Online scam refers to the use of internet features such as email, chat, discussion boards or websites to cheat internet users by making them pay for fake services. There are numerous online scams existing everywhere over the internet and many people unknowingly get cheated by them. One of the most … [Read more...] about How NGOs can protect themselves from online scams
Archives for 2011
Phishing Emails targeting NGOs
Phishing emails can sometimes pose as reputable organizations like the United Nations and offer invitation to your NGO to participate in a conference. For example, below is such an email: You may end up believing that this is a genuine invitation because it says that it is from the “United … [Read more...] about Phishing Emails targeting NGOs
Research the “organization” offering to provide you donations
You may one morning receive an email from a certain agency in Europe or US, saying that it is offering a donation to your NGO. Before you respond to it, control your nerves and do some research about this agency. If no similar email is found on the internet, then start searching by the name of the … [Read more...] about Research the “organization” offering to provide you donations
Steps NGOs should take to avoid Phishing Emails
With all the information in the previous sections, NGOs should now be empowered enough to laugh and ignore such phishing emails now. In fact, these emails do not even deserve to take your time off from your usual work. So in order to avoid getting such emails or falling for these scams, following … [Read more...] about Steps NGOs should take to avoid Phishing Emails
Use Spam Filter to prevent Phishing Emails
One of the best ways to avoid phishing emails is to use an effective spam filter software program in your email system. The spam filter will intelligently filter out all the spam, including the phishing emails automatically to the spam folder (you never have to read them). Since most phishing emails … [Read more...] about Use Spam Filter to prevent Phishing Emails
SIDA’s International Training Programmes in 2011
The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) supports participants from low and middle income countries to take part in International Training Programmes (ITP) which are held in two or more phases with one in Sweden and the other in a developing country. The ITP is a unique opportunity … [Read more...] about SIDA’s International Training Programmes in 2011
SIDA International Training Programme: Forest Certification
Phase 1: May 12 -28, 2011, Skinnskatteberg and Stockholm Sweden Phase 2: Project Support in participating countries To be decided Phase 3: November - December, 2011, To be decided The main objective of the programme is to support the development of a more sustainable and profitable forest … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programme: Forest Certification
SIDA International Training Programme: Plant Breeding and Seed Production
Phase 1: September 5 - 30, 2011, Alnarp and Stockholm Sweden Phase 2: March 12 - 23, 2012, To be decided The main objective of this training programme is: to enhance the participants’ managerial efficiency by increasing their knowledge in all the essential elements of a modern seed industry. The … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programme: Plant Breeding and Seed Production
SIDA International Training Programme: Education for Sustainable Development in Formal Education
Phase 1: September 12-30, 2011, Stockholm and Uppsala, Sweden Phase 2: Nov. 21 - Dec. 2, 2011 / Dec. 5 - 16, 2011, WESSA (SADC-REEC), South Africa / CEE, India The main objective of the programme is to provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences in ESD (Education for Sustainable … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programme: Education for Sustainable Development in Formal Education
SIDA International Training Programme: Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas 2011 Asia
Phase 1: 9 - 29 May 2011, Stockholm Sweden Phase 2: 7-18 November 2011 , To be decided The intention of the programme is to strengthen the participants’ capacity in the field of Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas. A main focus will be to increase participants’ capacity to prioritize … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programme: Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas 2011 Asia
