[NGO-Pulse] Issue 177 - HIV/AIDS, Sustainable Development, Housing…
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issue no 177 17 June 2009
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
It is clear that a large proportion of the increase in deaths was due to
HIV.
- Trevor Oosterwyk.
Comment of the week
In many countries throughout the world, the definition of a non-profit
organisation has long been that profits are not distributed - not that
profits are not made. It has taken South African tax laws a while to
catch onto this distinction.
- Nicole Copley, an NGO lawyer.
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>. For more
information about SN-Announce, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/node/7695/snannounce>.
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.prodder.org.za>.
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>
HIV/AIDS, Sustainable Development, Housing…
In this weeks edition of NGO Pulse we return to the furore sparked by
Catholic Pope Benedict XVI when he said that condoms are not the answer
to Africa’s fight against HIV, but that they “increase” the problem.
Annamarie Bindenagel Šehovic', an external consultant at Consultancy
Africa Intelligence, a SANGONeT content partner, writes that his
comments “highlight a schism in the response to the epidemic, drawn
along the lines of acceptance and denial, of treatment and prevention,
and of survival and living.”
Outlining three options being explored from a treatment position she
writes that, “While ARVs might not provide a sustainable ‘cure-all’
response to the accepted reality of the HIV and AIDS epidemic; neither
does denial, the ramifications of which are worse.” What is important,
she argues, is to “accept the reality of HIV, focus on prevention –
ultimately more effective and cost-efficient than treatment – and
promote survival and life, instead of dwelling on fear and death.” Click
here <http://www.ngopulse.org/article/alternative-abc> to read the full
article.
We also publish an article by Ronald Eglin, Senior Projects Co-ordinator
at Afesis-corplan who writes of his hope that the National Planning
Commission in the President’s Office will “ensure that all existing and
future government plans include both objectives of equity within and
between generations.”
One of the most important challenges facing South Africa and the world
in general, is the need to meet the socio-economic needs of citizens
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs, he says. “The fact that the government’s current development
planning document, ASGISA, and the ruling political party’s new election
manifesto are both silent on equity between generations, while other
arms of government give serious consideration to how development can be
sustainable, highlights the urgent need for more co-ordinated planning
within government.” Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/climatic-change-mind-equity-between-generations>
to read the full article.
This edition of NGO Pulse also highlights a new report titled ‘Success
at a Price: How NGO advocacy led to changes in South Africa’s People’s
Housing Process’, commissioned by Planact that details the NGO sector’s
advocacy process on the People’s Housing Policy (PHP) in South Africa.
It draws on the experiences of a group of South African NGOs involved in
housing policy reform in order to inform future advocacy and policy
processes and includes valuable lessons for NGOs, government and other
stakeholders. Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/success-price-how-ngo-advocacy-led-changes-south-africa%E2%80%99s-people%E2%80%99s-housing-process>
to read the full report.
The next two months will be busy months for SANGONeT as we will be
participating and supporting BarCamp Swaziland - an 'unconference' that
will bring together 100 technology and media practitioners in the last
monarchy in Africa. BarCamp Swaziland is taking place on 27 June 2009.
Our Citizen Journalism in Africa programme will be working with rural
Swazi youth to cover the conference using mobile technology. Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/barcamp-swaziland> for more information.
SANGONeT is also helping to organise the very first NetSquared Jozi
Meetup taking place on 14 July 2009. These gatherings provide a
networking and collaboration opportunity for all those interested in the
intersection of social technologies and social change, whether you're
part of a non-profit organisation or a for-profit organisation, a funder
or a consultant, a developer or an entrepreneur.
Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/netsquared-jozi-call-presentationsdemonstrations>
for more information.
SANGONeT in conjunction with the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN)
in Kenya, is very pleased to announce the launch of TechSoup Kenya
<http://www.techsoupkenya.or.ke>. Similar to SANGONeT's own highly
successful SANGOTeCH <http://www.sangotech.org>, Techsoup Kenya is an
online technology donation portal aimed at the Kenya NGO sector,
assisting them by providing software and hardware for very low fees in
conjunction with ICT donor partners, as well as by supporting them to
maximise their ICT purchases and infrastructure. Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/reducing-cost-icts-kenyan-ngos>
to read the full announcement.
Lastly, remember to register for the second Introduction to Social Media
for NGOs <http://www.ngopulse.org/event/social-media-ngos-cape-town>
training workshop presented by the African Commons Project and SANGONeT,
taking place in Cape Town on 6 July 2009. Back by popular demand, the
one-day, hands-on training programme will introduce you to the cutting
edge of web 2.0 tools and how they can be effectively used by you and
your organisation to enhance operational practice.
As always we invite your comments and suggestions.
Editor, editor at sangonet.org.za <mailto:editor at sangonet.org.za>
New Jobs, Proposals & Events
Employment Opportunities
* GOLD Peer Education Development Agency, a NGO working towards the
transformation of under-served communities in Sub-Saharan Africa,
seeks to employ a Training and Support Officer in Cape Town. The
application deadline is 19 June 2009. For more information, click
here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/gold-training-and-support-officer>.
