We know that using new media can help HIV/AIDS service organizations extend the reach of their programs and messaging. At the same time, new media is helping to advance the goals of the Digital Government Strategy (DGS), which calls on us “to ask ourselves every day, how are we using technology to make a real difference in people’s lives”? In order to use new media effectively, organizations need to develop communications plans to guide their efforts. To support that critical planning … [Read more...]
‘Help us Recover the Land’, Michela Zucca
April 27, 2013 by
We are a group of friends living in Italy, in Southern Tuscany and are creating a Women's non profit association based on the idea of sharing the land and its fruits, exchanging work, knowledge and time rather than solely using money as a means of self-sustainment , recovering areas that have been abandoned around here in the low mountains of Tuscany. Our link is http://www.bluepig.it/tenda_eng.php We are looking for supporters at the moment because the place designed for our meetings is a … [Read more...]
Lynette L Palmen AM, Women’s Network Australia – Taking Action
June 11, 2012 by
Have you found it hard to locate information on exactly what if any Government funding is available to establish, expand or develop your small business? If you have - then you'll find this service locating money available for your small business of interest. It's easy to use and it only takes one or two minutes to run the location and details of your business - from there you will be able to ascertain if you qualify for any of the Government funding that is currently on offer. Even if you … [Read more...]
Katimavik needs to keep funding – Take Action!
April 6, 2012 by
Katimavik has been described as "life-changing." For 35 years, this Canadian youth volunteer program has aimed to make positive, long-term impacts through community-based volunteer work. Sadly, the organization announced last week that the government has decided to end its funding. Join the movement to save this important investment in Canada's youth!» "You want leaders. You want options and programs and experiences that enrich and enlighten youth to inspire them to do … [Read more...]
One Year On: UN Women Widens Donor Base, Strengthens Partnerships
January 23, 2012 by
One Year On: UN Women Widens Donor Base, Strengthens Partnerships UN Women commemorates its first anniversary this month with some 114 governments contributing to core funds in 2011, resulting in a 73 percent increase in core funding compared to the combined budget of its former four predecessors the year prior. The entity’s total income target for 2012-13 is set for US$700 million. “[The budget] pushes us to strengthen partnerships across the board — with governments, … [Read more...]
cbm PARTNERS CALL for Emergency Funding, Take Action!
March 2, 2011 by
Each night we hear about more violence and unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. First, it was the revolution in Egypt, but now the headlines have shifted to Libya, Iran and other suffering people. Egypt is still very much on our minds and in our prayers here at cbm Canada. For one, we have programs there and families who are already under our care. Our partner network has turned to their Canadian brothers and sisters for support for these families. There are approximately … [Read more...]
