we could not be further from the truth! Whether it is the wealth of knowledge shared, the advancement of science, eradication of illnesses, changes of policy or creating awareness for a societal affliction, legacy is dynamic, develops organically and grows exponentially in accordance with the number of contributors supporting it. Whether we work for an association, venue, bureau or meeting organiser, we can all contribute to legacies. Join this session and be inspired to go further by being the force behind the creation of gifts and legacies for generations to come.
The document provides an overview of the brand positioning for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It discusses WWF's pillars which focus on being spokespeople for wildlife, conservation of natural habitats, education of future generations, and inspiring the future. It also examines WWF's culture of depending on donors and government support while having influence on both local and global scales. The document proposes positioning WWF as the largest advocate for wildlife conservation working on every level from volunteers to government representatives. It presents WWF's promise of a future where humans and nature live in harmony and describes WWF's personality as respectful, inspiring, and motivational.
Sovereignty summer an invitation to new world foundation may 7 2013WebCo Mann
The document discusses the launch of the Sovereignty Summer campaign by Idle No More and Defenders of the Land to continue their work advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental protection. The campaign aims to develop communication strategies, provide education to Native and non-Native communities to build understanding and solidarity, and engage Indigenous youth. Ongoing funding is needed to hire organizers and build infrastructure to strengthen the movement. The joint launch of Sovereignty Summer creates an important framework for uniting urban and rural Indigenous and non-Indigenous people around protecting land and rights.
The document summarizes Oak Foundation's mission and history. It commits resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those impacting the disadvantaged. It was established in 1983 and has since made over 3,600 grants across the globe. In 2015 it made 326 grants totaling $201.87 million to 308 organizations in 39 countries to support issues like child abuse, the environment, housing/homelessness, and human rights.
The WASH Coalition Pilipinas is a loose coalition of organizations and individuals working to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in the Philippines since 2004. Coordinated at the national level, it has local chapters across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The coalition aims to improve water and sanitation conditions through advocacy, education, partnerships, research, and introducing low-cost technologies. It encourages the formation of local task forces to support new initiatives and expand knowledge of WASH issues. The coalition conducts capacity building, research, networking, and community project implementation to work towards its goals.
Thank you for the opportunity to share about AmeriCorps. I'm an alum of AmeriCorps State and National, where I served full-time for one year tutoring students in an underserved school district. I was drawn to AmeriCorps because I wanted experience making a direct impact in my community while also gaining leadership skills. Through AmeriCorps, I strengthened my abilities in project management, teamwork, and community outreach. The application process involves applying directly through the AmeriCorps website. You indicate your top program choices and placements are determined on a rolling basis. Housing is not provided, but you receive a living stipend. It was very rewarding to see the positive influence I could have through public service
MAAPSI Bangladesh is working to mobilize youth and promote their involvement in social and political issues. It has formed several youth study circles and discussion groups across Bangladesh to raise awareness about topics like democracy and governance. Some of its activities include organizing orientation trainings for university graduates on the NGO sector, holding seminars on the role of youth in parliamentary democracy, and establishing youth women's study circles to discuss these issues and how to disseminate democratic values in local communities. The goal is to provide platforms for young people from all backgrounds to voice their opinions and take action on social issues through community development projects.
Report of the workshop on gendered impacts of mining on womenIPCM2015
Women human rights defenders have strong connections to their lands, which are threatened by environmental damage from extractive industries like mining. As land and livelihoods are lost, women's workloads increase as they struggle to provide for their families. Many women have taken on leadership roles defending their communities against mining, but face increased risks like violence, criminalization, and smear campaigns. Networks are organizing global solidarity actions for women defenders and their resistance to extractive projects that violate human and indigenous rights.
Your ongoing support and solidarity have helped our community speak nonviolent truth to power. Thank you for your support of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center.
Please view our 2013 Annual Report which details the amazing work and significant victories you have worked with our community to achieve in the past year.
Seven50FHEA: Equity and Opportunity in South FloridaRoar Media
This document summarizes the key findings and recommendations from a fair housing equity assessment conducted for the South Florida region. Some of the main findings include high levels of racial segregation between white and minority communities, with minorities concentrated in lower opportunity areas. Housing costs are also high and there are large numbers of cost-burdened households. The recommendations focus on improving fair housing equity, access to opportunity, and affordable housing. Specific strategies proposed include enforcing fair housing laws, prioritizing investments in low-opportunity areas, expanding affordable housing options, and improving transportation connectivity.