* Childline Gauteng invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates for the position of Counselling Services Coordinator to
be based in Johannesburg. The application is 24 June 2009. For
more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/childline-gauteng-counselling-services-coordinator>.
* Philani Development Centre invites applications for the position
of Human Resource Officer to be based in Zuurbekom, Johannesburg.
The application deadline is 3 July 2009. For more information,
click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/philani-development-centre-human-resource-officer>.
Proposals, Grants & Awards
* Inyathelo - The South African Institute for Advancement invites
entries for the 2009 Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards. The submission
deadline is 30 June 2009. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/2009-inyathelo-philanthropy-awards>.
* Mindset Network, a NGO aimed at personal, social and economic
development of people across Africa, invites applications to
tender for evaluating the impact of Mindset programming. The
submission deadline is 15 July 2009. For more information, click
here <http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/mindset-network-tender>.
* Entries are invited for the Impumelelo 2010 Sustainability Awards
which acknowledge contributions to public life and civil society.
The submission deadline is 31 July 2009. For more information,
click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/impumelelo-2010-sustainability-awards>.
New Events
* The Ceasefire Campaign invites you to the screening of a
documentary ‘Bowling for Columbine’, to commemorate the Global
Week of Action Against Gun Violence, on 19 June 2009 in
Johannesburg. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/bowling-columbine-0>.
* The South African National NGO Coalition Western Cape, Congress of
South African Trade Unions, and the South African Council of
Churches, in collaboration in collaboration with the MERSETA, the
TETA and a range of other stakeholders, are hosting a Youth Summit
on the theme ‘Unblocking Skills and Creating Employment’ from
24-26 June 2009 in Cape Town. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/youth-summit-unblocking-skills-and-creating-employment>.
* Afesis-corplan invites rural development stakeholders, government,
traditional leadership and civil society to a one-day seminar
entitled ‘The Rural Development Dilemma: What Needs to be Done’ on
26 June 2009 in East London. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/rural-development-dilemma-what-needs-be-done>.
Training
* The Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention, in association with
the School of Government at the University of the Western Cape, is
conducting a certificate course in Crime Prevention Management
from 13 July to 18 November 2009 in the Western Cape. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/cjcp-crime-prevention-management>.
* Community Education Computer Society, the oldest information
communication technology training NGO in South Africa, is
conducting a Practical Introduction to Computers course from
Mondays to Thursdays in Johannesburg. For more information or to
participate, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/cecs-practical-introduction-computers>.
* Human Rights Education Associates, an international NGO that
supports human rights learning, is conducting a distance learning
course on Human Rights Litigation from 3 February to 20 April
2010. The application deadline is 1 December 2009. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/hrea-human-rights-litigation>.
Latest News Flashes
Recent LOCAL news items:
* Victory for Homeless on the Cape Flats
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/victory-homeless-cape-flats>
* Education Non-Negotiable – Mokonyane
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/education-non-negotiable-%E2%80%93-mokonyane>
* SABC to Get Interim Board – Nyanda
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/sabc-get-interim-board-%E2%80%93-nyanda>
* Three SABC Board Members Resign
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/three-sabc-board-members-resign>
* Zuma Urges NYDA to Prioritise Poverty Alleviation
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/zuma-urges-nyda-prioritise-poverty-alleviation>
* NGO Slams Farmers Over Wages
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/ngo-slams-farmers-over-wages>
* AfDB Opens Regional Office in South Africa
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/afdb-opens-regional-office-south-africa>
* Activist Watching their Leaders at WEF
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/activist-watching-their-leaders-wef>
* Mineworkers Development Agency and TEBA Development to Merge
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/mineworkers-development-agency-and-teba-development-merge>
Recent INTERNATIONAL news items:
* Cost of ICTs for Kenyan NGOs to be Reduced
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/cost-icts-kenyan-ngos-be-reduced>
* AI Blasts Gaddafi Over Refugee Rights
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/ai-blasts-gaddafi-over-refugee-rights>
* Facebook Taken to Another Level
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/facebook-taken-another-level>
* Amnesty International Visits Zimbabwe
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/amnesty-international-visits-zimbabwe>
* Iran Blocks Cellphones, Websites
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/iran-blocks-cellphones-websites>
* New Head for Greenpeace International
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/new-head-greenpeace-international>
Non-profit Analysis and Opinions
* Book: Developing a Transformation Agenda for Zimbabwe
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/developing-transformation-agenda-zimbabwe>
* Report: Gender and Care Cutting Edge Pack
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/gender-and-care-cutting-edge-pack>
* Paper: Men and Care in the Context of HIV and AIDS
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/men-and-care-context-hiv-and-aids>
* Toolkit: Gender and Indicators: Overview Report
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/gender-and-indicators-overview-report>
* Report: Report on the Status and Role of Youth NGOs
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/report-status-and-role-youth-ngos-current-democratic-sa>
* Portal: Citizen Journalism in Africa Project
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/citizen-journalism-africa-project-0>
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/state-nation-south-africa-2008>
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