From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ ~ T:h:u:s:a:n:a:n:g A:l:e:r:t ~ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Issue No: 8 Date: 05 July, 2005 +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Editorial: Last week we were fortunate enough to be able to pay a visit to some of our nonprofit colleagues in KZN. Thanks to all those who participated in our focus group sessions! Please don't feel left out, we're very keen to hear from you. Tell us what you like OR don't like about the Thusanang website and the Alert. Please send your e-mails to . NB: Please click on this link before attempting to access any of the items mentioned below!! +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Contents: 1. New jobs, proposals and events this week. 2. Top local and international news flashes. 3. Nonprofit research and other new literature sources. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 1. JOBS, PROPOSALS AND EVENTS: ---> New Vacancies Great opportunities are available with World Vision International, UNAids and the UN. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkce) ---> New Proposal Announcements Your last chance to send your applications to the Collaborative Fund for HIV/Aids and to the CCS for their research grants. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcf) ---> Forthcoming Events If you want to learn about Social Entrepreneurship, make sure to attend the GIBS Colloquim. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcg) ---> Training Need more skills training, there is lots to choose: ranging from CRAFT's "governing boards" training to NPC's "demystifying Non-profit law for the sector. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkch) +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ WEBSITE TIP: If you experience any problems accessing the website, you may want to cut and paste the actual Thusanang URL - http://www.thusanang.org.za/ into your browser and press enter to launch the Home Page. Once you have the Thusanang website up, click on the relevant link or use the "search" option on the right hand side of the page. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 2. TOP NEWS ITEMS: (i) The following LOCAL news items were recently added to the Thusanang website: ---> SA-AIDS funds on hold: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmh) ---> EU-SA Partnership Indaba: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmm) ---> Nepad Initiates E-Schools Project: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmp) ~~~~~~~~~~ (ii) The following INTERNATIONAL news items were recently added to the Thusanang website: ---> WSIS and Civil Society: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmt) ---> Culture and Development Website: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmr) ---> International Symposium on Local E-Democracy 26-27 July 2005: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmq) +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 3. NONPROFIT ANALYSIS AND OPINIONS: ---> ActionAid: Real Aid: An agenda for making Aid work: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmj) ---> Idasa: Nepad & Civil Society Participation: (Visit: http://www.un-ngls.org/cso/cso8/nepad.pdf) ---> Comment:Third World Debt & G8 RA:Social Enterprises: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmk) ========================================= SUBSCRIPTIONS The purpose of this service is to regularly update our audience about the most recent changes and additions made to the Thusanang website. We welcome your feedback and suggestions about this alerting service and encourage you to forward this e-mail to any colleagues whom you believe will find it useful. NB: To unsubscribe, please send an a-mail request to with the subject "unsubscribe me" along with your e-mail address. ========================================= COPYRIGHT Below are the copyright statements to be included when reproducing material from The Thusanang Alert. The single phrase below is the copyright notice to be used when reproducing any portion of this report, in any format: ================END====================== From Exegesis Consulting" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Bryanston Furnished Offices 5 offices available, each 11-19 sqm from R2000-R4000 per month Shared Facilities Call (011) 463 7573 From UDS" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Tourism Experts / Consultants Umhlaba Development Services, a consultant services company with experience in rural development and capacity building with local government is seeking to identify experienced tourism/community tourism experts and consultants for possible future collaboration on projects. An immediate opportunity will be to bid for a project based in the Tzaneen area of Limpopo province for a two-year project. Interested individuals should have some expertise in the following: - Strengthening tourism development management capacity at district and municipal levels - Strengthening tourism development capacity at the community level Please send a detailed CV with names and contact details (including e-mail) of three references should be sent to dhusy@umhlaba.com or fax to (011) 403 2670. Thanks Ntebogeng Mkhondo Umhlaba Development Services Tel: 011 403 4852 Fax: 011 403 2670 main@umhlaba.com www.umhlaba.com From Kingston Consulting" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From Kingston Consulting" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From HBS" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Heinrich Boll Stiftung Regional Office for Southern Africa Seeks PROGRAMME MANAGER The successful candidate will share the responsibility for the management of Programmes of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung in Southern Africa. She/he is expected to embrace the broad political aims of the foundation, namely the promotion of gender issues, environmental concerns and the support to democratization in the Southern Africa region, fulfilling the following tasks: - Planning of the Programmes in collaboration with the Director. - Deal with Project Partners to advise them on project implementation and to deal with any problems related to finances and administration of the projects. - Solicit and assess proposals for funding and support from prospective Project Partners - In collaboration with the Finance Manager, prepare agreements and budgets with prospective Project Partners - Monitor and comment on the financial and narrative reports from project partners - Prepare detailed reports for the Director and also hbs head office in Germany - Represent the interest of hbs in Southern Africa The successful candidate should have several years of relevant experience in the region's development sector. A proven track record and good organizational and communication skills are essential. A proven capability to manage and account for public funds is essential. The foundation is an equal opportunity employer and specifically encourages women to apply for this position. Applicants from countries other than South Africa must have a valid work permit for this country. Closing date for receiving applications will be July 25th, 2005. If you have the relevant skills and experiences for the position of a Programme Manager and embrace our vision as outlined here, please submit your complete CV , contact details of three referees, and your salary expectations to lynn@boell.org.za or fax to +27-11 447 4418. See www.boell.org.za for details regarding the foundation's work in the region. The Heinrich Böll Stiftung is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental foundation from Germany. The foundation supports civil society initiatives in Southern Africa since 1989, mainly through funding, advocacy and networking. It focuses on the fields of gender, environment and media. From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------------------------- The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From CARAS" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to Dialogue THE APARTHEID WALL: Palestine and Beyond Ditshwanelo CAR²AS, in solidarity with the Palestinian Solidarity Committee (PSC), will be hosting a public dialogue on the "Apartheid Wall: Palestine and beyond" on the 25th of July 2005 in Johannesburg. CARAS Trust (Centre for Anti- Racism and Anti-Sexism, now operating as Ditshwanelo CAR²AS) is a non- profit organisation that is committed to the transformation of South African society and to making a contribution to the healing of a divided nation, which has been and still is in many respects, oppressively divided on the basis of race, gender and class. Our mission is primarily to equip South Africans in transition to better understand the impact of all forms of oppression at institutional and individual levels and to develop new and inclusive ways and values which affirms all of South African society equally and equitably. On the 9th of July 2004 the International Court of Justice declared the Palestine Wall to be illegal and instructed for it to be torn down. Exactly a year later the wall stands tall and its construction continues to play a huge role in the expansionist project of the Israeli state AND in the brutal exploitation, enslavement and control of the Palestinian people. Palestine is under siege and this is reminiscent of apartheid South Africa where basic human freedoms were curtailed and controlled by a racist regime. The Wall of Palestine is an apartheid wall. It is 786 km long and 8 meters high and just like our own system of racial discrimination bears testimony to the capacity of human brutality, force and horror. The dialogue on the Wall is not only about the effects of the physical construct of the Palestine Wall but also about the barriers that we build amongst ourselves that lead to the kinds of oppression, discrimination and violence that we continue to experience both in South Africa and the rest of the world today. Join us for a stimulating discussion which will be facilitated by inspiring individuals such as Fatima Gabru (from the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign), Emily Mnisi who was part of the South African Council of Churches delegation to Palestine (and Rev. Basil Manning (Ditshwanelo CAR²AS). Collectively they will show that despite efforts aimed at the removal of restrictive laws and apartheid era symbols, we still have existing remnants of the past hovering in the shadows of the present. These are the unseen and concealed walls and barriers between people in post apartheid South Africa. Just like the physical wall, these barriers have a similar impact: a control over access to resources, a limitation on freedom of movement and expression, and a constriction of space to assert our socio- economic rights. We impute by ways of a progressive constitution and laws that democracy is alive and well, but our reality proves otherwise. These fences and enclosures still remain and persist in different forms. DATE: Monday, 25th July 2005 TIME: 17h30 for 18h00 VENUE: South African Human Rights Commission, 29 Princess of Wales Terrace, Corner of York and St. Andrews Streets Parktown. RSVP: Kelebogile Motshwane & Thevan Naidoo by 22nd July 2005 - (011) 476 2226 or email caras@mail.ngo.za Snacks and refreshments will be provided. From Refilwe" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2 Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. For more info contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: www.cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Community Development Resource Association Application Form - Courses for 2005/6 Please complete and fax/e-mail back to us. Part One Tick the course you wish to apply for: Dev Planning, Monitoring an Evaluation ð 13 - 17 March 2006 ð 21 - 25 August 2006 Foundations in Development Practice ð 22 - 26 August 2005 ð 3 - 7 April 2006 ð 17 - 21 July 2006 Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation ð 3 - 7 October 2005 ð 5 - 9 June 2006 ð 16 - 20 October 2006 Developmental Supervision ð 19 - 23 September 2005 ð 31 July - 4 August 2006 Facilitating Development ð 4 September - 6 October 2006 Your name: ____________________________________________________ Organisation: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Fax: __________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Role/Position: __________________________________________________ Part Two Please send us brief answers to the following questions: 1. Briefly tell us how long have you worked in the development sector and what experience have you gathered? 2. Have you participated in any courses or processes run by CDRA? Please give the name and year. 3. Why do you wish to attend this course? What are your own questions and challenges that you will bring? If you need more detailed information on any of these courses please contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Website: www.cdra.org.za From Operation Hunger" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 21 July 2005 FUNDING ZIMBABWE Operation Hunger is greatly distressed at the potential government funding of approximately R6, 6 Billion to the unreliable government of Zimbabwe that has no concern for human rights. This money will come from our taxes, at the time when welfare organizations have had their subsidies cut by 25%, Non Governmental organisations are struggling to obtain government funding for projects dealing with TB and AIDS, and our own people are unemployed and hungry. Health workers, trained to do home based care of the dying AIDS patients have been promised stipends of R 1000 per month, which has yet to materialise and minimal funds are being disbursed from governmental departments for the combating of HIV and AIDS. It is heartbreaking to think that such a "loan" which will in all probability never be repaid, if one looks at the history of the IMF funding to Zimbabwe, could even be considered by our President, when our own country is in such dire straits. Felicity Gibbs National Manager Head Office: 34 Kipling Road, Castleview, 1401, Germiston, Gauteng, P O Box 5315, Delmenville 1403 Telephone: (011) 902-4000 or (011) 865-5203 Fax: (011) 902-2537 E-mail: felicity@mail.ngo.za Website: www.operationhunger.co.za From CDRA" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course - South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 - This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2. Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. To obtain an application form and for further information about our courses please visit our website or contact Pauline Solomons at pauline@cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Website: www.cdra.org.za From RLCC" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR THE BLOEMFONTEIN REGIONAL LAND CLAIMS COMMISSION (RLCC) Salary: 12 000 - 14 427.00 - Six Month Contract The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights seeks to appoint a Project Coordinators who will be responsible for the Management of the Verification Project. The incumbent will be based in the Free State. JOB SCOPE The Verification Project Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the RLCC verification project deliverables. S/he will be the central coordination point with all personnel and business processes within the RLCC. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Sound experience in implementing development projects with an adequate background in Land Reform and or Rural Development; - All round project management experience preferably in the development sector; - Strong ability to work and facilitate, manage and coordinate teams and service providers; - Experience and knowledge in Supply Chain Management (Procurement); - Experience in supervising service providers/external consultants; - Experience in coordinating and trouble shooting large projects with short deadlines; - Monitoring and Evaluation experience; - Excellent report writing skills (be computer literate); - Good command of the English language and the ability to communicate in more than one African language; - Preferably a masters or postgraduate level of education in the relevant field of expertise required; - Ability to travel on short notice; and - Have a valid drivers license Candidates meeting the above criteria should send their curriculum vitae with letters of motivation to rtff@umhlaba.com or project1@umhlaba.com or fax to 011-403 2670. The closing date is 29th July 2005, 13h00. We reserve the right not to make an appointment at this time should suitable candidates not be forthcoming. From GENDERLINKS" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOB ADVERTISEMENTS HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA MANAGER Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF), seeks a dynamic individual to fill the post of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media Manager as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of a two year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Supervising team leaders in twelve Southern African countries conducting a baseline study on coverage of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Finalising a handbook and training manual on HIV/AIDS and gender policies for media houses. - Training a team of in-country facilitators in use of the handbook. - Supervising and backstopping roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in media houses across the region. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in Southern Africa. - Experience of working in the region. - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA FACILITATORS IN SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF) seeks the services of experienced individuals in SADC countries to serve as in-country facilitators in the roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in newsrooms. The services of the facilitators will be required for approximately 80 working days from September 2005 to December 2006. Successful applicants will need to be willing to work on a flexible basis in their home countries, with training sessions in Johannesburg, over this period. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Receiving training in, and serving as team leaders of a regional baseline study on the coverage of HIV/AIDS and Gender in your home country. - Receiving training in the use of a handbook on HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Engaging with media houses in country, and facilitating an inception workshop with the support of a Regional Manager and local SAEF officials. - Running in-house workshops with newsrooms. - Providing on-going support and training against an agreed schedule until policies are formally adopted. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the country programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in your country - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE MANAGER Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that promotes gender equality in and through the media seeks to fill the following post as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of an initial one-year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 8 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Managing phone calls, messages and office supplies; - Making appointments and travel arrangements; - Filing and maintaining office equipment; - Liaising with creditors, basic book keeping and clerical functions; - Managing and updating a database of contacts. - Managing the office driver and messenger. Qualifications - Suitable tertiary qualifications related to this work. - At least five years experience in office administration. - IT proficiency. A background working in the NGO sector and specifically in gender-related work, as well as strong IT skills, will be an advantage. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. From REDPEG" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za Regards, The Redpeg Team From REDPEG" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za or (011) 476-5355 Regards, The Redpeg Team From Knowledge Leadership Associates" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Internet Information Retrieval Tools and Techniques (IIR) short course The next IIR course will be presented by Knowledge Leadership Associates and the University of Stellenbosch Centre for Knowledge Dynamics and Decision-Making, When and where: Stellenbosch: Date: 5 - 6 September 2005. Venue: University of Stellenbosch, Arts Building room 320, C/o Merriman and Van Ryneveld streets, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg: Date: 7 - 8 November 2005. Venue: Netscope, Corporate Hill, 3012 William Nichol Drive, Bryanston Closing date for registration: Stellenbosch: 19th August. Johannesburg: 14th October 2005 Due to the interactive nature of the course only a limited number of participants can be accommodated Fees: R2650 (VAT not applicable) which covers refreshments, lunches, and documentation. 10% discount for bona fide civic sector organisations. 10% discount for more than one delegate from the same organisation Who should attend? Knowledge workers and other change agents in private, public and non governmental civic sector organisations whose success depend on fast access to accurate on-line and web-based information, e.g. information resource specialists, journalists in the paper based and electronic media, researchers in various fields e.g. policy researchers, management support staff, decision support specialists, analysts in various fields, teachers and corporate trainers, and entrepreneurs in general Why you should attend: Do you often need to find information quickly? Do you waste valuable time combing through thousands of irrelevant search results? Does the terabytes of information on the Internet overwhelm you? Are you never quite sure if the information that you have found is authoritative? Does the full extent of your search expertise comprise of typing a keyword into Google's search box? If you've answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. Are you familiar with search engines? Meta search engines? Social book marking? The Invisible Web? Blogs? RSS? Fee-based databases? Subject directories? Collaborative filtering systems? Are you familiar with a variety of search techniques, such as Boolean searching, truncation, wildcards, or phrase searching? If you've answered 'No' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. What you will learn: How to create a search strategy; How to search more comprehensively using a variety of search tools, e.g. search engines, meta-search engines, subject directories, the Living Web and the Invisible Web; How to combat information overload using advanced search techniques, e.g. Boolean logic, proximity operators and field searching; How to troubleshoot a failed search; How to evaluate Web resources; How to cite Web resources Format: This is a hands-on course where you will practice everything that you learn live on the Web. We will adopt an incremental learning approach, starting with the basics and progressing to a deeper understanding of and expertise in applying the tools and techniques. You are not required to have any prior knowledge or experience of the topic. You should have basic PC end user skills. How to register: Register online at http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval/register or request a registration form from bf@knowlead.co.za For further information see http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval or contact: Ben Fouché, Knowledge Leadership Associates, E-mail: bf@knowlead.co.za +27 (0)21 854 5480 Cell: +27 (0)83 291 6671 From Centre for Resource and Funding Training" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Centre for Resource and Funding Training is hosting a one day MasterClass on "Making Friends and Influencing People" Date: Friday 12th August 2005 from 8:30 to 16:30 Venue: Wits Club, West Campus, University of the Witwatersrand Cost: R850.00 including notes, lunch and drinks afterwards Speakers: Ruda Landman, Ann Bown, Susan Smuts and Thys Dullaart Find out about effective networking and what the media considers a story. Learn how to frame your work so that it gets the right exposure. CRAFT'S panel of experts comprises: Ruda Landman, Award winning journalist and chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Project Literacy, will speak on "Making the Right Connections at a Social Event" - how to do it effectively, with lasting consequences. She will be giving you practical ways of overcoming your reservations and making the best of the moment. Susan Smuts, Deputy Managing Editor of The Sunday Times, will speak on "How NGO's can get the Attention of the Media?" Ann Bown, CEO of Charisma Communication, a South African based fundraising consultancy and training company will reflect on "The Tsunami and how the SA Red Cross mass media campaign worked to raise R30 million." Thys Dullaart, Photographer with The Star, "A Picture tell a Thousand Stories" Thys will be looking at photo's that tell stories and what makes an impact. For more information or to book please send an email to info@fundraisingtraining.org.za. Regards Liz Findlay Centre for Resource and Funding Training Tel: 011 789 1347 Fax: 088 011 789 1347 Email: info@fundraisingtraining.org.za Website: www.fundraisingtraining.org.za From Quo-Vadis Communications" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOIN THE MANY WHO HAVE BENEFITED FROM QUO VADIS TRAINING! Quo Vadis is running another radio script-writing course. This is ideal for all scriptwriters involved in community radio. The course, led by Theo Coggin, an experienced communicator, will concentrate on the specific skills required to produce professional scripts for this medium. The practical exercises to be undertaken during and between sessions, have been designed to give a thorough understanding of what it takes to become a top notch script-writer. Venue: Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. Dates: Thursday 1st September Thursday 22nd September Thursday 20th October - Each session runs from 9h00 to 16h00 and all three sessions must be attended. The course content includes: Fundamental principles of communication Understanding your target audience Contemporary radio Radio as 'Theatre of the Mind' The KISS principle and how to apply it Human interest - the glue that holds it all together The cost of the course is R1 950 inclusive of VAT and includes material and a light lunch. It excludes any accommodation or travel costs. The deposit of R1 000 required to secure your booking, should be paid into the following account: Bank: Standard Bank of SA Branch: Eastgate (018505) Account Name: Quo Vadis Communications Account No: 220 198 101 Kindly fax a copy of the deposit slip to: (011) 497 1994. For further information about the course, please contact Sheila Whiteman, whose details appear below. What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis script-writing courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Quo Vadis Communications * Award-winning marketing communications * Training in organisational communication Tel: (011) 487-0026 Fax: (011) 487-1994 sheila@quo-vadis.co.za http://www.quo-vadis.co.za From Farm Life in South Africa Project" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS We are proud to introduce the Farm Life in South Africa project and would like to invite further collaboration and support from interested stakeholders The Farm Life in South Africa project is a unique and creative collaboration between the Farm Schools Research and Advocacy Project, Nkuzi Development Association, Social Surveys (Pty) Ltd and world renowned international photojournalist Jurgen Schadeberg. Funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies (Pty) Ltd in South Africa, the project combines the findings of applied research into the extent, nature and impact of evictions from farms and the conditions of farm workers and farm schools with the popular visual arts medium of photography. Through the Lens of a Camera... Farm workers remain a vulnerable and marginalized group in South Africa. While South Africa celebrated 10 years of freedom and democracy in 2004 many farm dwellers have not enjoyed the protection and social and economic rights afforded to them under the new Constitution. Few tangible improvements have been achieved in the socio-economic status of those who live and work on farms. Although standards vary, labor conditions and housing and health services are generally poor, as are educational facilities. In 1952 Jurgen Schadeberg along with investigative journalist Henry Nxumalo produced a series of historic images for Drum Magazine that focused on the brutal working conditions of farm laborers in Bethal, which forced the Apartheid government to investigate these labor practices. In 1953 Jurgen also did a photo study on the tot system employed on South Africa's Cape wine farms which exposed the unacceptable conditions and consequences of the system. In the same spirit of effecting positive change, Jurgen Schadeberg has produced a gripping photographic portrait of contemporary farm life in South Africa. Voices from the Land exposes the ongoing infringement of the human rights of farm dwellers, but also provides photo stories of good practice on more progressive South African farms. The Voices from the Land exhibition will be opened by the Honorable Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture on Sunday 7 August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 22 Bree Street in Newtown, Johannesburg at 11:30 and will tour some of the national museums and galleries in South Africa during 2006 and 2007. The opening will feature McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner for Best South African Traditional Album. RSVP Carolina Geldenhuys on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624. The Jurgen Schadeberg photo book "Voices from the Land' will be published by Protea Book House and will be launched on 26 October 2005 at MuseumAfrica (details to follow). The book elaborates stories of farm life in South Africa, evictions and farm schools with articles written by some of South Africa's leading journalists, academics and practitioners. The images in this message are exerts from the book that can be ordered from Mrs. Claudia Schadeberg via e-mail schadebe@iafrica.com or phone +27 (0)11 787-9054. For more on Jurgen Schadeberg and his work please visit http://www.jurgenschadeberg.com Three mini photo exhibitions will travel to rural and peri-urban towns in South Africa. We would like to invite organizations and interested stakeholders to collaborate with the Farm Life in South Africa project to take Jurgen's images and stories to communities and practitioners in these areas. For more information on the Farm Life in South Africa project and the mini photo exhibitions contact Riana Botes at thefarmlifeproject@afriendofmine.co.za or tel. +27 (0)84 983 0822 From Farm Life in South Africa Project" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to the "Voice from the Land" photographic exhibition by Jurgen Schadeberg Take a glimpse into the nether and neglected world of rural life and into the bleak existences of many farm workers who are deprived of dignity, self respect and hope in a continuous cycle of poverty and hardship. Yet, all is not lost, as stories and images of positive change can also be told... Please join us for the Opening Event of the "Voices from the Land" exhibition of photographs on Sunday 7th August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 121 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg with safe parking on Mary Fitzgerald Square. The exhibition of photographs by acclaimed international photojournalist, Jurgen Schadeberg will be opened by the Hon. Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan at 11:30am. McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner in the category Best South African Traditional Album for his Face the Music album will provide the music for the event. R.S.V.P: Carolina Geldenhuis on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624 at MuseumAfrica. We look forward to your company. Just as the Farmers' Security Administration in the United States during the thirties produced a major photographic essay on the plight of farmers to raise public awareness, our book and exhibition "Voice from the Land" reveals through images by Jurgen Schadeberg, the harsh reality of the lives of many farm workers in South Africa. Constant threats of eviction, harassment and homelessness compound an already volatile situation. Images are powerful tools in bringing about positive change and when complemented by evocative stories written by a team of committed writers, the effect is even more intense. We lift the veil on rural farm life and invite you to experience through pictures and words, a journey into a world dominated by fear, hunger, pain and despair. Our special thanks to all the farm workers and farmers who agreed to share their stories with us. We thank all our sponsors for their generous support, especially Gerald Kraak of the Atlantic Philanthropies who made this project a reality: Atlantic Philanthropies ActionAid International CAGE Nkuzi Development Association OLSET Social Surveys Africa Our thanks to our team of committed writers: Kenneth Chikanga Hazel Friedman Stephan Hofstätter Caroline Hooper-Box Julia Kupka Lucas Ledwaba Photographer: Jurgen Schadeberg Producer: Claudia Schadeberg The "Voices from the Land" book launch is to follow at MuseumAfrica on 26 October 2005 From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The first WSIS Thetha was held on 29 June 2005 in Braamfontein. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Alan Levine, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). The WSIS Thetha forms part of a series of "Information Society" society events taking place in Cape Town from 22-26 August 2005. If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za / refilwe@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From Refilwe" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From Refilwe" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From DAG" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From CECS" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From Gender Links" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Dear friends Partners in the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign invite you to join this initiative to get Heads of State to agree to elevate the SADC Declaration on Gender and Development to a Protocol for Accelerating Gender Equality in SADC. - A press release (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/article.php?a_id=329) tells you more about the campaign. For more detailed information including fact sheets and background papers go to (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=265) - To sign a petition that will be presented to Heads of State during their meeting in Gaborone from 17-18 August go to http://www.genderlinks.org.za/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8 - If you will be in Botswana, please join us for a civil society meeting on Sunday 14 August from 8.30 to 16.30 on the proposed Protocol at the Tlotlo Conference Centre. - If you will not be in Botswana, you can join us for an online conference on different themes on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 August as follows: Monday, 15 August 08h30-09h30 Governance 10h00-11h00 Education 12h00-13h00 Constitutional and Legal Rights 14h00-15h00 Gender violence Tuesday, 16 August 08h30-09h30 Health 09h30-10h30 HIV and AIDS 11h00-12h00 Media, Information, Education and Communication 12h00-13h00 Institutional Mechanisms To join the discussion please click on this link http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=217#. Click on the Gender Links Chat link above. This will take you to a Login page for the chat. 1. Log in First time users: If this is the first time you are going to chat, please register. Click on the register button and then fill in your details and click on register. After this step you will return to the login page. Put in your login and password and click enter. People who have used the chat before: If you have used the chat before, log in by typing your login and password that you have used previously and click on enter. 