From ngopulse at sangonet.org.za Wed Jul 2 13:52:37 2008
From: ngopulse at sangonet.org.za (NGO-Pulse)
Date: Wed Jul 2 13:57:17 2008
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NGO Pulse - SANGONeT
*ngo*pulse | issue no. 131| 02 July 2008
Contents
* New jobs, proposals and events this week <#1>
* Quote of the Week <#quote>
* Top local and international news flashes <#2>
* Non-profit analysis, tools and opinions <#3>
* Prodder Directory <#4>
* SANGOTeCH <#sangotech>
* BackaBuddy <#BackaBuddy>
* SN-Announce <#5>
*New on the Home Page*: http://www.sangonet.org.za
The launch of the South African No Torture Consortium (SANTOC) on 26
June 2008, reminds us that torture and violence have not been relegated
to South Africa?s past. A cursory glance at any newspaper clearly
illustrates this. Writing about the launch of SANTOC, Dr Marjorie Jobson
and Megan Bantje point out in this week?s edition of NGO Pulse, that
torture in the contemporary period, is often ?masked as forms of
punishment, discipline and behaviour correction.?
SANTOC is concerned about police brutality and the use of torture to get
information from suspects. Jobson and Bantje write that ?these practices
undermine the ethos of South Africa?s constitutional state and are a
threat to democracy.? While it is imperative that we address the high
levels of crime in our country, the use of force by officials should be
condemned. Click here
to read the full article.
While media coverage on the xenophobic violence has diminished, Sun?
Kitshoff, from M?decins Sans Fronti?res, writes that the physical and
mental health consequences for the victims of the violence continue.
?Living in police stations, churches and community halls came with its
own risks, both in terms of physical safety and mental stability,? she
writes. The lack of access to services, including health care, compounds
the already fraught situation. Click here
to read the full article.
The release of crime statistics for the period 1 April 2007 ? 31 March
2008, highlight the need for us reflect on how we as a country are
responding to crime as well as its long term consequences. Click here
to read the full article.
In last month?s poll we asked whether you thought NGOs are shifting
their focus in response to the xenophobia crisis. Out of the 115 of you
who responded, 41.7% believed this was happening to some extent, 36.5%
thought that there was a significant shift, while 21.7% indicated they
did not see any shift. This month we want to know your thoughts about
whether rising food prices are impacting on efforts to reduce poverty.
To cast your vote, please refer to the bottom right of the SANGONeT
Portal where the poll is displayed.
As always, we invite your comments and suggestions.
- Janine Moolman, editor@sangonet.org.za
Jobs, Proposals & Events * *
*Vacancies*
* SANGONeT's Civil Society Information Programme seeks to employ a
Programme Assistant to be based in Johannesburg. The application
deadline is 11 July 2008. For more information, click here
.
* Participation Junction, an NGO promoting participatory democracy
invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
position of Director to be based in Cape Town. The application
deadline is 11 July 2008. For more information, click here
.
* The Eastern Cape Communication Forum invites applications from
suitably qualified candidates for the position of Programme
Coordinator to be based in East London. The application deadline
is 21 July 2008. For more information, click here
.
*RFPs and other Opportunities*
* The Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies is commissioning
research on various aspects of poverty in South Africa and is
calling for proposals for five individual working papers on
chronic and structural poverty. The submission deadline is 11 July
2008. For more information, click here
.
* Entries are still invited for the Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards
2008. The submission deadline is 12h00 on 16 July 2008. For more
information, click here
.
* The British High Commission invites applications for the British
Chevening Scholarship, which offers South Africans between the
ages of 21-35 an opportunity to study for a Masters Degree in the
United Kingdom. The application deadline is 22 September 2008. For
more information, click here
.
*New Events*
* Gauteng MEC for Agriculture, Conservation and Environment, in
partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature?s Portfolio
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Environment is hosting
the Food Summit from 10-11 July 2008 in Johannesburg. For more
information, click here
.
* iCommons, in association with Digital Garage, Creative Commons
Japan and the City of Sapporo, will host the fourth global iSummit
?08 from 29 July - 1 August 2008 in Sapporo, Japan. For more
information, click here
.
* CAF Southern Africa is hosting a conference on Innovating for
Sustainability ? Africans Investing in Africa from 17-18 September
2008 in Johannesburg. For more information and to participate,
click here
.
*Training*
* The Community Education Computer Society is conducting a course on
International Computer Driving License for 10 Saturdays from 12
July 2008 in Johannesburg. For more information, click here
.
* The Foundation for Professional Development in association with
Yale University is conducting an eight-month course on Advanced
Health Management in Kimberly, Bloemfontein, Durban and Cape Town.
The application deadline is 25 July 2008. For more information,
click here
.
* The Olive-PPT ODT Programme is conducting a 10-day Facilitator
Development Programme from 17-27 August 2008 in Scottsburgh,
KwaZulu-Natal. For more information and to participate, click here
.
Quote of the Week * *
Violence can only be concealed by a lie, and the lie can only be
maintained by violence.