This policy aims to enhance IFAD's engagement with indigenous peoples in rural areas by setting out principles and approaches to empower them to overcome poverty in a way that respects their identity and culture. It establishes nine principles to guide IFAD's work, including recognition of cultural heritage, free prior and informed consent, community-driven development, and land/resource rights. The policy draws on IFAD's experience working with indigenous communities, international standards, and consultations. It will strengthen existing programs and establish new knowledge sharing to implement these principles throughout the project cycle.
The document discusses experiences with rights-based benefit sharing approaches for REDD+ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It notes that DRC has immense natural resources but extreme poverty, and forests cover 58% of its territory and are critical to over 40 million Congolese. Forest communities traditionally self-governed but now experience insecurity over land and resources. The country faces challenges in implementing REDD+ due to capacity limitations and lack of enforcement of social safeguards. Forest Peoples Programme supports over 120 communities to engage in REDD+ through information sharing, capacity building, and small economic projects based on free prior informed consent. Lessons indicate REDD+ must address rights and provide direct benefits to incentivize forest protection
Workshop on Increasing Resistance and Forging Solidarity on Campaigns Against...IPCM2015
The document summarizes a workshop on increasing resistance against large-scale mining and forging solidarity on campaigns. The workshop objectives were to share lessons and experiences in successful mining campaigns, come up with bilateral and multilateral action plans, and network participants. Participants shared experiences resisting mining giants in the Philippines, Canada, India, and the UK. Issues discussed included the need for grassroots resistance, upholding human rights, and recognizing the interconnection of all struggles. Actions proposed included research, capacity building, exposures for affected communities, themes like mining and climate change, and company-focused campaigns. The recommendation was to create an international mechanism to connect networks and map existing initiatives on mining campaigns.
The document outlines topics to be discussed at an internal summit meeting for the Global Voices organization in Nairobi, 2012, including reviving the Global Voices newsletter, increasing coverage of internet policy and Latin America, recruiting new authors and translators, developing media partnerships, covering Europe's financial crisis and global sports, focusing on culture, music, and science/wildlife/health topics, strengthening cross-regional collaboration, and developing an organizational privacy policy.
The document discusses the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its efforts to conserve tigers, rhinos, and pandas. WWF works to stop degradation of the natural environment and promote human-nature harmony. Tigers have declined 95% in the last century, and rhinos are hunted for their skin and horns. Donating £3 per month can help WWF protect these species by stopping poaching and creating wildlife corridors.
The Philippine INGO Network (PINGON) was formally formed in September 2007 with Oxfam as its first chair. PINGON is a coordinating body of international NGOs working in the Philippines focused on humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction. It functions as an informal venue for information exchange, possible collaboration during emergencies, sharing opportunities to build capacity, advocating for humanitarian and disaster risk reduction issues in the Philippines. Current network members include Oxfam, Save the Children Federation, Plan International, World Vision, CARE, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, and others.
Business in the Biosphere - Noosa chamber of commerce powerpoint presentationNoosa Biosphere
The document discusses the Noosa Biosphere in Queensland, Australia. It provides background on biospheres, explains how Noosa achieved biosphere status in 2007, and outlines the goals and initiatives of the Noosa Biosphere Limited organization to promote conservation, sustainable development, education and partnerships in the region.
Inclusive Green Growth in Zambia - Scoping the Needs and Potentialsasafeiran
This document summarizes a workshop held in Zambia to discuss developing an inclusive green growth strategy. The workshop was hosted by Zambia's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Lands, Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection. Participants discussed defining principles for inclusive green growth in Zambia, priority policy options like waste-to-energy and sustainable agriculture, and next steps to create an operational strategy. These included establishing a focal point, developing the strategy over the next year with stakeholder input, and assessing policies and investments to include in the strategy to promote long-term green economic growth in Zambia.
World Vision International is a child-focused organization that supports disaster risk reduction initiatives in several regions around the world. It uses tools like the Community Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment to engage communities in risk assessment and resilience building. In Africa, WVI focuses on strengthening community participation in disaster risk reduction processes. WVI also partners with organizations to test child-focused DRR models and mainstream DRR into its development work in Asia Pacific countries like the Philippines and Indonesia.
PASSION IS NOT ENOUGH: PREPARING FOR SUCCESS IN WILDLIFE AND NATURE TOURISM M...Wild Asia
This document discusses preparing for success in wildlife and nature tourism marketing. It talks about the challenges of structures, processes and organizational approaches, and how to solve these challenges to create a platform for success. It provides context about a conservation NGO and ecotourism operator in Cambodia that generates funds from tours to support community and conservation projects. The tours help build sustainable local economies by developing infrastructure and skills while incentivizing conservation. Through their work, they have measured success in species stabilization and reduced deforestation. The document then discusses leveraging digital opportunities by knowing your brand messaging, audiences, stories and processes for sharing information both internally and externally through connections and networks.