2. Click on the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign chatroom. 3. To start chatting, type in what you want to say in the white box at the bottom of the screen and click on SAY, everyone will then see your comment. See you in cyber space! Kubi Rama Deputy Director Gender Links Tel.: +27 11 622 2877 Fax: +27 11 622 4732 Cell: 0823788239 E-mail: kubi@genderlinks.org.za From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory www.prodder.org.za *********************************************************** The Southern African Non-Governmental Organisation Network (SANGONeT) is pleased to announce the launch of Phase One of PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory. Previously compiled and produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), PRODDER established itself as the most comprehensive development publication of its kind in Africa and became a much sought-after reference tool on Southern African development issues between 1987 and 2001. In view of SANGONeT's increasing focus on the development of electronic information products and services, PRODDER is re-introduced as an online directory. During Phase One, all South African NGOs and development organisations are invited to search the PRODDER directory (www.prodder.org.za), review and update their information or submit new entries. Organisations without Internet access may request an input sheet from SANGONeT, which can be e-mailed or faxed. PRODDER forms part of SANGONeT's broader information services, which aim to provide a user-friendly one-stop Internet entry point to information on South African NGOs and development organisations, including parastatals, community based organisations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, embassies and government bodies, each listed with contact details and programme areas. PRODDER will showcase the work of these organisations, raise awareness of their activities, and highlight the issues and challenges they face. Phase One of PRODDER already includes information on more than 2,500 South African NGOs and development organisations, and its focus and scope will be significantly expanded during the next few months. All these entries need to be validated by the end of September 2005. The next version of PRODDER will be launched on 24 October 2005 to coincide with World Development Information Day. Any comments on the design, contents, search functions and other characteristics of the new PRODDER directory would be much appreciated. In future, the focus and contents of PRODDER will be expanded to cover the rest of Southern Africa. For more information on the new PRODDER directory, as well as to submit your details and/or feedback, please contact Julie Machin, PRODDER Senior Information Coordinator, SANGONeT. Tel: (011) 403-4935 or E-mail: prodder@sangonet.org.za. From MDDA" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Media Development and Diversity Agency Project Director Six month Contract Position - Are you committed to promoting media development and diversity? - Do you have an understanding of the needs of community and small commercial media in South Africa? - Are you a strategic and conceptual thinker? - Have you got experience in managing small teams and mentoring and coaching staff? - Have you got extensive experience in project management - and in developing project plans and budgets and ensuring projects are completed on time? - Do you have strong report writing skills - and the ability to coach others in writing in English? - Are you proactive - with highly developed problem solving skills - and high levels of energy? If so... The Media Development and Diversity Agency wants to appoint a project director on a six month contract to provide mentoring and coaching to project staff and direct and manage the Agency's support programme for community and small commercial media. Key responsibilities include: 1. Ongoing development and implementation of the strategy for development and support of community media, small commercial media and research, in line with the broader organisational strategy; 2. Monitor and evaluate project progress and outcomes on an ongoing basis, to ensure adherence to work plans and objectives; 3. Support, mentor and coach project staff in the development and implementation of sound project planning and management skills - including management of the MDDA grant making cycle; 4. Financial planning, (includes budgeting), management and reporting related to Programme activities and outputs. 5. Co ordinate, compile and ensure that all reports and documentation are generated and submitted according to specified standards and requirements; 6. Build and strengthen a co - operative team spirit and dynamic, ensuring a common understanding and commitment to team and organisational goals. Requirements - An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience - with at least 5-8 years project management experience; - Knowledge and experience of the community and small commercial media sectors - Understanding and ability to scrutinize business plans - Knowledge and experience in grant making - Experience in the development sector - Knowledge of the media sector/s as well as relevant governmental, non governmental and community based sectors and networks Contract terms The post is a six month fixed term contract. Closing date for applications: 24th August 2005 If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, -please contact the CEO, Libby Lloyd at (011) 249 2003 or email your details to hariet@mdda.org.za From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on Monday, 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Paul Esselaar, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus; and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From NPRT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS "Non-Profit Resource Training" invites registrations for the following quality short-courses... * How To Write The Winning Funding Proposal [C. T.]* Covering all the essentials involved in crafting a concise and professional funding proposal (or application) that will give your projects the competitive edge when applying to a funding source. - Course Dates: 24 & 25 August, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Jetty Botes * Writing Reports & Designing Promotional Materials [C.T.]* Enabling participants to write a variety of in-house and external reports and providing skills required to design a range of creative promotional materials for your NPO that are punchy, stylish and that make the best use of graphics and other emphatic devices. - Course Dates: 6 & 7 September, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Annette Cockburn * Assertive Communication Skills [JHB]* Focusing on the value and practical use of assertive communication techniques. Explore ways to apply these inter-personal skills to:- use assertiveness without being intimidating, offensive or aggressive; overcome communication barriers; handle common workplace issues and challenges. - Course Dates: 7 & 8 September, 2005 [CT on 11 & 12 Oct.] - Cost: R1100, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Kevin Smith * Special Events Fundraising [C. T.]* This workshop will comprehensively cover all the strategic, financial, logistical, PR and regulatory considerations involved in organising and managing both indoor and outdoor events, and ensure that you minimize risk and maximise fundraising outcomes - Course Dates: 13 & 14 September, 2005 - Cost: R825,00 p.p. - Facilitator: Greg Damster * The A to Z of Volunteer Management [JHB]* This course will provide fresh perspectives and useful tools relating to the key dimensions, processes and challenges of designing and implementing a successful volunteer programme - includes planning, policy, recruitment, supervision, team building & development. - Course Dates: 11 & 12 October, 2005 - Facilitator: Deline van Boom - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- More Courses Coming Up... 27 September: Meeting Co-ordination & Minute Taking Skills [C.T.] 6 October: Face-to-Face Fundraising in USA & Europe [C.T.] 26 & 28 October: Managing the Staff Appraisal Process & Disciplinary Procedures [JHB] +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- B O O K I N G S & I N Q U I R I E S: Contact: Joyce ~ Tel: (021) 685-7726 ~ Cell: (072) 337-3772 Email: nprt@telkomsa.net +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Cost inclusive of all course materials, lunch, refreshments & Certification - Non-Profit Resource Training is an Accredited Training Provider: Services SETA (Dec. No. 1059) From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE SUPPORT The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services to people and organisations working for economic and social development in the Southern African region. SANGONeT would like to appoint a receptionist who also provides general office support. Duties: - Oversee the reception area, answering a multi-line switchboard. - Provide administrative support to Finance Manager and Executive Director. - Perform simple accounting duties, including petty cash and creditors. - Provide general office support. Requirements and Qualifications: - At least 3 years, solid reception and administration support skills and experience. - Minimum qualification: Matric with exemption/three-year secretarial or office administration diploma. - Excellent liaison skills. - Above average writing skills. - Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). - Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task. If you have a professional demeanor and phone etiquette and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Finance Manager, Lucy More, at (011) 403-0130 or lucy@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31 August 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From Cathy Angotcho" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00ED_01C5A97A.4568FDA0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Executive Director Southern Africa Trust The DFID will provide a substantial amount of risk capital over the next five years (2005-2009) to establish the Southern Africa Trust (SAT). The Southern Africa Trust is an innovative initiative that is being established in the Southern African region to promote the following linked aims: * Strengthening the voice of poor people in public policy processes * Targeting the reduction of poverty and inequality in Southern Africa in ways that promote regional linkages and agendas. Based in Johannesburg/Pretoria, South Africa, the appointee will report directly to the Southern Africa Trust Board. Key responsibilities will include:=20 * Networking and stakeholder management=20 * General and administrative management of SAT=20 * Information and financial management * Managing public policy processes=20 * Managing a grant funding facility=20 * Positioning and profiling the Trust with the relevant stakeholders, including communities. =20 The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who is innovative and creative and has good facilitation and excellent managerial and financial skills. A relevant formal university degree or equivalent is essential, as is an in-depth knowledge of the public policy terrain and grant-making principles. Important attributes include the ability to take an organisational concept from inception to implementation, good people management and communication skills at all levels, and the ability to work across a wide range of diverse cultures. Knowledge of spoken languages in the Southern African region will be an added advantage. =20 The Southern Africa Trust offers an internationally competitive remuneration and benefits package which will be negotiated. Applicants should submit their CVs, details of how their skills and experience are relevant to the position, and the names of three available referees will full contact details, to Bashir Khan by e-mail on bkhan@deloitte.co.za or by fax on +27 12 482 0194. Closing date: 9 September 2005.=20 ------=_NextPart_000_00ED_01C5A97A.4568FDA0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
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Based in Johannesburg/Pretoria, South = Africa, the=20 appointee will report
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Closing=20 date: 9 September 2005. 
------=_NextPart_000_00ED_01C5A97A.4568FDA0-- From CECS" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From CSVR" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Gender-based Violence Programme of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation seeks to employ a researcher/trainer on a 14 month contract. The incumbent will focus much of her/his time conducting and co-ordinating research around criminal justice system responses to rape, as well as training and working with organisations to assist them to establish legal monitoring systems. In addition the incumbent will be expected to represent the Programme's work in a variety of settings. From time to time she/he may be expected to assist with other Gender-based violence programme projects. Applicants must have: * at least one year's prior research experience on a gender-related project(s) * a minimum of an Honours' degree * some knowledge of the legal system * good English writing skills * good speaking and pesentation skills * some experience in facilitating and organising workshops * initiative, as well as good organising, planning and self-management skills * be able to work as part of a team. * have a valid driver's licence They should also be willing to travel to selected courts and police stations in Gauteng. Familiarity with Afrikaans will be an advantage. The CSVR offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the incumbent's skill and experience. Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Zandile Portia Sithole at this email address psithole@csvr.org.za by 15 September 2005. From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT VACANCY ICT Advocacy Coordinator. SANGONeT is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of information communication technology (ICT) services to people and organisations promoting social and economic development in the Southern African region. In the past two years SANGONeT has expanded the focus and scope of its ICT advocacy activities. These include the introduction of Thetha: The SANGONeT ICT Discussion Forum and SANGONeT's Annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition. Both these initiatives will henceforth focus on Southern African ICT advocacy issues. SANGONeT would like to appoint a Coordinator for its ICT Advocacy activities. This position is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about the potential role and contribution of ICTs in support of the Southern African development process, with a keen interest in advocacy, policy and related issues shaping the role and application of ICTs in the region. Amongst other things, the successful applicant will be responsible for: * Developing, planning and implementing various events and activities with a focus on regional ICT advocacy and policy issues; * Networking and liaison with key government, private sector and civil society stakeholders in support of their participation and contribution to these activities; * Documenting and disseminating the outcomes of the events to funders and stakeholders. Requirements and Qualifications: * A relevant qualification in the social sciences, communication, marketing or journalism; * At least five years' relevant work experience; * Solid knowledge of the Southern African ICT and NGO sectors and issues; * Understanding of ICT advocacy issues advancing a progressive agenda; * Excellent event management, coordination and facilitation skills; * Excellent writing, editing and communication skills; * Good computer literacy skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc); * Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task; * A valid drivers' license. Key competencies for this position include initiative, energy & enthusiasm, planning, organisation, assertiveness, judgement, thoroughness and teamwork. If you have the necessary qualifications and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Executive Director, David Barnard, at (011) 403-0130 or dbarnard@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. This is a one-year position with the option to extend it at the end of the contract period. The deadline for applications is Monday, 19 September 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From Quo Vadis Communications" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Become a skilful communicator Calling all involved in communications in NGOs, NPOs and CBOs! Quo Vadis Communications is offering two courses that can make all the difference to the way you tell your story - to the public, to donors, to all your stakeholders: - A radio script-writing course, ideal for all who aim to be popular radio script-writers. - An organisational communications course, designed for those who are involved in communicating about their organisations. Both courses will be led by experienced training facilitator Theo Coggin, and will concentrate on the practical skills required, with exercises designed to give hands-on experience of both the medium of radio and organisational communications. Theo has extensive experience in the communications and NGO fields and can help you apply your messages in a positive way. Venue (for both courses): Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. - The radio scriptwriting course will be held on: - Thursday 22nd September: - Thursday 20th October - Thursday 27th October - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R1950, including VAT, material and a light lunch. A deposit of R1000 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - For further information about the radio script-writing course, please contact Sheila Whiteman at (011) 487-0026 or sheila@quo-vadis.co.za - The organisational communications course will be held on: - 10-11 October - 7-8 November - 5-6 December - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R4950.00 plus VAT = R5643.00, including material and a light lunch. A deposit of R2500 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - Who should attend this course? - Those responsible for compiling newsletters and reports; - Staff tasked with writing proposals; - Those involved in producing minutes and organisational reports; - Anyone who needs to improve their writing skills; - NGO and developmental organisations' staff and executives charged with communication in their organisation. - For further information about the organisational communications course, please contact Sello Kau at (011) 487-0026 or sello@quo-vadis.co.za What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis' courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Zanele Mkwanazi, Women's Empowerment Project, KZN, who won first prize in a writing competition run by a daily newspaper in KwaZulu/Natal, after attending a course: "It's all thanks to the skills I learned at the Quo Vadis course." What our peers say about the courses: David Dykman, Word Wise Language and Training Services: "Theo's passion for the written word, his experience in the field of communications make his wide-ranging and valued Quo Vadis training a highly recommended and valuable product offering in today's environment." From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SOUTH AFRICAN WSIS CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT Final call for comments, feedback and endorsements Deadline: 14 September 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------- The Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) will be held from 16-18 November 2005 in Tunis, Tunisia. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. In the past few months SANGONeT has coordinated the preparation of a WSIS South African Civil Society Statement with the support of various local civil society organisations. This document focuses on various important issues shaping the Information Society, including freedom of expression, telecommunications costs, funding and evaluation, Internet governance, media freedom, open source software and open content, education, gender and disability. The third draft of the Statement is now available on the SANGONeT website and all South African civil society organisations are requested to review the document and submit their final comments, feedback and endorsements to SANGONeT by no later than Wednesday, 14 September 2005. Feedback should be send to - info@sangonet.org.za The final version of the Statement will be submitted to the Department of Communications on 16 September 2005. From SACP" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 08 September 2005 OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Wednesday, 14 September, 2005 The deadline for these is 12 September 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! Below the Campaign plan is attached for your familiarisation with the issues. BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Second Annual SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition 1-3 March 2006 Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) will host its second annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition from 1-3 March 2006 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg. Building on the success of the 2005 event, the next conference will focus specifically on a wide range of new and practical information, communication and technology (ICT) services, solutions and applications relevant to the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Southern Africa. The objectives of the conference will be to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of CSOs in applying and adopting ICT, as well as to profile and demonstrate relevant and practical applications, which could further strengthen the impact of their work. The conference will have a strong focus on free and open source issues and applications. SANGONeT invites anyone interested in participating in the event as a speaker, trainer or facilitator to register their interest at - info@sangonet.org.za Information on case studies, technology solutions, practical applications, etc. which could be incorporated into the conference programme would be much appreciated. The conference programme will consist of a combination of plenary sessions, breakaway and training sessions, and practical technology demonstrations. The conference is aimed at senior staff and technical employees in the CSO sector as well as individuals who work with these organisations, including international funding agencies, the private sector and government. Approximately 300 people will attend the event. We look forward to your participation in this important civil society event. For more information on participant registration, exhibition opportunities and logistical arrangements, please contact the Conference Secretariat: Anelja de Bok, Go Girl Events Tel: (011) 781-8611 / E-mail: anelja@gogirlevents.co.za From SECCP" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0054_01C5B84B.38568760 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Energy Policy Unit Officer Earthlife Africa Johannesburg seeks a motivated, responsible and self-disciplined individual to run the Energy Policy Unit of the = Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Project. Post requires: Matric and a tertiary qualification; a minimum of three years work experience; experience in analysis of energy policy and = development; driver's licence; communication skills incl. fluency in English and at = least one other official language; good writing and computer skills; knowledge of = relevant issues; experience of the NGO sector and managing participatory processes. Please send a letter of motivation with a CV and contactable references, = no later than noon of 28 December, to: seccp@earthlife.org.za or Fax (011) 339 = 3270 or deliver to Auckland House, 185 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Earthlife Africa is a civil society organisation working for social & = environmental justice on local, national and international levels. Earthlife Africa = Jhb is an equal opportunity employer. ------=_NextPart_000_0054_01C5B84B.38568760 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

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------=_NextPart_000_00F8_01C5B851.7F9AF290-- From DAG" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO in the Western Cape that supports and implements community driven housing and development projects and processes, and that works towards the creation of a pro-poor urban policy environment. DAG seeks to employ a dynamic individual to join our team of field staff as a Development Facilitator your role will be to: - To co-ordinate and carry out social development work in innovative and integrated urban development projects that address access to land, adequate infrastructure and housing to the poor. - To lead the conceptualization, development, and implementation of DAG's short training courses. - To actively participate in DAG's lobbying and advocacy programme. Ideally, you will have: - Relevant Degree/Technikon Diploma in e.g. Social Sciences, Adult Education, Social Development - 2-5 years social development experience and training/facilitation experience - A good knowledge of training methodologies & techniques - Some knowledge of housing and urban policy frameworks - Good conceptual, report writing, analytical, and communication skills - Experience in working with a gender perspective will strengthen application but is not essential The above requirements are preferred skills, however, applicants with proven abilities through any combination of education and work experience may be considered. DAG is committed to affirmative action. The successful applicants must: - Have the ability to speak two regional languages - Have a valid drivers license - Be familiar with the MS Office computer package Detailed CV's with names of 2 contactable references should be mailed to The HR Consultant, 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925, or faxed to (021) 447 1987 or e-mailed to diana@dag.org.za Closing date: Thursday, 22 September 2005 (Only short listed candidates will be contacted) From AIHA" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS American International Health Alliance (AIHA) seeks an Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist to assist in the administration of its South Africa program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Service Administration (HHS/HRSA) as part of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR). Essential Duties: Supervise logistical support for program related travel to/from/through South Africa and for AIHA conferences/workshops held in South Africa. Assist in co-coordinating AIHA central and regional activities such as conference, workshops Develop and maintain procedures for budgeting, cash control and financial reporting for AIHA/South Africa that comply with local law, funding agency requirements and AIHA policies. Fulfill financial management functions consistent with HRSA regulations, AIHA policy and the AIHA's internal calendar of financial activities. Assist AIHA/Washington finance and administration staff in preparing a financial management manual Supervise administrative staff in a manner that helps to build a strong professional team and encourages each member to continuously improve professional skills and assume increasing responsibility for the organization's work. Provide leadership for the South African office in the absence of the Country Director. Develop and implement regional procurement procedures in compliance with AIHA and HRSA rules and regulations. Communicate with vendors, landlord, and tax consultant, while keeping AFO apprised of all pertinent details of communication on a weekly basis Submit reports to local tax or authorities required regarding VAT, employee/contractor income taxes, pension fund contributions and other applicable declarations Manage payroll including calculation salaries including income taxes, pension fund, medical care, and other taxable income for all employees and contractors and ensuring timely, accurate reporting Qualifications: -BA/BS degree in accounting or related field; Good understanding of accounting concepts -Experience in working with detailed projects and the ability to handle multiple tasks -Proficient with MSWord, Excel, and Access -3-5 years experience in International accounting, preferably with Nongovernmental Organizations -Familiarity with international donor and US Government cost principles and accounting rules. -Knowledge of internal audit and internal control practices -Excellent communication skills; Proficient in English language; Proficiency in local language(s) a plus. Please send cover letter and CV to hr@aiha.com, Subject: Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist, by September 21, 2005. From SACP" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP TO A CONSULTATIVE MEETING AND FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Tuesday, 04 October, 2005 The deadline for confirmations is 1st October 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, 011 339 6880 Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From ASHOKA" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS ASHOKA: INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATIONS WHO IS ASHOKA? Ashoka Southern Africa (www.ashoka.org.za) is part of a global non-profit organisation that has pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. Broadly, Ashoka works to realise its vision of EVERYONE A CHANGEMAKER, by investing and supporting the work of social entrepreneurs and social innovations, thereby engineering critical systemic social change. In addition to investment in social entrepreneurs, and a myriad of knowledge management initiatives, Ashoka also works in building infrastructure to support sustainable development. Ashoka is currently investing in over1 600 social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) in more than 50 countries. THE CITIZEN BASE INITIATIVE Ashoka's Citizen-Base Initiative (CBI) supports the development of a vibrant, financially self-reliant citizen sector, where everyone is a changemaker. The CBI programme is Ashoka's acknowledgement that people and communities drive empowerment, and this programme has successfully been able to identify the best practice models in the development sector. Community groups and for-benefit organisations are continuing to push the boundaries of innovation in their search to find effective financial models that both serve to create financially sustainable structures as well as boost community wealth. This is in line with Financial Minister Trevor Manuals argument that ¨Black economic empowerment should facilitate the broadening of participation in the ownership and control of our economic assets¨. It therefore calls for innovation - in increasing access to capital, improvement of financial literacy, mobilizing communities to save, etc. The role of the social sector in empowerment and development is central to the financial transformation agenda. One of the CBI's programmatic arms is the annual award for best practice. The CBI award recognizes organisations innovatively working with communities to develop capacity, involvement and empowerment for sustainability! HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Participate in our search for innovative sustainability strategies! Send us your sustainability model! If you are a non-profit organisation or community structure who has innovative strategies geared at organisational and community financial self-reliance, or if you are you running a social business, generating in-kind donations, using volunteers in innovative ways to build a citizen-base of support for your projects - you are who we are looking for! Are you a business, government department, foundation, donor agency investing in organisations who are innovative and cutting-edge in its understanding and application of resource mobilization, then partner with us in this challenge to create a vibrant, financially self-reliant social sector. SELECTION CRITERIA We will choose 10 finalists who fulfill these criteria: - Innovation - how creative and new is the strategy? - Mobilizes local citizen support - how is community participation achieved and to what level of success? - Revenue Generation - what business model is used to generate income? - Feasibility- how likely is it that this plan will succeed to bring in revenue for the organization and community? - Potential of Replicability - can others adopt principles of this strategy and successfully implement it? - Social Impact - what difference is this business strategy doing for the community and organisations? ASHOKA's INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION 10 Finalists will be selected and supported through technical assistance and support in marketing, business training, mentorship and a range of opportunities to build effective models for sustainable citizen organisations and communities. In addition there will be an exchange of information and best practices to develop a knowledge base of innovative practices in the sector. A final 3 Award Winners will be presented with a financial reward of R100 000. Enter now by submitting a application (maximum15 pages) demonstrating the implementation of the above cited criteria. DEADLINE: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD REACH US BY 21 OCTOBER 2005 Please post to: Ashoka Innovators for the Public: CBI P.O.Box 30653, Braamfontein, 2017 For further information and to e-mail your application, Contact: Geralda Wildschutt Director: CBI Tel: 011 880 5592 email: gwildschutt@ashoka.org From Southern Hemisphere" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Southern Hemisphere Consultants offer a Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Date: 31. October - 3. November 2005 (4 days) Place: Would be either Pretoria or Midrand. (Please indicate preference when you register) Price: R 3,900 (excluding VAT) (including comprehensive course materials, refreshments & lunch, certificate). There will be a discount for organisations who send 3 or more participants. Facilitator: Nana Davies (Masters in Law, University of Copenhagen) Register: Please register now or before Friday 14. October Contact: Nana Davies or Nadia Gain at Southern Hemisphere Consultants. Tel: (021) 421 0073. Fax: (021) 418 6397 Email: info@southernhemisphere.co.za or visit our website www.southernhemisphere.co.za In-house courses are also available. Objectives Critical to any organisation or government department involved in development projects and programmes, this course aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to be able to conduct their own planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting or to be able to guide project partners or external evaluators. Methodology The training course will be run in a workshop style with a high degree of participant involvement. As a case study approach will be used, the participants should come to the workshop with a project to work on throughout the course. The participant will be able to leave the course with practical tools for implementation. Outcomes Having completed the course the participant will be able to: - Produce a stakeholder analysis, a problem analysis and an objective analysis - Identify outputs, activities and inputs - Identify and develop "SMART" objectives and indicators - Identify and develop risk factors and assumptions - Develop a plan of action - Monitor their projects - Select an appropriate framework for conducting an evaluation - Identify appropriate qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques - Construct an evaluation report - Develop a terms of reference for an evaluation Workshop programme For a copy of the workshop programme, please contact us. Facilitator Nana Davies is a development practitioner with many years of experience in process facilitation, planning, monitoring and evaluation. She is a planning expert and has assisted various organisations in developing their planning, monitoring and evaluation systems. She has furthermore conducted numerous evaluations for national and international clients, including UNICEF, EU, DanChurchAid, POLICY Project, and government departments. From EISA" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS EISA Library and Publications Clerk (Johannesburg) EISA is a not for profit section 21 company, established in 1996. Its head office is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The organisation has field offices in Angola, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique. Its mission is to strengthen electoral processes, good governance, human rights and democratic values through research, capacity building, advocacy and other targeted interventions. EISA services electoral commissions, political parties, civil society organisations and other institutions operating in the democracy and governance fields throughout Africa. The above position is vacant and interested persons are invited to apply. Responsibilities - Cutting and pasting of marked press articles on the SADC region; - Photocopying material for Library/Research Department/Publications and other departments by arrangement; - Binding copied material where necessary; - Providing a modicum of clerical assistance, such as typing labels where applicable; - Scanning material into the ELBI database in accordance with the plan to digitize certain sections of the library holdings; - Any other library assistance such as moving files, etc where applicable; - Manually processing orders/ gratis material for dispatch; - Assisting in keeping the publications room in good order; - Phoning to ascertain addresses where necessary; - Any other assistance as may be required, in order to promote EISA publications; - Photocopying of out of print material, and assisting in keeping the section in good running order, etc; - Assistance to other departments as arranged with the Senior Librarian and Publications Officer Requirements - Previous clerical experience and - Good organizational skills - Basic computer skills Applications Applications should be submitted for attention Dr Jackie Kalley no later than 27 September 2005. Please submit your CV via - Email to jackie@eisa.org.za or - Fax to 011 482 54 95 or - Post to PO Box 740, Auckland Park 2196 Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '04. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '05. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Are you an NGO based in South Africa? If so, you are invited to enter your organisation's details in the PRODDER Directory, www.prodder.org.za. Organisations already listed on PRODDER are reminded to update their details. PRODDER is a FREE online directory of NGOs in South Africa which is a much sought-after reference tool for everyone who works in the development sector. If you don't have internet access an input sheet can be emailed or faxed to you. Contact Julie Machin, SANGONeT, 011 403 4935, prodder@sangonet.org.za. From SANGOCO" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation Dear Friends, Transparency South Africa hosts Roundtable: "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality" Transparency South Africa, a SANGOCO affiliate, hereby invites you to the Roundtable on "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality." We all know the statistics of poverty and inequality but Civil Society groups have always asserted that, despite the wealth that exists to meet human need, very little of this has been redistributed largely because of human greed. Reality of Aid 2004 reported that one third of deaths - some 18 million people a year or 50,000 per day - are due to poverty-related causes. That's 270 million people since 1990, the majority women and children, roughly equal to the population of the US. Of this children suffer most. Every year more than 10 million children die of hunger and preventable diseases - that's over 30,000 per day and one every 3 seconds. (80 Million Lives, 2003 / Bread for the World / UNICEF / World Health Organization) With such challenges such as these - it begs the question: Can the oil industry contribute to fighting poverty and inequality? The oil industry is said to produce million barrels of oil, which make some rich and is said to destroy the environment. It is also said to be major cause for social unrest in our societies resulting in wars, attempted coups and mal-governance and corruption. According to TI's Corruption Perceptions Index 2004 oil-rich Angola, Azerbaijan, Chad, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Libya, Nigeria, Russia, Sudan, Venezuela and Yemen all have extremely low scores. Out of the countries surveyed. In these countries, public contracting in the oil sector is plagued by revenues vanishing into the pockets of western oil executives, middlemen and local officials. The sector is rife with corruption, non transparency and maladministration especially in countries in transition and post war economies. Speakers at the roundtable include: Peter Eigen founder and outgoing chairperson of Transparency International (He will be available for interviews on this and various other issues). See www.tisa.org.za for more details. Date: 30th of September 2005. Venue: 23 Jorrisson Street; cnr Jan Smuts, Braamfontein Centre 4th Floor, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) Boardroom Time: 9:30 registration and coffee Starts: 10 am - 12:45 ends For further information please do not hesitate to contact the writer at the details below. To confirm attendance speak or email Simon (simonsch1@gmx.de) and or Muelelwa Khosa (Muelelwa Khosa: elekie83@webmail.co.za) In Solidarity Hassen Lorgat Chairperson Transparency SA Manager: Campaigns and Communications South African NGO Coalition (SANGOCO) Tel: 0027 11 403 7746 Fax: 0027 11 403 8703 Mobile: +27 82 411 2946 email:hlorgat@sangoco.org.za URL: www.tisa.org.za From SANGONeT" TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT is relocating on Friday 30 September '05. Our telephone and fax numbers remain the same, however, our lines will be down for the first half of the day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For any NGO.ZA queries, please contact BCSNet on 011 353 3230. Our new physical address: 209 Smit Street (29th floor, UCS Building) Braamfontein Johannesburg Tel: 011 403 4935 Fax: 011 403 0130/9685 e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za web: www.thusanang.org.za / www.sangonet.org.za From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 5 12:16:47 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <011201c5814a$a6f53d20$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From diane at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 5 13:35:26 2005 From: diane at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Thusanang Alert Message-ID: <020901c58155$a3ef2810$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ ~ T:h:u:s:a:n:a:n:g A:l:e:r:t ~ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Issue No: 8 Date: 05 July, 2005 +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Editorial: Last week we were fortunate enough to be able to pay a visit to some of our nonprofit colleagues in KZN. Thanks to all those who participated in our focus group sessions! Please don't feel left out, we're very keen to hear from you. Tell us what you like OR don't like about the Thusanang website and the Alert. Please send your e-mails to . NB: Please click on this link before attempting to access any of the items mentioned below!! +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Contents: 1. New jobs, proposals and events this week. 2. Top local and international news flashes. 3. Nonprofit research and other new literature sources. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 1. JOBS, PROPOSALS AND EVENTS: ---> New Vacancies Great opportunities are available with World Vision International, UNAids and the UN. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkce) ---> New Proposal Announcements Your last chance to send your applications to the Collaborative Fund for HIV/Aids and to the CCS for their research grants. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcf) ---> Forthcoming Events If you want to learn about Social Entrepreneurship, make sure to attend the GIBS Colloquim. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcg) ---> Training Need more skills training, there is lots to choose: ranging from CRAFT's "governing boards" training to NPC's "demystifying Non-profit law for the sector. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkch) +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ WEBSITE TIP: If you experience any problems accessing the website, you may want to cut and paste the actual Thusanang URL - http://www.thusanang.org.za/ into your browser and press enter to launch the Home Page. Once you have the Thusanang website up, click on the relevant link or use the "search" option on the right hand side of the page. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 2. TOP NEWS ITEMS: (i) The following LOCAL news items were recently added to the Thusanang website: ---> SA-AIDS funds on hold: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmh) ---> EU-SA Partnership Indaba: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmm) ---> Nepad Initiates E-Schools Project: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmp) ~~~~~~~~~~ (ii) The following INTERNATIONAL news items were recently added to the Thusanang website: ---> WSIS and Civil Society: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmt) ---> Culture and Development Website: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmr) ---> International Symposium on Local E-Democracy 26-27 July 2005: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmq) +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 3. NONPROFIT ANALYSIS AND OPINIONS: ---> ActionAid: Real Aid: An agenda for making Aid work: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmj) ---> Idasa: Nepad & Civil Society Participation: (Visit: http://www.un-ngls.org/cso/cso8/nepad.pdf) ---> Comment:Third World Debt & G8 RA:Social Enterprises: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmk) ========================================= SUBSCRIPTIONS The purpose of this service is to regularly update our audience about the most recent changes and additions made to the Thusanang website. We welcome your feedback and suggestions about this alerting service and encourage you to forward this e-mail to any colleagues whom you believe will find it useful. NB: To unsubscribe, please send an a-mail request to with the subject "unsubscribe me" along with your e-mail address. ========================================= COPYRIGHT Below are the copyright statements to be included when reproducing material from The Thusanang Alert. The single phrase below is the copyright notice to be used when reproducing any portion of this report, in any format: ================END====================== From leeshiar at exegesis.co.za Thu Jul 7 08:00:23 2005 From: leeshiar at exegesis.co.za (Exegesis Consulting) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Announcement Message-ID: <005c01c582b9$2a2f9810$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Bryanston Furnished Offices 5 offices available, each 11-19 sqm from R2000-R4000 per month Shared Facilities Call (011) 463 7573 From dhusy at umhlaba.com Tue Jul 12 15:49:35 2005 From: dhusy at umhlaba.com (UDS) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] UDS - Vacancies Message-ID: <021f01c586e8$8a510f70$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Tourism Experts / Consultants Umhlaba Development Services, a consultant services company with experience in rural development and capacity building with local government is seeking to identify experienced tourism/community tourism experts and consultants for possible future collaboration on projects. An immediate opportunity will be to bid for a project based in the Tzaneen area of Limpopo province for a two-year project. Interested individuals should have some expertise in the following: - Strengthening tourism development management capacity at district and municipal levels - Strengthening tourism development capacity at the community level Please send a detailed CV with names and contact details (including e-mail) of three references should be sent to dhusy@umhlaba.com or fax to (011) 403 2670. Thanks Ntebogeng Mkhondo Umhlaba Development Services Tel: 011 403 4852 Fax: 011 403 2670 main@umhlaba.com www.umhlaba.com From adrianox at global.co.za Wed Jul 13 08:19:34 2005 From: adrianox at global.co.za (Kingston Consulting) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Kingston Consulting Announcement Message-ID: <000e01c58772$d717f460$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From adrianox at global.co.za Wed Jul 13 11:21:56 2005 From: adrianox at global.co.za (Kingston Consulting) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Developing effectiveness in fundraising Message-ID: <01ce01c5878c$50d8e4d0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From lynn at boell.org.za Fri Jul 15 11:51:20 2005 From: lynn at boell.org.za (HBS) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancy Message-ID: <020301c58922$c1218520$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Heinrich Boll Stiftung Regional Office for Southern Africa Seeks PROGRAMME MANAGER The successful candidate will share the responsibility for the management of Programmes of the Heinrich B?ll Stiftung in Southern Africa. She/he is expected to embrace the broad political aims of the foundation, namely the promotion of gender issues, environmental concerns and the support to democratization in the Southern Africa region, fulfilling the following tasks: - Planning of the Programmes in collaboration with the Director. - Deal with Project Partners to advise them on project implementation and to deal with any problems related to finances and administration of the projects. - Solicit and assess proposals for funding and support from prospective Project Partners - In collaboration with the Finance Manager, prepare agreements and budgets with prospective Project Partners - Monitor and comment on the financial and narrative reports from project partners - Prepare detailed reports for the Director and also hbs head office in Germany - Represent the interest of hbs in Southern Africa The successful candidate should have several years of relevant experience in the region's development sector. A proven track record and good organizational and communication skills are essential. A proven capability to manage and account for public funds is essential. The foundation is an equal opportunity employer and specifically encourages women to apply for this position. Applicants from countries other than South Africa must have a valid work permit for this country. Closing date for receiving applications will be July 25th, 2005. If you have the relevant skills and experiences for the position of a Programme Manager and embrace our vision as outlined here, please submit your complete CV , contact details of three referees, and your salary expectations to lynn@boell.org.za or fax to +27-11 447 4418. See www.boell.org.za for details regarding the foundation's work in the region. The Heinrich B?ll Stiftung is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental foundation from Germany. The foundation supports civil society initiatives in Southern Africa since 1989, mainly through funding, advocacy and networking. It focuses on the fields of gender, environment and media. From thetha at sangonet.org.za Mon Jul 18 16:01:59 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <027801c58ba1$444d9da0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 19 08:04:27 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Final Announcement: World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <002801c58c27$be913e10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------------------------- The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From caras at mail.ngo.za Wed Jul 20 13:21:05 2005 From: caras at mail.ngo.za (CARAS) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Dialogue:The Wall: Palestine and beyond Message-ID: <016701c58d1d$1ec40ce0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to Dialogue THE APARTHEID WALL: Palestine and Beyond Ditshwanelo CAR?AS, in solidarity with the Palestinian Solidarity Committee (PSC), will be hosting a public dialogue on the "Apartheid Wall: Palestine and beyond" on the 25th of July 2005 in Johannesburg. CARAS Trust (Centre for Anti- Racism and Anti-Sexism, now operating as Ditshwanelo CAR?AS) is a non- profit organisation that is committed to the transformation of South African society and to making a contribution to the healing of a divided nation, which has been and still is in many respects, oppressively divided on the basis of race, gender and class. Our mission is primarily to equip South Africans in transition to better understand the impact of all forms of oppression at institutional and individual levels and to develop new and inclusive ways and values which affirms all of South African society equally and equitably. On the 9th of July 2004 the International Court of Justice declared the Palestine Wall to be illegal and instructed for it to be torn down. Exactly a year later the wall stands tall and its construction continues to play a huge role in the expansionist project of the Israeli state AND in the brutal exploitation, enslavement and control of the Palestinian people. Palestine is under siege and this is reminiscent of apartheid South Africa where basic human freedoms were curtailed and controlled by a racist regime. The Wall of Palestine is an apartheid wall. It is 786 km long and 8 meters high and just like our own system of racial discrimination bears testimony to the capacity of human brutality, force and horror. The dialogue on the Wall is not only about the effects of the physical construct of the Palestine Wall but also about the barriers that we build amongst ourselves that lead to the kinds of oppression, discrimination and violence that we continue to experience both in South Africa and the rest of the world today. Join us for a stimulating discussion which will be facilitated by inspiring individuals such as Fatima Gabru (from the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign), Emily Mnisi who was part of the South African Council of Churches delegation to Palestine (and Rev. Basil Manning (Ditshwanelo CAR?AS). Collectively they will show that despite efforts aimed at the removal of restrictive laws and apartheid era symbols, we still have existing remnants of the past hovering in the shadows of the present. These are the unseen and concealed walls and barriers between people in post apartheid South Africa. Just like the physical wall, these barriers have a similar impact: a control over access to resources, a limitation on freedom of movement and expression, and a constriction of space to assert our socio- economic rights. We impute by ways of a progressive constitution and laws that democracy is alive and well, but our reality proves otherwise. These fences and enclosures still remain and persist in different forms. DATE: Monday, 25th July 2005 TIME: 17h30 for 18h00 VENUE: South African Human Rights Commission, 29 Princess of Wales Terrace, Corner of York and St. Andrews Streets Parktown. RSVP: Kelebogile Motshwane & Thevan Naidoo by 22nd July 2005 - (011) 476 2226 or email caras@mail.ngo.za Snacks and refreshments will be provided. From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Thu Jul 21 15:31:30 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] CDRA - Courses for 2005 - 2006 Message-ID: <000901c58df8$818351c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2 Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. For more info contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: www.cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Community Development Resource Association Application Form - Courses for 2005/6 Please complete and fax/e-mail back to us. Part One Tick the course you wish to apply for: Dev Planning, Monitoring an Evaluation ? 13 - 17 March 2006 ? 21 - 25 August 2006 Foundations in Development Practice ? 22 - 26 August 2005 ? 3 - 7 April 2006 ? 17 - 21 July 2006 Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation ? 3 - 7 October 2005 ? 5 - 9 June 2006 ? 16 - 20 October 2006 Developmental Supervision ? 19 - 23 September 2005 ? 31 July - 4 August 2006 Facilitating Development ? 4 September - 6 October 2006 Your name: ____________________________________________________ Organisation: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Fax: __________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Role/Position: __________________________________________________ Part Two Please send us brief answers to the following questions: 1. Briefly tell us how long have you worked in the development sector and what experience have you gathered? 2. Have you participated in any courses or processes run by CDRA? Please give the name and year. 3. Why do you wish to attend this course? What are your own questions and challenges that you will bring? If you need more detailed information on any of these courses please contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Website: www.cdra.org.za From ohadmin at mail.ngo.za Thu Jul 21 16:18:04 2005 From: ohadmin at mail.ngo.za (Operation Hunger) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Press release - Operation Hunger Message-ID: <00fc01c58dff$02a23950$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 21 July 2005 FUNDING ZIMBABWE Operation Hunger is greatly distressed at the potential government funding of approximately R6, 6 Billion to the unreliable government of Zimbabwe that has no concern for human rights. This money will come from our taxes, at the time when welfare organizations have had their subsidies cut by 25%, Non Governmental organisations are struggling to obtain government funding for projects dealing with TB and AIDS, and our own people are unemployed and hungry. Health workers, trained to do home based care of the dying AIDS patients have been promised stipends of R 1000 per month, which has yet to materialise and minimal funds are being disbursed from governmental departments for the combating of HIV and AIDS. It is heartbreaking to think that such a "loan" which will in all probability never be repaid, if one looks at the history of the IMF funding to Zimbabwe, could even be considered by our President, when our own country is in such dire straits. Felicity Gibbs National Manager Head Office: 34 Kipling Road, Castleview, 1401, Germiston, Gauteng, P O Box 5315, Delmenville 1403 Telephone: (011) 902-4000 or (011) 865-5203 Fax: (011) 902-2537 E-mail: felicity@mail.ngo.za Website: www.operationhunger.co.za From pauline at cdra.org.za Fri Jul 22 09:19:59 2005 From: pauline at cdra.org.za (CDRA) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Courses for 2005 - 2006 Message-ID: <010901c58e8d$c5233900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course - South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 - This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2. Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. To obtain an application form and for further information about our courses please visit our website or contact Pauline Solomons at pauline@cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Website: www.cdra.org.za From rtff at umhlaba.com Fri Jul 22 09:37:14 2005 From: rtff at umhlaba.com (RLCC) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Coordinator Vacancy Message-ID: <013201c58e90$2e63e2a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR THE BLOEMFONTEIN REGIONAL LAND CLAIMS COMMISSION (RLCC) Salary: 12 000 - 14 427.00 - Six Month Contract The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights seeks to appoint a Project Coordinators who will be responsible for the Management of the Verification Project. The incumbent will be based in the Free State. JOB SCOPE The Verification Project Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the RLCC verification project deliverables. S/he will be the central coordination point with all personnel and business processes within the RLCC. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Sound experience in implementing development projects with an adequate background in Land Reform and or Rural Development; - All round project management experience preferably in the development sector; - Strong ability to work and facilitate, manage and coordinate teams and service providers; - Experience and knowledge in Supply Chain Management (Procurement); - Experience in supervising service providers/external consultants; - Experience in coordinating and trouble shooting large projects with short deadlines; - Monitoring and Evaluation experience; - Excellent report writing skills (be computer literate); - Good command of the English language and the ability to communicate in more than one African language; - Preferably a masters or postgraduate level of education in the relevant field of expertise required; - Ability to travel on short notice; and - Have a valid drivers license Candidates meeting the above criteria should send their curriculum vitae with letters of motivation to rtff@umhlaba.com or project1@umhlaba.com or fax to 011-403 2670. The closing date is 29th July 2005, 13h00. We reserve the right not to make an appointment at this time should suitable candidates not be forthcoming. From admin at genderlinks.org.za Mon Jul 25 14:49:36 2005 From: admin at genderlinks.org.za (GENDERLINKS) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancies Message-ID: <024501c59117$50931920$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOB ADVERTISEMENTS HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA MANAGER Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF), seeks a dynamic individual to fill the post of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media Manager as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of a two year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Supervising team leaders in twelve Southern African countries conducting a baseline study on coverage of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Finalising a handbook and training manual on HIV/AIDS and gender policies for media houses. - Training a team of in-country facilitators in use of the handbook. - Supervising and backstopping roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in media houses across the region. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in Southern Africa. - Experience of working in the region. - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA FACILITATORS IN SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF) seeks the services of experienced individuals in SADC countries to serve as in-country facilitators in the roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in newsrooms. The services of the facilitators will be required for approximately 80 working days from September 2005 to December 2006. Successful applicants will need to be willing to work on a flexible basis in their home countries, with training sessions in Johannesburg, over this period. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Receiving training in, and serving as team leaders of a regional baseline study on the coverage of HIV/AIDS and Gender in your home country. - Receiving training in the use of a handbook on HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Engaging with media houses in country, and facilitating an inception workshop with the support of a Regional Manager and local SAEF officials. - Running in-house workshops with newsrooms. - Providing on-going support and training against an agreed schedule until policies are formally adopted. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the country programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in your country - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE MANAGER Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that promotes gender equality in and through the media seeks to fill the following post as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of an initial one-year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 8 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Managing phone calls, messages and office supplies; - Making appointments and travel arrangements; - Filing and maintaining office equipment; - Liaising with creditors, basic book keeping and clerical functions; - Managing and updating a database of contacts. - Managing the office driver and messenger. Qualifications - Suitable tertiary qualifications related to this work. - At least five years experience in office administration. - IT proficiency. A background working in the NGO sector and specifically in gender-related work, as well as strong IT skills, will be an advantage. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. From info at redpeg.co.za Wed Jul 27 08:55:46 2005 From: info at redpeg.co.za (REDPEG) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Peer Counsellor Training Message-ID: <008e01c59278$36f62900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za Regards, The Redpeg Team From info at redpeg.co.za Wed Jul 27 09:31:30 2005 From: info at redpeg.co.za (REDPEG) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Peer Counsellor Training Message-ID: <013e01c5927d$34d1f730$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za or (011) 476-5355 Regards, The Redpeg Team From bf at knowlead.co.za Wed Jul 27 11:25:31 2005 From: bf at knowlead.co.za (Knowledge Leadership Associates) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Internet Information Retrieval Tools and Techniques (IIR) short course Message-ID: <020501c5928d$27e59ad0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Internet Information Retrieval Tools and Techniques (IIR) short course The next IIR course will be presented by Knowledge Leadership Associates and the University of Stellenbosch Centre for Knowledge Dynamics and Decision-Making, When and where: Stellenbosch: Date: 5 - 6 September 2005. Venue: University of Stellenbosch, Arts Building room 320, C/o Merriman and Van Ryneveld streets, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg: Date: 7 - 8 November 2005. Venue: Netscope, Corporate Hill, 3012 William Nichol Drive, Bryanston Closing date for registration: Stellenbosch: 19th August. Johannesburg: 14th October 2005 Due to the interactive nature of the course only a limited number of participants can be accommodated Fees: R2650 (VAT not applicable) which covers refreshments, lunches, and documentation. 10% discount for bona fide civic sector organisations. 10% discount for more than one delegate from the same organisation Who should attend? Knowledge workers and other change agents in private, public and non governmental civic sector organisations whose success depend on fast access to accurate on-line and web-based information, e.g. information resource specialists, journalists in the paper based and electronic media, researchers in various fields e.g. policy researchers, management support staff, decision support specialists, analysts in various fields, teachers and corporate trainers, and entrepreneurs in general Why you should attend: Do you often need to find information quickly? Do you waste valuable time combing through thousands of irrelevant search results? Does the terabytes of information on the Internet overwhelm you? Are you never quite sure if the information that you have found is authoritative? Does the full extent of your search expertise comprise of typing a keyword into Google's search box? If you've answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. Are you familiar with search engines? Meta search engines? Social book marking? The Invisible Web? Blogs? RSS? Fee-based databases? Subject directories? Collaborative filtering systems? Are you familiar with a variety of search techniques, such as Boolean searching, truncation, wildcards, or phrase searching? If you've answered 'No' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. What you will learn: How to create a search strategy; How to search more comprehensively using a variety of search tools, e.g. search engines, meta-search engines, subject directories, the Living Web and the Invisible Web; How to combat information overload using advanced search techniques, e.g. Boolean logic, proximity operators and field searching; How to troubleshoot a failed search; How to evaluate Web resources; How to cite Web resources Format: This is a hands-on course where you will practice everything that you learn live on the Web. We will adopt an incremental learning approach, starting with the basics and progressing to a deeper understanding of and expertise in applying the tools and techniques. You are not required to have any prior knowledge or experience of the topic. You should have basic PC end user skills. How to register: Register online at http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval/register or request a registration form from bf@knowlead.co.za For further information see http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval or contact: Ben Fouch?, Knowledge Leadership Associates, E-mail: bf@knowlead.co.za +27 (0)21 854 5480 Cell: +27 (0)83 291 6671 From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Tue Aug 2 11:26:40 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Centre for Resource and Funding Training) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] =?iso-8859-1?Q?MasterClass_on_=22Making_Friends_and_Influencing_People=22?= Message-ID: <015501c59744$4a890070$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Centre for Resource and Funding Training is hosting a one day MasterClass on "Making Friends and Influencing People" Date: Friday 12th August 2005 from 8:30 to 16:30 Venue: Wits Club, West Campus, University of the Witwatersrand Cost: R850.00 including notes, lunch and drinks afterwards Speakers: Ruda Landman, Ann Bown, Susan Smuts and Thys Dullaart Find out about effective networking and what the media considers a story. Learn how to frame your work so that it gets the right exposure. CRAFT'S panel of experts comprises: Ruda Landman, Award winning journalist and chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Project Literacy, will speak on "Making the Right Connections at a Social Event" - how to do it effectively, with lasting consequences. She will be giving you practical ways of overcoming your reservations and making the best of the moment. Susan Smuts, Deputy Managing Editor of The Sunday Times, will speak on "How NGO's can get the Attention of the Media?" Ann Bown, CEO of Charisma Communication, a South African based fundraising consultancy and training company will reflect on "The Tsunami and how the SA Red Cross mass media campaign worked to raise R30 million." Thys Dullaart, Photographer with The Star, "A Picture tell a Thousand Stories" Thys will be looking at photo's that tell stories and what makes an impact. For more information or to book please send an email to info@fundraisingtraining.org.za. Regards Liz Findlay Centre for Resource and Funding Training Tel: 011 789 1347 Fax: 088 011 789 1347 Email: info@fundraisingtraining.org.za Website: www.fundraisingtraining.org.za From sheila at quo-vadis.co.za Tue Aug 2 14:12:10 2005 From: sheila at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo-Vadis Communications) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Radio Script-Writing Course Message-ID: <01fc01c5975b$68e03770$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOIN THE MANY WHO HAVE BENEFITED FROM QUO VADIS TRAINING! Quo Vadis is running another radio script-writing course. This is ideal for all scriptwriters involved in community radio. The course, led by Theo Coggin, an experienced communicator, will concentrate on the specific skills required to produce professional scripts for this medium. The practical exercises to be undertaken during and between sessions, have been designed to give a thorough understanding of what it takes to become a top notch script-writer. Venue: Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. Dates: Thursday 1st September Thursday 22nd September Thursday 20th October - Each session runs from 9h00 to 16h00 and all three sessions must be attended. The course content includes: Fundamental principles of communication Understanding your target audience Contemporary radio Radio as 'Theatre of the Mind' The KISS principle and how to apply it Human interest - the glue that holds it all together The cost of the course is R1 950 inclusive of VAT and includes material and a light lunch. It excludes any accommodation or travel costs. The deposit of R1 000 required to secure your booking, should be paid into the following account: Bank: Standard Bank of SA Branch: Eastgate (018505) Account Name: Quo Vadis Communications Account No: 220 198 101 Kindly fax a copy of the deposit slip to: (011) 497 1994. For further information about the course, please contact Sheila Whiteman, whose details appear below. What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis script-writing courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Quo Vadis Communications * Award-winning marketing communications * Training in organisational communication Tel: (011) 487-0026 Fax: (011) 487-1994 sheila@quo-vadis.co.za http://www.quo-vadis.co.za From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 3 11:21:20 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Farm Life in South Africa Project) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Introducing the Farm Life in South Africa project Message-ID: <023001c5980c$b60de2c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS We are proud to introduce the Farm Life in South Africa project and would like to invite further collaboration and support from interested stakeholders The Farm Life in South Africa project is a unique and creative collaboration between the Farm Schools Research and Advocacy Project, Nkuzi Development Association, Social Surveys (Pty) Ltd and world renowned international photojournalist Jurgen Schadeberg. Funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies (Pty) Ltd in South Africa, the project combines the findings of applied research into the extent, nature and impact of evictions from farms and the conditions of farm workers and farm schools with the popular visual arts medium of photography. Through the Lens of a Camera... Farm workers remain a vulnerable and marginalized group in South Africa. While South Africa celebrated 10 years of freedom and democracy in 2004 many farm dwellers have not enjoyed the protection and social and economic rights afforded to them under the new Constitution. Few tangible improvements have been achieved in the socio-economic status of those who live and work on farms. Although standards vary, labor conditions and housing and health services are generally poor, as are educational facilities. In 1952 Jurgen Schadeberg along with investigative journalist Henry Nxumalo produced a series of historic images for Drum Magazine that focused on the brutal working conditions of farm laborers in Bethal, which forced the Apartheid government to investigate these labor practices. In 1953 Jurgen also did a photo study on the tot system employed on South Africa's Cape wine farms which exposed the unacceptable conditions and consequences of the system. In the same spirit of effecting positive change, Jurgen Schadeberg has produced a gripping photographic portrait of contemporary farm life in South Africa. Voices from the Land exposes the ongoing infringement of the human rights of farm dwellers, but also provides photo stories of good practice on more progressive South African farms. The Voices from the Land exhibition will be opened by the Honorable Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture on Sunday 7 August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 22 Bree Street in Newtown, Johannesburg at 11:30 and will tour some of the national museums and galleries in South Africa during 2006 and 2007. The opening will feature McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner for Best South African Traditional Album. RSVP Carolina Geldenhuys on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624. The Jurgen Schadeberg photo book "Voices from the Land' will be published by Protea Book House and will be launched on 26 October 2005 at MuseumAfrica (details to follow). The book elaborates stories of farm life in South Africa, evictions and farm schools with articles written by some of South Africa's leading journalists, academics and practitioners. The images in this message are exerts from the book that can be ordered from Mrs. Claudia Schadeberg via e-mail schadebe@iafrica.com or phone +27 (0)11 787-9054. For more on Jurgen Schadeberg and his work please visit http://www.jurgenschadeberg.com Three mini photo exhibitions will travel to rural and peri-urban towns in South Africa. We would like to invite organizations and interested stakeholders to collaborate with the Farm Life in South Africa project to take Jurgen's images and stories to communities and practitioners in these areas. For more information on the Farm Life in South Africa project and the mini photo exhibitions contact Riana Botes at thefarmlifeproject@afriendofmine.co.za or tel. +27 (0)84 983 0822 From thefarmlifeproject at afriendofmine.co.za Wed Aug 3 11:21:37 2005 From: thefarmlifeproject at afriendofmine.co.za (Farm Life in South Africa Project) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Invitation to the "Voice from the Land" photographic exhibition by Jurgen Schadeberg Message-ID: <023101c5980c$bfd2f430$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to the "Voice from the Land" photographic exhibition by Jurgen Schadeberg Take a glimpse into the nether and neglected world of rural life and into the bleak existences of many farm workers who are deprived of dignity, self respect and hope in a continuous cycle of poverty and hardship. Yet, all is not lost, as stories and images of positive change can also be told... Please join us for the Opening Event of the "Voices from the Land" exhibition of photographs on Sunday 7th August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 121 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg with safe parking on Mary Fitzgerald Square. The exhibition of photographs by acclaimed international photojournalist, Jurgen Schadeberg will be opened by the Hon. Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan at 11:30am. McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner in the category Best South African Traditional Album for his Face the Music album will provide the music for the event. R.S.V.P: Carolina Geldenhuis on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624 at MuseumAfrica. We look forward to your company. Just as the Farmers' Security Administration in the United States during the thirties produced a major photographic essay on the plight of farmers to raise public awareness, our book and exhibition "Voice from the Land" reveals through images by Jurgen Schadeberg, the harsh reality of the lives of many farm workers in South Africa. Constant threats of eviction, harassment and homelessness compound an already volatile situation. Images are powerful tools in bringing about positive change and when complemented by evocative stories written by a team of committed writers, the effect is even more intense. We lift the veil on rural farm life and invite you to experience through pictures and words, a journey into a world dominated by fear, hunger, pain and despair. Our special thanks to all the farm workers and farmers who agreed to share their stories with us. We thank all our sponsors for their generous support, especially Gerald Kraak of the Atlantic Philanthropies who made this project a reality: Atlantic Philanthropies ActionAid International CAGE Nkuzi Development Association OLSET Social Surveys Africa Our thanks to our team of committed writers: Kenneth Chikanga Hazel Friedman Stephan Hofst?tter Caroline Hooper-Box Julia Kupka Lucas Ledwaba Photographer: Jurgen Schadeberg Producer: Claudia Schadeberg The "Voices from the Land" book launch is to follow at MuseumAfrica on 26 October 2005 From thetha at sangonet.org.za Thu Aug 4 09:20:50 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] THETHA - World Summit on the Information Society, 22 August 2005 Message-ID: <010801c598c5$0ae360a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The first WSIS Thetha was held on 29 June 2005 in Braamfontein. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Alan Levine, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). The WSIS Thetha forms part of a series of "Information Society" society events taking place in Cape Town from 22-26 August 2005. If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za / refilwe@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:05:06 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Community Housing Development Management Course Message-ID: <041701c59d82$41d36710$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:06:20 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <041901c59d82$64efe5c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From anzabeth at dag.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:10:58 2005 From: anzabeth at dag.org.za (DAG) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Community Housing Development Management Course Message-ID: <042b01c59d83$0b3beb40$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From info at cecs.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:16:13 2005 From: info at cecs.org.za (CECS) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <045801c59d83$c64f0070$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From kubi at genderlinks.org.za Wed Aug 10 11:04:24 2005 From: kubi at genderlinks.org.za (Gender Links) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Announcement Message-ID: <04cc01c59d8a$815b9e40$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Dear friends Partners in the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign invite you to join this initiative to get Heads of State to agree to elevate the SADC Declaration on Gender and Development to a Protocol for Accelerating Gender Equality in SADC. - A press release (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/article.php?a_id=329) tells you more about the campaign. For more detailed information including fact sheets and background papers go to (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=265) - To sign a petition that will be presented to Heads of State during their meeting in Gaborone from 17-18 August go to http://www.genderlinks.org.za/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8 - If you will be in Botswana, please join us for a civil society meeting on Sunday 14 August from 8.30 to 16.30 on the proposed Protocol at the Tlotlo Conference Centre. - If you will not be in Botswana, you can join us for an online conference on different themes on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 August as follows: Monday, 15 August 08h30-09h30 Governance 10h00-11h00 Education 12h00-13h00 Constitutional and Legal Rights 14h00-15h00 Gender violence Tuesday, 16 August 08h30-09h30 Health 09h30-10h30 HIV and AIDS 11h00-12h00 Media, Information, Education and Communication 12h00-13h00 Institutional Mechanisms To join the discussion please click on this link http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=217#. Click on the Gender Links Chat link above. This will take you to a Login page for the chat. 1. Log in First time users: If this is the first time you are going to chat, please register. Click on the register button and then fill in your details and click on register. After this step you will return to the login page. Put in your login and password and click enter. People who have used the chat before: If you have used the chat before, log in by typing your login and password that you have used previously and click on enter. 2. Click on the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign chatroom. 3. To start chatting, type in what you want to say in the white box at the bottom of the screen and click on SAY, everyone will then see your comment. See you in cyber space! Kubi Rama Deputy Director Gender Links Tel.: +27 11 622 2877 Fax: +27 11 622 4732 Cell: 0823788239 E-mail: kubi@genderlinks.org.za From prodder at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 16:05:17 2005 From: prodder at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] The PRODDER Directory Returns Message-ID: <078501c59db4$89755790$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory www.prodder.org.za *********************************************************** The Southern African Non-Governmental Organisation Network (SANGONeT) is pleased to announce the launch of Phase One of PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory. Previously compiled and produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), PRODDER established itself as the most comprehensive development publication of its kind in Africa and became a much sought-after reference tool on Southern African development issues between 1987 and 2001. In view of SANGONeT's increasing focus on the development of electronic information products and services, PRODDER is re-introduced as an online directory. During Phase One, all South African NGOs and development organisations are invited to search the PRODDER directory (www.prodder.org.za), review and update their information or submit new entries. Organisations without Internet access may request an input sheet from SANGONeT, which can be e-mailed or faxed. PRODDER forms part of SANGONeT's broader information services, which aim to provide a user-friendly one-stop Internet entry point to information on South African NGOs and development organisations, including parastatals, community based organisations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, embassies and government bodies, each listed with contact details and programme areas. PRODDER will showcase the work of these organisations, raise awareness of their activities, and highlight the issues and challenges they face. Phase One of PRODDER already includes information on more than 2,500 South African NGOs and development organisations, and its focus and scope will be significantly expanded during the next few months. All these entries need to be validated by the end of September 2005. The next version of PRODDER will be launched on 24 October 2005 to coincide with World Development Information Day. Any comments on the design, contents, search functions and other characteristics of the new PRODDER directory would be much appreciated. In future, the focus and contents of PRODDER will be expanded to cover the rest of Southern Africa. For more information on the new PRODDER directory, as well as to submit your details and/or feedback, please contact Julie Machin, PRODDER Senior Information Coordinator, SANGONeT. Tel: (011) 403-4935 or E-mail: prodder@sangonet.org.za. From hariet at mdda.org.za Thu Aug 11 08:23:40 2005 From: hariet at mdda.org.za (MDDA) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Director Message-ID: <00ba01c59e3d$372e9300$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Media Development and Diversity Agency Project Director Six month Contract Position - Are you committed to promoting media development and diversity? - Do you have an understanding of the needs of community and small commercial media in South Africa? - Are you a strategic and conceptual thinker? - Have you got experience in managing small teams and mentoring and coaching staff? - Have you got extensive experience in project management - and in developing project plans and budgets and ensuring projects are completed on time? - Do you have strong report writing skills - and the ability to coach others in writing in English? - Are you proactive - with highly developed problem solving skills - and high levels of energy? If so... The Media Development and Diversity Agency wants to appoint a project director on a six month contract to provide mentoring and coaching to project staff and direct and manage the Agency's support programme for community and small commercial media. Key responsibilities include: 1. Ongoing development and implementation of the strategy for development and support of community media, small commercial media and research, in line with the broader organisational strategy; 2. Monitor and evaluate project progress and outcomes on an ongoing basis, to ensure adherence to work plans and objectives; 3. Support, mentor and coach project staff in the development and implementation of sound project planning and management skills - including management of the MDDA grant making cycle; 4. Financial planning, (includes budgeting), management and reporting related to Programme activities and outputs. 5. Co ordinate, compile and ensure that all reports and documentation are generated and submitted according to specified standards and requirements; 6. Build and strengthen a co - operative team spirit and dynamic, ensuring a common understanding and commitment to team and organisational goals. Requirements - An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience - with at least 5-8 years project management experience; - Knowledge and experience of the community and small commercial media sectors - Understanding and ability to scrutinize business plans - Knowledge and experience in grant making - Experience in the development sector - Knowledge of the media sector/s as well as relevant governmental, non governmental and community based sectors and networks Contract terms The post is a six month fixed term contract. Closing date for applications: 24th August 2005 If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, -please contact the CEO, Libby Lloyd at (011) 249 2003 or email your details to hariet@mdda.org.za From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Aug 16 08:39:44 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] WSIS Thetha Forum - Cape Town, 22 August 2005 Message-ID: <00f901c5a22d$4a5b90b0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on Monday, 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Paul Esselaar, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus; and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From nprt at telkomsa.net Tue Aug 16 13:18:13 2005 From: nprt at telkomsa.net (NPRT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Short Courses in Cape Town & Johannesburg Message-ID: <037b01c5a254$315a6f10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS "Non-Profit Resource Training" invites registrations for the following quality short-courses... * How To Write The Winning Funding Proposal [C. T.]* Covering all the essentials involved in crafting a concise and professional funding proposal (or application) that will give your projects the competitive edge when applying to a funding source. - Course Dates: 24 & 25 August, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Jetty Botes * Writing Reports & Designing Promotional Materials [C.T.]* Enabling participants to write a variety of in-house and external reports and providing skills required to design a range of creative promotional materials for your NPO that are punchy, stylish and that make the best use of graphics and other emphatic devices. - Course Dates: 6 & 7 September, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Annette Cockburn * Assertive Communication Skills [JHB]* Focusing on the value and practical use of assertive communication techniques. Explore ways to apply these inter-personal skills to:- use assertiveness without being intimidating, offensive or aggressive; overcome communication barriers; handle common workplace issues and challenges. - Course Dates: 7 & 8 September, 2005 [CT on 11 & 12 Oct.] - Cost: R1100, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Kevin Smith * Special Events Fundraising [C. T.]* This workshop will comprehensively cover all the strategic, financial, logistical, PR and regulatory considerations involved in organising and managing both indoor and outdoor events, and ensure that you minimize risk and maximise fundraising outcomes - Course Dates: 13 & 14 September, 2005 - Cost: R825,00 p.p. - Facilitator: Greg Damster * The A to Z of Volunteer Management [JHB]* This course will provide fresh perspectives and useful tools relating to the key dimensions, processes and challenges of designing and implementing a successful volunteer programme - includes planning, policy, recruitment, supervision, team building & development. - Course Dates: 11 & 12 October, 2005 - Facilitator: Deline van Boom - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- More Courses Coming Up... 27 September: Meeting Co-ordination & Minute Taking Skills [C.T.] 6 October: Face-to-Face Fundraising in USA & Europe [C.T.] 26 & 28 October: Managing the Staff Appraisal Process & Disciplinary Procedures [JHB] +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- B O O K I N G S & I N Q U I R I E S: Contact: Joyce ~ Tel: (021) 685-7726 ~ Cell: (072) 337-3772 Email: nprt@telkomsa.net +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Cost inclusive of all course materials, lunch, refreshments & Certification - Non-Profit Resource Training is an Accredited Training Provider: Services SETA (Dec. No. 1059) From lucy at sangonet.org.za Fri Aug 19 15:46:08 2005 From: lucy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Receptionist/Office Support Vacancy Message-ID: <022001c5a4c4$5a514cf0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE SUPPORT The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services to people and organisations working for economic and social development in the Southern African region. SANGONeT would like to appoint a receptionist who also provides general office support. Duties: - Oversee the reception area, answering a multi-line switchboard. - Provide administrative support to Finance Manager and Executive Director. - Perform simple accounting duties, including petty cash and creditors. - Provide general office support. Requirements and Qualifications: - At least 3 years, solid reception and administration support skills and experience. - Minimum qualification: Matric with exemption/three-year secretarial or office administration diploma. - Excellent liaison skills. - Above average writing skills. - Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). - Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task. If you have a professional demeanor and phone etiquette and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Finance Manager, Lucy More, at (011) 403-0130 or lucy@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31 August 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Thu Aug 25 13:38:26 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (Cathy Angotcho) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Executive Director - Southern Africa Trust Message-ID: <00f001c5a969$82140ee0$e800a8c0@user2gdljaoogd> Executive Director Southern Africa Trust The DFID will provide a substantial amount of risk capital over the next five years (2005-2009) to establish the Southern Africa Trust (SAT). The Southern Africa Trust is an innovative initiative that is being established in the Southern African region to promote the following linked aims: * Strengthening the voice of poor people in public policy processes * Targeting the reduction of poverty and inequality in Southern Africa in ways that promote regional linkages and agendas. Based in Johannesburg/Pretoria, South Africa, the appointee will report directly to the Southern Africa Trust Board. Key responsibilities will include: * Networking and stakeholder management * General and administrative management of SAT * Information and financial management * Managing public policy processes * Managing a grant funding facility * Positioning and profiling the Trust with the relevant stakeholders, including communities. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who is innovative and creative and has good facilitation and excellent managerial and financial skills. A relevant formal university degree or equivalent is essential, as is an in-depth knowledge of the public policy terrain and grant-making principles. Important attributes include the ability to take an organisational concept from inception to implementation, good people management and communication skills at all levels, and the ability to work across a wide range of diverse cultures. Knowledge of spoken languages in the Southern African region will be an added advantage. The Southern Africa Trust offers an internationally competitive remuneration and benefits package which will be negotiated. Applicants should submit their CVs, details of how their skills and experience are relevant to the position, and the names of three available referees will full contact details, to Bashir Khan by e-mail on bkhan@deloitte.co.za or by fax on +27 12 482 0194. Closing date: 9 September 2005. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/attachments/20050825/a7fefc4f/attachment.html From info at cecs.org.za Tue Aug 30 10:09:35 2005 From: info at cecs.org.za (CECS) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <024a01c5ad3a$2931b8c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From psithole at csvr.org.za Tue Sep 6 12:02:26 2005 From: psithole at csvr.org.za (CSVR) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Researcher/Trainer Vacancy Message-ID: <018101c5b2ca$15c495b0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Gender-based Violence Programme of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation seeks to employ a researcher/trainer on a 14 month contract. The incumbent will focus much of her/his time conducting and co-ordinating research around criminal justice system responses to rape, as well as training and working with organisations to assist them to establish legal monitoring systems. In addition the incumbent will be expected to represent the Programme's work in a variety of settings. From time to time she/he may be expected to assist with other Gender-based violence programme projects. Applicants must have: * at least one year's prior research experience on a gender-related project(s) * a minimum of an Honours' degree * some knowledge of the legal system * good English writing skills * good speaking and pesentation skills * some experience in facilitating and organising workshops * initiative, as well as good organising, planning and self-management skills * be able to work as part of a team. * have a valid driver's licence They should also be willing to travel to selected courts and police stations in Gauteng. Familiarity with Afrikaans will be an advantage. The CSVR offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the incumbent's skill and experience. Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Zandile Portia Sithole at this email address psithole@csvr.org.za by 15 September 2005. From dbarnard at sangonet.org.za Wed Sep 7 08:57:17 2005 From: dbarnard at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT Vacancy - ICT Advocacy Coordinator Message-ID: <00b101c5b379$638c4900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT VACANCY ICT Advocacy Coordinator. SANGONeT is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of information communication technology (ICT) services to people and organisations promoting social and economic development in the Southern African region. In the past two years SANGONeT has expanded the focus and scope of its ICT advocacy activities. These include the introduction of Thetha: The SANGONeT ICT Discussion Forum and SANGONeT's Annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition. Both these initiatives will henceforth focus on Southern African ICT advocacy issues. SANGONeT would like to appoint a Coordinator for its ICT Advocacy activities. This position is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about the potential role and contribution of ICTs in support of the Southern African development process, with a keen interest in advocacy, policy and related issues shaping the role and application of ICTs in the region. Amongst other things, the successful applicant will be responsible for: * Developing, planning and implementing various events and activities with a focus on regional ICT advocacy and policy issues; * Networking and liaison with key government, private sector and civil society stakeholders in support of their participation and contribution to these activities; * Documenting and disseminating the outcomes of the events to funders and stakeholders. Requirements and Qualifications: * A relevant qualification in the social sciences, communication, marketing or journalism; * At least five years' relevant work experience; * Solid knowledge of the Southern African ICT and NGO sectors and issues; * Understanding of ICT advocacy issues advancing a progressive agenda; * Excellent event management, coordination and facilitation skills; * Excellent writing, editing and communication skills; * Good computer literacy skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc); * Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task; * A valid drivers' license. Key competencies for this position include initiative, energy & enthusiasm, planning, organisation, assertiveness, judgement, thoroughness and teamwork. If you have the necessary qualifications and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Executive Director, David Barnard, at (011) 403-0130 or dbarnard@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. This is a one-year position with the option to extend it at the end of the contract period. The deadline for applications is Monday, 19 September 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From sheila at quo-vadis.co.za Wed Sep 7 13:05:11 2005 From: sheila at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo Vadis Communications) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Quo Vadis Courses Message-ID: <02a101c5b39c$048014a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Become a skilful communicator Calling all involved in communications in NGOs, NPOs and CBOs! Quo Vadis Communications is offering two courses that can make all the difference to the way you tell your story - to the public, to donors, to all your stakeholders: - A radio script-writing course, ideal for all who aim to be popular radio script-writers. - An organisational communications course, designed for those who are involved in communicating about their organisations. Both courses will be led by experienced training facilitator Theo Coggin, and will concentrate on the practical skills required, with exercises designed to give hands-on experience of both the medium of radio and organisational communications. Theo has extensive experience in the communications and NGO fields and can help you apply your messages in a positive way. Venue (for both courses): Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. - The radio scriptwriting course will be held on: - Thursday 22nd September: - Thursday 20th October - Thursday 27th October - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R1950, including VAT, material and a light lunch. A deposit of R1000 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - For further information about the radio script-writing course, please contact Sheila Whiteman at (011) 487-0026 or sheila@quo-vadis.co.za - The organisational communications course will be held on: - 10-11 October - 7-8 November - 5-6 December - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R4950.00 plus VAT = R5643.00, including material and a light lunch. A deposit of R2500 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - Who should attend this course? - Those responsible for compiling newsletters and reports; - Staff tasked with writing proposals; - Those involved in producing minutes and organisational reports; - Anyone who needs to improve their writing skills; - NGO and developmental organisations' staff and executives charged with communication in their organisation. - For further information about the organisational communications course, please contact Sello Kau at (011) 487-0026 or sello@quo-vadis.co.za What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis' courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Zanele Mkwanazi, Women's Empowerment Project, KZN, who won first prize in a writing competition run by a daily newspaper in KwaZulu/Natal, after attending a course: "It's all thanks to the skills I learned at the Quo Vadis course." What our peers say about the courses: David Dykman, Word Wise Language and Training Services: "Theo's passion for the written word, his experience in the field of communications make his wide-ranging and valued Quo Vadis training a highly recommended and valuable product offering in today's environment." From dbarnard at sangonet.org.za Thu Sep 8 12:57:28 2005 From: dbarnard at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] South African WSIS Civil Society Statement Message-ID: <01ee01c5b464$1a9bbaf0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SOUTH AFRICAN WSIS CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT Final call for comments, feedback and endorsements Deadline: 14 September 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------- The Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) will be held from 16-18 November 2005 in Tunis, Tunisia. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. In the past few months SANGONeT has coordinated the preparation of a WSIS South African Civil Society Statement with the support of various local civil society organisations. This document focuses on various important issues shaping the Information Society, including freedom of expression, telecommunications costs, funding and evaluation, Internet governance, media freedom, open source software and open content, education, gender and disability. The third draft of the Statement is now available on the SANGONeT website and all South African civil society organisations are requested to review the document and submit their final comments, feedback and endorsements to SANGONeT by no later than Wednesday, 14 September 2005. Feedback should be send to - info@sangonet.org.za The final version of the Statement will be submitted to the Department of Communications on 16 September 2005. From kaizer at sacp.org.za Fri Sep 9 12:30:28 2005 From: kaizer at sacp.org.za (SACP) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Invitation To Attend The Consultative Meeting On The SACP Red - October Campaign 2005 Message-ID: <010d01c5b529$7f982090$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 08 September 2005 OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Wednesday, 14 September, 2005 The deadline for these is 12 September 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! Below the Campaign plan is attached for your familiarisation with the issues. BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From info at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 12 09:56:53 2005 From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Second SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition 2006 Message-ID: <023b01c5b76f$8a5227e0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Second Annual SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition 1-3 March 2006 Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) will host its second annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition from 1-3 March 2006 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg. Building on the success of the 2005 event, the next conference will focus specifically on a wide range of new and practical information, communication and technology (ICT) services, solutions and applications relevant to the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Southern Africa. The objectives of the conference will be to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of CSOs in applying and adopting ICT, as well as to profile and demonstrate relevant and practical applications, which could further strengthen the impact of their work. The conference will have a strong focus on free and open source issues and applications. SANGONeT invites anyone interested in participating in the event as a speaker, trainer or facilitator to register their interest at - info@sangonet.org.za Information on case studies, technology solutions, practical applications, etc. which could be incorporated into the conference programme would be much appreciated. The conference programme will consist of a combination of plenary sessions, breakaway and training sessions, and practical technology demonstrations. The conference is aimed at senior staff and technical employees in the CSO sector as well as individuals who work with these organisations, including international funding agencies, the private sector and government. Approximately 300 people will attend the event. We look forward to your participation in this important civil society event. For more information on participant registration, exhibition opportunities and logistical arrangements, please contact the Conference Secretariat: Anelja de Bok, Go Girl Events Tel: (011) 781-8611 / E-mail: anelja@gogirlevents.co.za From seccp at earthlife.org.za Tue Sep 13 10:09:25 2005 From: seccp at earthlife.org.za (SECCP) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Energy Policy Unit Officer Message-ID: <005701c5b83a$75344160$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Energy Policy Unit Officer Earthlife Africa Johannesburg seeks a motivated, responsible and self-disciplined individual to run the Energy Policy Unit of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Project. Post requires: Matric and a tertiary qualification; a minimum of three years work experience; experience in analysis of energy policy and development; driver's licence; communication skills incl. fluency in English and at least one other official language; good writing and computer skills; knowledge of relevant issues; experience of the NGO sector and managing participatory processes. Please send a letter of motivation with a CV and contactable references, no later than noon of 28 December, to: seccp@earthlife.org.za or Fax (011) 339 3270 or deliver to Auckland House, 185 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Earthlife Africa is a civil society organisation working for social & environmental justice on local, national and international levels. Earthlife Africa Jhb is an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please send a letter of motivation with a CV and contactable references, no later than noon of 28 September, to: seccp@earthlife.org.za or Fax (011) 339 3270 or deliver to Auckland House, 185 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Earthlife Africa is a civil society organisation working for social & environmental justice on local, national and international levels. Earthlife Africa Jhb is an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/attachments/20050913/cfd0f61c/attachment.html From diana at dag.org.za Wed Sep 14 10:14:19 2005 From: diana at dag.org.za (DAG) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Development Facilitator Vacancy Message-ID: <013701c5b904$4ebe4fb0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO in the Western Cape that supports and implements community driven housing and development projects and processes, and that works towards the creation of a pro-poor urban policy environment. DAG seeks to employ a dynamic individual to join our team of field staff as a Development Facilitator your role will be to: - To co-ordinate and carry out social development work in innovative and integrated urban development projects that address access to land, adequate infrastructure and housing to the poor. - To lead the conceptualization, development, and implementation of DAG's short training courses. - To actively participate in DAG's lobbying and advocacy programme. Ideally, you will have: - Relevant Degree/Technikon Diploma in e.g. Social Sciences, Adult Education, Social Development - 2-5 years social development experience and training/facilitation experience - A good knowledge of training methodologies & techniques - Some knowledge of housing and urban policy frameworks - Good conceptual, report writing, analytical, and communication skills - Experience in working with a gender perspective will strengthen application but is not essential The above requirements are preferred skills, however, applicants with proven abilities through any combination of education and work experience may be considered. DAG is committed to affirmative action. The successful applicants must: - Have the ability to speak two regional languages - Have a valid drivers license - Be familiar with the MS Office computer package Detailed CV's with names of 2 contactable references should be mailed to The HR Consultant, 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925, or faxed to (021) 447 1987 or e-mailed to diana@dag.org.za Closing date: Thursday, 22 September 2005 (Only short listed candidates will be contacted) From hr at aiha.com Fri Sep 16 08:42:04 2005 From: hr at aiha.com (AIHA) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancy: Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist Message-ID: <002a01c5ba89$c086e900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS American International Health Alliance (AIHA) seeks an Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist to assist in the administration of its South Africa program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Service Administration (HHS/HRSA) as part of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR). Essential Duties: Supervise logistical support for program related travel to/from/through South Africa and for AIHA conferences/workshops held in South Africa. Assist in co-coordinating AIHA central and regional activities such as conference, workshops Develop and maintain procedures for budgeting, cash control and financial reporting for AIHA/South Africa that comply with local law, funding agency requirements and AIHA policies. Fulfill financial management functions consistent with HRSA regulations, AIHA policy and the AIHA's internal calendar of financial activities. Assist AIHA/Washington finance and administration staff in preparing a financial management manual Supervise administrative staff in a manner that helps to build a strong professional team and encourages each member to continuously improve professional skills and assume increasing responsibility for the organization's work. Provide leadership for the South African office in the absence of the Country Director. Develop and implement regional procurement procedures in compliance with AIHA and HRSA rules and regulations. Communicate with vendors, landlord, and tax consultant, while keeping AFO apprised of all pertinent details of communication on a weekly basis Submit reports to local tax or authorities required regarding VAT, employee/contractor income taxes, pension fund contributions and other applicable declarations Manage payroll including calculation salaries including income taxes, pension fund, medical care, and other taxable income for all employees and contractors and ensuring timely, accurate reporting Qualifications: -BA/BS degree in accounting or related field; Good understanding of accounting concepts -Experience in working with detailed projects and the ability to handle multiple tasks -Proficient with MSWord, Excel, and Access -3-5 years experience in International accounting, preferably with Nongovernmental Organizations -Familiarity with international donor and US Government cost principles and accounting rules. -Knowledge of internal audit and internal control practices -Excellent communication skills; Proficient in English language; Proficiency in local language(s) a plus. Please send cover letter and CV to hr@aiha.com, Subject: Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist, by September 21, 2005. From kaizer at sacp.org.za Tue Sep 20 14:56:07 2005 From: kaizer at sacp.org.za (SACP) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Open Invitation By The SACP To A Consultative Meeting Message-ID: <035301c5bde2$ad1f10c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP TO A CONSULTATIVE MEETING AND FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Tuesday, 04 October, 2005 The deadline for confirmations is 1st October 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, 011 339 6880 Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From gwildschutt at ashoka.org Wed Sep 21 08:42:01 2005 From: gwildschutt at ashoka.org (ASHOKA) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Innovators for the Public Changing the World through Social Innovations Message-ID: <001201c5be77$92a093f0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS ASHOKA: INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATIONS WHO IS ASHOKA? Ashoka Southern Africa (www.ashoka.org.za) is part of a global non-profit organisation that has pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. Broadly, Ashoka works to realise its vision of EVERYONE A CHANGEMAKER, by investing and supporting the work of social entrepreneurs and social innovations, thereby engineering critical systemic social change. In addition to investment in social entrepreneurs, and a myriad of knowledge management initiatives, Ashoka also works in building infrastructure to support sustainable development. Ashoka is currently investing in over1 600 social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) in more than 50 countries. THE CITIZEN BASE INITIATIVE Ashoka's Citizen-Base Initiative (CBI) supports the development of a vibrant, financially self-reliant citizen sector, where everyone is a changemaker. The CBI programme is Ashoka's acknowledgement that people and communities drive empowerment, and this programme has successfully been able to identify the best practice models in the development sector. Community groups and for-benefit organisations are continuing to push the boundaries of innovation in their search to find effective financial models that both serve to create financially sustainable structures as well as boost community wealth. This is in line with Financial Minister Trevor Manuals argument that ?Black economic empowerment should facilitate the broadening of participation in the ownership and control of our economic assets?. It therefore calls for innovation - in increasing access to capital, improvement of financial literacy, mobilizing communities to save, etc. The role of the social sector in empowerment and development is central to the financial transformation agenda. One of the CBI's programmatic arms is the annual award for best practice. The CBI award recognizes organisations innovatively working with communities to develop capacity, involvement and empowerment for sustainability! HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Participate in our search for innovative sustainability strategies! Send us your sustainability model! If you are a non-profit organisation or community structure who has innovative strategies geared at organisational and community financial self-reliance, or if you are you running a social business, generating in-kind donations, using volunteers in innovative ways to build a citizen-base of support for your projects - you are who we are looking for! Are you a business, government department, foundation, donor agency investing in organisations who are innovative and cutting-edge in its understanding and application of resource mobilization, then partner with us in this challenge to create a vibrant, financially self-reliant social sector. SELECTION CRITERIA We will choose 10 finalists who fulfill these criteria: - Innovation - how creative and new is the strategy? - Mobilizes local citizen support - how is community participation achieved and to what level of success? - Revenue Generation - what business model is used to generate income? - Feasibility- how likely is it that this plan will succeed to bring in revenue for the organization and community? - Potential of Replicability - can others adopt principles of this strategy and successfully implement it? - Social Impact - what difference is this business strategy doing for the community and organisations? ASHOKA's INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION 10 Finalists will be selected and supported through technical assistance and support in marketing, business training, mentorship and a range of opportunities to build effective models for sustainable citizen organisations and communities. In addition there will be an exchange of information and best practices to develop a knowledge base of innovative practices in the sector. A final 3 Award Winners will be presented with a financial reward of R100 000. Enter now by submitting a application (maximum15 pages) demonstrating the implementation of the above cited criteria. DEADLINE: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD REACH US BY 21 OCTOBER 2005 Please post to: Ashoka Innovators for the Public: CBI P.O.Box 30653, Braamfontein, 2017 For further information and to e-mail your application, Contact: Geralda Wildschutt Director: CBI Tel: 011 880 5592 email: gwildschutt@ashoka.org From info at southernhemisphere.co.za Wed Sep 21 12:34:00 2005 From: info at southernhemisphere.co.za (Southern Hemisphere) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Message-ID: <01ec01c5be97$fb934900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Southern Hemisphere Consultants offer a Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Date: 31. October - 3. November 2005 (4 days) Place: Would be either Pretoria or Midrand. (Please indicate preference when you register) Price: R 3,900 (excluding VAT) (including comprehensive course materials, refreshments & lunch, certificate). There will be a discount for organisations who send 3 or more participants. Facilitator: Nana Davies (Masters in Law, University of Copenhagen) Register: Please register now or before Friday 14. October Contact: Nana Davies or Nadia Gain at Southern Hemisphere Consultants. Tel: (021) 421 0073. Fax: (021) 418 6397 Email: info@southernhemisphere.co.za or visit our website www.southernhemisphere.co.za In-house courses are also available. Objectives Critical to any organisation or government department involved in development projects and programmes, this course aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to be able to conduct their own planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting or to be able to guide project partners or external evaluators. Methodology The training course will be run in a workshop style with a high degree of participant involvement. As a case study approach will be used, the participants should come to the workshop with a project to work on throughout the course. The participant will be able to leave the course with practical tools for implementation. Outcomes Having completed the course the participant will be able to: - Produce a stakeholder analysis, a problem analysis and an objective analysis - Identify outputs, activities and inputs - Identify and develop "SMART" objectives and indicators - Identify and develop risk factors and assumptions - Develop a plan of action - Monitor their projects - Select an appropriate framework for conducting an evaluation - Identify appropriate qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques - Construct an evaluation report - Develop a terms of reference for an evaluation Workshop programme For a copy of the workshop programme, please contact us. Facilitator Nana Davies is a development practitioner with many years of experience in process facilitation, planning, monitoring and evaluation. She is a planning expert and has assisted various organisations in developing their planning, monitoring and evaluation systems. She has furthermore conducted numerous evaluations for national and international clients, including UNICEF, EU, DanChurchAid, POLICY Project, and government departments. From jackie at eisa.org.za Wed Sep 21 15:27:51 2005 From: jackie at eisa.org.za (EISA) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] EISA Library and Publications Clerk (Johannesburg) Message-ID: <034801c5beb0$47353cc0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS EISA Library and Publications Clerk (Johannesburg) EISA is a not for profit section 21 company, established in 1996. Its head office is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The organisation has field offices in Angola, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique. Its mission is to strengthen electoral processes, good governance, human rights and democratic values through research, capacity building, advocacy and other targeted interventions. EISA services electoral commissions, political parties, civil society organisations and other institutions operating in the democracy and governance fields throughout Africa. The above position is vacant and interested persons are invited to apply. Responsibilities - Cutting and pasting of marked press articles on the SADC region; - Photocopying material for Library/Research Department/Publications and other departments by arrangement; - Binding copied material where necessary; - Providing a modicum of clerical assistance, such as typing labels where applicable; - Scanning material into the ELBI database in accordance with the plan to digitize certain sections of the library holdings; - Any other library assistance such as moving files, etc where applicable; - Manually processing orders/ gratis material for dispatch; - Assisting in keeping the publications room in good order; - Phoning to ascertain addresses where necessary; - Any other assistance as may be required, in order to promote EISA publications; - Photocopying of out of print material, and assisting in keeping the section in good running order, etc; - Assistance to other departments as arranged with the Senior Librarian and Publications Officer Requirements - Previous clerical experience and - Good organizational skills - Basic computer skills Applications Applications should be submitted for attention Dr Jackie Kalley no later than 27 September 2005. Please submit your CV via - Email to jackie@eisa.org.za or - Fax to 011 482 54 95 or - Post to PO Box 740, Auckland Park 2196 Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 26 12:05:13 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] 3-City Video Conference Celebrating World Development Information Day Message-ID: <027501c5c281$c9f39240$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '04. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Tue Sep 27 08:19:25 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] 3-City Video Conference Celebrating World Development Information Day Message-ID: <005b01c5c32b$690ff270$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '05. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From prodder at sangonet.org.za Tue Sep 27 08:32:15 2005 From: prodder at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] List Your Organisation on PRODDER! Message-ID: <00a701c5c32d$348a2320$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Are you an NGO based in South Africa? If so, you are invited to enter your organisation's details in the PRODDER Directory, www.prodder.org.za. Organisations already listed on PRODDER are reminded to update their details. PRODDER is a FREE online directory of NGOs in South Africa which is a much sought-after reference tool for everyone who works in the development sector. If you don't have internet access an input sheet can be emailed or faxed to you. Contact Julie Machin, SANGONeT, 011 403 4935, prodder@sangonet.org.za. From elekie83 at webmail.co.za Wed Sep 28 11:21:10 2005 From: elekie83 at webmail.co.za (SANGOCO) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality Message-ID: <027301c5c40d$f6f61af0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation Dear Friends, Transparency South Africa hosts Roundtable: "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality" Transparency South Africa, a SANGOCO affiliate, hereby invites you to the Roundtable on "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality." We all know the statistics of poverty and inequality but Civil Society groups have always asserted that, despite the wealth that exists to meet human need, very little of this has been redistributed largely because of human greed. Reality of Aid 2004 reported that one third of deaths - some 18 million people a year or 50,000 per day - are due to poverty-related causes. That's 270 million people since 1990, the majority women and children, roughly equal to the population of the US. Of this children suffer most. Every year more than 10 million children die of hunger and preventable diseases - that's over 30,000 per day and one every 3 seconds. (80 Million Lives, 2003 / Bread for the World / UNICEF / World Health Organization) With such challenges such as these - it begs the question: Can the oil industry contribute to fighting poverty and inequality? The oil industry is said to produce million barrels of oil, which make some rich and is said to destroy the environment. It is also said to be major cause for social unrest in our societies resulting in wars, attempted coups and mal-governance and corruption. According to TI's Corruption Perceptions Index 2004 oil-rich Angola, Azerbaijan, Chad, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Libya, Nigeria, Russia, Sudan, Venezuela and Yemen all have extremely low scores. Out of the countries surveyed. In these countries, public contracting in the oil sector is plagued by revenues vanishing into the pockets of western oil executives, middlemen and local officials. The sector is rife with corruption, non transparency and maladministration especially in countries in transition and post war economies. Speakers at the roundtable include: Peter Eigen founder and outgoing chairperson of Transparency International (He will be available for interviews on this and various other issues). See www.tisa.org.za for more details. Date: 30th of September 2005. Venue: 23 Jorrisson Street; cnr Jan Smuts, Braamfontein Centre 4th Floor, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) Boardroom Time: 9:30 registration and coffee Starts: 10 am - 12:45 ends For further information please do not hesitate to contact the writer at the details below. To confirm attendance speak or email Simon (simonsch1@gmx.de) and or Muelelwa Khosa (Muelelwa Khosa: elekie83@webmail.co.za) In Solidarity Hassen Lorgat Chairperson Transparency SA Manager: Campaigns and Communications South African NGO Coalition (SANGOCO) Tel: 0027 11 403 7746 Fax: 0027 11 403 8703 Mobile: +27 82 411 2946 email:hlorgat@sangoco.org.za URL: www.tisa.org.za From info at sangonet.org.za Thu Sep 29 15:07:40 2005 From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Feb 27 14:17:10 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT Moving Office Message-ID: <036d01c5c4f6$c5fd7c10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT is relocating on Friday 30 September '05. Our telephone and fax numbers remain the same, however, our lines will be down for the first half of the day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For any NGO.ZA queries, please contact BCSNet on 011 353 3230. Our new physical address: 209 Smit Street (29th floor, UCS Building) Braamfontein Johannesburg Tel: 011 403 4935 Fax: 011 403 0130/9685 e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za web: www.thusanang.org.za / www.sangonet.org.za From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 5 12:16:47 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <011201c5814a$a6f53d20$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From diane at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 5 13:35:26 2005 From: diane at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Thusanang Alert Message-ID: <020901c58155$a3ef2810$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ ~ T:h:u:s:a:n:a:n:g A:l:e:r:t ~ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Issue No: 8 Date: 05 July, 2005 +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Editorial: Last week we were fortunate enough to be able to pay a visit to some of our nonprofit colleagues in KZN. Thanks to all those who participated in our focus group sessions! Please don't feel left out, we're very keen to hear from you. Tell us what you like OR don't like about the Thusanang website and the Alert. Please send your e-mails to . NB: Please click on this link before attempting to access any of the items mentioned below!! +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Contents: 1. New jobs, proposals and events this week. 2. Top local and international news flashes. 3. Nonprofit research and other new literature sources. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 1. JOBS, PROPOSALS AND EVENTS: ---> New Vacancies Great opportunities are available with World Vision International, UNAids and the UN. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkce) ---> New Proposal Announcements Your last chance to send your applications to the Collaborative Fund for HIV/Aids and to the CCS for their research grants. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcf) ---> Forthcoming Events If you want to learn about Social Entrepreneurship, make sure to attend the GIBS Colloquim. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcg) ---> Training Need more skills training, there is lots to choose: ranging from CRAFT's "governing boards" training to NPC's "demystifying Non-profit law for the sector. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkch) +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ WEBSITE TIP: If you experience any problems accessing the website, you may want to cut and paste the actual Thusanang URL - http://www.thusanang.org.za/ into your browser and press enter to launch the Home Page. Once you have the Thusanang website up, click on the relevant link or use the "search" option on the right hand side of the page. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 2. TOP NEWS ITEMS: (i) The following LOCAL news items were recently added to the Thusanang website: ---> SA-AIDS funds on hold: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmh) ---> EU-SA Partnership Indaba: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmm) ---> Nepad Initiates E-Schools Project: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmp) ~~~~~~~~~~ (ii) The following INTERNATIONAL news items were recently added to the Thusanang website: ---> WSIS and Civil Society: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmt) ---> Culture and Development Website: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmr) ---> International Symposium on Local E-Democracy 26-27 July 2005: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmq) +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 3. NONPROFIT ANALYSIS AND OPINIONS: ---> ActionAid: Real Aid: An agenda for making Aid work: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmj) ---> Idasa: Nepad & Civil Society Participation: (Visit: http://www.un-ngls.org/cso/cso8/nepad.pdf) ---> Comment:Third World Debt & G8 RA:Social Enterprises: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmk) ========================================= SUBSCRIPTIONS The purpose of this service is to regularly update our audience about the most recent changes and additions made to the Thusanang website. We welcome your feedback and suggestions about this alerting service and encourage you to forward this e-mail to any colleagues whom you believe will find it useful. NB: To unsubscribe, please send an a-mail request to with the subject "unsubscribe me" along with your e-mail address. ========================================= COPYRIGHT Below are the copyright statements to be included when reproducing material from The Thusanang Alert. The single phrase below is the copyright notice to be used when reproducing any portion of this report, in any format: ================END====================== From leeshiar at exegesis.co.za Thu Jul 7 08:00:23 2005 From: leeshiar at exegesis.co.za (Exegesis Consulting) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Announcement Message-ID: <005c01c582b9$2a2f9810$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Bryanston Furnished Offices 5 offices available, each 11-19 sqm from R2000-R4000 per month Shared Facilities Call (011) 463 7573 From dhusy at umhlaba.com Tue Jul 12 15:49:35 2005 From: dhusy at umhlaba.com (UDS) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] UDS - Vacancies Message-ID: <021f01c586e8$8a510f70$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Tourism Experts / Consultants Umhlaba Development Services, a consultant services company with experience in rural development and capacity building with local government is seeking to identify experienced tourism/community tourism experts and consultants for possible future collaboration on projects. An immediate opportunity will be to bid for a project based in the Tzaneen area of Limpopo province for a two-year project. Interested individuals should have some expertise in the following: - Strengthening tourism development management capacity at district and municipal levels - Strengthening tourism development capacity at the community level Please send a detailed CV with names and contact details (including e-mail) of three references should be sent to dhusy@umhlaba.com or fax to (011) 403 2670. Thanks Ntebogeng Mkhondo Umhlaba Development Services Tel: 011 403 4852 Fax: 011 403 2670 main@umhlaba.com www.umhlaba.com From adrianox at global.co.za Wed Jul 13 08:19:34 2005 From: adrianox at global.co.za (Kingston Consulting) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Kingston Consulting Announcement Message-ID: <000e01c58772$d717f460$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From adrianox at global.co.za Wed Jul 13 11:21:56 2005 From: adrianox at global.co.za (Kingston Consulting) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Developing effectiveness in fundraising Message-ID: <01ce01c5878c$50d8e4d0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From lynn at boell.org.za Fri Jul 15 11:51:20 2005 From: lynn at boell.org.za (HBS) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancy Message-ID: <020301c58922$c1218520$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Heinrich Boll Stiftung Regional Office for Southern Africa Seeks PROGRAMME MANAGER The successful candidate will share the responsibility for the management of Programmes of the Heinrich B?ll Stiftung in Southern Africa. She/he is expected to embrace the broad political aims of the foundation, namely the promotion of gender issues, environmental concerns and the support to democratization in the Southern Africa region, fulfilling the following tasks: - Planning of the Programmes in collaboration with the Director. - Deal with Project Partners to advise them on project implementation and to deal with any problems related to finances and administration of the projects. - Solicit and assess proposals for funding and support from prospective Project Partners - In collaboration with the Finance Manager, prepare agreements and budgets with prospective Project Partners - Monitor and comment on the financial and narrative reports from project partners - Prepare detailed reports for the Director and also hbs head office in Germany - Represent the interest of hbs in Southern Africa The successful candidate should have several years of relevant experience in the region's development sector. A proven track record and good organizational and communication skills are essential. A proven capability to manage and account for public funds is essential. The foundation is an equal opportunity employer and specifically encourages women to apply for this position. Applicants from countries other than South Africa must have a valid work permit for this country. Closing date for receiving applications will be July 25th, 2005. If you have the relevant skills and experiences for the position of a Programme Manager and embrace our vision as outlined here, please submit your complete CV , contact details of three referees, and your salary expectations to lynn@boell.org.za or fax to +27-11 447 4418. See www.boell.org.za for details regarding the foundation's work in the region. The Heinrich B?ll Stiftung is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental foundation from Germany. The foundation supports civil society initiatives in Southern Africa since 1989, mainly through funding, advocacy and networking. It focuses on the fields of gender, environment and media. From thetha at sangonet.org.za Mon Jul 18 16:01:59 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <027801c58ba1$444d9da0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 19 08:04:27 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Final Announcement: World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <002801c58c27$be913e10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------------------------- The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From caras at mail.ngo.za Wed Jul 20 13:21:05 2005 From: caras at mail.ngo.za (CARAS) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Dialogue:The Wall: Palestine and beyond Message-ID: <016701c58d1d$1ec40ce0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to Dialogue THE APARTHEID WALL: Palestine and Beyond Ditshwanelo CAR?AS, in solidarity with the Palestinian Solidarity Committee (PSC), will be hosting a public dialogue on the "Apartheid Wall: Palestine and beyond" on the 25th of July 2005 in Johannesburg. CARAS Trust (Centre for Anti- Racism and Anti-Sexism, now operating as Ditshwanelo CAR?AS) is a non- profit organisation that is committed to the transformation of South African society and to making a contribution to the healing of a divided nation, which has been and still is in many respects, oppressively divided on the basis of race, gender and class. Our mission is primarily to equip South Africans in transition to better understand the impact of all forms of oppression at institutional and individual levels and to develop new and inclusive ways and values which affirms all of South African society equally and equitably. On the 9th of July 2004 the International Court of Justice declared the Palestine Wall to be illegal and instructed for it to be torn down. Exactly a year later the wall stands tall and its construction continues to play a huge role in the expansionist project of the Israeli state AND in the brutal exploitation, enslavement and control of the Palestinian people. Palestine is under siege and this is reminiscent of apartheid South Africa where basic human freedoms were curtailed and controlled by a racist regime. The Wall of Palestine is an apartheid wall. It is 786 km long and 8 meters high and just like our own system of racial discrimination bears testimony to the capacity of human brutality, force and horror. The dialogue on the Wall is not only about the effects of the physical construct of the Palestine Wall but also about the barriers that we build amongst ourselves that lead to the kinds of oppression, discrimination and violence that we continue to experience both in South Africa and the rest of the world today. Join us for a stimulating discussion which will be facilitated by inspiring individuals such as Fatima Gabru (from the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign), Emily Mnisi who was part of the South African Council of Churches delegation to Palestine (and Rev. Basil Manning (Ditshwanelo CAR?AS). Collectively they will show that despite efforts aimed at the removal of restrictive laws and apartheid era symbols, we still have existing remnants of the past hovering in the shadows of the present. These are the unseen and concealed walls and barriers between people in post apartheid South Africa. Just like the physical wall, these barriers have a similar impact: a control over access to resources, a limitation on freedom of movement and expression, and a constriction of space to assert our socio- economic rights. We impute by ways of a progressive constitution and laws that democracy is alive and well, but our reality proves otherwise. These fences and enclosures still remain and persist in different forms. DATE: Monday, 25th July 2005 TIME: 17h30 for 18h00 VENUE: South African Human Rights Commission, 29 Princess of Wales Terrace, Corner of York and St. Andrews Streets Parktown. RSVP: Kelebogile Motshwane & Thevan Naidoo by 22nd July 2005 - (011) 476 2226 or email caras@mail.ngo.za Snacks and refreshments will be provided. From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Thu Jul 21 15:31:30 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] CDRA - Courses for 2005 - 2006 Message-ID: <000901c58df8$818351c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2 Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. For more info contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: www.cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Community Development Resource Association Application Form - Courses for 2005/6 Please complete and fax/e-mail back to us. Part One Tick the course you wish to apply for: Dev Planning, Monitoring an Evaluation ? 13 - 17 March 2006 ? 21 - 25 August 2006 Foundations in Development Practice ? 22 - 26 August 2005 ? 3 - 7 April 2006 ? 17 - 21 July 2006 Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation ? 3 - 7 October 2005 ? 5 - 9 June 2006 ? 16 - 20 October 2006 Developmental Supervision ? 19 - 23 September 2005 ? 31 July - 4 August 2006 Facilitating Development ? 4 September - 6 October 2006 Your name: ____________________________________________________ Organisation: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Fax: __________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Role/Position: __________________________________________________ Part Two Please send us brief answers to the following questions: 1. Briefly tell us how long have you worked in the development sector and what experience have you gathered? 2. Have you participated in any courses or processes run by CDRA? Please give the name and year. 3. Why do you wish to attend this course? What are your own questions and challenges that you will bring? If you need more detailed information on any of these courses please contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Website: www.cdra.org.za From ohadmin at mail.ngo.za Thu Jul 21 16:18:04 2005 From: ohadmin at mail.ngo.za (Operation Hunger) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Press release - Operation Hunger Message-ID: <00fc01c58dff$02a23950$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 21 July 2005 FUNDING ZIMBABWE Operation Hunger is greatly distressed at the potential government funding of approximately R6, 6 Billion to the unreliable government of Zimbabwe that has no concern for human rights. This money will come from our taxes, at the time when welfare organizations have had their subsidies cut by 25%, Non Governmental organisations are struggling to obtain government funding for projects dealing with TB and AIDS, and our own people are unemployed and hungry. Health workers, trained to do home based care of the dying AIDS patients have been promised stipends of R 1000 per month, which has yet to materialise and minimal funds are being disbursed from governmental departments for the combating of HIV and AIDS. It is heartbreaking to think that such a "loan" which will in all probability never be repaid, if one looks at the history of the IMF funding to Zimbabwe, could even be considered by our President, when our own country is in such dire straits. Felicity Gibbs National Manager Head Office: 34 Kipling Road, Castleview, 1401, Germiston, Gauteng, P O Box 5315, Delmenville 1403 Telephone: (011) 902-4000 or (011) 865-5203 Fax: (011) 902-2537 E-mail: felicity@mail.ngo.za Website: www.operationhunger.co.za From pauline at cdra.org.za Fri Jul 22 09:19:59 2005 From: pauline at cdra.org.za (CDRA) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Courses for 2005 - 2006 Message-ID: <010901c58e8d$c5233900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course - South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 - This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2. Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. To obtain an application form and for further information about our courses please visit our website or contact Pauline Solomons at pauline@cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Website: www.cdra.org.za From rtff at umhlaba.com Fri Jul 22 09:37:14 2005 From: rtff at umhlaba.com (RLCC) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Coordinator Vacancy Message-ID: <013201c58e90$2e63e2a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR THE BLOEMFONTEIN REGIONAL LAND CLAIMS COMMISSION (RLCC) Salary: 12 000 - 14 427.00 - Six Month Contract The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights seeks to appoint a Project Coordinators who will be responsible for the Management of the Verification Project. The incumbent will be based in the Free State. JOB SCOPE The Verification Project Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the RLCC verification project deliverables. S/he will be the central coordination point with all personnel and business processes within the RLCC. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Sound experience in implementing development projects with an adequate background in Land Reform and or Rural Development; - All round project management experience preferably in the development sector; - Strong ability to work and facilitate, manage and coordinate teams and service providers; - Experience and knowledge in Supply Chain Management (Procurement); - Experience in supervising service providers/external consultants; - Experience in coordinating and trouble shooting large projects with short deadlines; - Monitoring and Evaluation experience; - Excellent report writing skills (be computer literate); - Good command of the English language and the ability to communicate in more than one African language; - Preferably a masters or postgraduate level of education in the relevant field of expertise required; - Ability to travel on short notice; and - Have a valid drivers license Candidates meeting the above criteria should send their curriculum vitae with letters of motivation to rtff@umhlaba.com or project1@umhlaba.com or fax to 011-403 2670. The closing date is 29th July 2005, 13h00. We reserve the right not to make an appointment at this time should suitable candidates not be forthcoming. From admin at genderlinks.org.za Mon Jul 25 14:49:36 2005 From: admin at genderlinks.org.za (GENDERLINKS) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancies Message-ID: <024501c59117$50931920$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOB ADVERTISEMENTS HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA MANAGER Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF), seeks a dynamic individual to fill the post of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media Manager as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of a two year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Supervising team leaders in twelve Southern African countries conducting a baseline study on coverage of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Finalising a handbook and training manual on HIV/AIDS and gender policies for media houses. - Training a team of in-country facilitators in use of the handbook. - Supervising and backstopping roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in media houses across the region. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in Southern Africa. - Experience of working in the region. - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA FACILITATORS IN SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF) seeks the services of experienced individuals in SADC countries to serve as in-country facilitators in the roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in newsrooms. The services of the facilitators will be required for approximately 80 working days from September 2005 to December 2006. Successful applicants will need to be willing to work on a flexible basis in their home countries, with training sessions in Johannesburg, over this period. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Receiving training in, and serving as team leaders of a regional baseline study on the coverage of HIV/AIDS and Gender in your home country. - Receiving training in the use of a handbook on HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Engaging with media houses in country, and facilitating an inception workshop with the support of a Regional Manager and local SAEF officials. - Running in-house workshops with newsrooms. - Providing on-going support and training against an agreed schedule until policies are formally adopted. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the country programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in your country - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE MANAGER Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that promotes gender equality in and through the media seeks to fill the following post as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of an initial one-year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 8 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Managing phone calls, messages and office supplies; - Making appointments and travel arrangements; - Filing and maintaining office equipment; - Liaising with creditors, basic book keeping and clerical functions; - Managing and updating a database of contacts. - Managing the office driver and messenger. Qualifications - Suitable tertiary qualifications related to this work. - At least five years experience in office administration. - IT proficiency. A background working in the NGO sector and specifically in gender-related work, as well as strong IT skills, will be an advantage. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. From info at redpeg.co.za Wed Jul 27 08:55:46 2005 From: info at redpeg.co.za (REDPEG) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Peer Counsellor Training Message-ID: <008e01c59278$36f62900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za Regards, The Redpeg Team From info at redpeg.co.za Wed Jul 27 09:31:30 2005 From: info at redpeg.co.za (REDPEG) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Peer Counsellor Training Message-ID: <013e01c5927d$34d1f730$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za or (011) 476-5355 Regards, The Redpeg Team From bf at knowlead.co.za Wed Jul 27 11:25:31 2005 From: bf at knowlead.co.za (Knowledge Leadership Associates) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Internet Information Retrieval Tools and Techniques (IIR) short course Message-ID: <020501c5928d$27e59ad0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Internet Information Retrieval Tools and Techniques (IIR) short course The next IIR course will be presented by Knowledge Leadership Associates and the University of Stellenbosch Centre for Knowledge Dynamics and Decision-Making, When and where: Stellenbosch: Date: 5 - 6 September 2005. Venue: University of Stellenbosch, Arts Building room 320, C/o Merriman and Van Ryneveld streets, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg: Date: 7 - 8 November 2005. Venue: Netscope, Corporate Hill, 3012 William Nichol Drive, Bryanston Closing date for registration: Stellenbosch: 19th August. Johannesburg: 14th October 2005 Due to the interactive nature of the course only a limited number of participants can be accommodated Fees: R2650 (VAT not applicable) which covers refreshments, lunches, and documentation. 10% discount for bona fide civic sector organisations. 10% discount for more than one delegate from the same organisation Who should attend? Knowledge workers and other change agents in private, public and non governmental civic sector organisations whose success depend on fast access to accurate on-line and web-based information, e.g. information resource specialists, journalists in the paper based and electronic media, researchers in various fields e.g. policy researchers, management support staff, decision support specialists, analysts in various fields, teachers and corporate trainers, and entrepreneurs in general Why you should attend: Do you often need to find information quickly? Do you waste valuable time combing through thousands of irrelevant search results? Does the terabytes of information on the Internet overwhelm you? Are you never quite sure if the information that you have found is authoritative? Does the full extent of your search expertise comprise of typing a keyword into Google's search box? If you've answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. Are you familiar with search engines? Meta search engines? Social book marking? The Invisible Web? Blogs? RSS? Fee-based databases? Subject directories? Collaborative filtering systems? Are you familiar with a variety of search techniques, such as Boolean searching, truncation, wildcards, or phrase searching? If you've answered 'No' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. What you will learn: How to create a search strategy; How to search more comprehensively using a variety of search tools, e.g. search engines, meta-search engines, subject directories, the Living Web and the Invisible Web; How to combat information overload using advanced search techniques, e.g. Boolean logic, proximity operators and field searching; How to troubleshoot a failed search; How to evaluate Web resources; How to cite Web resources Format: This is a hands-on course where you will practice everything that you learn live on the Web. We will adopt an incremental learning approach, starting with the basics and progressing to a deeper understanding of and expertise in applying the tools and techniques. You are not required to have any prior knowledge or experience of the topic. You should have basic PC end user skills. How to register: Register online at http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval/register or request a registration form from bf@knowlead.co.za For further information see http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval or contact: Ben Fouch?, Knowledge Leadership Associates, E-mail: bf@knowlead.co.za +27 (0)21 854 5480 Cell: +27 (0)83 291 6671 From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Tue Aug 2 11:26:40 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Centre for Resource and Funding Training) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] =?iso-8859-1?Q?MasterClass_on_=22Making_Friends_and_Influencing_People=22?= Message-ID: <015501c59744$4a890070$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Centre for Resource and Funding Training is hosting a one day MasterClass on "Making Friends and Influencing People" Date: Friday 12th August 2005 from 8:30 to 16:30 Venue: Wits Club, West Campus, University of the Witwatersrand Cost: R850.00 including notes, lunch and drinks afterwards Speakers: Ruda Landman, Ann Bown, Susan Smuts and Thys Dullaart Find out about effective networking and what the media considers a story. Learn how to frame your work so that it gets the right exposure. CRAFT'S panel of experts comprises: Ruda Landman, Award winning journalist and chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Project Literacy, will speak on "Making the Right Connections at a Social Event" - how to do it effectively, with lasting consequences. She will be giving you practical ways of overcoming your reservations and making the best of the moment. Susan Smuts, Deputy Managing Editor of The Sunday Times, will speak on "How NGO's can get the Attention of the Media?" Ann Bown, CEO of Charisma Communication, a South African based fundraising consultancy and training company will reflect on "The Tsunami and how the SA Red Cross mass media campaign worked to raise R30 million." Thys Dullaart, Photographer with The Star, "A Picture tell a Thousand Stories" Thys will be looking at photo's that tell stories and what makes an impact. For more information or to book please send an email to info@fundraisingtraining.org.za. Regards Liz Findlay Centre for Resource and Funding Training Tel: 011 789 1347 Fax: 088 011 789 1347 Email: info@fundraisingtraining.org.za Website: www.fundraisingtraining.org.za From sheila at quo-vadis.co.za Tue Aug 2 14:12:10 2005 From: sheila at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo-Vadis Communications) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Radio Script-Writing Course Message-ID: <01fc01c5975b$68e03770$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOIN THE MANY WHO HAVE BENEFITED FROM QUO VADIS TRAINING! Quo Vadis is running another radio script-writing course. This is ideal for all scriptwriters involved in community radio. The course, led by Theo Coggin, an experienced communicator, will concentrate on the specific skills required to produce professional scripts for this medium. The practical exercises to be undertaken during and between sessions, have been designed to give a thorough understanding of what it takes to become a top notch script-writer. Venue: Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. Dates: Thursday 1st September Thursday 22nd September Thursday 20th October - Each session runs from 9h00 to 16h00 and all three sessions must be attended. The course content includes: Fundamental principles of communication Understanding your target audience Contemporary radio Radio as 'Theatre of the Mind' The KISS principle and how to apply it Human interest - the glue that holds it all together The cost of the course is R1 950 inclusive of VAT and includes material and a light lunch. It excludes any accommodation or travel costs. The deposit of R1 000 required to secure your booking, should be paid into the following account: Bank: Standard Bank of SA Branch: Eastgate (018505) Account Name: Quo Vadis Communications Account No: 220 198 101 Kindly fax a copy of the deposit slip to: (011) 497 1994. For further information about the course, please contact Sheila Whiteman, whose details appear below. What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis script-writing courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Quo Vadis Communications * Award-winning marketing communications * Training in organisational communication Tel: (011) 487-0026 Fax: (011) 487-1994 sheila@quo-vadis.co.za http://www.quo-vadis.co.za From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 3 11:21:20 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Farm Life in South Africa Project) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Introducing the Farm Life in South Africa project Message-ID: <023001c5980c$b60de2c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS We are proud to introduce the Farm Life in South Africa project and would like to invite further collaboration and support from interested stakeholders The Farm Life in South Africa project is a unique and creative collaboration between the Farm Schools Research and Advocacy Project, Nkuzi Development Association, Social Surveys (Pty) Ltd and world renowned international photojournalist Jurgen Schadeberg. Funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies (Pty) Ltd in South Africa, the project combines the findings of applied research into the extent, nature and impact of evictions from farms and the conditions of farm workers and farm schools with the popular visual arts medium of photography. Through the Lens of a Camera... Farm workers remain a vulnerable and marginalized group in South Africa. While South Africa celebrated 10 years of freedom and democracy in 2004 many farm dwellers have not enjoyed the protection and social and economic rights afforded to them under the new Constitution. Few tangible improvements have been achieved in the socio-economic status of those who live and work on farms. Although standards vary, labor conditions and housing and health services are generally poor, as are educational facilities. In 1952 Jurgen Schadeberg along with investigative journalist Henry Nxumalo produced a series of historic images for Drum Magazine that focused on the brutal working conditions of farm laborers in Bethal, which forced the Apartheid government to investigate these labor practices. In 1953 Jurgen also did a photo study on the tot system employed on South Africa's Cape wine farms which exposed the unacceptable conditions and consequences of the system. In the same spirit of effecting positive change, Jurgen Schadeberg has produced a gripping photographic portrait of contemporary farm life in South Africa. Voices from the Land exposes the ongoing infringement of the human rights of farm dwellers, but also provides photo stories of good practice on more progressive South African farms. The Voices from the Land exhibition will be opened by the Honorable Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture on Sunday 7 August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 22 Bree Street in Newtown, Johannesburg at 11:30 and will tour some of the national museums and galleries in South Africa during 2006 and 2007. The opening will feature McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner for Best South African Traditional Album. RSVP Carolina Geldenhuys on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624. The Jurgen Schadeberg photo book "Voices from the Land' will be published by Protea Book House and will be launched on 26 October 2005 at MuseumAfrica (details to follow). The book elaborates stories of farm life in South Africa, evictions and farm schools with articles written by some of South Africa's leading journalists, academics and practitioners. The images in this message are exerts from the book that can be ordered from Mrs. Claudia Schadeberg via e-mail schadebe@iafrica.com or phone +27 (0)11 787-9054. For more on Jurgen Schadeberg and his work please visit http://www.jurgenschadeberg.com Three mini photo exhibitions will travel to rural and peri-urban towns in South Africa. We would like to invite organizations and interested stakeholders to collaborate with the Farm Life in South Africa project to take Jurgen's images and stories to communities and practitioners in these areas. For more information on the Farm Life in South Africa project and the mini photo exhibitions contact Riana Botes at thefarmlifeproject@afriendofmine.co.za or tel. +27 (0)84 983 0822 From thefarmlifeproject at afriendofmine.co.za Wed Aug 3 11:21:37 2005 From: thefarmlifeproject at afriendofmine.co.za (Farm Life in South Africa Project) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Invitation to the "Voice from the Land" photographic exhibition by Jurgen Schadeberg Message-ID: <023101c5980c$bfd2f430$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to the "Voice from the Land" photographic exhibition by Jurgen Schadeberg Take a glimpse into the nether and neglected world of rural life and into the bleak existences of many farm workers who are deprived of dignity, self respect and hope in a continuous cycle of poverty and hardship. Yet, all is not lost, as stories and images of positive change can also be told... Please join us for the Opening Event of the "Voices from the Land" exhibition of photographs on Sunday 7th August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 121 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg with safe parking on Mary Fitzgerald Square. The exhibition of photographs by acclaimed international photojournalist, Jurgen Schadeberg will be opened by the Hon. Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan at 11:30am. McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner in the category Best South African Traditional Album for his Face the Music album will provide the music for the event. R.S.V.P: Carolina Geldenhuis on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624 at MuseumAfrica. We look forward to your company. Just as the Farmers' Security Administration in the United States during the thirties produced a major photographic essay on the plight of farmers to raise public awareness, our book and exhibition "Voice from the Land" reveals through images by Jurgen Schadeberg, the harsh reality of the lives of many farm workers in South Africa. Constant threats of eviction, harassment and homelessness compound an already volatile situation. Images are powerful tools in bringing about positive change and when complemented by evocative stories written by a team of committed writers, the effect is even more intense. We lift the veil on rural farm life and invite you to experience through pictures and words, a journey into a world dominated by fear, hunger, pain and despair. Our special thanks to all the farm workers and farmers who agreed to share their stories with us. We thank all our sponsors for their generous support, especially Gerald Kraak of the Atlantic Philanthropies who made this project a reality: Atlantic Philanthropies ActionAid International CAGE Nkuzi Development Association OLSET Social Surveys Africa Our thanks to our team of committed writers: Kenneth Chikanga Hazel Friedman Stephan Hofst?tter Caroline Hooper-Box Julia Kupka Lucas Ledwaba Photographer: Jurgen Schadeberg Producer: Claudia Schadeberg The "Voices from the Land" book launch is to follow at MuseumAfrica on 26 October 2005 From thetha at sangonet.org.za Thu Aug 4 09:20:50 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] THETHA - World Summit on the Information Society, 22 August 2005 Message-ID: <010801c598c5$0ae360a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The first WSIS Thetha was held on 29 June 2005 in Braamfontein. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Alan Levine, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). The WSIS Thetha forms part of a series of "Information Society" society events taking place in Cape Town from 22-26 August 2005. If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za / refilwe@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:05:06 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Community Housing Development Management Course Message-ID: <041701c59d82$41d36710$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:06:20 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <041901c59d82$64efe5c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From anzabeth at dag.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:10:58 2005 From: anzabeth at dag.org.za (DAG) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Community Housing Development Management Course Message-ID: <042b01c59d83$0b3beb40$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From info at cecs.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:16:13 2005 From: info at cecs.org.za (CECS) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <045801c59d83$c64f0070$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From kubi at genderlinks.org.za Wed Aug 10 11:04:24 2005 From: kubi at genderlinks.org.za (Gender Links) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Announcement Message-ID: <04cc01c59d8a$815b9e40$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Dear friends Partners in the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign invite you to join this initiative to get Heads of State to agree to elevate the SADC Declaration on Gender and Development to a Protocol for Accelerating Gender Equality in SADC. - A press release (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/article.php?a_id=329) tells you more about the campaign. For more detailed information including fact sheets and background papers go to (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=265) - To sign a petition that will be presented to Heads of State during their meeting in Gaborone from 17-18 August go to http://www.genderlinks.org.za/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8 - If you will be in Botswana, please join us for a civil society meeting on Sunday 14 August from 8.30 to 16.30 on the proposed Protocol at the Tlotlo Conference Centre. - If you will not be in Botswana, you can join us for an online conference on different themes on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 August as follows: Monday, 15 August 08h30-09h30 Governance 10h00-11h00 Education 12h00-13h00 Constitutional and Legal Rights 14h00-15h00 Gender violence Tuesday, 16 August 08h30-09h30 Health 09h30-10h30 HIV and AIDS 11h00-12h00 Media, Information, Education and Communication 12h00-13h00 Institutional Mechanisms To join the discussion please click on this link http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=217#. Click on the Gender Links Chat link above. This will take you to a Login page for the chat. 1. Log in First time users: If this is the first time you are going to chat, please register. Click on the register button and then fill in your details and click on register. After this step you will return to the login page. Put in your login and password and click enter. People who have used the chat before: If you have used the chat before, log in by typing your login and password that you have used previously and click on enter. 2. Click on the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign chatroom. 3. To start chatting, type in what you want to say in the white box at the bottom of the screen and click on SAY, everyone will then see your comment. See you in cyber space! Kubi Rama Deputy Director Gender Links Tel.: +27 11 622 2877 Fax: +27 11 622 4732 Cell: 0823788239 E-mail: kubi@genderlinks.org.za From prodder at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 16:05:17 2005 From: prodder at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] The PRODDER Directory Returns Message-ID: <078501c59db4$89755790$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory www.prodder.org.za *********************************************************** The Southern African Non-Governmental Organisation Network (SANGONeT) is pleased to announce the launch of Phase One of PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory. Previously compiled and produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), PRODDER established itself as the most comprehensive development publication of its kind in Africa and became a much sought-after reference tool on Southern African development issues between 1987 and 2001. In view of SANGONeT's increasing focus on the development of electronic information products and services, PRODDER is re-introduced as an online directory. During Phase One, all South African NGOs and development organisations are invited to search the PRODDER directory (www.prodder.org.za), review and update their information or submit new entries. Organisations without Internet access may request an input sheet from SANGONeT, which can be e-mailed or faxed. PRODDER forms part of SANGONeT's broader information services, which aim to provide a user-friendly one-stop Internet entry point to information on South African NGOs and development organisations, including parastatals, community based organisations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, embassies and government bodies, each listed with contact details and programme areas. PRODDER will showcase the work of these organisations, raise awareness of their activities, and highlight the issues and challenges they face. Phase One of PRODDER already includes information on more than 2,500 South African NGOs and development organisations, and its focus and scope will be significantly expanded during the next few months. All these entries need to be validated by the end of September 2005. The next version of PRODDER will be launched on 24 October 2005 to coincide with World Development Information Day. Any comments on the design, contents, search functions and other characteristics of the new PRODDER directory would be much appreciated. In future, the focus and contents of PRODDER will be expanded to cover the rest of Southern Africa. For more information on the new PRODDER directory, as well as to submit your details and/or feedback, please contact Julie Machin, PRODDER Senior Information Coordinator, SANGONeT. Tel: (011) 403-4935 or E-mail: prodder@sangonet.org.za. From hariet at mdda.org.za Thu Aug 11 08:23:40 2005 From: hariet at mdda.org.za (MDDA) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Director Message-ID: <00ba01c59e3d$372e9300$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Media Development and Diversity Agency Project Director Six month Contract Position - Are you committed to promoting media development and diversity? - Do you have an understanding of the needs of community and small commercial media in South Africa? - Are you a strategic and conceptual thinker? - Have you got experience in managing small teams and mentoring and coaching staff? - Have you got extensive experience in project management - and in developing project plans and budgets and ensuring projects are completed on time? - Do you have strong report writing skills - and the ability to coach others in writing in English? - Are you proactive - with highly developed problem solving skills - and high levels of energy? If so... The Media Development and Diversity Agency wants to appoint a project director on a six month contract to provide mentoring and coaching to project staff and direct and manage the Agency's support programme for community and small commercial media. Key responsibilities include: 1. Ongoing development and implementation of the strategy for development and support of community media, small commercial media and research, in line with the broader organisational strategy; 2. Monitor and evaluate project progress and outcomes on an ongoing basis, to ensure adherence to work plans and objectives; 3. Support, mentor and coach project staff in the development and implementation of sound project planning and management skills - including management of the MDDA grant making cycle; 4. Financial planning, (includes budgeting), management and reporting related to Programme activities and outputs. 5. Co ordinate, compile and ensure that all reports and documentation are generated and submitted according to specified standards and requirements; 6. Build and strengthen a co - operative team spirit and dynamic, ensuring a common understanding and commitment to team and organisational goals. Requirements - An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience - with at least 5-8 years project management experience; - Knowledge and experience of the community and small commercial media sectors - Understanding and ability to scrutinize business plans - Knowledge and experience in grant making - Experience in the development sector - Knowledge of the media sector/s as well as relevant governmental, non governmental and community based sectors and networks Contract terms The post is a six month fixed term contract. Closing date for applications: 24th August 2005 If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, -please contact the CEO, Libby Lloyd at (011) 249 2003 or email your details to hariet@mdda.org.za From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Aug 16 08:39:44 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] WSIS Thetha Forum - Cape Town, 22 August 2005 Message-ID: <00f901c5a22d$4a5b90b0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on Monday, 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Paul Esselaar, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus; and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From nprt at telkomsa.net Tue Aug 16 13:18:13 2005 From: nprt at telkomsa.net (NPRT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Short Courses in Cape Town & Johannesburg Message-ID: <037b01c5a254$315a6f10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS "Non-Profit Resource Training" invites registrations for the following quality short-courses... * How To Write The Winning Funding Proposal [C. T.]* Covering all the essentials involved in crafting a concise and professional funding proposal (or application) that will give your projects the competitive edge when applying to a funding source. - Course Dates: 24 & 25 August, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Jetty Botes * Writing Reports & Designing Promotional Materials [C.T.]* Enabling participants to write a variety of in-house and external reports and providing skills required to design a range of creative promotional materials for your NPO that are punchy, stylish and that make the best use of graphics and other emphatic devices. - Course Dates: 6 & 7 September, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Annette Cockburn * Assertive Communication Skills [JHB]* Focusing on the value and practical use of assertive communication techniques. Explore ways to apply these inter-personal skills to:- use assertiveness without being intimidating, offensive or aggressive; overcome communication barriers; handle common workplace issues and challenges. - Course Dates: 7 & 8 September, 2005 [CT on 11 & 12 Oct.] - Cost: R1100, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Kevin Smith * Special Events Fundraising [C. T.]* This workshop will comprehensively cover all the strategic, financial, logistical, PR and regulatory considerations involved in organising and managing both indoor and outdoor events, and ensure that you minimize risk and maximise fundraising outcomes - Course Dates: 13 & 14 September, 2005 - Cost: R825,00 p.p. - Facilitator: Greg Damster * The A to Z of Volunteer Management [JHB]* This course will provide fresh perspectives and useful tools relating to the key dimensions, processes and challenges of designing and implementing a successful volunteer programme - includes planning, policy, recruitment, supervision, team building & development. - Course Dates: 11 & 12 October, 2005 - Facilitator: Deline van Boom - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- More Courses Coming Up... 27 September: Meeting Co-ordination & Minute Taking Skills [C.T.] 6 October: Face-to-Face Fundraising in USA & Europe [C.T.] 26 & 28 October: Managing the Staff Appraisal Process & Disciplinary Procedures [JHB] +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- B O O K I N G S & I N Q U I R I E S: Contact: Joyce ~ Tel: (021) 685-7726 ~ Cell: (072) 337-3772 Email: nprt@telkomsa.net +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Cost inclusive of all course materials, lunch, refreshments & Certification - Non-Profit Resource Training is an Accredited Training Provider: Services SETA (Dec. No. 1059) From lucy at sangonet.org.za Fri Aug 19 15:46:08 2005 From: lucy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Receptionist/Office Support Vacancy Message-ID: <022001c5a4c4$5a514cf0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE SUPPORT The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services to people and organisations working for economic and social development in the Southern African region. SANGONeT would like to appoint a receptionist who also provides general office support. Duties: - Oversee the reception area, answering a multi-line switchboard. - Provide administrative support to Finance Manager and Executive Director. - Perform simple accounting duties, including petty cash and creditors. - Provide general office support. Requirements and Qualifications: - At least 3 years, solid reception and administration support skills and experience. - Minimum qualification: Matric with exemption/three-year secretarial or office administration diploma. - Excellent liaison skills. - Above average writing skills. - Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). - Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task. If you have a professional demeanor and phone etiquette and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Finance Manager, Lucy More, at (011) 403-0130 or lucy@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31 August 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Thu Aug 25 13:38:26 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (Cathy Angotcho) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Executive Director - Southern Africa Trust Message-ID: <00f001c5a969$82140ee0$e800a8c0@user2gdljaoogd> Executive Director Southern Africa Trust The DFID will provide a substantial amount of risk capital over the next five years (2005-2009) to establish the Southern Africa Trust (SAT). The Southern Africa Trust is an innovative initiative that is being established in the Southern African region to promote the following linked aims: * Strengthening the voice of poor people in public policy processes * Targeting the reduction of poverty and inequality in Southern Africa in ways that promote regional linkages and agendas. Based in Johannesburg/Pretoria, South Africa, the appointee will report directly to the Southern Africa Trust Board. Key responsibilities will include: * Networking and stakeholder management * General and administrative management of SAT * Information and financial management * Managing public policy processes * Managing a grant funding facility * Positioning and profiling the Trust with the relevant stakeholders, including communities. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who is innovative and creative and has good facilitation and excellent managerial and financial skills. A relevant formal university degree or equivalent is essential, as is an in-depth knowledge of the public policy terrain and grant-making principles. Important attributes include the ability to take an organisational concept from inception to implementation, good people management and communication skills at all levels, and the ability to work across a wide range of diverse cultures. Knowledge of spoken languages in the Southern African region will be an added advantage. The Southern Africa Trust offers an internationally competitive remuneration and benefits package which will be negotiated. Applicants should submit their CVs, details of how their skills and experience are relevant to the position, and the names of three available referees will full contact details, to Bashir Khan by e-mail on bkhan@deloitte.co.za or by fax on +27 12 482 0194. Closing date: 9 September 2005. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/attachments/20050825/a7fefc4f/attachment-0001.html From info at cecs.org.za Tue Aug 30 10:09:35 2005 From: info at cecs.org.za (CECS) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <024a01c5ad3a$2931b8c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From psithole at csvr.org.za Tue Sep 6 12:02:26 2005 From: psithole at csvr.org.za (CSVR) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Researcher/Trainer Vacancy Message-ID: <018101c5b2ca$15c495b0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Gender-based Violence Programme of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation seeks to employ a researcher/trainer on a 14 month contract. The incumbent will focus much of her/his time conducting and co-ordinating research around criminal justice system responses to rape, as well as training and working with organisations to assist them to establish legal monitoring systems. In addition the incumbent will be expected to represent the Programme's work in a variety of settings. From time to time she/he may be expected to assist with other Gender-based violence programme projects. Applicants must have: * at least one year's prior research experience on a gender-related project(s) * a minimum of an Honours' degree * some knowledge of the legal system * good English writing skills * good speaking and pesentation skills * some experience in facilitating and organising workshops * initiative, as well as good organising, planning and self-management skills * be able to work as part of a team. * have a valid driver's licence They should also be willing to travel to selected courts and police stations in Gauteng. Familiarity with Afrikaans will be an advantage. The CSVR offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the incumbent's skill and experience. Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Zandile Portia Sithole at this email address psithole@csvr.org.za by 15 September 2005. From dbarnard at sangonet.org.za Wed Sep 7 08:57:17 2005 From: dbarnard at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT Vacancy - ICT Advocacy Coordinator Message-ID: <00b101c5b379$638c4900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT VACANCY ICT Advocacy Coordinator. SANGONeT is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of information communication technology (ICT) services to people and organisations promoting social and economic development in the Southern African region. In the past two years SANGONeT has expanded the focus and scope of its ICT advocacy activities. These include the introduction of Thetha: The SANGONeT ICT Discussion Forum and SANGONeT's Annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition. Both these initiatives will henceforth focus on Southern African ICT advocacy issues. SANGONeT would like to appoint a Coordinator for its ICT Advocacy activities. This position is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about the potential role and contribution of ICTs in support of the Southern African development process, with a keen interest in advocacy, policy and related issues shaping the role and application of ICTs in the region. Amongst other things, the successful applicant will be responsible for: * Developing, planning and implementing various events and activities with a focus on regional ICT advocacy and policy issues; * Networking and liaison with key government, private sector and civil society stakeholders in support of their participation and contribution to these activities; * Documenting and disseminating the outcomes of the events to funders and stakeholders. Requirements and Qualifications: * A relevant qualification in the social sciences, communication, marketing or journalism; * At least five years' relevant work experience; * Solid knowledge of the Southern African ICT and NGO sectors and issues; * Understanding of ICT advocacy issues advancing a progressive agenda; * Excellent event management, coordination and facilitation skills; * Excellent writing, editing and communication skills; * Good computer literacy skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc); * Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task; * A valid drivers' license. Key competencies for this position include initiative, energy & enthusiasm, planning, organisation, assertiveness, judgement, thoroughness and teamwork. If you have the necessary qualifications and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Executive Director, David Barnard, at (011) 403-0130 or dbarnard@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. This is a one-year position with the option to extend it at the end of the contract period. The deadline for applications is Monday, 19 September 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From sheila at quo-vadis.co.za Wed Sep 7 13:05:11 2005 From: sheila at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo Vadis Communications) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Quo Vadis Courses Message-ID: <02a101c5b39c$048014a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Become a skilful communicator Calling all involved in communications in NGOs, NPOs and CBOs! Quo Vadis Communications is offering two courses that can make all the difference to the way you tell your story - to the public, to donors, to all your stakeholders: - A radio script-writing course, ideal for all who aim to be popular radio script-writers. - An organisational communications course, designed for those who are involved in communicating about their organisations. Both courses will be led by experienced training facilitator Theo Coggin, and will concentrate on the practical skills required, with exercises designed to give hands-on experience of both the medium of radio and organisational communications. Theo has extensive experience in the communications and NGO fields and can help you apply your messages in a positive way. Venue (for both courses): Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. - The radio scriptwriting course will be held on: - Thursday 22nd September: - Thursday 20th October - Thursday 27th October - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R1950, including VAT, material and a light lunch. A deposit of R1000 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - For further information about the radio script-writing course, please contact Sheila Whiteman at (011) 487-0026 or sheila@quo-vadis.co.za - The organisational communications course will be held on: - 10-11 October - 7-8 November - 5-6 December - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R4950.00 plus VAT = R5643.00, including material and a light lunch. A deposit of R2500 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - Who should attend this course? - Those responsible for compiling newsletters and reports; - Staff tasked with writing proposals; - Those involved in producing minutes and organisational reports; - Anyone who needs to improve their writing skills; - NGO and developmental organisations' staff and executives charged with communication in their organisation. - For further information about the organisational communications course, please contact Sello Kau at (011) 487-0026 or sello@quo-vadis.co.za What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis' courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Zanele Mkwanazi, Women's Empowerment Project, KZN, who won first prize in a writing competition run by a daily newspaper in KwaZulu/Natal, after attending a course: "It's all thanks to the skills I learned at the Quo Vadis course." What our peers say about the courses: David Dykman, Word Wise Language and Training Services: "Theo's passion for the written word, his experience in the field of communications make his wide-ranging and valued Quo Vadis training a highly recommended and valuable product offering in today's environment." From dbarnard at sangonet.org.za Thu Sep 8 12:57:28 2005 From: dbarnard at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] South African WSIS Civil Society Statement Message-ID: <01ee01c5b464$1a9bbaf0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SOUTH AFRICAN WSIS CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT Final call for comments, feedback and endorsements Deadline: 14 September 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------- The Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) will be held from 16-18 November 2005 in Tunis, Tunisia. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. In the past few months SANGONeT has coordinated the preparation of a WSIS South African Civil Society Statement with the support of various local civil society organisations. This document focuses on various important issues shaping the Information Society, including freedom of expression, telecommunications costs, funding and evaluation, Internet governance, media freedom, open source software and open content, education, gender and disability. The third draft of the Statement is now available on the SANGONeT website and all South African civil society organisations are requested to review the document and submit their final comments, feedback and endorsements to SANGONeT by no later than Wednesday, 14 September 2005. Feedback should be send to - info@sangonet.org.za The final version of the Statement will be submitted to the Department of Communications on 16 September 2005. From kaizer at sacp.org.za Fri Sep 9 12:30:28 2005 From: kaizer at sacp.org.za (SACP) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Invitation To Attend The Consultative Meeting On The SACP Red - October Campaign 2005 Message-ID: <010d01c5b529$7f982090$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 08 September 2005 OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Wednesday, 14 September, 2005 The deadline for these is 12 September 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! Below the Campaign plan is attached for your familiarisation with the issues. BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From info at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 12 09:56:53 2005 From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Second SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition 2006 Message-ID: <023b01c5b76f$8a5227e0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Second Annual SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition 1-3 March 2006 Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) will host its second annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition from 1-3 March 2006 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg. Building on the success of the 2005 event, the next conference will focus specifically on a wide range of new and practical information, communication and technology (ICT) services, solutions and applications relevant to the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Southern Africa. The objectives of the conference will be to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of CSOs in applying and adopting ICT, as well as to profile and demonstrate relevant and practical applications, which could further strengthen the impact of their work. The conference will have a strong focus on free and open source issues and applications. SANGONeT invites anyone interested in participating in the event as a speaker, trainer or facilitator to register their interest at - info@sangonet.org.za Information on case studies, technology solutions, practical applications, etc. which could be incorporated into the conference programme would be much appreciated. The conference programme will consist of a combination of plenary sessions, breakaway and training sessions, and practical technology demonstrations. The conference is aimed at senior staff and technical employees in the CSO sector as well as individuals who work with these organisations, including international funding agencies, the private sector and government. Approximately 300 people will attend the event. We look forward to your participation in this important civil society event. For more information on participant registration, exhibition opportunities and logistical arrangements, please contact the Conference Secretariat: Anelja de Bok, Go Girl Events Tel: (011) 781-8611 / E-mail: anelja@gogirlevents.co.za From seccp at earthlife.org.za Tue Sep 13 10:09:25 2005 From: seccp at earthlife.org.za (SECCP) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Energy Policy Unit Officer Message-ID: <005701c5b83a$75344160$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Energy Policy Unit Officer Earthlife Africa Johannesburg seeks a motivated, responsible and self-disciplined individual to run the Energy Policy Unit of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Project. Post requires: Matric and a tertiary qualification; a minimum of three years work experience; experience in analysis of energy policy and development; driver's licence; communication skills incl. fluency in English and at least one other official language; good writing and computer skills; knowledge of relevant issues; experience of the NGO sector and managing participatory processes. Please send a letter of motivation with a CV and contactable references, no later than noon of 28 December, to: seccp@earthlife.org.za or Fax (011) 339 3270 or deliver to Auckland House, 185 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Earthlife Africa is a civil society organisation working for social & environmental justice on local, national and international levels. Earthlife Africa Jhb is an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please send a letter of motivation with a CV and contactable references, no later than noon of 28 September, to: seccp@earthlife.org.za or Fax (011) 339 3270 or deliver to Auckland House, 185 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Earthlife Africa is a civil society organisation working for social & environmental justice on local, national and international levels. Earthlife Africa Jhb is an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/attachments/20050913/cfd0f61c/attachment-0001.html From diana at dag.org.za Wed Sep 14 10:14:19 2005 From: diana at dag.org.za (DAG) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Development Facilitator Vacancy Message-ID: <013701c5b904$4ebe4fb0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO in the Western Cape that supports and implements community driven housing and development projects and processes, and that works towards the creation of a pro-poor urban policy environment. DAG seeks to employ a dynamic individual to join our team of field staff as a Development Facilitator your role will be to: - To co-ordinate and carry out social development work in innovative and integrated urban development projects that address access to land, adequate infrastructure and housing to the poor. - To lead the conceptualization, development, and implementation of DAG's short training courses. - To actively participate in DAG's lobbying and advocacy programme. Ideally, you will have: - Relevant Degree/Technikon Diploma in e.g. Social Sciences, Adult Education, Social Development - 2-5 years social development experience and training/facilitation experience - A good knowledge of training methodologies & techniques - Some knowledge of housing and urban policy frameworks - Good conceptual, report writing, analytical, and communication skills - Experience in working with a gender perspective will strengthen application but is not essential The above requirements are preferred skills, however, applicants with proven abilities through any combination of education and work experience may be considered. DAG is committed to affirmative action. The successful applicants must: - Have the ability to speak two regional languages - Have a valid drivers license - Be familiar with the MS Office computer package Detailed CV's with names of 2 contactable references should be mailed to The HR Consultant, 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925, or faxed to (021) 447 1987 or e-mailed to diana@dag.org.za Closing date: Thursday, 22 September 2005 (Only short listed candidates will be contacted) From hr at aiha.com Fri Sep 16 08:42:04 2005 From: hr at aiha.com (AIHA) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancy: Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist Message-ID: <002a01c5ba89$c086e900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS American International Health Alliance (AIHA) seeks an Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist to assist in the administration of its South Africa program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Service Administration (HHS/HRSA) as part of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR). Essential Duties: Supervise logistical support for program related travel to/from/through South Africa and for AIHA conferences/workshops held in South Africa. Assist in co-coordinating AIHA central and regional activities such as conference, workshops Develop and maintain procedures for budgeting, cash control and financial reporting for AIHA/South Africa that comply with local law, funding agency requirements and AIHA policies. Fulfill financial management functions consistent with HRSA regulations, AIHA policy and the AIHA's internal calendar of financial activities. Assist AIHA/Washington finance and administration staff in preparing a financial management manual Supervise administrative staff in a manner that helps to build a strong professional team and encourages each member to continuously improve professional skills and assume increasing responsibility for the organization's work. Provide leadership for the South African office in the absence of the Country Director. Develop and implement regional procurement procedures in compliance with AIHA and HRSA rules and regulations. Communicate with vendors, landlord, and tax consultant, while keeping AFO apprised of all pertinent details of communication on a weekly basis Submit reports to local tax or authorities required regarding VAT, employee/contractor income taxes, pension fund contributions and other applicable declarations Manage payroll including calculation salaries including income taxes, pension fund, medical care, and other taxable income for all employees and contractors and ensuring timely, accurate reporting Qualifications: -BA/BS degree in accounting or related field; Good understanding of accounting concepts -Experience in working with detailed projects and the ability to handle multiple tasks -Proficient with MSWord, Excel, and Access -3-5 years experience in International accounting, preferably with Nongovernmental Organizations -Familiarity with international donor and US Government cost principles and accounting rules. -Knowledge of internal audit and internal control practices -Excellent communication skills; Proficient in English language; Proficiency in local language(s) a plus. Please send cover letter and CV to hr@aiha.com, Subject: Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist, by September 21, 2005. From kaizer at sacp.org.za Tue Sep 20 14:56:07 2005 From: kaizer at sacp.org.za (SACP) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Open Invitation By The SACP To A Consultative Meeting Message-ID: <035301c5bde2$ad1f10c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP TO A CONSULTATIVE MEETING AND FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Tuesday, 04 October, 2005 The deadline for confirmations is 1st October 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, 011 339 6880 Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From gwildschutt at ashoka.org Wed Sep 21 08:42:01 2005 From: gwildschutt at ashoka.org (ASHOKA) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Innovators for the Public Changing the World through Social Innovations Message-ID: <001201c5be77$92a093f0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS ASHOKA: INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATIONS WHO IS ASHOKA? Ashoka Southern Africa (www.ashoka.org.za) is part of a global non-profit organisation that has pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. Broadly, Ashoka works to realise its vision of EVERYONE A CHANGEMAKER, by investing and supporting the work of social entrepreneurs and social innovations, thereby engineering critical systemic social change. In addition to investment in social entrepreneurs, and a myriad of knowledge management initiatives, Ashoka also works in building infrastructure to support sustainable development. Ashoka is currently investing in over1 600 social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) in more than 50 countries. THE CITIZEN BASE INITIATIVE Ashoka's Citizen-Base Initiative (CBI) supports the development of a vibrant, financially self-reliant citizen sector, where everyone is a changemaker. The CBI programme is Ashoka's acknowledgement that people and communities drive empowerment, and this programme has successfully been able to identify the best practice models in the development sector. Community groups and for-benefit organisations are continuing to push the boundaries of innovation in their search to find effective financial models that both serve to create financially sustainable structures as well as boost community wealth. This is in line with Financial Minister Trevor Manuals argument that ?Black economic empowerment should facilitate the broadening of participation in the ownership and control of our economic assets?. It therefore calls for innovation - in increasing access to capital, improvement of financial literacy, mobilizing communities to save, etc. The role of the social sector in empowerment and development is central to the financial transformation agenda. One of the CBI's programmatic arms is the annual award for best practice. The CBI award recognizes organisations innovatively working with communities to develop capacity, involvement and empowerment for sustainability! HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Participate in our search for innovative sustainability strategies! Send us your sustainability model! If you are a non-profit organisation or community structure who has innovative strategies geared at organisational and community financial self-reliance, or if you are you running a social business, generating in-kind donations, using volunteers in innovative ways to build a citizen-base of support for your projects - you are who we are looking for! Are you a business, government department, foundation, donor agency investing in organisations who are innovative and cutting-edge in its understanding and application of resource mobilization, then partner with us in this challenge to create a vibrant, financially self-reliant social sector. SELECTION CRITERIA We will choose 10 finalists who fulfill these criteria: - Innovation - how creative and new is the strategy? - Mobilizes local citizen support - how is community participation achieved and to what level of success? - Revenue Generation - what business model is used to generate income? - Feasibility- how likely is it that this plan will succeed to bring in revenue for the organization and community? - Potential of Replicability - can others adopt principles of this strategy and successfully implement it? - Social Impact - what difference is this business strategy doing for the community and organisations? ASHOKA's INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION 10 Finalists will be selected and supported through technical assistance and support in marketing, business training, mentorship and a range of opportunities to build effective models for sustainable citizen organisations and communities. In addition there will be an exchange of information and best practices to develop a knowledge base of innovative practices in the sector. A final 3 Award Winners will be presented with a financial reward of R100 000. Enter now by submitting a application (maximum15 pages) demonstrating the implementation of the above cited criteria. DEADLINE: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD REACH US BY 21 OCTOBER 2005 Please post to: Ashoka Innovators for the Public: CBI P.O.Box 30653, Braamfontein, 2017 For further information and to e-mail your application, Contact: Geralda Wildschutt Director: CBI Tel: 011 880 5592 email: gwildschutt@ashoka.org From info at southernhemisphere.co.za Wed Sep 21 12:34:00 2005 From: info at southernhemisphere.co.za (Southern Hemisphere) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Message-ID: <01ec01c5be97$fb934900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Southern Hemisphere Consultants offer a Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Date: 31. October - 3. November 2005 (4 days) Place: Would be either Pretoria or Midrand. (Please indicate preference when you register) Price: R 3,900 (excluding VAT) (including comprehensive course materials, refreshments & lunch, certificate). There will be a discount for organisations who send 3 or more participants. Facilitator: Nana Davies (Masters in Law, University of Copenhagen) Register: Please register now or before Friday 14. October Contact: Nana Davies or Nadia Gain at Southern Hemisphere Consultants. Tel: (021) 421 0073. Fax: (021) 418 6397 Email: info@southernhemisphere.co.za or visit our website www.southernhemisphere.co.za In-house courses are also available. Objectives Critical to any organisation or government department involved in development projects and programmes, this course aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to be able to conduct their own planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting or to be able to guide project partners or external evaluators. Methodology The training course will be run in a workshop style with a high degree of participant involvement. As a case study approach will be used, the participants should come to the workshop with a project to work on throughout the course. The participant will be able to leave the course with practical tools for implementation. Outcomes Having completed the course the participant will be able to: - Produce a stakeholder analysis, a problem analysis and an objective analysis - Identify outputs, activities and inputs - Identify and develop "SMART" objectives and indicators - Identify and develop risk factors and assumptions - Develop a plan of action - Monitor their projects - Select an appropriate framework for conducting an evaluation - Identify appropriate qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques - Construct an evaluation report - Develop a terms of reference for an evaluation Workshop programme For a copy of the workshop programme, please contact us. Facilitator Nana Davies is a development practitioner with many years of experience in process facilitation, planning, monitoring and evaluation. She is a planning expert and has assisted various organisations in developing their planning, monitoring and evaluation systems. She has furthermore conducted numerous evaluations for national and international clients, including UNICEF, EU, DanChurchAid, POLICY Project, and government departments. From jackie at eisa.org.za Wed Sep 21 15:27:51 2005 From: jackie at eisa.org.za (EISA) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] EISA Library and Publications Clerk (Johannesburg) Message-ID: <034801c5beb0$47353cc0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS EISA Library and Publications Clerk (Johannesburg) EISA is a not for profit section 21 company, established in 1996. Its head office is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The organisation has field offices in Angola, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique. Its mission is to strengthen electoral processes, good governance, human rights and democratic values through research, capacity building, advocacy and other targeted interventions. EISA services electoral commissions, political parties, civil society organisations and other institutions operating in the democracy and governance fields throughout Africa. The above position is vacant and interested persons are invited to apply. Responsibilities - Cutting and pasting of marked press articles on the SADC region; - Photocopying material for Library/Research Department/Publications and other departments by arrangement; - Binding copied material where necessary; - Providing a modicum of clerical assistance, such as typing labels where applicable; - Scanning material into the ELBI database in accordance with the plan to digitize certain sections of the library holdings; - Any other library assistance such as moving files, etc where applicable; - Manually processing orders/ gratis material for dispatch; - Assisting in keeping the publications room in good order; - Phoning to ascertain addresses where necessary; - Any other assistance as may be required, in order to promote EISA publications; - Photocopying of out of print material, and assisting in keeping the section in good running order, etc; - Assistance to other departments as arranged with the Senior Librarian and Publications Officer Requirements - Previous clerical experience and - Good organizational skills - Basic computer skills Applications Applications should be submitted for attention Dr Jackie Kalley no later than 27 September 2005. Please submit your CV via - Email to jackie@eisa.org.za or - Fax to 011 482 54 95 or - Post to PO Box 740, Auckland Park 2196 Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 26 12:05:13 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] 3-City Video Conference Celebrating World Development Information Day Message-ID: <027501c5c281$c9f39240$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '04. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Tue Sep 27 08:19:25 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] 3-City Video Conference Celebrating World Development Information Day Message-ID: <005b01c5c32b$690ff270$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '05. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From prodder at sangonet.org.za Tue Sep 27 08:32:15 2005 From: prodder at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] List Your Organisation on PRODDER! Message-ID: <00a701c5c32d$348a2320$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Are you an NGO based in South Africa? If so, you are invited to enter your organisation's details in the PRODDER Directory, www.prodder.org.za. Organisations already listed on PRODDER are reminded to update their details. PRODDER is a FREE online directory of NGOs in South Africa which is a much sought-after reference tool for everyone who works in the development sector. If you don't have internet access an input sheet can be emailed or faxed to you. Contact Julie Machin, SANGONeT, 011 403 4935, prodder@sangonet.org.za. From elekie83 at webmail.co.za Wed Sep 28 11:21:10 2005 From: elekie83 at webmail.co.za (SANGOCO) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality Message-ID: <027301c5c40d$f6f61af0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation Dear Friends, Transparency South Africa hosts Roundtable: "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality" Transparency South Africa, a SANGOCO affiliate, hereby invites you to the Roundtable on "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality." We all know the statistics of poverty and inequality but Civil Society groups have always asserted that, despite the wealth that exists to meet human need, very little of this has been redistributed largely because of human greed. Reality of Aid 2004 reported that one third of deaths - some 18 million people a year or 50,000 per day - are due to poverty-related causes. That's 270 million people since 1990, the majority women and children, roughly equal to the population of the US. Of this children suffer most. Every year more than 10 million children die of hunger and preventable diseases - that's over 30,000 per day and one every 3 seconds. (80 Million Lives, 2003 / Bread for the World / UNICEF / World Health Organization) With such challenges such as these - it begs the question: Can the oil industry contribute to fighting poverty and inequality? The oil industry is said to produce million barrels of oil, which make some rich and is said to destroy the environment. It is also said to be major cause for social unrest in our societies resulting in wars, attempted coups and mal-governance and corruption. According to TI's Corruption Perceptions Index 2004 oil-rich Angola, Azerbaijan, Chad, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Libya, Nigeria, Russia, Sudan, Venezuela and Yemen all have extremely low scores. Out of the countries surveyed. In these countries, public contracting in the oil sector is plagued by revenues vanishing into the pockets of western oil executives, middlemen and local officials. The sector is rife with corruption, non transparency and maladministration especially in countries in transition and post war economies. Speakers at the roundtable include: Peter Eigen founder and outgoing chairperson of Transparency International (He will be available for interviews on this and various other issues). See www.tisa.org.za for more details. Date: 30th of September 2005. Venue: 23 Jorrisson Street; cnr Jan Smuts, Braamfontein Centre 4th Floor, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) Boardroom Time: 9:30 registration and coffee Starts: 10 am - 12:45 ends For further information please do not hesitate to contact the writer at the details below. To confirm attendance speak or email Simon (simonsch1@gmx.de) and or Muelelwa Khosa (Muelelwa Khosa: elekie83@webmail.co.za) In Solidarity Hassen Lorgat Chairperson Transparency SA Manager: Campaigns and Communications South African NGO Coalition (SANGOCO) Tel: 0027 11 403 7746 Fax: 0027 11 403 8703 Mobile: +27 82 411 2946 email:hlorgat@sangoco.org.za URL: www.tisa.org.za From info at sangonet.org.za Thu Sep 29 15:07:40 2005 From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Tue Apr 17 18:21:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT Moving Office Message-ID: <036d01c5c4f6$c5fd7c10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT is relocating on Friday 30 September '05. Our telephone and fax numbers remain the same, however, our lines will be down for the first half of the day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For any NGO.ZA queries, please contact BCSNet on 011 353 3230. Our new physical address: 209 Smit Street (29th floor, UCS Building) Braamfontein Johannesburg Tel: 011 403 4935 Fax: 011 403 0130/9685 e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za web: www.thusanang.org.za / www.sangonet.org.za From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 5 12:16:47 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:14 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <011201c5814a$a6f53d20$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From diane at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 5 13:35:26 2005 From: diane at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Thusanang Alert Message-ID: <020901c58155$a3ef2810$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ ~ T:h:u:s:a:n:a:n:g A:l:e:r:t ~ +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Issue No: 8 Date: 05 July, 2005 +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Editorial: Last week we were fortunate enough to be able to pay a visit to some of our nonprofit colleagues in KZN. Thanks to all those who participated in our focus group sessions! Please don't feel left out, we're very keen to hear from you. Tell us what you like OR don't like about the Thusanang website and the Alert. Please send your e-mails to . NB: Please click on this link before attempting to access any of the items mentioned below!! +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Contents: 1. New jobs, proposals and events this week. 2. Top local and international news flashes. 3. Nonprofit research and other new literature sources. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 1. JOBS, PROPOSALS AND EVENTS: ---> New Vacancies Great opportunities are available with World Vision International, UNAids and the UN. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkce) ---> New Proposal Announcements Your last chance to send your applications to the Collaborative Fund for HIV/Aids and to the CCS for their research grants. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcf) ---> Forthcoming Events If you want to learn about Social Entrepreneurship, make sure to attend the GIBS Colloquim. (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dkcg) ---> Training Need more skills training, there is lots to choose: ranging from CRAFT's "governing boards" training to NPC's "demystifying Non-profit law for the sector. 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NONPROFIT ANALYSIS AND OPINIONS: ---> ActionAid: Real Aid: An agenda for making Aid work: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmj) ---> Idasa: Nepad & Civil Society Participation: (Visit: http://www.un-ngls.org/cso/cso8/nepad.pdf) ---> Comment:Third World Debt & G8 RA:Social Enterprises: (Visit: http://digbig.com/4dwmk) ========================================= SUBSCRIPTIONS The purpose of this service is to regularly update our audience about the most recent changes and additions made to the Thusanang website. We welcome your feedback and suggestions about this alerting service and encourage you to forward this e-mail to any colleagues whom you believe will find it useful. NB: To unsubscribe, please send an a-mail request to with the subject "unsubscribe me" along with your e-mail address. ========================================= COPYRIGHT Below are the copyright statements to be included when reproducing material from The Thusanang Alert. The single phrase below is the copyright notice to be used when reproducing any portion of this report, in any format: ================END====================== From leeshiar at exegesis.co.za Thu Jul 7 08:00:23 2005 From: leeshiar at exegesis.co.za (Exegesis Consulting) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Announcement Message-ID: <005c01c582b9$2a2f9810$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Bryanston Furnished Offices 5 offices available, each 11-19 sqm from R2000-R4000 per month Shared Facilities Call (011) 463 7573 From dhusy at umhlaba.com Tue Jul 12 15:49:35 2005 From: dhusy at umhlaba.com (UDS) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] UDS - Vacancies Message-ID: <021f01c586e8$8a510f70$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Tourism Experts / Consultants Umhlaba Development Services, a consultant services company with experience in rural development and capacity building with local government is seeking to identify experienced tourism/community tourism experts and consultants for possible future collaboration on projects. An immediate opportunity will be to bid for a project based in the Tzaneen area of Limpopo province for a two-year project. Interested individuals should have some expertise in the following: - Strengthening tourism development management capacity at district and municipal levels - Strengthening tourism development capacity at the community level Please send a detailed CV with names and contact details (including e-mail) of three references should be sent to dhusy@umhlaba.com or fax to (011) 403 2670. Thanks Ntebogeng Mkhondo Umhlaba Development Services Tel: 011 403 4852 Fax: 011 403 2670 main@umhlaba.com www.umhlaba.com From adrianox at global.co.za Wed Jul 13 08:19:34 2005 From: adrianox at global.co.za (Kingston Consulting) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Kingston Consulting Announcement Message-ID: <000e01c58772$d717f460$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From adrianox at global.co.za Wed Jul 13 11:21:56 2005 From: adrianox at global.co.za (Kingston Consulting) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Developing effectiveness in fundraising Message-ID: <01ce01c5878c$50d8e4d0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS KINGSTON CONSULTING is an established fundraising consultancy providing a wide range of services to NGO's and CBO's. We have been involved with many different types of organisation and have provided expertise in all the critical areas of RESOURCE MOBILISATION. Our aim is to make organisations more EFFECTIVE in their fundraising thus ensuring long term sustainability. Assignments are tailored precisely to your requirements and could cover any one or a combination of the following: Strategy; Implementation Plans; Project Assessment; Recruitment; Training; Mentoring; Proposal Writing; Research; Public Relations. Our workshops DEVELOP SKILLS as well as teach BEST PRACTICE so that you will become more effective in sustaining your organisation. If you would like to discuss any of these services, please call: Adrian Oxborrow at Kingston Consulting on 011 447 6687 or 083 275 2523 From lynn at boell.org.za Fri Jul 15 11:51:20 2005 From: lynn at boell.org.za (HBS) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancy Message-ID: <020301c58922$c1218520$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Heinrich Boll Stiftung Regional Office for Southern Africa Seeks PROGRAMME MANAGER The successful candidate will share the responsibility for the management of Programmes of the Heinrich B?ll Stiftung in Southern Africa. She/he is expected to embrace the broad political aims of the foundation, namely the promotion of gender issues, environmental concerns and the support to democratization in the Southern Africa region, fulfilling the following tasks: - Planning of the Programmes in collaboration with the Director. - Deal with Project Partners to advise them on project implementation and to deal with any problems related to finances and administration of the projects. - Solicit and assess proposals for funding and support from prospective Project Partners - In collaboration with the Finance Manager, prepare agreements and budgets with prospective Project Partners - Monitor and comment on the financial and narrative reports from project partners - Prepare detailed reports for the Director and also hbs head office in Germany - Represent the interest of hbs in Southern Africa The successful candidate should have several years of relevant experience in the region's development sector. A proven track record and good organizational and communication skills are essential. A proven capability to manage and account for public funds is essential. The foundation is an equal opportunity employer and specifically encourages women to apply for this position. Applicants from countries other than South Africa must have a valid work permit for this country. Closing date for receiving applications will be July 25th, 2005. If you have the relevant skills and experiences for the position of a Programme Manager and embrace our vision as outlined here, please submit your complete CV , contact details of three referees, and your salary expectations to lynn@boell.org.za or fax to +27-11 447 4418. See www.boell.org.za for details regarding the foundation's work in the region. The Heinrich B?ll Stiftung is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental foundation from Germany. The foundation supports civil society initiatives in Southern Africa since 1989, mainly through funding, advocacy and networking. It focuses on the fields of gender, environment and media. From thetha at sangonet.org.za Mon Jul 18 16:01:59 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <027801c58ba1$444d9da0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Jul 19 08:04:27 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Final Announcement: World Summit Award (WSA) - South African Competition Message-ID: <002801c58c27$be913e10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WORLD SUMMIT AWARD (WSA) - SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITION Deadline: 26 July 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------------------------- The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select and promote the world's best e-Content and Creativity. It is held within the framework of and in cooperation with the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). With a special focus on cultural identity and diversity, the competition seeks to highlight the best digital content from each country, emphasising content that promotes the development of an "Information Society." It aims not only to make the benefits of the new "Information Society" accessible and meaningful for all humanity, but in particular to raise public awareness and give deserved public recognition to the highest quality e-Content produced all over the world. WSA covers the following 8 categories: * e-Learning; * e-Culture; * e-Science; * e-Government; * e-Health; * e-Business, * e-Entertainment; * e-Inclusion. The WSA in South Africa is the first competition of its kind in the country emphasizing the importance of content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition is to recognise, encourage and further disseminate South Africa's best e-Content practices and products. The evaluation criteria will be based on the following key issues: * the quality and comprehensiveness of content; * ease of use; * functionality, navigation and orientation; * value added through interactivity and multimedia; * attractiveness of design; * quality of craftsmanship; * strategic importance to the millennium development goals (MDGs) and WSIS. For more information on WSA rules and evaluation criteria, please visit - www.wsis-award.org SANGONeT is coordinating the South African WSA process and will involve various online content experts in reviewing the nominations. The South African winners in each category will be entered in the international competition. The international winners will be announced at the WSA Gala, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 16 November 2005, during the Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To participate, please complete and submit the Entry Form which is available on the SANGONeT website - www.sangonet.org.za. The closing date for South African nominations is Tuesday, 26 July 2005. From caras at mail.ngo.za Wed Jul 20 13:21:05 2005 From: caras at mail.ngo.za (CARAS) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Dialogue:The Wall: Palestine and beyond Message-ID: <016701c58d1d$1ec40ce0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to Dialogue THE APARTHEID WALL: Palestine and Beyond Ditshwanelo CAR?AS, in solidarity with the Palestinian Solidarity Committee (PSC), will be hosting a public dialogue on the "Apartheid Wall: Palestine and beyond" on the 25th of July 2005 in Johannesburg. CARAS Trust (Centre for Anti- Racism and Anti-Sexism, now operating as Ditshwanelo CAR?AS) is a non- profit organisation that is committed to the transformation of South African society and to making a contribution to the healing of a divided nation, which has been and still is in many respects, oppressively divided on the basis of race, gender and class. Our mission is primarily to equip South Africans in transition to better understand the impact of all forms of oppression at institutional and individual levels and to develop new and inclusive ways and values which affirms all of South African society equally and equitably. On the 9th of July 2004 the International Court of Justice declared the Palestine Wall to be illegal and instructed for it to be torn down. Exactly a year later the wall stands tall and its construction continues to play a huge role in the expansionist project of the Israeli state AND in the brutal exploitation, enslavement and control of the Palestinian people. Palestine is under siege and this is reminiscent of apartheid South Africa where basic human freedoms were curtailed and controlled by a racist regime. The Wall of Palestine is an apartheid wall. It is 786 km long and 8 meters high and just like our own system of racial discrimination bears testimony to the capacity of human brutality, force and horror. The dialogue on the Wall is not only about the effects of the physical construct of the Palestine Wall but also about the barriers that we build amongst ourselves that lead to the kinds of oppression, discrimination and violence that we continue to experience both in South Africa and the rest of the world today. Join us for a stimulating discussion which will be facilitated by inspiring individuals such as Fatima Gabru (from the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign), Emily Mnisi who was part of the South African Council of Churches delegation to Palestine (and Rev. Basil Manning (Ditshwanelo CAR?AS). Collectively they will show that despite efforts aimed at the removal of restrictive laws and apartheid era symbols, we still have existing remnants of the past hovering in the shadows of the present. These are the unseen and concealed walls and barriers between people in post apartheid South Africa. Just like the physical wall, these barriers have a similar impact: a control over access to resources, a limitation on freedom of movement and expression, and a constriction of space to assert our socio- economic rights. We impute by ways of a progressive constitution and laws that democracy is alive and well, but our reality proves otherwise. These fences and enclosures still remain and persist in different forms. DATE: Monday, 25th July 2005 TIME: 17h30 for 18h00 VENUE: South African Human Rights Commission, 29 Princess of Wales Terrace, Corner of York and St. Andrews Streets Parktown. RSVP: Kelebogile Motshwane & Thevan Naidoo by 22nd July 2005 - (011) 476 2226 or email caras@mail.ngo.za Snacks and refreshments will be provided. From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Thu Jul 21 15:31:30 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] CDRA - Courses for 2005 - 2006 Message-ID: <000901c58df8$818351c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2 Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. For more info contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: www.cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Community Development Resource Association Application Form - Courses for 2005/6 Please complete and fax/e-mail back to us. Part One Tick the course you wish to apply for: Dev Planning, Monitoring an Evaluation ? 13 - 17 March 2006 ? 21 - 25 August 2006 Foundations in Development Practice ? 22 - 26 August 2005 ? 3 - 7 April 2006 ? 17 - 21 July 2006 Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation ? 3 - 7 October 2005 ? 5 - 9 June 2006 ? 16 - 20 October 2006 Developmental Supervision ? 19 - 23 September 2005 ? 31 July - 4 August 2006 Facilitating Development ? 4 September - 6 October 2006 Your name: ____________________________________________________ Organisation: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Fax: __________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Role/Position: __________________________________________________ Part Two Please send us brief answers to the following questions: 1. Briefly tell us how long have you worked in the development sector and what experience have you gathered? 2. Have you participated in any courses or processes run by CDRA? Please give the name and year. 3. Why do you wish to attend this course? What are your own questions and challenges that you will bring? If you need more detailed information on any of these courses please contact Pauline Solomons or consult our website: Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Email: pauline@cdra.org.za Website: www.cdra.org.za From ohadmin at mail.ngo.za Thu Jul 21 16:18:04 2005 From: ohadmin at mail.ngo.za (Operation Hunger) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Press release - Operation Hunger Message-ID: <00fc01c58dff$02a23950$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 21 July 2005 FUNDING ZIMBABWE Operation Hunger is greatly distressed at the potential government funding of approximately R6, 6 Billion to the unreliable government of Zimbabwe that has no concern for human rights. This money will come from our taxes, at the time when welfare organizations have had their subsidies cut by 25%, Non Governmental organisations are struggling to obtain government funding for projects dealing with TB and AIDS, and our own people are unemployed and hungry. Health workers, trained to do home based care of the dying AIDS patients have been promised stipends of R 1000 per month, which has yet to materialise and minimal funds are being disbursed from governmental departments for the combating of HIV and AIDS. It is heartbreaking to think that such a "loan" which will in all probability never be repaid, if one looks at the history of the IMF funding to Zimbabwe, could even be considered by our President, when our own country is in such dire straits. Felicity Gibbs National Manager Head Office: 34 Kipling Road, Castleview, 1401, Germiston, Gauteng, P O Box 5315, Delmenville 1403 Telephone: (011) 902-4000 or (011) 865-5203 Fax: (011) 902-2537 E-mail: felicity@mail.ngo.za Website: www.operationhunger.co.za From pauline at cdra.org.za Fri Jul 22 09:19:59 2005 From: pauline at cdra.org.za (CDRA) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Courses for 2005 - 2006 Message-ID: <010901c58e8d$c5233900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Community Development Resource Association Courses for 2005 - 2006 The Community Development Resource Association is a non-governmental African organisation, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We work with people who are engaged in social transformation with marginalised communities. We help development practitioners to build more developmental practices in the field and the kinds of organisation and leadership that best support these. We are offering the following courses in Cape Town over 2005: 1. Developmental Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation In this five-day course participants will explore and develop alternative approaches that enable planning, monitoring and evaluation processes to support rather than obstruct a developmental field practice - a PME approach beyond logframes. For Directors, Programme/Project Managers and Field-team Leaders as well as Donors who are looking for alternative ways to assist their partners to manage their practice. This is not a basic skills training course in PME DATES: 13 - 17 March 2006 (non-residential) 21 - 25 August 2006 (residential) FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town Residential Course - South African NGOs & CBOs - R1990 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R2960 - This includes all board and lodging, but excludes travel to Cape Town 2. Foundations in Developmental Practice This five-day course brings and explores some of the core concepts, strategies, processes and competencies of a developmental field-practice. The course provides a process for participants to understand where the real work of facilitating development lies and what their own personal development challenges are in developing as a practitioner. It is important that organisations send more than one fieldworker for mutual support on the course and cooperation in implementing new practices in the field. DATES: 22 - 26 August 2005 3 - 7 April 2006 17 - 21 July 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 3. Foundation Skills in Developmental Facilitation A five-day course for practitioners to learn the essential facilitation concepts and skills for working developmentally with groups of people in small group, workshop or training course settings. Practitioners will learn the basics of facilitation and improve the way they already facilitate. However, no prior experience is necessary. The course offers an opportunity to experience, critically examine, reflect on own practice and learn to practice a 'developmental' approach to facilitation. As a foundation course this is suitable for practitioners from government or civil society who have started or are wanting to start working with small groups in communities, in CBOs or NGOs. Applicants should have already attended the Foundations in Developmental Practice or any other CDRA course or equivalent. DATES: 3 - 7 October 2005 5 - 9 June 2006 16 - 20 October 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 4. Developmental Supervision This five-day course explores the principles, values and practices of effective developmental supervision, mentoring and performance appraisals. For those in team leadership, management or other supervisory positions who wish to mobilise and support the development of the unique talents and potential that each staff member brings to the work place. DATES: 19 - 23 September 2005 31 July - 4 August 2006 FEES: Non-residential course: - South African NGOs & CBOs - R985 - Non-South African NGOs/Government/Donors - R1480 - This excludes board/lodging and travel to Cape Town 5. Facilitating Development This is a comprehensive programme for experienced development practitioners seeking to explore challenging new ways of understanding development and improving its practice and impact. The course is run over a block period of 5 weeks. Experienced participants are drawn from diverse sectors and countries around the world which affords rich opportunities for sharing and learning. DATES: 4 September - 6 October 2006 FEES: The course fee is available on application. During the 5 weeks there will be a two-week retreat, all costs of which are included in the course fee. Travel to Cape own, and accommodation in Cape Town for the remaining three weeks is the responsibility of the participants. Please note: if you have already attended a CDRA course, you qualify for a 10% discount. To obtain an application form and for further information about our courses please visit our website or contact Pauline Solomons at pauline@cdra.org.za Tel: +27 (0) 21 462 3902 Fax: +27 (0) 21 462 3918 Website: www.cdra.org.za From rtff at umhlaba.com Fri Jul 22 09:37:14 2005 From: rtff at umhlaba.com (RLCC) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Coordinator Vacancy Message-ID: <013201c58e90$2e63e2a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR THE BLOEMFONTEIN REGIONAL LAND CLAIMS COMMISSION (RLCC) Salary: 12 000 - 14 427.00 - Six Month Contract The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights seeks to appoint a Project Coordinators who will be responsible for the Management of the Verification Project. The incumbent will be based in the Free State. JOB SCOPE The Verification Project Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the RLCC verification project deliverables. S/he will be the central coordination point with all personnel and business processes within the RLCC. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - Sound experience in implementing development projects with an adequate background in Land Reform and or Rural Development; - All round project management experience preferably in the development sector; - Strong ability to work and facilitate, manage and coordinate teams and service providers; - Experience and knowledge in Supply Chain Management (Procurement); - Experience in supervising service providers/external consultants; - Experience in coordinating and trouble shooting large projects with short deadlines; - Monitoring and Evaluation experience; - Excellent report writing skills (be computer literate); - Good command of the English language and the ability to communicate in more than one African language; - Preferably a masters or postgraduate level of education in the relevant field of expertise required; - Ability to travel on short notice; and - Have a valid drivers license Candidates meeting the above criteria should send their curriculum vitae with letters of motivation to rtff@umhlaba.com or project1@umhlaba.com or fax to 011-403 2670. The closing date is 29th July 2005, 13h00. We reserve the right not to make an appointment at this time should suitable candidates not be forthcoming. From admin at genderlinks.org.za Mon Jul 25 14:49:36 2005 From: admin at genderlinks.org.za (GENDERLINKS) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancies Message-ID: <024501c59117$50931920$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOB ADVERTISEMENTS HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA MANAGER Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF), seeks a dynamic individual to fill the post of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media Manager as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of a two year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Supervising team leaders in twelve Southern African countries conducting a baseline study on coverage of HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Finalising a handbook and training manual on HIV/AIDS and gender policies for media houses. - Training a team of in-country facilitators in use of the handbook. - Supervising and backstopping roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in media houses across the region. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in Southern Africa. - Experience of working in the region. - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- HIV/AIDS, GENDER AND THE MEDIA FACILITATORS IN SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES Gender Links, the lead agency for the policy arm of the Media Action Plan on HIV/AIDS and Gender coordinated by the Southern African Editor's Forum (SAEF) seeks the services of experienced individuals in SADC countries to serve as in-country facilitators in the roll out of HIV/AIDS and gender policies in newsrooms. The services of the facilitators will be required for approximately 80 working days from September 2005 to December 2006. Successful applicants will need to be willing to work on a flexible basis in their home countries, with training sessions in Johannesburg, over this period. All applications must be received by Monday 15 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Receiving training in, and serving as team leaders of a regional baseline study on the coverage of HIV/AIDS and Gender in your home country. - Receiving training in the use of a handbook on HIV/AIDS, Gender and the Media. - Engaging with media houses in country, and facilitating an inception workshop with the support of a Regional Manager and local SAEF officials. - Running in-house workshops with newsrooms. - Providing on-going support and training against an agreed schedule until policies are formally adopted. - Monitoring and evaluating the success of the country programme. Qualifications - Graduate or post graduate qualifications relevant to HIV/AIDS and Gender. - At least five years experience working in this field. - Sound knowledge of the media in your country - Excellent training, facilitation, research, management and report writing skills. - IT proficiency. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. ---------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE MANAGER Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that promotes gender equality in and through the media seeks to fill the following post as soon as possible. The post is on the basis of an initial one-year contract. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. All applications must be received by Monday 8 August 2005. Late applications will not be considered. Tasks will include: - Managing phone calls, messages and office supplies; - Making appointments and travel arrangements; - Filing and maintaining office equipment; - Liaising with creditors, basic book keeping and clerical functions; - