Dec
20
2007
At the regional unit for the Americas of the secretariat of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, we have implemented RSS Feeds on our website http://www.eird.org – RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and refers to an Internet file format used syndication information and providing news feeds. To use RSS Feeds just click on the RSS logo, then click on ” subscribe to this source” or copy the web address (URL), then paste the URL in the appropiate section of your RSS or the news reader. You can access our RSS Feeds section at http://www.eird.org/eng/subscriptionsrss.html
Dec
19
2007
It is evident that the majority of people in Africa are each day been denied of the of their basic human rights by individuals, government or social groups knowingly or unknowingly. This is because the issue of people’s rights is only becoming new to many Africans considering the poverty rate in Africa, civil war, rapes, injustices, etc. One needs not to have a second thought of the need for human rights education in every sector of our African society.
Human rights education is very important in Africa today since it will help people know and understand that like every other person they are entitled to the same basic rights. It will help us understand and respect each others rights and many of the violence we unconsciously rained on one another will be avoided.
- It will help poverty and injustices in Africa.
- It will help us speak out for our rights and the rights of those who cannot speak for themselves.
- The issue of child labor, girl’s education, gender equality and equal opportunity will be addressed.
- It will promote and encourage good governance in Africa and help us practicalize democratic principal to the letter.
Young People Participation
It is a great opportunity for youth leaders, NGOs snd students to participate. I feel it is important to be part of a global initiative as relate to human rights, HIV/ AIDS,etc. When a oerson is trained morally and / or constructivrly, that person becomes more creative or disirous in his/her community or group.
- To Learn from experts and practically implement.
- To educate other peer groups and youth leaders in and around Africa.
- To help minimize or eradicate problems that is dangerous to our society today.
- To learn about human rights and good governance that will foster peace building.
- To collaborate with peer groups, youth organzations and youth leaders around the world to establish networks that will promote human rights, sustainable development, andd peace building.
Dec
19
2007
At Ten Thousand Villages, we work with over 100 artisan groups in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to bring you fair trade jewelry, home decor, gifts and more. As one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations, we build long-term relationships with artisans that are based on mutual understanding and respect. Fair trade enables artisans to earn a fair wage and provides the opportunity for a better quality of life.
For more information visit www.tenthousandvillages.com or
Contact Kay Jones 757-596-2260
City Center at Oyster Point
11820 Merchants Walk,
Suite 102 Newport News,Va 23606
Fair trade
Dec
13
2007
When the Muslims threatened to burn down a Tanzanian church, congregants began a 24 hour seven day a week prayer vigil that has continued for two years. Located between two Mosques and across the street from a witsh doctor, the Manzese church, sponsored by ICM donor partners, was an opposition stronghold. While this congregation believed in God’s grace, even they were amazed at the answers to their prayers!
Click here to view
http://www.icm.org/pages/videos/tanzania_manzese_page.php
We pray that you will be blessed by this video as you see the Lord’s grace pouring out on His church.
Dec
11
2007
The Sri Lanka Orphanage Fund has been established to build and operate a children village in Galle, Sri Lanka, one of the areas worst affected by the Tsunami of December 26th 2004. When completed the facility will care for two hundred children.
The Amarasinghe brothers have initiated the project and have gived a lead gift of ten acres of land in the village of Panagamuwa, Galle, Sri Lanka, on which the children’s village will be built. In the initial phase of the project, T.D. Amarasinghe has agreed to donate the use of his near by ten bedroom home to house the first group of orphans while the cottages are being built. Upon completion, the orphans will be transferred to their new cottages, and in turn, they will be replaces by additional children orphaned by the 2004 tsunami untill the children’s village has been fully constructed.
The Sri Lanke Orphange Fund has been designated as a tax exempt, publicly supported, charitable organization under the Revenue code and all donations are fully tax deductible.
To Donate, Contact us www.dcamara.com or www.slofund.org or write to D.C. Amarasinghe, M.D. 6204 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk Va, 23518
Dec
11
2007
RYS Speaker presents at the United Nations
On February 27, 2007, Mrs. Rajashwari Menon, educator and Principal of SBOA school, India spoke to a group of about 150 individuals who participated in a Parallel Event Workshop, part of the 51st session of the Commission on the Status of Woman. The event was co-sponsored by the Women’s Federation for World Peace International, Bridgeport International Academy and Religious Youth Service.