Sovereignty summer an invitation to new world foundation may 7 2013WebCo Mann
The document discusses the launch of the Sovereignty Summer campaign by Idle No More and Defenders of the Land to continue their work advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental protection. The campaign aims to develop communication strategies, provide education to Native and non-Native communities to build understanding and solidarity, and engage Indigenous youth. Ongoing funding is needed to hire organizers and build infrastructure to strengthen the movement. The joint launch of Sovereignty Summer creates an important framework for uniting urban and rural Indigenous and non-Indigenous people around protecting land and rights.
The document summarizes Oak Foundation's mission and history. It commits resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those impacting the disadvantaged. It was established in 1983 and has since made over 3,600 grants across the globe. In 2015 it made 326 grants totaling $201.87 million to 308 organizations in 39 countries to support issues like child abuse, the environment, housing/homelessness, and human rights.
The WASH Coalition Pilipinas is a loose coalition of organizations and individuals working to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in the Philippines since 2004. Coordinated at the national level, it has local chapters across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The coalition aims to improve water and sanitation conditions through advocacy, education, partnerships, research, and introducing low-cost technologies. It encourages the formation of local task forces to support new initiatives and expand knowledge of WASH issues. The coalition conducts capacity building, research, networking, and community project implementation to work towards its goals.
Thank you for the opportunity to share about AmeriCorps. I'm an alum of AmeriCorps State and National, where I served full-time for one year tutoring students in an underserved school district. I was drawn to AmeriCorps because I wanted experience making a direct impact in my community while also gaining leadership skills. Through AmeriCorps, I strengthened my abilities in project management, teamwork, and community outreach. The application process involves applying directly through the AmeriCorps website. You indicate your top program choices and placements are determined on a rolling basis. Housing is not provided, but you receive a living stipend. It was very rewarding to see the positive influence I could have through public service
MAAPSI Bangladesh is working to mobilize youth and promote their involvement in social and political issues. It has formed several youth study circles and discussion groups across Bangladesh to raise awareness about topics like democracy and governance. Some of its activities include organizing orientation trainings for university graduates on the NGO sector, holding seminars on the role of youth in parliamentary democracy, and establishing youth women's study circles to discuss these issues and how to disseminate democratic values in local communities. The goal is to provide platforms for young people from all backgrounds to voice their opinions and take action on social issues through community development projects.
Report of the workshop on gendered impacts of mining on womenIPCM2015
Women human rights defenders have strong connections to their lands, which are threatened by environmental damage from extractive industries like mining. As land and livelihoods are lost, women's workloads increase as they struggle to provide for their families. Many women have taken on leadership roles defending their communities against mining, but face increased risks like violence, criminalization, and smear campaigns. Networks are organizing global solidarity actions for women defenders and their resistance to extractive projects that violate human and indigenous rights.
Your ongoing support and solidarity have helped our community speak nonviolent truth to power. Thank you for your support of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center.
Please view our 2013 Annual Report which details the amazing work and significant victories you have worked with our community to achieve in the past year.
Seven50FHEA: Equity and Opportunity in South FloridaRoar Media
This document summarizes the key findings and recommendations from a fair housing equity assessment conducted for the South Florida region. Some of the main findings include high levels of racial segregation between white and minority communities, with minorities concentrated in lower opportunity areas. Housing costs are also high and there are large numbers of cost-burdened households. The recommendations focus on improving fair housing equity, access to opportunity, and affordable housing. Specific strategies proposed include enforcing fair housing laws, prioritizing investments in low-opportunity areas, expanding affordable housing options, and improving transportation connectivity.
This policy aims to enhance IFAD's engagement with indigenous peoples in rural areas by setting out principles and approaches to empower them to overcome poverty in a way that respects their identity and culture. It establishes nine principles to guide IFAD's work, including recognition of cultural heritage, free prior and informed consent, community-driven development, and land/resource rights. The policy draws on IFAD's experience working with indigenous communities, international standards, and consultations. It will strengthen existing programs and establish new knowledge sharing to implement these principles throughout the project cycle.
