PAMBAZUKA NEWS 208: Global Call to Action against Poverty: Why I Wear White

This post is based at Amoud community-based University in Borama, which is the first institute of higher education to evolve since the end of Somaliland’s period of conflict, operating between the main campus and the new e-Learning Centre in Borama town. This is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful and dedicated individual to assist in the development and management of information systems, the introduction of e-Learning, and offer necessary support and training to users.

IRIN Radio Southern Africa, in collaboration with Radio National de Angola, has launched a serial drama entitled "Camatondo" to support Angola's post-war reconciliation. The drama explores the stories of refugees and displaced persons, while also providing information related to healthy living and everyday development challenges facing rural Angolans. Camatondo mirrors the evolving realities and challenges faced by the resettling rural population, including storylines about reconciliation, p...read more

The Land Center for Human Rights (LCHR) is calling for a 'New Egypt' where everyone carries the responsibility - and should prioritise - the protection of children rights and their future. The aim of this workshop is to raise awareness on children's rights, particularly in Egypt . For more information, please e-mail: [email protected] or see www.lchr-eg.org

The Firelight Foundation supports the needs and rights of children who are orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. Firelight increases the resources available to grassroots organisations that are strengthening the capacity of families and communities to care for children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. The Foundation provides one-year grants of $500 to $10,000 to community-based initiatives that work directly and effectively to support the fundamental needs and rights of children...read more

The deadline for applications for bursaries to attend the upcoming International Fundraising Congress is May 30. The bursary will cover the cost of attending the 25th International Fundraising Congress to be held from 19th -21st October in Leeuwenhorst, the Netherlands. The recipients will also have one day post congress training to be held on 22nd October. This training is courtesy of the Guy Stringer Fund founding corporate partner SAZ.

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