[NGO-Pulse] Issue 232 - Housing, Xenophobia, Media...
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issue no 232 04 august 2010
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>
<#Comment_of_the_week_> Comment of the week <#Comment_of_the_week_>
<#Latest_News_Flashes> Latest news flashes <#Latest_News_Flashes>
<#Nonprofit_Analysis_and_Opinions_> Non-profit analysis and opinions
<#Latest_News_Flashes> <#Latest_News_Flashes>
<NGO_Pulse_Template_2008.html#whyaretigers> <#Prodder_Directory>
Prodder Directory <#Prodder_Directory>
<#SANGOTeCH> SANGOTeCH <#SANGOTeCH>
<#BackaBuddy> BackaBuddy <#BackaBuddy>
<#SN-Announce> SN-Announce <#SN-Announce>
Quote of the week
"South Africa needs a strong moral leadership to counter fear, rumours
and intimidation against foreign nationals."
- Nkosikhulule Nyembezi, Policy Analyst and the Black Sash Advocacy
Programme Manager.
Comment of the week
"...If we were considered as people that did count, as an equal part of
society, then it would be obvious that the real threat to our society is
that we have to live in mud and fire without toilets, without
electricity, without enough taps and without dignity."
- S'bu Zikode, President, Abahlali baseMjondolo Movement South Africa
and Zodwa Nsibande, a member.
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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>.
Housing, Xenophobia, Media...
South Africa should urgently provide houses and social services to
millions of people currently living in shacks. Shack fires, lack of
clean water and sanitation and access to basic services are some of the
challenges faced by shack dwellers.
In this week's issue of NGO Pulse, we bring you a joint article by Zodwa
Nsibande and S'bu Zikode of Abahlali baseMjondolo Movement South Africa,
focusing on the challenges facing shack dwellers in South Africa.
Nsibande and Zikode argue that, "Our successful challenge to the Slums
Act in the Highest Court in the land was a great setback for the
government's plan to formalise our life sentence by eradicating our
settlements and putting us in the human dumping grounds." Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/serving-our-life-sentence-shacks-0> to
read the full article.
In another article, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi, a policy analyst and the
Black Sash advocacy programme manager, focuses on the recent xenophobic
threats and gossips and how they spread across South Africa's townships
and informal settlements towards the end of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Nyembezi points out that although we refer to our world as a global
village, "...it is a world that is sadly lacking in closeness toward our
neighbours. Around the country, there are problems stemming from either
a lack of respect for, or lack of acceptance of, the inherent dignity
and equality of all human beings."
He argues: "These rumours were confirmed all too true last week as
foreign-owned shops were looted and burned in the Western Cape..." Click
here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/we-must-come-together-end-xenophobic-violence>
to read the full article.
Last week, we published an article
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/unceasing-restlessness> in which Jay
Naidoo, the founding general secretary of the Congress of South African
Trade Unions, warned that many young people feel increasingly
marginalised and angered by the wealth they see, which is only
accessible to people associated with the 'connected elite'.
Linked to this article, SANGONeT and The Just Cause are offering 12
autographed copies of Jay Naidoo's book, Fighting for Justice, to NGO
Pulse readers. To win a copy, please visit The Just Cause
<http://www.thejustcause.org> and submit your entry of a volunteer
effort that can be replicated or used as a model of volunteerism.
South African civil society organisations and opposition parties are up
in arms about the Protection of Information Bill. If passed into law,
the Bill could see investigative journalists face up to 25 years in jail
for publishing information of "public interest". Click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/blogs/information-bill-threat-media-freedom> to
read the views and opinions of various organisations in response to the
Bill.
Lastly, remember to enter
<http://www.ngopulse.org/conf2010/ngo-web-awards-2010> the 2010 South
African NGO Web Awards by 12 August 2010 and register
<http://www.ngopulse.org/conf2010/registration> for the 2010 SANGONeT
Conference on 'Fundraising in the Digital World'.
Remember to follow updates from NGO Pulse on Twitter
<http://twitter.com/sangonet>.
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
* AIDS Accountability International, a NGO working to accelerate
progress in the response to the AIDS epidemic and to inspire
bolder leadership and accountability, seeks to appoint an Office
Manager to be based in Cape Town. The application deadline is 15
August 2010. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/aids-accountability-international-office-manager>.
* The One in Nine Campaign, a feminist collective of organisations
and individuals working for social justice for women, invites
applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position
of National Coordinator to be based in Johannesburg. The
application deadline is 23 August 2010. For more information,
click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/one-nine-campaign-national-coordinator>.
* Médecins Sans Frontières, medical humanitarian NGO that delivers
emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics,
healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters, seeks to
employ a Regional Humanitarian Representative for Africa, to be
based in Johannesburg. The application deadline is 15 September
2010. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/node/15535>.
* To view other vacancies in the NGO sector, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/group/home-page/vacancies>.
Proposals, Grants & Awards
* SANGONeT invites entries for the 2010 South African NGO Web Awards
which raise awareness about the benefits of having a web presence
among South African NGOs. There are three prizes to the value of
R10 000 each, sponsored by Torque IT. The submission deadline is
12 August 2010. For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/conf2010/ngo-web-awards-2010>.
* The SEED Initiative, a global partnership for action on
sustainable development and the green economy, invites entries for
the 2010 SEED Awards. The submission deadline is 16 August 2010.
For more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/2010-seed-awards>.
