[NGO-Pulse] Issue 173 - Social Media, Online Safety,
AIDS Conference...
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NGO Pulse Masthead
issue no 173 20 May 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
If you get health, then you have opportunity for literacy. Health
first, then literacy. Once you have literacy, then you have a chance to
bring in the new tools of communication. Let people reach out and have
access to the latest advance.
- Bill Gates quotes (American Entrepreneur and Founder of Microsoft.
Comment of the week
In the past year, the Internet user base in South Africa has seen its
highest rate of growth since 2001, increasing by 12.5% to 4,5-million.
- Internet Access in South Africa 2008 Report.
SN-Announce
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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>
Social Media, Online Safety, AIDS Conference...
According to the Internet Access in SA 2008 Report produced by World
Wide Worx <http://www.worldwideworx.com>, South Africa's Internet
population is expected to grow as much in the next five years as it has
in the 15 years since the Internet became commercially available in
South Africa. Access to increased and affordable broadband will no doubt
result in more NGOs investing in their ICT infrastructure and skills,
and as a result, strengthen the scope and impact of their work. Parallel
to this, as the number of individuals using the Internet and other ICT
tools on a daily basis grows, the demand for online content, services
and products will also increase.
But as David Barnard, SANGONeT's Executive Director and Matthew De Gale,
ICT Services Manager write in this weeks' edition of NGO Pulse, despit`e
the power of social media to transform the way in which non-profits
accomplish their missions, in South Africa, the uptake is still limited
and in most cases not part of a broader strategic approach.
Reporting on their participation in the recent Nonprofit Technology
Conference in San Francisco they write that "traditional NGO activities
such as fundraising, networking, advocacy and information-sharing will
directly benefit from increased emphasis on, and the availability of a
wide range of affordable online services and applications... With South
Africa's high mobile phone penetration, as well as the eagerly awaited
increase in local broadband capacity in the next few years as a result
of the arrival of the Seacom and other undersea cables, South Africa
might be on the verge of an exciting period of growth and development in
social media uptake." Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/ngos-and-social-media-challenges-and-opportunities>
to read the full article.
Also writing about social media, Nicolle Beeby, who is part of the Civil
Society Information Programme team at SANGONeT, reports on the launch of
a new campaign called 'Keep Your Chats Exactly That!" The campaign aims
to prevent young people from becoming victims of violence or harassment
when they use the Internet and their cellphones. It raises awareness,
disseminates information and promotes the use of the information and
communication technology (ICT) -- including the Internet and cellphones
- tools for positive social participation.
She writes: "Through campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism Against
Gender Violence and the work of organisations in the violence against
women sector, many of us know what our rights are and where to go for
help. But what happens when this violence happens in cyberspace? Do we
know enough to protect ourselves from harm? Do girls and young women
know of the potential dangers in online spaces? "Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/texting-and-sexting-keep-your-chats-safe>
to read the full article.
We also publish an article by Jonathan Mundell, Director of the HIV &
AIDS Unit at Consultancy Africa Intelligence, a SANGONeT content
partner. Mundell provides some highlights from the Southern African AIDS
Conference which was held under the theme 'Scaling up for success'. He
writes that aside from discussions around the use of HIV treatment as a
possible prevention strategy, there was also a significant focus on the
improvement of treatment strategies and outcomes themselves.
"Only time will tell whether the abundant research findings that were
presented at the conference will ultimately lead to a more effective
response in the region most profoundly affected by the HIV and AIDS
epidemic," he writes. Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/highlights-southern-african-hiv-and-aids-conference>
to read the full article.
Lastly, we encourage you to read and comment on the Open Letter from the
Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) to Premier Nomvula
Mokonyane in which SWEAT Director, Eric Harper writes: "We thank you for
you open mind, passion and concern to protect the human rights of sex
workers and ensure that criminals do not capitalise upon the situation."
Click here <http://www.ngopulse.org/article/open-letter-sweat> to read
the full letter.
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
* Rural Education, Awareness and Community Health, a NGO that
sensitises rural farming communities and other stakeholders on
issues of sexual harassment and sexual violence, seeks to appoint
a Trainer to be based in the Western Cape. The application
deadline is 25 May 2009. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/reach-trainer>.
* Idasa's Political Information and Monitoring Service invites
applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position
of Public Finance Researcher to be based in Cape Town. The
application deadline is 29 May 2009. For more information, click
here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/idasa-public-finance-researcher>.
* The World AIDS Campaign, a global coalition of national, regional
and international civil society groups united by the call for
governments to honour their AIDS commitments, seeks to employ a
Communications and Advocacy Officer to be based in Cape Town. The
application deadline is 30 May 2009. For more information, click
here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/world-aids-campaign-communications-and-advocacy-officer>.
Proposals, Grants & Awards
* Volunteer and Service Enquiry Southern Africa is calling entries
for the Ubuntu International Youth Voluntary Service Award 2009.
