7. “How has the initiative improved the community’s ability to adapt and respond to environmental, social and economic change? What specific elements of the initiative help to ensure community resilience in the face of external pressures?” The initiative implemented by your organization is has … [Read more...] about Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012
Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012
8. “Describe the operational sustainability of the initiative. When did the initiative begin? What are the key social, institutional, financial, and ecological elements that make this initiative sustainable over the long term? Describe any plans for expansion of the initiative.” Sustainability of … [Read more...] about Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012
Empowerment of Women: Equator Prize 2012
9. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the empowerment of women in its approach to community wellbeing, livelihoods, and environmental conservation. “ It is important that the nominated initiatives promote the equality and empowerment of women. It is not only important for women to be part … [Read more...] about Empowerment of Women: Equator Prize 2012
Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
10. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the involvement of indigenous and/or economically marginalized segments of the community in its governance. What specific elements of the initiative promote community empowerment, community co-ownership, and participatory decision-making?” While … [Read more...] about Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
Partnerships: Equator Prize 2012
11."If the initiative works with partner organizations, briefly describe the nature of the partnership, its origins, and how the partnership has contributed to the success of the initiative." Partnership is critical for any project success and local initiatives need to collaborate with other … [Read more...] about Partnerships: Equator Prize 2012
Influencing Policy: Equator Prize 2012
12. “Describe the initiative’s impact on policy development or change at the local, national, regional or international levels. Has the initiative successfully influenced changes in land use policy or contributed to national environment and development strategies, or been used as an example on … [Read more...] about Influencing Policy: Equator Prize 2012
Jamaica Social Investment Fund to fund $109 for Phase II of the PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston
Source: http://www.justmeans.com/ The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) with the purpose of improving the social conditions of the downtown communities in Kingston has agreed to the finance Phase II of the ambitious PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston, Jamaica. During the second phase … [Read more...] about Jamaica Social Investment Fund to fund $109 for Phase II of the PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston
CEDPA and ITVS announce to work together for Women and Girls Lead initiative
Source: http://www.cedpa.org/ The Center for development of Population Activities (CEDPA) and the Independent Television Service (ITVS) have announced to work together for the cause of Women and Girls Lead initiative, a multi-year public media project. The main objective of this initiative is to … [Read more...] about CEDPA and ITVS announce to work together for Women and Girls Lead initiative
Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
Sourced from: http://www.theglobalfund.org Lutheran World Relief has entered into a unique partnership with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod aimed at mobilizing Lutherans in the United States in the fight against malaria in Africa. The campaign titled the Lutheran Malaria Initiative hopes to … [Read more...] about Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
Microsoft launches Cloud Connect Initiative in Hong Kong: To provide charity pricing of applications for Schools and NGOs.
Sourced From: http://mis-asia.com/resource/cloud-computing/microsoft-delivers-cloud-to-ngos-and-schools-in-hong-kong/ Microsoft, in continuance to its several charity projects aimed at spreading usage of information and communications technology (ICT) to social service and education sectors, … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches Cloud Connect Initiative in Hong Kong: To provide charity pricing of applications for Schools and NGOs.