The document discusses experiences with rights-based benefit sharing approaches for REDD+ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It notes that DRC has immense natural resources but extreme poverty, and forests cover 58% of its territory and are critical to over 40 million Congolese. Forest communities traditionally self-governed but now experience insecurity over land and resources. The country faces challenges in implementing REDD+ due to capacity limitations and lack of enforcement of social safeguards. Forest Peoples Programme supports over 120 communities to engage in REDD+ through information sharing, capacity building, and small economic projects based on free prior informed consent. Lessons indicate REDD+ must address rights and provide direct benefits to incentivize forest protection
Workshop on Increasing Resistance and Forging Solidarity on Campaigns Against...IPCM2015
The document summarizes a workshop on increasing resistance against large-scale mining and forging solidarity on campaigns. The workshop objectives were to share lessons and experiences in successful mining campaigns, come up with bilateral and multilateral action plans, and network participants. Participants shared experiences resisting mining giants in the Philippines, Canada, India, and the UK. Issues discussed included the need for grassroots resistance, upholding human rights, and recognizing the interconnection of all struggles. Actions proposed included research, capacity building, exposures for affected communities, themes like mining and climate change, and company-focused campaigns. The recommendation was to create an international mechanism to connect networks and map existing initiatives on mining campaigns.
The document outlines topics to be discussed at an internal summit meeting for the Global Voices organization in Nairobi, 2012, including reviving the Global Voices newsletter, increasing coverage of internet policy and Latin America, recruiting new authors and translators, developing media partnerships, covering Europe's financial crisis and global sports, focusing on culture, music, and science/wildlife/health topics, strengthening cross-regional collaboration, and developing an organizational privacy policy.
The document discusses the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its efforts to conserve tigers, rhinos, and pandas. WWF works to stop degradation of the natural environment and promote human-nature harmony. Tigers have declined 95% in the last century, and rhinos are hunted for their skin and horns. Donating £3 per month can help WWF protect these species by stopping poaching and creating wildlife corridors.
The Philippine INGO Network (PINGON) was formally formed in September 2007 with Oxfam as its first chair. PINGON is a coordinating body of international NGOs working in the Philippines focused on humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction. It functions as an informal venue for information exchange, possible collaboration during emergencies, sharing opportunities to build capacity, advocating for humanitarian and disaster risk reduction issues in the Philippines. Current network members include Oxfam, Save the Children Federation, Plan International, World Vision, CARE, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, and others.
Business in the Biosphere - Noosa chamber of commerce powerpoint presentationNoosa Biosphere
The document discusses the Noosa Biosphere in Queensland, Australia. It provides background on biospheres, explains how Noosa achieved biosphere status in 2007, and outlines the goals and initiatives of the Noosa Biosphere Limited organization to promote conservation, sustainable development, education and partnerships in the region.
Inclusive Green Growth in Zambia - Scoping the Needs and Potentialsasafeiran
This document summarizes a workshop held in Zambia to discuss developing an inclusive green growth strategy. The workshop was hosted by Zambia's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Lands, Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection. Participants discussed defining principles for inclusive green growth in Zambia, priority policy options like waste-to-energy and sustainable agriculture, and next steps to create an operational strategy. These included establishing a focal point, developing the strategy over the next year with stakeholder input, and assessing policies and investments to include in the strategy to promote long-term green economic growth in Zambia.
World Vision International is a child-focused organization that supports disaster risk reduction initiatives in several regions around the world. It uses tools like the Community Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment to engage communities in risk assessment and resilience building. In Africa, WVI focuses on strengthening community participation in disaster risk reduction processes. WVI also partners with organizations to test child-focused DRR models and mainstream DRR into its development work in Asia Pacific countries like the Philippines and Indonesia.
PASSION IS NOT ENOUGH: PREPARING FOR SUCCESS IN WILDLIFE AND NATURE TOURISM M...Wild Asia
This document discusses preparing for success in wildlife and nature tourism marketing. It talks about the challenges of structures, processes and organizational approaches, and how to solve these challenges to create a platform for success. It provides context about a conservation NGO and ecotourism operator in Cambodia that generates funds from tours to support community and conservation projects. The tours help build sustainable local economies by developing infrastructure and skills while incentivizing conservation. Through their work, they have measured success in species stabilization and reduced deforestation. The document then discusses leveraging digital opportunities by knowing your brand messaging, audiences, stories and processes for sharing information both internally and externally through connections and networks.
The document provides a summary of someone's career experience and education. It begins with stating they were born in Olympia, Washington. It then lists their education which includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in International Marketing and Japanese Cultural Studies. Their career experiences include managing sales and product launches for a company from 1997-1999, starting programs and building databases for export programs in Asia from 1999-2001, and overseeing a significant sales increase from 2001-2007 while working for another company. They went on to pioneer new positions and see increases in customer service rankings while working for Apple from 2007-2008. In 2008 they founded an IT consultancy specializing in Apple products, performing troubleshooting, repairs, and training.
This document provides an overview of Lufthansa Airlines, the largest airline in Europe. It discusses Lufthansa's history, operations, subsidiaries, and role as a founding member of the Star Alliance. It also describes the airline industry in general, noting it is fairly young but grew significantly during and after World War II due to advances in technology. The industry remains cyclical with typically low profit margins and is heavily impacted by fuel costs.
Margus Mahla completed the Basic Gargo Sales and Handling course from February 5th to 16th, 2007 in Mörfelden-Walldorf. The course covered topics such as Lufthansa's fleet, unit load devices, loadability contours, working tools, value-added services, dangerous goods regulations handling for categories 7, 8 and 10, and using the electronic data processing system for booking, manifesting, and capturing shipment data. Mahla fulfilled the dangerous goods regulations requirements for categories 7, 8 and 10 personnel and received qualification valid from February 16th, 2007 until February 16th, 2009.
The document discusses The Super Times, a new audio platform that aims to provide a diverse selection of high quality audio content including documentaries, lectures, interviews, debates, stories and more. It notes the user wants only audio content and finds existing platforms like iTunes lacking. The Super Times promises to deliver diversity and quality of audio content guaranteed through playlists, and encourages users to subscribe for additional benefits and features.
The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) consists of volunteers from 19 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. CSAYN's mission is to empower youth with knowledge of climate-smart agriculture practices in order to promote more sustainable and productive farming. The organization raises awareness of climate change threats and opportunities through national forums, conferences, social media, and demonstrations at schools and with local farmers. CSAYN members in over a dozen countries report on activities training hundreds of youth on climate-smart agriculture and environmental protection.
WCRP Forum | March 2013 | Presentation 1info4africa
This workshop highlighted the faith-based response and support of the National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB (NSP). Presentations were given by Brahma Kumaris, info4africa and WCRP.
Presentation given by Christine Ogola, Programs Officer Gender and Climate, YWCA-Kenya, as part of the NAP Global Network's Peer Learning Summit on Vertical Integration in the NAP Processes, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 11 to 13, 2023.
This document summarizes a land and water workshop held in Ethiopia from June 15-16, 2015 that took a rights-based approach to land and water governance in Africa. It discusses Oxfam's work on women's land rights, land tenure governance, responses to large-scale land investments, and engagement with partners like the African Union. It also outlines Oxfam's Global Water Governance Program focusing on the Mekong, Indus, and Limpopo river basins, and challenges in the Limpopo basin like unequal water access. Oxfam's solutions for the Limpopo include capacity building, linking communities, documenting best practices, and influencing policies to achieve more inclusive water governance.
This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) Project:
The COSME Project will be implemented from 2023-2026 in Kenya and Tanzania with $16.5 million CAD in funding from Global Affairs Canada, and will work to improve climate-resilient, equitable economies for communities relying on coastal and marine ecosystems through enhancing the adoption of gender-responsive nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation with biodiversity co-benefits.
Enhancing Habitat Rehabilitation Through Community Engagement and ActionESD UNU-IAS
This document summarizes a presentation on enhancing habitat rehabilitation through community engagement and action in Narok, Kenya. The presentation describes sustainability challenges in the area like land degradation, poverty, and lack of sustainable energy. It outlines objectives to promote environmental stewardship and alternative livelihoods. Activities undertaken engaged the Maasai community in seed collection, agroforestry, and installing efficient cookstoves. These activities increased uptake of sustainability practices, behavior change, and collaboration among stakeholders. Going forward, there is a need to increase coordination, upscale projects, and document indigenous knowledge.
2015 WASH e-Summit (Part 3): Engaging the community through WASH in SchoolsRotary International
Brought to you by Rotary and the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group, this final webinar in the series will focus on strategies to engage the community to implement sustainable WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene education) in Schools programs.
Sector experts will provide guidance on engaging the community through WASH in Schools projects to ensure local project ownership and lasting community improvements.
The document provides information on the CGIAR, IWMI, Africa RISING, and LIVES projects. The CGIAR is a global partnership of organizations dedicated to reducing poverty and increasing food security through agricultural research. IWMI conducts research on sustainable land and water management. Africa RISING and LIVES are projects that work with smallholders in Africa to develop crop and livestock value chains through improved technologies, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. Both projects take participatory, demand-driven approaches to agricultural research for development.
Youth Empowerment and Mobilization for Sustainable Development _5th African C...Hamisi Mkuzi
The document discusses youth empowerment and mobilization for sustainable development through the Network for Sustainable Development and Action on Climate Change (NESDACC) in Kenya. NESDACC, in collaboration with RCE-Greater Pwani network, has engaged youth in sustainable development projects and activities. These activities have helped empower youth, provide skills and experience, and encourage participation in issues like environmental conservation and management. However, youth still face challenges like lack of opportunities and experience. Greater inclusion of youth voices is recommended to strengthen sustainable development efforts.
The document provides an overview of the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-profit founded in 1977 in Kenya by Wangari Maathai. It began as a tree planting initiative aimed at empowering women and combating deforestation and soil erosion. Over time, it expanded its mission to include advocacy, climate change mitigation, and sustainable livelihood programs. The Movement has planted over 51 million trees across Kenya and formed a pan-African network. It works at the grassroots and international levels to promote environmental conservation and empower communities, especially women.
Community-based Participatory Research: A Tool for Social Justice in a Turbulent World discusses using community-based participatory research to address issues of inequality and unsustainability in the current global capitalist system. It notes crises in development, environment, and morality. While capitalism has benefits, it also brings economic instability, social exclusion, loss of culture, and human insecurity. Global reports show increasing inequality, environmental destruction, and consumption outpacing resources. The document advocates for research, organizing, and empowering workers and communities to work towards social justice and sustainability.
Rare inspires conservation by changing human behaviors and beliefs about nature through community-based social marketing campaigns. They work with local partners in over 50 countries to design programs that benefit both people and nature. Rare identifies threats to biodiversity, finds innovative community solutions, and launches Pride campaigns that borrow marketing tactics to promote more sustainable behaviors. Through training local leaders and supporting Pride campaigns in cohorts, Rare empowers communities to take pride in their environment and adopt alternatives to destructive practices.
Landcare: a model for promoting sustainable agriculture around the world. Rob...Joanna Hicks
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Similar to Kairos partners and networks sustainability circle (20)
2. from KAIROS POLICY ON PARTNERSHIPS
currently under revision
• The same mission that calls churches together
in Canada also calls churches to work together
with partner organizations in Canada and
around the world.
• The unique characteristics and perspectives of
KAIROS’s relationships with Southern partners
also inform all KAIROS relationships: solidarity,
respect, mutuality, integrity, and
accountability.
3. KAIROS recognizes that the
historical disparities between
and among people of the
global North and South are
injustices to which God calls
us to bear witness. The
wealth of societies in the
global North has often been
accumulated at the expense
of people in the global South,
as well as in the North.
4.
5. A.2. The Scope of KAIROS B. CATEGORIES OF
Partnerships PARTNERSHIPS
In Canada, KAIROS works through • B.1. ADVOCACY PARTNERS
and with a number of
coalitions, networks, and
organizations. Some of these
relationships are formal and long
term, while others are informal and
• B.2. SOLIDARITY PARTNERS
temporary.
In the global South, KAIROS
partners with many • B.3. KAIROS-FUNDED
organizations, including
churches, church-related PARTNERS: GLOBAL
organizations, people’s
movements, coalitions, and PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
networks.
(GPP)
Some KAIROS partnerships in the
global South involve providing funds
for partner programs, while others from KAIROS POLICY ON PARTNERSHIPS
do not. Whether or not funding is currently under revision
involved, all partnerships in the
global South include the sharing of
information, joint advocacy
efforts, and solidarity.
6.
7. Advocacy Partners
in Canada
• Canadian Council for International Cooperation
-Africa-Canada Forum
-Americas Policy Group
- Asia-Pacific Working Group
• Canadian Council for Refugees
• Canadian Environmental Network / Le Réseau Canadien de
l'environnement
• CAN - Climate Action Network - Canada/ Réseau Action Climate -
Canada
• Climate Justice Now!
• Common Frontiers
• Halifax Initiative
• Réseau œcuménique justice et paix (ROJeP)
8.
9. Solidarity Partners
• Canadian Network for Corporate Accountability
• Hemispheric Social Alliance
• Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility -
U.S.
• Jubilee South
• MiningWatch Canada
• Regroupement pour la responsabilité sociale et
l'équité (RRSE)
• Via Campesina
10.
11. GPP Partners in Africa
AWEPON
• The African Women Economic Policy Network (AWEPON) is
a membership organization registered in Uganda that
focuses on the promotion of gender equity and economic
justice.
• KAIROS' current partnership focuses on AWEPON's
relatively new climate change program component,
including the relation between climate change and food
security. AWEPON proposes to work in Tanzania and
Uganda on a program that includes training women, as
food producers, in ecologically sensitive approaches.
•
12.
13. AIMES
The African Initiative on Mining, Environment and Society
• a pan-African network inspired by the Third World
Network-Africa (TWN-A.
• KAIROS partnership with AIMES focuses on the industrial
impacts on food security in Africa and the development of
own civil society alternatives for land use in Africa that
address food security needs.
• Analysis and engagement will be based on three pillars:
human rights, environment and economic development.
15. Oilwatch Africa
• Oilwatch Africa coordinates work across 15 countries in Africa
and is hosted by Environmental Rights Action (ERA), in
Nigeria.
• The Oilwatch International network is dedicated to
developing global strategies for communities affected by the
oil operations and supporting their efforts to ensure
ecological sustainability.
• Oilwatch Africa makes an effort to raise the environmental
conscience at the global level, exposing industry impacts on
tropical forests and local populations, as well as establishing
the relationship between land use and consumption and the
destruction of biodiversity, climate change, food security and
violations of human rights.
17. World Student Christian Federation
• The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), Africa
Region program, promotes the union of 26 national
Student Christian Movements (SCMs) and is an
association of youth, students and members of
academic communities throughout Africa.
• KAIROS partnership with WSCF will focus on mobilizing
and harnessing the enthusiasm of youth and student
leaders in the area of climate change mitigation and
adaptation approaches to sustainable agricultural
development and food security in DRC, Kenya and
Sudan
18.
19.
20.
21. Asia Partners
Ecumenical Voice for Peace and Human Rights in the
Philippines (EcuVoice)
Works to build secure and sustainable communities, particularly in areas experiencing
military conflicts or environmental harm
In 2007, an international delegation of church leaders, human rights defenders and
victims made representations to the governments of Canada, the U.S., and the
European Union on the state of political killings in the Philippines targeting community
leaders, including youth and student leaders.
KAIROS partnership with EcuVoice focuses on addressing human rights violations and
strengthening good governance to improve national protection frameworks that
promote and protect the safety and security of children and youth, particularly of
young women in areas of conflict.
23. RIMM/Innabuyog,
•
RIMM: International Women and Mining Network/Red
Internacional de Mujeres y Mineria is a network aimed at
promoting the rights of women to land tenure as they face
loss of access to resources and land as larger areas are being
claimed for use for big agribusiness and extractive operations.
• Innabuyog is an alliance of indigenous women's organizations
in the Cordilleras in Northern Philippines. committed to
promoting Indigenous women's rights, including the right to
land, access and control of their land to promote sustainable
agricultural development and food security. Innabuyog
functions as the secretariat for RIMM in Asia.
25. Vernie Diano Yocogan, from Innabuyog
with Women of Courage delegation in Barrancabermeja,
Colombia
26. JATAM, Indonesia
JATAM, a network of 26 NGOs and community-based groups
in Indonesia working, since 1985, directly with communities
and Indigenous peoples on human rights, gender and the
environment
JATAM is a response to environmental, displacement and food
security challenges that occur as a result of resource
extraction.
KAIROS partnership with JATAM was established in 2002.
27. Siti Maemunah, Board member of JATAM
Participated in the Ecumenical Conference on Mining and the KAIROS
circle meetings
28. The Pacific Council of Churches,
Fiji A regional ecumenical organization with a membership of 34
Pacific churches and nine National Councils of Churches.
• Works on promoting human rights and ecological justice, focusing
on climate change and its visible impact in the Pacific.
• Adaptation is an urgent issue facing the Pacific people as some
Pacific islands are on the verge of sinking, requiring relocation of
whole communities
• PCC-KAIROS partnership focuses specifically on Kiribati, Tuvalu and
Tahiti, working with their member churches in those countries.
29. KONTRAS, Indonesia
KONTRAS is committed to documenting human rights violations, exposing military
and paramilitary abuses and educating the people in general to end impunity in
Indonesia.
KONTRAS plays a lead role in pushing the Indonesian government to investigate
past military abuses, particularly those involving youth and students as victims,
demanding convictions for those proven guilty and compensation for victims (and
the families of victims) of human rights violations and military atrocities.
KONTRAS has been a KAIROS partner since 2002. The current partnership focuses
on monitoring, documentation and advocacy related to the human rights impacts
of conflict on young women and men. KONTRAS has started a Human Rights
School to educate and train youth on various national and international human
rights instruments, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child
30.
31.