The workshop pressented best practices in the fields of education and cross-cultural exchange service work that has suceeded in transforming cultural, ethical, and religious value systems to enhance the status of the girl child. The practices presented facilitate acceptance of the diversity of girl children, their status and potential. Mrs. menon’s paper focused on the importance of values education, in particular in India, as a means of improving the status of the girl child. She spoke not only about education that is needed by young girls to develop their sense of value and self esteem, but also about the reality that, to truly make the necessary changes, young boys and entire communities must adjust the way they think about women to liberate them to fulfill their proper role in society.
For further information: info@religiousyouthservice.org USA: 1-800-880-2987 Int’l +1-212-239-1421 http://rys.net
Dec
06
2007
Creating a place for Children to Live, Learn, and Grow in Uganda.
The Outreach to Unfortunate Children’s Hurts. This program TOUCH cares for children who have lost their family due to war or AIDS in Kampala, Uganda, Africa with assistance from caring groups and individuals. Friends of TOUCH exists to empower their work by informing the American public of the great need and vision for children in Uganda. The goal is to provide something more than temporary relief. If the cycle of violence and poverty will be broken, it is necessary to provide an environment where children can live, learn, and grow in safety. They need role models to show them how to do more than survive. This is the dream of the TOUCH Children’s Village. Here, children can grow up in a real home, with a small family of children and loving caretakers. Each child will recieve education, medical care, food, and spiritual and vocational training in a safe environment. There is just one catch. We still need to build it first. So we are asking that you become a Friend of TOUCH. Invest in a child’s Future by helping to build this children’s village, by telling others about the project, and by remembering the children of Uganda in your prayers.
Children’s Village
- Full Primary and Secondary school
- Fifty Homes, each housing ten children and a caretaker
- Safe Playground / Recreational Area.
- Farm Project to provide food for the children.
- A Chapel for the Bible Traing and spiritual Development.
- A Health Care Center to meet the medical needs of the chidren.
- Vocational School for older children to learn work skills.
If you would like to learn more about Friends of TOUCH please call or write to:
Friends of Touch, PO Box 510, Gloucester Va, 23061
866-476-2194 or 757-272-0979
or visit friendsoftouch.org
Positive Action Live Update
We want to thank everyone who helped with the first Positive Action Live event in October. You were so generous as you opened your hearts to help the children! Thirty-seven children were sponsored that night and over $2,200 was raised towards a new school. If you missed it, call us to book your own Positie Action Live event!
You may contact us with the information above for Friends of TOUCH!
Dec
05
2007
The Fair Trade Festival will be held on the Dec 7-9. The Festival will be hosted by the Downtown Farmer’s Market in their new Green Building! ( Right next ti the MacArthur Mall) There will be a wonderful collection of local products as well as the beautiful crafts that you have come to expect from the Fair Trade Festival. And what about the Sacred Heart? The Sacred Heart will hosting the WORKSHOPS this year. Thier is a shuttle bus running from 10 am -5 pm on Saturday for your convience. Thier is also going to be local BEER and wine as there was at Festivals before hand.
Also we will have performers at the Fair. You can e-mail me to let me know who you would like to see and to let me know of any new local talent that might be interested in performing. The Fair does pay it’s performers , and in order to do that we need to start to raise money. Go on and send checks to Fair Trade Festival,413 W.38th St., Norfolk Va, 23508. You can also e- mail me to let me know if you wish to sponsor a specific group or performer. If you would like to make sure your business is listed as asponsor or advertise in the program go on and let me know. Let’s get stuff done early this year. I would like to pay workshop leaders and POETS as well.
So please let’s get the word out. Plan to be in town. Tell your freinds and neighbors. Sponsor the festival, and plan to do all your holiday shopping Dec 7-9.
Want to Help? Contact Susan Posey @ 757-581-5672 or fairtradefestiva@hotmail.com
Want to contribute? Donate through PayPal at http://www.ihcenter.org/groups/fairtradefestival.html or write a check a check check to the Fair Trade Festival / IHC (InternationalHummanities Center is now our fiscal sponsor, which allows all donations to be tax-deductible!)