Prizes will be awarded in three categories. The submission
deadline is 1 June 2009. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/ubuntu-international-youth-voluntary-service-award-2009>.
* The Elsevier Foundation, a philanthropic organisation sponsored by
Elsevier, a global publisher of scientific, technical, medical
information, is calling for grant proposals for its 2009
Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries and New Scholars
programmes. The two programmes will provide grants of up to
US$50 000 a year. The submission deadline is 1 August 2009. For
more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/elsevier-foundation-call-proposals>.
* Entries are invited for the World Habitat Awards. The winning
projects receive an award of £10 000 and an individually designed
silver trophy. The submission deadline is 1 June 2009. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/world-habitat-awards>.
New Events
* The South African Law Reform Commission is hosting a one-day
workshop on Sexual Offences: Adult Prostitution on 26 May 2009 in
Johannesburg. The Commission will be conducting similar workshops
in other provinces from 28 May to 30 June 2009. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/sexual-offences-adult-prostitution>.
* BMTN Business Solutions and Training, with endorsement from the
Association for Rural Advancement and the University of Pretoria,
is hosting the Land Reform in Southern Africa Conference from
24-26 June 2009 in Pretoria. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/land-reform-southern-africa>.
* The South Africa Institute for Race Relations is hosting the
Fifteen Years of Freedom and Democracy Conference from 27-28 May
2009 in Johannesburg. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/fifteen-years-freedom-and-democracy-south-africa>.
Training
* The Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health at
the University of South Africa invites applications for its short
course on Advocacy Project Planning on HIV and AIDS. The
registration deadline is 29 May 2009. For more information, click
here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/usbah-advocacy-project-planning-hiv-and-aids>.
* Inyathelo -- The South African Institute for Advancement is
conducting a course on Advancement and Fundraising Basics from
25-26 June 2009 in Durban. The registration deadline is 19 June
2009. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/inyathelo-advancement-and-fundraising-basics-workshop>.
* Human Rights Education Associates is conducting a 10-week distant
learning course on Project Development and Management in the NGO
Sector from 16 September to 24 November 2009.The application
deadline is 15 June 2009. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/hrea-project-development-and-management-ngo-sector>.
Latest News Flashes
Recent LOCAL news items:
* Dramatic Increase in Broadband -- Goldstuck
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/dramatic-increase-broadband-%E2%80%93-goldstuck>
* Molewa Comments Poverty Definition
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/molewa-comments-poverty-definition>
* SAIRR Criticises Zuma Cabinet
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/sairr-criticises-zuma-cabinet>
* Zuma A Policy President -- Analysts
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/zuma-policy-president-%E2%80%93-analysts>
* Slums Act Challenged in the ConCourt
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/slums-act-challenged-concourt>
* Gender Links Condemns DA, ANCYL Sexist Slurs
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/gender-links-condemns-da-ancyl-sexist-slurs>
* Android-Based Phones for South Africa
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/android-based-phones-south-africa>
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/dwea-report-highlights-drinking-water>
* DWEA Report Highlights Drinking Water
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/dwea-report-highlights-drinking-water>
* Software Piracy Increasing in SA
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/software-piracy-increasing-sa>
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/relocation-refugees-hold>
* Relocation of Refugees on Hold
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/relocation-refugees-hold>
* PASASA Welcomes the Appointment of Energy Minister
<http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/paraffin-safety-association-welcomes-new-energy-minister>
Recent INTERNATIONAL news items:
* Conditions in Kenyan Refugee Camps Unbearable -- MSF
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/conditions-kenyan-refugee-camps-unbearable-%E2%80%93-msf>
* Hackers Attack Facebook
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/hackers-attack-facebook>
* NGO Worker Killed in Sri Lanka
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/ngo-worker-killed-sri-lanka>
* Oxfam Warns UN Against Attacking Rebels
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/oxfam-warns-un-against-attacking-rebels>
* Sudan to Welcome New International NGOs
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/sudan-welcome-new-international-ngos>
* US NGO Warns Africa of Diarrhoea
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/us-ngo-warns-africa-diarrhoea>
Non-profit Analysis and Opinions
* Paper: Child Migrants With and Without Parents
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/child-migrants-and-without-parents>
* Report: A Patient-Centred Approach to DR-TB Treatment
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/patient-centred-approach-dr-tb-treatment-community>
* Research: Opportunities and Challenges for Teacher Education
Curriculum in SA
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/opportunities-and-challenges-teacher-education-curriculum-sa>
* Booklet: Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/adherence-antiretroviral-therapy>
* Guide: Financial Management for Emergencies
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/financial-management-emergencies>
* Letter: SWEAT Open Letter to Gauteng Premier
<http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/open-letter-sweat>
* Portal: Citizen Journalism in Africa Project
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/citizen-journalism-africa-project-0>
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