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Fundraiser for those affected by Cyclone Nargis  new

12-4pm, Sunday 11th May 2008, Golden Lotus Restaurant, Brooklyn, Wellington

http://www.dev-zone.org/downloads/Fundraiser%20for%20the%20victims%20of%20Cyclone%20Nargis.doc

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Activist Toolkit

The following tools can help you take effective action on Africa Action's top three priority campaigns in U.S. Africa policy. Please find below Action Ideas, Workshop and Presentation Tools, Advocacy and Organizing Tools, and Materials (Africa Action).

http://www.africaaction.org/campaign_new/toolkit.php

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CARE's 10 Ideas To Rid The World Of Poverty And 10 Ways Individuals Can Help

CARE, one of the world's leading humanitarian organizations, has developed a list of 10 ideas to rid the world of poverty and 10 ways individuals can help - because the issues may be global, but the solutions lie in each of us. Though everyone might not agree on every idea, we can agree that a better and more humane world is possible. The worst failure we could suffer is the failure to have tried to realize it.

http://www.careusa.org/newsroom/featurestories/2003/oct/10092003_top10lists.asp

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Fight Hunger

Each click on this site triggers a US$0.19 donation from Fight Hunger's sponsors to pay for food for hungry children.

http://www.fighthunger.org

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding International Disaster Relief

The Center for International Disaster Information (US) provides answers to a number of FAQs about providing assistance following a disaster.

http://www.cidi.org/media/faq.htm

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Humanitarian Appeal 2008

The 2008 Humanitarian Appeal seeks 3.8 billion dollars to help 25 million people in 24 countries. Over the past 16 years, the United Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, non-governmental organizations, donors, inter-governmental organizations and Member States have worked in partnership through the Consolidated Appeals Process to save lives and provide timely protection, assistance and hope to people in need.

http://ochaonline.un.org/humanitarianappeal/index.htm

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InterConnection - enhancing NGO internet visibility

InterConnection is a Seattle-based NGO that works to make Internet technology accessible to under-served communities around the world. It provides other nonprofits and NGOs with refurbished computers and websites in order to enhance their visibility. In this way NGOs in the developing world obtain a web presence so that they will be more visible to potential clients, funders, and allies. Since 1999 they have supported over 70 organizations in 23 countries, for example providing websites to Habitat For Humanity Belize, Leaders of Tomorrow Foundation in Ghana, the Ntulume Village Women's Development Association in Uganda, and IEARN in Trinidad and Tobago. (from www.digitaldivide.net)

http://www.interconnection.org/

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Lift the Lid on Unjust Debt!

The very poorest countries in the world are still paying over 4 million dollars EVERY HOUR to the rich world repaying debts which in many cases arose from irresponsible or self-interested lending. It's time to lift the lid on illegitimate debts. (Jubilee Debt Campaign).

http://www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk/?lid=3248

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One: the campaign to make poverty history

Take ONE minute today to sign the ONE declaration and lend us your voice in the fight against global AIDS and extreme poverty.

http://www.one.org/takeaction

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Speak out with the electronic white band

The Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) is the world‚s largest civil society movement calling for an end to poverty and inequality. GCAP is a worldwide alliance of non-government organizations, trade unions, community groups, faith groups, youth, women and other campaigners working together across more than 100 national platforms through the unifying symbol of the white band. The electronic white band (E-White Band) is an online individual white band where you can write a message. Your message will then be displayed on a global white band chain visible on the whiteband.org site.

http://www.whiteband.org/Action/join-us

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Stop the debt vultures!

n 1999, a 'vulture fund' called Donegal International bought a debt owed by Zambia, originally worth $15 million and then valued at about $30 million, for a knock-down price of $3.3 million. Now it has sued Zambia for the full amount, plus interest and costs - a staggering total of over $55 million! On 15th February 2007, a judge in London rejected the size of Donegal's claim, after Zambia fought back in the courts. But he nevertheless ruled that under law Donegal is entitled to something from Zambia. The exact total is to be determined, but may be around $20 million. This would be half of the amount that Zambia is due to save from debt relief this year: but it desperately needs all its money to invest in teachers, doctors and infrastructure. Donegal must not take this money, and you can help. Jubilee Debt Campaign, together with Oxfam, is calling on Donegal International not to claim this money. Please add your voice to our call. Your emails really do make a difference.

http://www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk/?lid=2893

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Stop the Export of U.S.-Funded Abstinence-Only HIV/AIDS Programs

'Abstinence-only' programs teach that abstaining from sex until marriage is the only effective way to prevent contracting HIV through sex. They deny young people critical information about condoms and other safer sex strategies, and promote marriage as a safeguard against HIV infection. These programs do not work, they violate kids' right to complete information about HIV/AIDS and leave young people at risk of contracting HIV in marriage, particularly women and girls. But the U.S. government is exporting them all over the world as part of President Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Support Ugandan AIDS activists by adding your name to a sign-on letter to their Ministry of Health. Write to President Bush and Ambassador Randall Tobias

http://hrw.org/campaigns/aids/2005/uganda/

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UNV Online Volunteering

The Online Volunteering service connects development organizations and volunteers over the Internet and supports their effective online collaboration. For Organizations: Involve online volunteers from around the world and support your development initiatives with a diverse wealth of expertise, ideas and contacts. For Volunteers: Engage in sustainable human development activities via the Internet, and contribute your individual strengths to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. (United Nations Volunteers)

http://www.onlinevolunteer.org/

(Added: Wed Jan 17 2007   Modified: Mon Jan 29 2007   Hits: 223)