Quote of the week
The connection between women's human rights, gender equality, socioeconomic development and peace is increasingly apparent.
- Mahnaz Afkhami.
Comment of the week
We need to speak out, act and ensure that our own words and deeds contribute to the rejuvenation of the values of ethics and morality that propelled many of us to wage the struggle for our country’s liberation .
- Kader Asmal.
SN-Announce
SN-Announce is an e-mail advertising service with a readership of more than 10 000 people. Subscription to the SN-Announce service is free. For more information contact Nicolle Beeby on +27 11 403-4935 or nicolle@sangonet.org.za
Prodder Directory
Prodder is the most comprehensive directory of NGOs and development organisations in South Africa. To view the directory, click here. Order your copy of Prodder - NGOs and Development in South Africa 2008, here.
SANGOTeCH
SANGOTeCH provides software and hardware to NGOs at discounted fees in conjunction with ICT donor partners. It suppors NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and infrastructure. For more information about SANGOTeCH, click here.
BackaBuddy
SANGONeT supports BackaBuddy, an online fundraising website which combines the power of sport and the reach of the Internet in support of NGOs in South Africa. For more information contact David Barnard or Matthew de Gale on +27 11 403-4935 or e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za
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Feminist Technology Exchange, e-Waste, ICTs for Rural Communities
In this week’s edition of the NGO Pulse newsletter, we highlight the Feminist Practices of Technology Exchange (FTX) which ends in Cape Town today. The FTX brings together women’s rights activists to harness the creative and strategic use of video, audio, social networking platforms, digital storytelling, mobile phones and community wireless networks for women’s transformation, activism, advocacy and movement building. NGO Pulse editor Janine Moolman is attending FTX and conducting digital story training. Click here for more information on FTX.
The 11th International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development (AWID) is also taking place in Cape Town from 11-14 November, immediately after the FTX training. Women’s rights leaders and activists from around the world will gather to strategise, network, celebrate and learn in a highly charged atmosphere that fosters deep discussions and sustained personal and professional growth. AWID believes that when people struggle together, what was once unimaginable becomes possible; this also serves as the forum’s call to action. Click here for more information on AWID.
Butjwana Seokoma, SANGONeT’s information coordinator reports on the recent e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) conference which he attended in Johannesburg. He writes that the conference provided a platform to discuss the successes and lessons learnt by eWASA while implementing electronic waste management systems. He quotes a caution from Keith Anderson of eWASA who says: “Africa is becoming a dumping ground for America and Europe under the guise of donations.” Click here to read his article.
In another article we look at the P.E.A.C.E. Foundation. P.E.A.C.E. stands for Planning, Education, Agriculture, Community and Environment, each word providing a key factor and channel for the integrated, holistic and sustainable processes of development. In an effort to provide access to information, P.E.A.C.E. has partnered with Vuvuzela Communications which has developed a software solution that enables beneficiaries to interact with information communication technologies (ICTs) at P.E.A.C.E. Information Centres (PICs). In rolling out PICs, rural communities are provided with access to ICTs and are empowered to make informed choices and decisions regarding their socio-economic development. Click here to read this article.
Lastly, almost a month after the MobileActive08, hosted by SANGONeT in conjunction with MobileActive.org, we introduce you to mjoy.com, a portal that allows mobile phone users to send unlimited free text messages any mobile phone in the world. Free registration is required in order to access the site on your mobile phone. Click here to explore the world of free SMS’.
We look forward to hearing what you think about our new look.
NGO Pulse Team, editor@sangonet.org.za
New Jobs, Proposals & Events
Employment Opportunities
- DOPSTOP is a Stellenbosch-based NGO whose goal is to create sustainable and healthy rural communities, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Director. The application deadline is 14 November 2008. For more information, click here.
- EngenderHealth, a NGO that works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world, seeks to employ a Deputy Country Director to be based in Johannesburg. The application deadline is 21 November 2008. For more information, click here.
- The Treatment Action Campaign, a NGO that campaigns for treatment for people with HIV and to reduce new HIV infections, seeks to appoint a Chief Operating Officer to be based in Cape Town. The application deadline is 21 November 2008. For more information, click here.
Proposals, Grants & Awards
- The Southern Africa Trust is calling for proposals for small grant from community-based groups and small scale farmers to support innovative practices in agricultural food production in Southern Africa. The estimated budget for the project should not exceed US$20 000. The submission deadline is 8 December 2008. For more information, click here.
- GIVING, International Journal on Philanthropy and Social Innovation is calling for papers for publication in its upcoming thematic issue on Community Philanthropy. The submission deadline is 31 December 2008. For more information, click here.
- Entries are invited for the Jonathan Mann Award. The award is bestowed annually to a leading practitioner in health and human rights. The submission deadline is 15 January 2009. For more information, click here.
New Events
- Gender Links in conjunction with Gender and Media Southern Africa, Gender and Media Diversity Centre and the United Nations Development Fund for Women, is hosting a Cyber Dialogue: Funding for Women in the Media on 14 November 2008. For more information, click here.
- The Colloquium for Social Entrepreneurs at the Gordon Institute of Business Science is hosting the Inaugural Social Entrepreneurship Fair on 20 November 2008 in Johannesburg. For more information, click here.
- The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism is hosting a conference entitled “10 Year Review of the Environmental Impact Assessments in South Africa” from 24-25 November 2008 in Cape Town. For more information, click here.
Training
- Responding to Conflict is conducting a five-day course on Peacebuilding: Strengthening Policy and Practice from 17-21 November 2008 in Birmingham, UK. For more information, click here.
- The Community Education Computer Society is conducting a two-day course on Web Designing Training Using Joomla from 26-27 November 2008 in Johannesburg. For more information, click here.
- The University of Oxford invites applications for its Master’s in International Human Rights Law programme for 2009 in the United Kingdom. This is a part-time degree offered over two academic years. For more information and to apply, click here.
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