* The Population Institute invites entries for its Global Media
Awards, which honour those who have contributed to creating
awareness of population problems through journalism. The
submission deadline is 7 September 2010. For more information,
click here <http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/global-media-awards>.
* The Society for New Communications Research invites entries for
its annual Excellence in New Communications Awards, which honour
among others; those who are pioneering the use of social media,
information and communication technology and mobile media. The
submission deadline is 10 September 2010. For more information,
click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/excellence-new-communications-awards>.
* To view other opportunities, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/group/home-page/other-opportunities>.
New Events
*
The Coalition on Civil Society Resource Mobilisation will host its
Western Cape Consultative Workshop on 10 August in Cape Town. For
more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/coalition-civil-society-resource-mobilisation-western-cape-provincial-consultative-workshop>.
* Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre, a multi-disciplinary centre
that promotes the rights of women to live free of violence and
have access to adequate and appropriate services, is hosting a
Women's Day Exhibition from 5-26 August 2010 in Johannesburg. For
more information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/women-s-day-exhibition>.
* The University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Education is hosting a
public lecture entitled 'Diversity Oriented Transformation for
Teaching and Learning' on 12 August 2010 in Johannesburg. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/public-lecture-diversity-oriented-transformation-teaching-and-learning>.
* The University of the Witwatersrand Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Loyiso Nongxa, in partnership with the Ruth First Trust and the
Wits Journalism Programme, is hosting the ninth annual Ruth First
Lecture on 17 August 2010 in Johannesburg. For more information,
click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/ruth-first-memorial-lecture-politics-poverty>.
Training
* SaveAct of Pietermaritzburg, in partnership with VSL Associates
Ltd, is conducting a two-day course entitled 'Community-based
Savings & Credit: A Sustainable Approach to Financial Services for
the Poor' from 16-21 August 2010 in Pietermaritzburg. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/community-based-savings-credit-sustainable-approach-financial-services-poor>.
* Soul City and the School of Public Health at the University of
Witwatersrand are conducting a course on Planning and Implementing
Health Communication Strategies for Social and Behaviour Change
from 16-20 August 2010 in Johannesburg. For more information,
click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/planning-and-implementing-health-communication-strategies-social-and-behaviour-change>.
* The Community Development Resource Association, a NGO that works
with development practitioners, organisations and movements who
are engaged in social transformation with marginalised
communities, is conducting a course on Facilitating Organisational
Learning from 16-20 August 2010 in Cape Town. For more
information, click here
<http://www.ngopulse.org/event/cdra-facilitating-organisational-learning>.
Latest News Flashes
Recent LOCAL news items:
* TSI CEO Wins Financial Services Award
<http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/not-profit-ceo-wins-financial-services-award>
* Cell C Apologies for Poor Service
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/cell-c-apologies-poor-service>
* SANEF to Engage ANC on Media Freedom
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/sanef-engage-anc-media-freedom>
* Bill Threat to Media Freedom -- M&G Editor
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/bill-threat-media-freedom-mg-editor>
* Information Bill Unconstitutional -- Lawmakers
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/information-bill-unconstitutional-lawmakers>
* NGO Calls for Withdrawal of Information Bill
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/ngo-calls-withdrawal-information-bill>
* HSF Criticises Protection of Information Bill
<http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/helen-suzman-foundation-statement-protection-information-bill-and-media-appeals-tribun>
* NGO Urges Govt to Redraft Information Bill
<http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/sash-urges-government-redraft-info-bill>
* Press Tribunal a Blow to Media Freedom -- Louw
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/press-tribunal-blow-media-freedom-louw>
* Zille Commended Over 50/50 Equity Share
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/zille-commended-over-5050-equity-share>
* GLN to Celebrate Women's Month
<http://www.ngopulse.org/press-release/gay-and-lesbian-network-celebrate-womens-month-august>
Recent INTERNATIONAL news items:
* MSF Suspends Work in South Sudan
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/msf-suspends-work-south-sudan>
* Google to Delete WiFi Data
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/google-delete-wifi-data>
* Google 'Fully Blocked' in China
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/google-fully-blocked-china-0>
* UAE to Suspend Blackberry Services
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/uae-suspend-blackberry-services>
* UNHCR Criticises the Deportations of Somalis
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/unhcr-criticises-deportations-somalis>
* Zanzibar Holds a Referendum
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/zanzibar-holds-referendum>
* 20 Arrested Over Lesbian Relationships
<http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/20-arrested-over-lesbian-relationships>
Non-profit Analysis and Opinions
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/attitudes-work-and-social-security-south-africa>
* Book: Growing Up in the New SA
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/growing-new-south-africa-childhood-and-adolescence-post-apartheid-cape-town>
* Book: Ambitions Revised
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/ambitions-revised>
* Book: Knowledge, Curriculum & Qualifications
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/knowledge-curriculum-and-qualifications-south-african-further-education-book>
* Book: Strengthening Care for the Injured
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/strengthening-care-injured-success-stories-and-lessons-learned-around-world>
* Report: Creating Value for All
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/creating-value-all-strategies-doing-business-poor>
* Weekly Whinge: Getting High
<http://www.ngopulse.org/resource/getting-high>
* Resource: SANGONeT Development Calendar
<http://www.ngopulse.org/node/12430>
* Portal: Citizen Journalism in Africa Project
<http://www.ngopulse.org/article/citizen-journalism-africa-project-0>
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