32. Partners in Latin America
• 5 partners in Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico,
and Ecuador as well as regional partner
• Focus on issues of Indigenous rights, women’s
rights, resource extraction, impunity
• Work with impacted communities and
bridging them with national and regional
policy and advocacy networks
33. CEIBA, (Association for Community
Development and Promotion) Guatemala
• works with communities in four departments and 17 municipalities
in Guatemala, providing human rights support and integral
community development. Increasingly, these communities with
have been impacted by resource extraction industrial agriculture, as
well as by climate change.
• CEIBA has accompanied close to 50 community, working with local
authorities, in consultations on mining
• Networks: Friends of the Earth, MOVIAC (movement of Victims of
Climate change), Latin America Network of Women Defenders of
social, economic and environmental rights
34. An Indigenous woman from Huehuetenango,Guatemala
CEIBA brought community members, impacted by mining, to the
Americas Social Forum in Guatemala City, October 2008
35. Naty Atz Sunuc, Director of CEIBA
Participated in the G20 tour in June 2010, The Ecumenical mining
conference and KAIROS circle meeting in May 2011
36. Centro Tepeyac Human Rights Centre,
Mexico
• Founded by the Diocese of Tehuantepec in 1992
• has monitored and documented human rights violations of the
Indigenous peoples in the region.
• In a region with great bio diversity, they are seeing new levels of
hunger and malnutrition related to the impacts of climate change
and unsustainable industrial practices that lead to ecological
degradation.
Tepeyac is an important partner in understanding the impacts
resource extraction and climate change on the food security and
livelihoods of Indigenous communities.
• Networks: REMA (Mexican network on Mining), Friends of the Earth
39. Accion Ecologica, Ecuador
• founded in 1986 and recognized as one of the lead environmental
groups in Ecuador for its work with Indigenous and peasant
communities as well as its policy development at a national and
international level.
• works on a range of environmental issues ranging from local
transportation and recycling to mining, petroleum, biodiversity and
agro fuels.
• important partner in work with Jubilee South, instrumental in the
development of the concept of Ecological Debt
• Networks: Jubilee South, Oilwatch, OCMAL (Observatory of Mining
Conflicts in Latin America, Latin America Network of Women
Defenders of social, economic and environmental rights
40. Gas flare reflected in a tailings pond
Taken during the Toxi tour, organized by Accion Ecologica
41. Young girl from a Cofan community
A community that peaceful shut down the oil well in their community
and has resisted oil exploitation ever since
42. George Poitras from Fort Chipewayn
Talks about the impacts of the Tar Sands on his community to Indigenous
communities in the Ecuador
43. Latin America Council of Churches
(CLAI)
•
an ecumenical council of over 150 churches and Christian networks
from 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, founded in
1982.
In recent years, CLAI has been exploring programs on sustainability
and climate change at a regional level and developing a program in
the area of human rights and military conflict.
• In Colombia, CLAI was instrumental in the formation of an
ecumenical network involving 12 church organizations which seeks
to define joint action and policy work on human rights.
Networks: WCC and councils of churches worldwide, AGAPE
(Wealth, Poverty and Ecology) process
44. Organizacion Femenina Popular (OFP),
Colombia
• A grassroots women's organization in Magdalena Medio, Colombia, founded in
1972 as a program of the Diocese of Barrancabermeja. The OFP now has a
membership of 5,000 women in the region of Magdalena Medio and runs 22
women's centers, offering programs which include integrated community
development, human rights of women, education and advocacy.
• The OFP is also a leader for human rights and peace at a regional and national
level, forming part of national and international networks of women against the
war. In the last five years, KAIROS has supported the OFP in building a regional and
national network of women against the war, based on its work with grassroots
women.
KAIROS has been supporting the work of the OFP financially since 2001, but
ecumenically the churches have a longer history of supporting the advocacy work
of OFP and other human rights organizations in Barrancabermeja, a region that has
experienced some of the worst human rights abuses and crimes against humanity
in Colombia
45. A meeting at one of the women’s centres run by the Popular Women’s
Organizacion (OFP) in Barrancabermeja, Colombia
47. The Popular Women’s Organization (OFP) participating
the National Youth Assembly and March, October, 2003
48. KAIROS Delegation to UNFCCC COP17
in Durban
• Jim Davis, KAIROS
• Dr. Julia Edwards, Climate Change
Researcher/Advisor for the Pacific Conference
of Churches
• Jackson Kentebe, Oilwatch Africa
• Ivonne Yanez, Accion Ecologica/Oilwatch
South America
• Georgine Kengne Djeutane, World Student
Christian Fellowship – Africa Region