Help Shape Lives Foundation earn a permanent spot on GlobalGiving by April 30!

Submitted by Alexander kedje on 5 April, 2012 - 10:13

Dear Partner in Development,

Empowering women through Micro-Credit and Savings

We thank  you for  your previous  supports, we  are  very  grateful.  This time  we  need  your  support to   secure  this permanent place on Global Giving.  We  have been given  another  opportunity  to raise  funds on  Global Giving online platform. 

Here  is  the link to our  project:

http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/empowering-women-through-micro-credit-and-savings

or  : http://goto.gg/9879

This project has to raise $4,000 from 50 donors by April 30, 11:59 PM EDT to earn a permanent spot on GlobalGiving

Therefore we are asking for your help again! If you like our work  and want  us to continue  with  our activities  in  poverty reduction, please make a donation (even $10 helps!). Please recommend  our  project  and organization to   5 more  friends to  also  donate  and  spread  the  word.

Together  we   make  the  world  a  better  place !

Many thanks for your support.

In solidarity,

Alexander Kedje
Project Manager
Shape Lives Foundation ( www.shapelives.org)

In or near Seattle? Come hear a talk by Tiffany Eastorn, Country Director of Nonviolent Peaceforce Programs in South Sudan

Submitted by Gilda Bettencourt on 28 March, 2012 - 08:18

The Washington Peace Team and University Friends Meeting invite you to hear Tiffany Easthom, Country Director of Nonviolent Peaceforce Programs in South Sudan, speak on the Nonviolent Protection of Civilians in South Sudan. The event is taking place on Saturday March 31st at 2pm at University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Avenue NE, Seattle (in the University District).

Akili Dada: training underprivileged young women for leadership positions in African society

Submitted by Sami Ghazi on 17 November, 2011 - 10:21
Akili Dada

Case studies profile Kabissa members that inspire our volunteers and the entire Kabissa community. They are meant to provide Kabissa members with useful learnings and spark ideas and discussion.

In this case study, we tell the story of Akili Dada by highlighting its goal to train underprivileged young women for leadership positions in African society, the vital role that technology plays in its success, and the lessons it has learned in the process of building a network of young women leaders.

The Challenge

Global Giving Fundraising Challenge for Social Business in Madagascar

Submitted by Christina von Heyden on 12 April, 2011 - 16:26

The Noah Foundation is participating in the april Global Giving fundraising challenge for a Social Business project in Madagascar - we are still in need of 2455 US$ to reach the goal!

The project will provide advanced training in handicraft for 5 poor mothers living in slums in Antananarivo and support them in establishing a small business and securing a sustainable income for them and their families: http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/educate-street-mothers-in-madagasca...

We greatly appreciate any help in building the future of these women! 

Women in civil society in Africa continue to face major hurdles

Submitted by CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation on 8 March, 2011 - 14:34

Women in civil society in Africa are particularly prone to intimidation and harassment says a new report released today (PDF) by CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation. CIVICUS calls on African governments, regional bodies, the international community and civil society to do much more to protect women human rights defenders on the continent.

On the "Pathway to decent work for women"

Submitted by Kirsty McLullich on 7 March, 2011 - 20:11

This year marks the 100th International Women’s Day on March 8th. The theme for this year is “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women”. To celebrate the occasion, Seed of Hope has invited several women, including graduates from the program, to talk at their Nairobi centre and inspire the next generation of students as they undergo the training that will help them on the pathway towards either employment or self-employment.

Gender and ICT in Mali

Submitted by Saskia Harmsen on 29 October, 2010 - 18:24

dear all,

I wanted to share a link to some work that IICD partners have been doing in Mali which I have found truly inspiring. It has been a long and thorough process, and the impact on the women that were brave enough to speak up is significant. it has shown to me again that telling your personal story, however painful, is powerful and liberating. My sincere respect to the women from the Mali Genre & TIC group!

African MDG Achievers International Awards 2011

Submitted by David Ndiwanyu on 30 June, 2010 - 23:42

The NILE African Development organisation (NAD) and African Achievers International Award (AAIA) Team wishes to invite everyone to start nominating for the 2011 African MDG Achievers International Awards.

The African MDG Achievers International Awards is a not for profit program managed by The NILE African Development organisation a not-for-profit organisation. The awards mission is to generate greater understanding of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), to galvanize public support for their achievement, and to honor exceptional efforts to achieve the goals.

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