- Alexandr Solzhenitsyn.**
*Top Local and International News Flashes*
*Recent LOCAL news items
*
* Child Murders on the Increase in South Africa ? Police Report
* FPB Website Focuses on Child Pornography
* Bizos Speaks Out on Run-Off Election in Zimbabwe
* SANGONeT Blasts Sibande for Mugabe-Like Rhetoric
* NGOs Call for a Stronger Gender Protocol
* LRC Speaks Out on the Right to Education
* Crime Figures Test Constitution?s Limit ? CSVR Study
* Call for Comment on the Provision of Land and Assistance Amendment
Bill
*Recent INTERNATIONAL news items*
* 8,2 Million Copies of Firefox 3 Downloaded Within 24-Hours
* Microsoft to Stop Selling XP
* NANGO Not Happy with Run-Off Election in Zimbabwe
* African Leaders Urged to Condemn Human Rights Abuses in Zimbabwe
* Tanzanian Residents Urged to Stop Depending on Food Assistance
* MSF Speaks Out on Somalia?s Humanitarian Crisis
* NGO Urges African Leaders to take a Firm Stand on Zimbabwean
Crisis
*Nonprofit Analysis, Tools and Opinions*
* Booklet: Taking the Lead
* Toolkit: Child-Oriented Participatory Risk Assessment and Planning
* Weekly Whinge: Not Even for Chocolate
* Toolkit: Internet Hotline
* Resource: African Peer Review Mechanism Toolkit
* Guide: SANGONeT Development Calendar 2008
*Prodder Directory*
The new online version of the Prodder is now available in 'beta' format.
Both the current version of Prodder and the
new beta version will be available concurrently until the end of June
2008. To view the new directory, please click here
.
We encourage NGOs to review their entries and forward us information
about changes and corrections that need to be made. Any feedback about
the new platform in general, including additional features and
information to be added, would also be appreciated. Please forward your
comments to prodder@sangonet.org.za .
Order your copy of Prodder - NGOs and Development in South Africa 2008,
here
.
SANGOTeCH
SANGOTeCH aims to assist NGOs by providing software and hardware for
very low or discounted fees in conjunction with ICT donor partners, as
well as by supporting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and
infrastructure. This SANGONeT programme is open to South African non-
profit organisations that have either Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)
status or Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) status. For more information
about SANGOTeCH, please refer to >
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. We provide potential
donors with detailed information, through the Prodder NGO Directory
, about the NGOs profiled for support on
BackaBuddy.
For more information contact David Barnard or Matthew de Gale on 011
403-4935 or e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za
*SN-Announce*
SN-Announce is an e-mail advertising service that provides an invaluable
service to the NGO sector in Southern Africa. With a potential
readership of more than 10 000 people, it remains one of the most
cost-effective and efficient ways to reach the NGO and development
community in South Africa. The type of information distributed includes
alerts for vacancies, campaign launches, conferences, training courses
and development services. Subscription to the SN-Announce service is
free. For more information about how to subscribe to SN-Announce or post
an announcement on it, please contact Neila Pillay at SANGONeT on (011)
403-4935 or neila@sangonet.org.za .
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From ngopulse at sangonet.org.za Wed Jul 9 12:38:52 2008
From: ngopulse at sangonet.org.za (NGO-Pulse)
Date: Wed Jul 9 13:11:13 2008
Subject: [NGO-Pulse] Issue 132
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NGO Pulse - SANGONeT
*ngo*pulse | issue no. 132| 09 July 2008
Contents
* New jobs, proposals and events this week <#1>
* Quote of the Week <#quote>
* Top local and international news flashes <#2>
* Non-profit analysis, tools and opinions <#3>
* Prodder Directory <#4>
* SANGOTeCH <#sangotech>
* BackaBuddy <#BackaBuddy>
* SN-Announce <#5>
*New on the Home Page*: http://www.sangonet.org.za
The 2006 UN Secretary General?s Study on Violence Against Children
provides a global perspective on the range and scale of violence against
children. As South Africans we are all too aware of the magnitude and
consequences of violence against children. We are confronted daily by
reports about the sexual and physical abuse of children, perpetrated by
adults, and in some instances, by children themselves.
Professor Paulo S?rgio Pinheiro, who led the UN study, says the best way
to deal with violence against children is to stop it before it happens.
?Everyone has a role to play in this, but States must take the primary
responsibility. That means prohibiting all kinds of violence against
children, wherever it occurs and whoever is the perpetrator, and
investing in prevention programmes to address the underlying causes.
People must be held accountable for their actions but a strong legal
framework is not only about sanctions, it is about sending a robust,
unequivocal signal that society just will not accept violence against
children,? he says. Click here to
read the full report .
In today?s edition of NGO Pulse, the two articles we publish respond
directly to the need for ?everyone? to play a role in protecting
children. Butjwana Seokoma, SANGONeT?s information coordinator reports
on the launch of the Pro-Child website, the Film and Publications Board
initiative, supported by the Department of Home Affairs. The website?s
internet hotline allows members of the public to report and expose
incidences of child sexual abuse images found on the Internet. Click
here
to read the full article.
