[NGO-Pulse] Issue 153 - Domestic Violence, Media Monitoring, Politics…
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issue no 153 03 December 2008__
Contents
<#New_Jobs_Proposals__Events> New jobs, proposals and events
<#New_Jobs_Proposals__Events>
<#Quote_of_the_week> Quote of the week <#Quote_of_the_week>
bullet <#Comment_of_the_week_> Comment of the week <#Comment_of_the_week_>
bullet <#Latest_News_Flashes> Latest news flashes <#Latest_News_Flashes>
bullet <#Nonprofit_Analysis_and_Opinions_> Non-profit analysis and
opinions <#Latest_News_Flashes> <#Latest_News_Flashes>
<NGO_Pulse_Template_2008.html#whyaretigers>bullet <#Prodder_Directory>
Prodder Directory <#Prodder_Directory>
bullet <#SANGOTeCH> SANGOTeCH <#SANGOTeCH>
bullet <#BackaBuddy> BackaBuddy <#BackaBuddy>
bullet <#SN-Announce> SN-Announce <#SN-Announce>
Quote of the week
I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is
only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.
- Mahatma Gandhi.
Comment of the week
Erstwhile blood brothers have become sworn enemies threatening, accusing
and even assaulting one another. The promise of a better life for all
has vanished like mist before the sun and has been replaced by an
intense fight for political survival.
- Christo van der Rheede.
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 at sangonet.org.za <mailto:nicolle at 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
<http://beta.prodder.org.za/>. Order your copy of Prodder - NGOs and
Development in South Africa 2008, here
<http://www.sangonet.org.za/portal/index.php?option=com_facileforms&Itemid=473>.
SANGOTeCH
SANGOTeCH provides software and hardware to NGOs at discounted fees in
conjunction with ICT donor partners. It supports NGOs to make the most
of their ICT purchases and infrastructure. For more information about
SANGOTeCH, click here <http://www.sangotech.org.za>.
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 at sangonet.org.za
<mailto:info at sangonet.org.za>
NGO Pulse Archives
Back issues of the NGO Pulse can be accessed from this link
<http://www.sangonet.org.za/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=19&id=229&Itemid=01>.
Domestic Violence, Media Monitoring, Politics…
This week’s edition of the NGO Pulse newsletter continues to focus on
the 16 Days of No Violence Against Women and Children. SANGONeT
programme assistant, Nicolle Beeby, reports on the Centre for the Study
of Violence and Reconciliation “South African Domestic Violence Act:
Lessons from a Decade of Legislation and Implementation” conference
which took place from 26-28 November 2008 in Johannesburg. She writes
that after 10 years of implementing the legislation, survivors of
domestic violence continue to experience secondary victimisation. Click
here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/taking-closer-look-domestic-violence-act> to
read the full article.
The link between gender violence and HIV/AIDS has always been emphasised
during the 16 Days of Activism. The commemoration of World AIDS Day on 1
December provides the opportunity for us to reflect on how, as activists
in the gender and women’s rights and HIV sectors, we respond to these
epidemics.
In its latest commentary series, titled “HIV/AIDS: are we winning this
war?” the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Industrial Organisational &
Labour Studies Research Unit, explores some of the not so often spoken
about issues related to HIV and AIDS such as food prices and it impact
on HIV; consumerism and the spread of HIV; access to treatment/ARVs in
the collapse state of Zimbabwe, Africa's military as atypical workers
and their struggles with HIV; abstinence vs contraceptives and issues
pertaining to stigma. Click here
<http://iolsresearch.ukzn.ac.za/novetwenty18345.aspx> for the full
publication.
In another article, SANGONeT information coordinator, Butjwana Seokoma,
reports on the 15th anniversary and website launch of Media Monitoring
Africa (MMA), formerly known as the Media Monitoring Project. He
congratulates the MMA on its website and brand. Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/celebrating-15-years-mmp-becomes-media-monitoring-africa>
to read his article.
In his article, Christo van der Rheede, Executive Officer of the
Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans, writes that the promise of a
better life for all has vanished like mist before the sun and has been
replaced by an intense fight for political survival. “The time has come
for South African politicians to practice the politics of joy and hope.
This requires hard work, as lasting solutions for issues such as
housing, service delivery, unemployment and crime can only be found when
they apply their minds and not their hearts”, he writes. Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/politics-hope> to read his article.
SANGONeT is very pleased to announce the top 10 shortlisted entries for
the 2008 NGO Web Awards. They are, in no particular order:
Top 10
* Career Planet <http://www.careerplanet.co.za>
* Parliamentary Monitoring Group <http://www.pmg.org.za>
* Feedback Food Redistribution <http://www.feedback.org.za>
* Gender Dynamix <http://www.genderdynamix.org.za>
* Malamulele Onward <http://www.cpchildren.org>
* South African History Online <http://www.sahistory.org.za>
* Women’sNet <http://www.womensnet.org.za>
* Open Africa <http://www.openafrica.org>
* Men on the Side of the Road <http://www.employmen.co.za>
* Alzheimer’s Association <http://www.alzheimers.org.za>
The winners will be announced on 4 December.
As we approach the holiday period, and prepare to wrap up our work, we
thought we would introduce you to a great tool that will allow you to
stay in touch with all your IM contacts while you are on holiday. Fring
is a mobile Internet service and community which enables users to
interact with their social networks, make calls and live chats with all
their fring, Skype, MSN, Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, Twitter, Yahoo and
AIM friends, using your handset’s internet connection. Click here
<http://www.fring.com> for more information and explore the world of Fring.
