Quote of the week
I am the product of Africa and her long-cherished view of rebirth that can now be realised so that all of her children may play in the sun.
- Nelson Mandela, former president, South Africa.
Comment of the week
For those who remain on the continent, but find themselves outside of their countries of birth, I believe Africa Day is a reminder of our connectedness as Africans - of our common struggles, challenges and achievements.
- Adam Mukendi, Citizen Journalism Africa Project.
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Africa Day, Conflict Resolution, Mobiles…
In this week’s edition of NGO Pulse SANGONeT’s Adam Mukendi reflects on the meaning of Africa Day. Using the Africa Day concert that took place in Johannesburg on 24 May to inform his article, he argues that young people need to know more about the history of the continent to develop a sense of connection with others.
“Africa Day provides the opportunity for those Africans who are separated from the mother continent to reconnect with Africa. For those who remain on the continent, but find themselves outside of their countries of birth, I believe it is a reminder of our connectedness as Africans - of our common struggles, challenges and achievements,” he writes. Click here to read the full article.
We also publish an article by Dr Mireille Affa'a Mindzie, senior project officer at the Centre for Conflict Resolution, who writes that the African Commission has an important role to play in responding to conflicts on the continent. “… the crisis in Zimbabwe, or protracted conflicts in several countries, could have been attended to, mitigated and quite possibly prevented, should the African Commission's conclusions - establishing cases of limited political participation, exclusion of ‘minorities’ from governance, socio-economic deprivation and limited access to resources - been given more attention by African leaders,” she writes. Click here to read the full article.
SANGONeT is also pleased to note the launch of the Open Mobile Consortium’s (OMC) global development community to help organisations working towards social good to better collaborate and share mobile phone-based technologies. Conceived at MobileActive08 in South Africa, which SANGONeT co-hosted in October 2008, the OMC is featuring a suite of fully open source mobile applications focused on health and humanitarian work.
In a press release issued by the OMC, it states that: “The mobile technology explosion has put more than four billion phones in use around the world. In the hands of organizations working for social good, and with easily available and accessible software, mobile phones can significantly improve the health and well-being of people in developing countries around the world. But there are technology and collaboration barriers. The Open Mobile Consortium aims to eliminate these barriers by developing interoperable, free and open source mobile platforms, and we encourage others to join us.” Click here to read the press release.
As previously requested, please endorse the “Call for a Comprehensive National Broadband Strategy for South Africa”. Click here to add your support.
As always we invite your comments and suggestions.
Editor, editor@sangonet.org.za
New Jobs, Proposals & Events
Employment Opportunities
- Sustainable Energy Africa, an organisation that promotes sustainable energy approaches and practices in the development of South Africa and Africa, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Project Coordinator to be based in Cape Town. The application deadline is 29 May 2009. For more information, click here.
- The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project, a NGO that works towards achieving full legal and social freedom, dignity and equality for lesbian, transgender, gay and bisexual people, seeks to employ a Senior Programmes Officer to be based in Johannesburg. The application deadline is 1 June 2009. For more information, click here.
- African Monitor, an independent catalyst organisation working to bring strong African voices to the development agenda, seeks to appoint a Coordinator: Poverty Hearings to be based in Cape Town. The application deadline is 5 June 2009. For more information, click here.
- To view other vacancies in the NGO sector, click here.
Proposals, Grants & Awards
- Entries are invited for the Jet Community Awards. The awards celebrate and reward organisations and individuals dedicated to uplifting their communities. The awards carry a cash prize of up to R1 million. The submission deadline is 30 June 2009. For more information, click here.
- Entries are invited from teachers for the Stars in Education Competition 2009. The awards carry a cash prize of up to R10 000. The submission deadline is 30 June 2009. For more information, click here.
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) invites entries for the 2009 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. This year’s prizes consist of four awards, with a total value of US$80 000. The submission deadline is 30 June 2009. For more information, click here.
- To view other opportunities, click here.
New Events
- The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation is launching a report entitled the Engendered Natured of Xenophobia in South Africa on 29 May 2009 in Johannesburg. For more information, click here.
- The African Institute of Corporate Citizenship, a NGO that aims to facilitate the competitiveness of countries, companies, and communities through responsible business activity, is hosting a Roundtable of the Human Rights and Business Project South Africa on 9 June 2009 in Johannesburg. For more information, click here.
- The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is hosting the SVRI Forum 2009: Coordinated Evidence-based Responses to End Sexual Violence from 6-9 July 2009 in Johannesburg. For more information, click here.
Training
- The Institute for Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Pretoria is conducting a Winter School, Gender and Change, will be hosted from 22-25 June 2009. The registration deadline is 3 June 2009. For more information, click here.
- The University of Pretoria’s Centre for Human Rights is conducting a five-day course on Gender Equality from 7-11 September 2009 in Pretoria. For more information or to apply, click here.
- Siyakhula Trust, a NGO that assists community leaders, CBOs, NPOs and projects to the benefit of the communities they serve, is conducting a Community Facilitation Programme from 19-23 October 2009 in Bloemfontein. For more information, click here.
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