Joan van Niekerk, Childline?s national coordinator shares her views on
the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act,
which came into effect in June 2008. Recognising that the legislation
does indeed have a positive impact, such as ?the expansion of the list
of possible sexual crimes against children which will ensure that a
broader range of sexually exploitative acts against children can be
prosecuted, there remain serious shortcomings.? One of the key
concerns, amongst others, she writes, is the duplication of the offender
register. Click here
to read the full article.
As Pinheiro proposes in the study we must send out the message that we
will not tolerate violence - in any form ? against anyone; children and
adults. It is the responsibility of individual South Africans, our
government and institutions to ensure that we live in a country and a
world in which we feel safe and protected.
As always, we invite your comments and suggestions.
- Janine Moolman, editor@sangonet.org.za
Jobs, Proposals & Events * *
*Vacancies*
* The Charles Steward Mott Foundation?s Civil Society Programme
invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
position of Office Director to be based in Johannesburg. The
application deadline is 18 July 2008. For more information, click
here
.
* The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children, a one-stop
centre for women and children who are survivors of abuse, seeks to
employ an Intake Coordinator to be based in Cape Town. The
application deadline is 11 July 2008. For more information, click
here
.
* The Gender and Media Southern Africa Network seeks to employ
Country Facilitators for its Making Care Work Count Project in
South Africa, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and
Zimbabwe. The application deadline is 14 July 2008. For more
information, click here
.
*RFPs and other Opportunities*
* The University of the Witwatersrand?s Institute for Social and
Economic Research invites applications for its Writing Fellowship.
The Fellowship comprises a monthly stipend of up to R12 500 as
well as a research and writing grant. The application deadline is
30 July 2008. For more information, click here
.
* The African Economic Research Consortium is calling for papers for
presentation at an international conference on Natural Resource
Management, Climate Change and Economic Development in Africa. The
submission deadline is 15 August 2008. For more information, click
here
.
* Entries are invited for the ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize,
which recognises artists who use their talents to promote human
rights. The award carries a cash prize of US$50 000. The
submission deadline is 31 October 2008. For more information,
click here
.
*New Events*
* The National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning
in South Africa is hosting a two-day conference titled Innovation
in Open and Distance Education from 18-19 August 2008 in Pretoria.
For more information, click here
.
* SANGONeT and MobileActive.org are hosting MobileActive08, under
the theme ?Unlocking the Potential of Mobile Technology for Social
Impact? from 13-15 October 2008 in Johannesburg. For more
information, click here
.
* The Association for Women's Rights in Development, an
international membership organisation that works to strengthen the
voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates,
organisations and movements internationally, is hosting the 11th
AWID International Forum from 14-17 November 2008 in Cape Town.
For more information, click here
.
*Training*
* Rusana Philander, a media specialist, professional journalist and
photographer, is conducting a Media Strategies Workshop for
Organisational Sustainability on 31 July 2008 in Cape Town. For
more information, click here
.
* The University of the Witwatersrand Emthonjeni Centre (South
African Institute for Traumatic Stress) is conducting a one and a
half day Workshop on Domestic Violence and Trauma from 7-8 August
2008 in Johannesburg. The application deadline is 15 July 2008.
For more information, click here
.
* The Human Rights and Justice Group is conducting an Advanced
Certificate Course on Gender Development Training from 25 August ?
3 October 2008. This is an online course. The application deadline
is 20 August 2008. For more information, click here
.
Quote of the Week * *
When men talk about defense, they always claim to be protecting women
and children, but they never ask the women and children what they think.
- Pat Schroeder.**
*Top Local and International News Flashes*
*Recent LOCAL news items
*
* Philanthropy Crucial to Press Freedom ? Gastrow
* Refugees Denied Access to Health Care ? TAC
* MTN Donates R500 000 to Operation Reach-Out
* Invitation to Participate in the MobileActive08
* Study Urges Exclusion of Exploration, Mining from Mpumalanga Lake
District
* NGO Leader Found Guilty of Helping Illegal Immigrant to Escape
* AfriForum Calls for Judge Motata?s Dismissal
* Mantashe Under Pressure to Apologise for Attacking Judges
* NGOs Criticise Health Department over Drug-Resistant TB Patients
* TAC Accuses KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC of Witch Hunt
* Nokia Project Aims to Promote Citizen Journalism
*Recent INTERNATIONAL news items*
* Ugandan Government Accused of Weakening Civil Society
* ActionAid Blames the Increasing Food Prices on Biofuels
* NGO Criticises the South African Delegation to Israel
* NGOs Concerned Over Mbeki?s Future Role in Zimbabwean Talks
* Brazil Criticised for NGO Review
* NGOs Criticise the G-8 Over Climate Change
*Nonprofit Analysis, Tools and Opinions*
* Book: Gender and Natural Resource Management
* Report: Neighbours In Need
* Report: African Telecommunication/ICT Indicators 2008
* Toolkit: Yearbook of Statistics
* Toolkit: The Worldwide Fundraiser's Handbook
* Guide: SANGONeT Development Calendar 2008s
*Prodder Directory*
The new online version of the Prodder is now available in 'beta' format.