As always, we invite your comments and thoughts.
NGO Pulse Team, editor at sangonet.org.za <mailto:editor at sangonet.org.za>
New Jobs, Proposals & Events
Employment Opportunities
*
The Forum, a NGO providing support and coordination in the areas
of policy engagement and lobbying, human rights advocacy, resource
mobilisation and capacity building, seeks to appoint a Policy
Specialist to be based in Johannesburg. The application deadline
is 12 December 2008. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/forum-policy-specialist>.
* The Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics
Education invites applications from suitably qualified candidates
for the position of Physical Science Facilitator to be based in
KwaZulu-Natal. The application deadline is 12 December 2008. For
more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/casme-physical-science-education-facilitator>.
* The Grahamstown Foundation, a NGO that administers the 1820
Settlers National Monument and other projects to enrich the
educational and cultural life of the people of South Africa, seeks
to employ a Director: Arts Education. The application deadline is
12 December 2008. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/grahamstown-foundation-director-arts-education>.
Proposals, Grants & Awards
* The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation invites entries for the
2009 Justice Prize. The awards honour individuals and
organisations who have advanced the cause of justice as delivered
through the legal system. The prize includes a gold medal and cash
to the value to US$500 000. The submission deadline is 15 December
2008. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/2009-justice-prize>.
* The World Travel and Tourism Council in association with
Travelport and the Leading Travel Companies Conservation
Foundation, invites entries for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
2009. The submission deadline is 15 December 2008. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/tourism-tomorrow-awards-2009>.
* Nominations are now open for the first annual BBQ Youth Awards.
The awards recognise young people who make things happen rather
than waiting for things to happen. The submission deadline is 30
January 2009. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/bbq-youth-awards>.
New Events
* The South African Human Rights Commission is hosting a seminar
entitled “Paving the way towards Human Rights and Equality: Living
the Values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the
South African Constitution” on 9 December 2008 in Johannesburg.
For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/paving-way-towards-human-rights-and-equality>.
* Thirty free tickets are available for NGOs to attend a workshop on
emotional and financial prosperity in any economic situation on 9
December in Johannesburg, 10 December in Durban and 11 December
2008 in Cape Town. Thirty free tickets per province are available.
For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/thrive-difficult-times>.
* eLearning Africa is hosting a conference entitled “eLearning
Africa 2009: 4th International Conference on ICT for Development,
Education, and Training” from 27-28 May 2009. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/elearning-africa-2009>.
Training
* The School of Public Health at the University of Limpopo MEDUNSA
Campus, is conducting a 15-week online certificate course entitled
“AIDS, Society and Development in South Africa” from February to
April 2009. The application deadline is 5 January 2009. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/aids-society-and-development-south-africa>.
* Regional Capacity Building Partners is hosting a five-day course
entitled “Advanced HIV and AIDS Lobbying and Advocacy Course” from
9-13 February 2009 in Kenya. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/recabip-advanced-hiv-and-aids-lobbying-and-advocacy-course>.
* Wageningen International and KIT are conducting an 11-day course
on Local Governance for Rural Development from 9-20 February 2009
in Netherlands. For more information and to attend, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/local-governance-rural-development>.
Latest News Flashes
Recent LOCAL news items:
* SANEF Calls for Impartial Elections Reporting
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/sanef-calls-impartial-elections-reporting>
* ANC’s Social Welfare Plan Unrealistic – Friedman
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/anc%E2%80%99s-social-welfare-plan-unrealistic-%E2%80%93-friedman>
* TAC Blames Tshabalala-Msimang Over AIDS Funds
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/tac-blames-tshabalala-msimang-over-aids-funds>
* Inequality Increasing in South Africa – SAIRR
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/inequality-increasing-south-africa-%E2%80%93-sairr>
* MXit Campaign Targets World AIDS Day
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/mxit-campaign-targets-world-aids-day>
* TAC Speaks Out on Condom Shortage
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/tac-speaks-out-condom-shortage>
Recent INTERNATIONAL news items:
* NGO Praises Mutharika for Food Security
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/ngo-praises-mutharika-food-security>
* UNHCR Fears Disease Amongst Refugees
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/unhcr-fears-disease-among-refugees>
* UK Pledges Millions to Fight New HIV Infections
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/uk-pledges-millions-fight-new-hiv-infections>
* Global Coal Damage Costs €360 Billion Annually
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/global-coal-damage-costs-%E2%82%AC360-billion-annually>
* Economic Downturn Affects Gates Foundation
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/economic-downturn-affects-gates-foundation>
* NGOs Present Policy Recommendations to Obama
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/ngos-present-policy-recommendations-obama>
* Mobile Internet Use on the Rise in Nigeria
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/mobile-internet-use-rise-nigeria>
Non-profit Analysis and Opinions
* Report: Putting Culture First
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/putting-culture-first-commonwealth-perspectives-culture-and-development>
* Paper: Sustainability of Science Education in SA
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/sustainability-science-education-sa>
* Manual: Training Curriculum: ICT Policy for Civil Society
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/training-curriculum-ict-policy-civil-society>
* Study: Unbounded Possibilities
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/unbounded-possibilities-observations-sustaining-rural-icts-africa>
* Guide: Guidelines for Reporting on Violence Against Women
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/guidelines-reporting-violence-against-women>
* Book: Human Sexuality in Africa
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/human-sexuality-africa-beyond-reproduction>
* Portal: Citizen Journalism in Africa Project
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/citizen-journalism-africa-project-0>
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