Both the current version of Prodder and the
new beta version will be available concurrently until the end of June
2008. To view the new directory, please click here
.
We encourage NGOs to review their entries and forward us information
about changes and corrections that need to be made. Any feedback about
the new platform in general, including additional features and
information to be added, would also be appreciated. Please forward your
comments to prodder@sangonet.org.za .
Order your copy of Prodder - NGOs and Development in South Africa 2008,
here
.
SANGOTeCH
SANGOTeCH aims to assist NGOs by providing software and hardware for
very low or discounted fees in conjunction with ICT donor partners, as
well as by supporting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and
infrastructure. This SANGONeT programme is open to South African non-
profit organisations that have either Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)
status or Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) status. For more information
about SANGOTeCH, please refer to >
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. We provide potential
donors with detailed information, through the Prodder NGO Directory
, about the NGOs profiled for support on
BackaBuddy.
For more information contact David Barnard or Matthew de Gale on 011
403-4935 or e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za
*SN-Announce*
SN-Announce is an e-mail advertising service that provides an invaluable
service to the NGO sector in Southern Africa. With a potential
readership of more than 10 000 people, it remains one of the most
cost-effective and efficient ways to reach the NGO and development
community in South Africa. The type of information distributed includes
alerts for vacancies, campaign launches, conferences, training courses
and development services. Subscription to the SN-Announce service is
free. For more information about how to subscribe to SN-Announce or post
an announcement on it, please contact Neila Pillay at SANGONeT on (011)
403-4935 or neila@sangonet.org.za .
*Copyleft*
You are welcome to re-use any material from NGO Pulse. However we cannot
authorise the use of any third-party content accessed via our services.
The single phrase below is the copyright notice to be used when
reproducing any portion of this alerting service, in any format:
From SANGONeT. Copyright 2003-2008, http://www.sangonet.org.za
*NGO Pulse Archives*
Back issues of the NGO Pulse can be accessed from this link
.
Subscriptions
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From ngopulse at sangonet.org.za Wed Jul 16 12:41:06 2008
From: ngopulse at sangonet.org.za (NGO-Pulse)
Date: Wed Jul 16 12:49:55 2008
Subject: [NGO-Pulse] Issue 133 - Food Summit, G8, Madiba
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NGO Pulse - SANGONeT
*ngo*pulse | issue no. 133| 16 July 2008
Contents
* New jobs, proposals and events this week <#1>
* Quote of the Week <#quote>
* Top local and international news flashes <#2>
* Non-profit analysis, tools and opinions <#3>
* Prodder Directory <#4>
* SANGOTeCH <#sangotech>
* BackaBuddy <#BackaBuddy>
* SN-Announce <#5>
*New on the Home Page*: http://www.sangonet.org.za
The two articles published in this week?s edition of NGO Pulse focus on
an issue that has dominated the headlines since the beginning of 2008:
the impact of rising food prices on ordinary people across the world.
Food prices have tripled over the last three years, poverty is deepening
and it is the poorest and most vulnerable who are hardest hit.
In South Africa, civil society organisations are urging government and
other actors to take urgent action against the ever increasing costs of
basic food stuffs and fuel. At the recent Gauteng Food Summit,
SANGONeT?s Butjwana Seokoma reports that Minister of Agriculture, Lulu
Xingwana, has called on South Africans to begin producing their own
food. ?Let us move from food aid to food production,? she said. Seokoma
writes that while there are many factors which contribute to high food
prices, there is increased concern over the impact of biofuels. Click
here
to read the full article.
Shifting focus to the global situation, Archbishop Njongo Ndungane,
former Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town and President and Founder of
African Monitor, writes that ?the G8 summit fell short of offering
practical steps to work towards improving global food security... .?
What Africa got out of the recent G8 he says, was ?more talk, zero
walk?. Click here
to read the full article.
Beyond the financial inputs that are required to address this situation,
it is imperative that governments, corporations and other actors have
the political will to bring about the kind of change that is necessary.
Unless urgent action is taken to address the impact of rising food costs
on the poor, it is unlikely that the MDGs stand any chance of being
realised.
As always, we invite your comments and suggestions.
- Janine Moolman, editor@sangonet.org.za
Jobs, Proposals & Events * *
*Vacancies*
* The Media Monitoring Project seeks to employ a part-time seasonal
Administration and Projects Officer to be based in Johannesburg.
The application deadline is 21 July 2008. For more information,
click here
.
* Ipas, an international NGO with offices in South Africa, invites
applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position
of Programme Coordinator to be based in Johannesburg. The
application deadline is 31 July 2008. For more information, click
here
.
* The Historic Schools Restoration Project seeks to appoint a Chief
Operations Officer to be based in Cape Town. The application
deadline is 1 August 2008. For more information, click here
.
*RFPs and other Opportunities*
* The Open Society Institute invites entries for its fellowship
programme which seeks to enable outstanding individuals from
around the world to pursue projects that will inspire meaningful
debate and shape public policy. Fellows will receive up to US$2
million. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For
more information, click here
.
* Entries are invited for the Africa?s Women in Science Competition.
The competition identifies and recognises women scientists in
sub-Saharan Africa who are engaged in innovative and pioneering
research and communicating the outputs. The submission deadline is
15 August 2008. For more information, click here
.
* Fair Trade South Africa is calling for proposals for a feasibility
study into the establishment of Fair Trade Shops in South Africa.
The submission deadline is 10 August 2008. For more information,
click here
.
*New Events*
* Gender Links, the South African Local Government Association in
Gauteng, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation,
the Institute for Security Studies, and the Ekurhuleni
Metropolitan Municipality, are hosting a seminar on Gender and
Xenophobia on 29 July 2008 in Germiston. RSVP on or before 23 July
2008. For more information, click here
.
* The National Anti-Corruption Forum is hosting the Third National
Anti-Corruption Summit from 4-5 August 2008 in Johannesburg. For
more information and to participate, click here
.
* On behalf of the Good Governance Learning Network, Afesis-corplan
and the Project for Conflict Resolution and Development are
organising a one-day learning event on Towards Municipal
Transparency: Advancing Pro-poor Information Dissemination on 15
August 2008. For more information, click here
.
*Training*
* The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism is conducting a
two-day course on Getting Media Mileage from Social Corporate
Investments from 21-22 August 2008 in Johannesburg. For more
information, click here
.
* The International NGO Training and Research Centre is conducting a
five-day course on Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation from
22-26 September 2008 in the Oxford, United Kingdom. For more
information and to participate, click here
.
* The Minerals and Energy Education Training Institute is conducting
a certificate course on Management of Mining and Minerals
Industry. The course runs on a block-release basis for three weeks
over a period of three months. For more information, click here
.
Quote of the Week * *
Poverty is like punishment for a crime you didn't commit.
- Eli Khamarov.**
*Top Local and International News Flashes*
*Recent LOCAL news items
*
* Sabinet Awarded a Grant to Develop African Online Journal Archive
* SAIRR Calls on the SAHRC to Investigate Malema
* Refugees Get Speedy Temporary Identity Documents
* Microsoft Renews Software Pledge to Schools
* Municipality Favours Alternative Initiatives for the Poor
* South Africa Criticised Over the Handling of Zimbabwean Refugees
* Neotel to Launch First Consumer Product this Month
* Vavi Clarifies Shoot-to-Kill for Zuma Remark
* SWEAT Condemns Police Over Rape Allegations
* Bandwidth Boost for Western Cape Schools
* TAC Urges Government to Compensate Victims of Xenophobia
* South African History Online Launches Mandela History Portal
*Recent INTERNATIONAL news items*
* Amnesty International Criticises the Detention of Two Activists in
Japan
* HRW Welcomes Arrest Warrant Against Sudan President
* G8 Leaders Pledge Funds for AIDS Programmes in Africa
* Yahoo Rejects Joint Microsoft, Icahn Proposal
* Chinese Man Jailed for Hacking Red Cross Website
* Oxfam Suspends Operations in Eastern Chad Due to Violence
*Nonprofit Analysis, Tools and Opinions*
* Speech: Sixth Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
* Report: Global Corruption Report 2008
* Report: Engendering the Knowledge Society
* Book: Giving & Solidarity
* Weekly Whinge: Thumbs Up
* Weekly Whinge: I Can?t Keep Up
* Guide: SANGONeT Development Calendar 2008
*Prodder Directory*
Prodder is the most comprehensive directory of NGOs and development
organisations in South Africa. To view the directory, please click here
.
We encourage NGOs to review their entries and forward us information
about changes and corrections that need to be made. Any feedback about
the new platform in general, including additional features and
information to be added, would also be appreciated. Please forward your
comments to prodder@sangonet.org.za .
Order your copy of Prodder - NGOs and Development in South Africa 2008,
here
.
SANGOTeCH
SANGOTeCH aims to assist NGOs by providing software and hardware for
very low or discounted fees in conjunction with ICT donor partners, as
well as by supporting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and
infrastructure. This SANGONeT programme is open to South African non-
profit organisations that have either Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)
status or Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) status. For more information
about SANGOTeCH, please refer to >
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. We provide potential
donors with detailed information, through the Prodder NGO Directory
, about the NGOs profiled for support on
BackaBuddy.
For more information contact David Barnard or Matthew de Gale on 011
403-4935 or e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za
*SN-Announce*
SN-Announce is an e-mail advertising service that provides an invaluable
service to the NGO sector in Southern Africa. With a potential
readership of more than 10 000 people, it remains one of the most
cost-effective and efficient ways to reach the NGO and development
community in South Africa. The type of information distributed includes
alerts for vacancies, campaign launches, conferences, training courses
and development services. Subscription to the SN-Announce service is
free. For more information about how to subscribe to SN-Announce or post
an announcement on it, please contact Neila Pillay at SANGONeT on (011)
403-4935 or neila@sangonet.org.za .
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From: ngopulse at sangonet.org.za (NGO-Pulse)
Date: Wed Jul 23 13:04:25 2008
Subject: [NGO-Pulse] Issue 134
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*ngo*pulse | issue no. 134| 23 July 2008
Contents
* New jobs, proposals and events this week <#1>
* Quote of the Week <#quote>
* Top local and international news flashes <#2>
* Non-profit analysis, tools and opinions <#3>
* Prodder Directory <#4>
* SANGOTeCH <#sangotech>
* BackaBuddy <#BackaBuddy>
* SN-Announce <#5>
*New on the Home Page*: http://www.sangonet.org.za
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the way
millions of people work, play and live. However, the disparities that
exist in access to and use of ICT between countries and between groups
within countries are glaring. Concerns over access, infrastructure,
affordability and appropriateness of technologies remain relevant.
Despite this however, many civil society organisations have seen value
in harnessing the potential of ICT for social change and justice in
areas ranging from the education and health care to economic
empowerment. This issue of NGO Pulse provides some examples of how ICT,
in particular mobile technology and web2.0 have allowed organisations to
innovatively and creatively harness these tools.
Trina DasGupta, mobile marketing consultant at loveLife, reports on the
?Make Your Move? Campaign, which is helping young people ?build personal
initiative, strengthen their ability to negotiate day-to-day pressures,
and find new links to opportunity?. An integral part of the campaign is
MYMsta , the worlds? first cell
phone-based social network dedicated to youth empowerment and HIV
prevention. Click here
to read the full article.
South Africa History Online (SAHO) is practically showing how web2.0 can
be a powerful resource for increased civil society activism and a way to
explore new models of citizenship. Thomas Alberts, a researcher at SAHO,
reports on History Matters a SAHO
project, where South African history and web2.0 ?converge to create a
powerful resource for advocacy work? [W]ith web2.0, we are producers as
well as consumers of information, which means larger audiences and
greater participation ? and that after all is the basis of effective
activism and mobilisation?, he writes. Click here
to read the full article.
Writing about another SAHO project, Joni Light reports on the Online
History Classroom ,
which is popularising and strengthening teaching of the South African
history curriculum. The Online History Classroom allows learners and
educators to download the entire history curriculum, covering material
from grade 4 to grade 12. ?The web and particularly web2.0 technologies
are providing significant new functionality in transmitting information
to students and teachers and providing forums for exchange,? she writes.
Click here
to read the full article.
As you are aware, one of SANGONeT?s primary objectives is to promote the
benefits of ICTs in support of the work of civil society. As such we
have begun process of redesigning the NGO Portal with the aim of
ensuring a more interactive experience for users. We invite you to tell
us what you would like to see in the new NGO Portal.
- Janine Moolman, editor@sangonet.org.za
Jobs, Proposals & Events * *
*Vacancies*
* The Promotion of Rural and Urban Livelihoods invite applications
from suitably qualified individuals for the position of
Administrator to be based in East London. The application deadline
is 29 July 2008. For more information, click here
.
* M?decins Sans Frontieres seeks to appoint a Supply Encoder to be
based in Cape Town. The application deadline is 31 July 2008. For
more information, click here
.
* Educo Africa, a dynamic NGO that provides leadership and personal
development programmes using outdoor-based experiential learning,
seeks to appoint a Project Coordinator to be based in Cape Town.
The application deadline is 15 August 2008. For more information,
click here
.
*RFPs and other Opportunities*
* The Media Development and Diversity Agency is calling for
proposals for an audit of the existing ownership and control of
media in South Africa. The submission deadline is 31 July 2008.
For more information, click here
.
* The Mvula Trust is calling for proposals for the evaluation of
CBOs in the water and sanitation sector. The total budget is R800
000. The submission deadline is 31 July 2008. For more
information, click here
.
* The University of KwaZulu-Natal?s Faculty of Humanities,
Development and Social Studies is calling for applications for
Post-Doctoral Fellowships. The Fellowship is valued at R120 000.
The application deadline is 8 August 2008. For more information,
click here
.
*New Events*
* The Democracy Development Programme is hosting a conference on
Local Government Financing and Development in South Africa from
11-12 August 2008 in Durban. For more information, click here
.
* The University of Cape Town and Cape University of Technology are
hosting the 10th Annual Conference on World Wide Web Applications
from 3-5 September 2008 in Cape Town. For more information and to
register, click here
.
* The Foundation for Professional Development is hosting a two-day
NGO Conference from 23-24 October 2008 in Pretoria. The
registration deadline is 17 October 2008. For more information,
click here
.
*Training*
* The University of South Africa in association with the Unit for
Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health, is conducting a
workshop on Capacity Building to Deal with HIV/AIDS Related Stigma
and Discrimination in the Workplace from 7-8 August 2008. For more
information, click here
.
* Quo Vadis Communications is conducting an Organisational
Communications Course from 12-14 August and 9-11 September 2008 in
Durban. For more information, click here
.
* Inyathelo ? The South African Institute for Advancement is
conducting a Critical Thinking Workshop from 16-18 September 2008
in Cape Town. The registration deadline is 5 September 2008. For
more information, click here
.
Quote of the Week * *
My favorite thing about the Internet is that you get to go into the
private world of real creeps without having to smell them.
- Penn Jillett.**
*Top Local and International News Flashes*
*Recent LOCAL news items
*
* New Handbook Focuses on the Rights of Refugee Children
* Nat Nakasa Award Winner to be Announced this Week
* SMS Donations to Boost Mandela?s Charities
* Immigrants Refuse to Register for Temporary Identity Documents
* Vavi Expresses Regret Over Shoot-to-Kill for Zuma Comments
* Poverty No Reason for Xenophobia ? SAWID
* NGOs Urge Government to Take Farms for Food Production
* Outgoing Vodacom CEO Slams Incompetent ICASA Staff
*Recent INTERNATIONAL news items*
* Poverty Increasing Despite Global Economic Growth - Chronic
Poverty Report
* NGO Speaks Out Against Nigeria?s Failure to Document Maternal
Deaths
* Most of Pakistani NGOs are Just Making Money ? Survey
* New Website for Zimbabwean Journalists
* NGO Urges USA to Improve Aid Balance
* NGO Launches US1.5 Billion Programme to Aid Poor Children
* NComputing to Work with NGOs to Bridge Digital Divide in
Developing Countries
*Nonprofit Analysis, Tools and Opinions*
* Book: Science Dissemination Using Open Access
* Resource: The NGO Code of Conduct for Health Systems Strengthening
* Letter: Land Reform and Agricultural Production
* Poster: Stop Xenophobia
* Report: Poverty Conference Report 2007
* Weekly Whinge: Tell Me Why
* Weekly Whinge: Will You See Him
* Weekly Whinge: Its News to Me
* Guide: SANGONeT Development Calendar 2008
*Prodder Directory*
Prodder is the most comprehensive directory of NGOs and development
organisations in South Africa. To view the directory, please click here
.
We encourage NGOs to review their entries and forward us information
about changes and corrections that need to be made. Any feedback about
the new platform in general, including additional features and
information to be added, would also be appreciated. Please forward your
comments to prodder@sangonet.org.za .
Order your copy of Prodder - NGOs and Development in South Africa 2008,
here
.
SANGOTeCH
SANGOTeCH aims to assist NGOs by providing software and hardware for
very low or discounted fees in conjunction with ICT donor partners, as
well as by supporting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and
infrastructure. This SANGONeT programme is open to South African non-
profit organisations that have either Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)
status or Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) status. For more information
about SANGOTeCH, please refer to >
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. We provide potential
donors with detailed information, through the Prodder NGO Directory
, about the NGOs profiled for support on
BackaBuddy.
For more information contact David Barnard or Matthew de Gale on 011
403-4935 or e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za
*SN-Announce*
SN-Announce is an e-mail advertising service that provides an invaluable
service to the NGO sector in Southern Africa. With a potential
readership of more than 10 000 people, it remains one of the most
cost-effective and efficient ways to reach the NGO and development
community in South Africa. The type of information distributed includes
alerts for vacancies, campaign launches, conferences, training courses
and development services. Subscription to the SN-Announce service is
free. For more information about how to subscribe to SN-Announce or post
an announcement on it, please contact Neila Pillay at SANGONeT on (011)
403-4935 or neila@sangonet.org.za .
*Copyleft*
You are welcome to re-use any material from NGO Pulse. However we cannot
authorise the use of any third-party content accessed via our services.
The single phrase below is the copyright notice to be used when
reproducing any portion of this alerting service, in any format:
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*NGO Pulse Archives*
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*ngo*pulse | issue no. 135| 30 July 2008
Contents
* New jobs, proposals and events this week <#1>
* Quote of the Week <#quote>
* Top local and international news flashes <#2>
* Non-profit analysis, tools and opinions <#3>
* Prodder Directory <#4>
* SANGOTeCH <#sangotech>
* BackaBuddy <#BackaBuddy>
* SN-Announce <#5>
*New on the Home Page*: http://www.sangonet.org.za
What makes a good leader? Is it the ability to issue clear instructions
or to rule with an iron fist? Or is effective leadership about an
approach to leading a team or project which values consultation and
consensus? What happens when a leader does not want to ?let go? and plan
for succession or when a project or organisation?s success is solely
dependent on the identity of a founder? These issues are the focus of
the articles we feature in this weeks? edition of NGO Pulse.
In his article, Eric Richardson, managing director of Themba Interactive
offers his views on effective leadership. Emphasising authenticity,
integrity and the ability to be pro-active as key values of good
leadership, he writes that ?a leader is able to put ideas into action.
He accepts and appreciates that people are diverse, that agreement is
not always possible and that she cannot control people. He aligns her
actions with her values and vision, so that there is no conflict between
her behaviour and values.?
Leadership in the NGO sector is no easy task he says, and suggests that
membership of social networks with other leaders can provide support and
inspiration, in challenging circumstances. Click here
to read the full article.
The SANGONeT / Project Literacy CEO Circle initiative is such a social
network. Initiated in 2006 the CEO Circle and annual CEO Summit provide
much needed space for CEOs and leaders to reflect on their experiences
and support each other.
Writing about the initiative, SANGONeT?s executive director, David
Barnard, says that NGO leaders face extraordinary challenges, ?...which
are very distinct from those faced by leaders in government and the
private sector. They often function in isolated and unsupported
circumstances, and are faced with a set of complex and interrelated
challenges relating to NGOs? social change mission ...and the ability to
network and position their organisations in an uncertain external and
political environment.? He says ?not enough attention is given to the
process of renewing leadership in the sector and building sustainable
organisational capacity.? Click here
to read the full article.
Picking up on the issue of renewing and sustaining leadership, Ann Bown,
CEO of Charisma Communications cc, highlights the pitfalls of ?Founder
Syndrome?, which, as many working in the civil society sector know, can
lead to the collapse of organisations. She outlines the ?symptoms? of
Founder Syndrome and offers advice on how to avoid it. ?He or she will
be in the background and ensure that the organisation passes into
capable hands and remains a stable and respected organisation. As the
old saying goes no one is indispensable and if you put your hand into a
bucket of water and remove it quickly (or slowly) it will leave a few
ripples for a while but then settle once more,? she writes. Click here
to read the full article.
The articles featured in this week?s edition of NGO Pulse challenge the
adage that ?true leaders are born?. The genuine desire to effect social
change, coupled with support from peers ensures that good leaders are
developed through a process.
As always, we welcome your comments.
- Janine Moolman, editor@sangonet.org.za
Jobs, Proposals & Events * *
*Vacancies*
* Gender DynamiX, a human rights NGO promoting freedom of gender
identity, seeks to appoint a Researcher to be based in Cape Town.
The salary is R144 000 per annum. The application deadline is 7
August 2008. For more information, click here
.
* The Nelson Mandela Children?s Fund, a development agency that
seeks to change the way society treats its children and youth,
seeks to employ a Communication Specialist and a Senior Manager to
be based in Johannesburg. The application deadline is 8 August
2008. For more information, click here
.
* Epilepsy South Africa invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates for the position of National Social Development Manager
to be based in Cape Town. The application deadline is 15 August
2008. For more information, click here
.
*RFPs and other Opportunities*
* Entries are invited from women from South Africa, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Zambia and Swaziland for the Gra?a Machel Scholarship
Programme. The submission deadline is 11 August 2008. For more
information, click here
.
* Entries are invited from individuals for the ONE Africa Award. The
award carries a cash prize of US$100 000. The submission deadline
is 15 August 2008. For more information, click here
.
* The Sowetan in conjunction with the University of Stellenbosch
invites applications from candidates interested in studying
towards a post-graduate degree in journalism for the Aggrey
Klaaste Bursary. The submission deadline is 18 August 2008. For
more information, click here
.
*New Events*
* Gender Links in partnership with the Gender and Media Southern
Africa Network and the Media Institute of Southern Africa, is
hosting the third Gender and Media Summit from 10-12 August 2008
in Johannesburg. For more information and to attend, click here
.
The Humanitarian Development Programme is hosting the Humanitarian
Development Summit from 17-18 September 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya.
For more information, click here
.
* The International Solar Energy Society together with the
Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa, are hosting the
Solar World Congress 2009 from 11-14 October 2009 in Johannesburg.
For more information, click here
.
*Training*
* The International NGO Training and Research Centre is conducting a
five-day course on Advocacy and Policy Influencing from 8-12
September 2008 in Oxford, United Kingdom. For more information and
to register, click here
.
* The University of Cape Town?s Graduate School of Business is
conducting a four-day course on Strategic Human Resource
Management from 15-18 September 2008 in Cape Town. The application
deadline is 29 August 2008. For more information, click here
.
* The University of Free State?s Centre for Development Studies
invites applications for its two-year multi-disciplinary Masters
in Development Studies programme. The application deadline is 31
October 2008. For more information, click here
.
Quote of the Week * *
Leadership can be thought of as a capacity to define oneself to others
in a way that clarifies and expands a vision of the future..
- Edwin H. Friedman.**
*Top Local and International News Flashes*
*Recent LOCAL news items
*
* Mbeki?s National War on Poverty Campaign Begins in August
* ICASA to Decide on Soweto TV Licence Renewal
* FXI Wants a Live Broadcast of Hlophe?s Hearing
* NGO Releases a Study on Mining, TB, Migrant Labour in South Africa
* NGO Urges Government to Release Detained Refugees and Asylum
Seekers
* Corrupt Police Could Target 2010 Tourists ? ISS
* South African Judge Appointed New UNHCR Chief
* Joint Working Group Condemns Daily Sun Over Hate Speech
*Recent INTERNATIONAL news items*
* Oracle Accuses SAP of Stealing its Software
* IFRC Appeals for Funds to Treat AIDS in Africa
* Amnesty International Condemns South Africa?s Handling of Refugees
* Rwandan Rebels Criticises Human Rights Watch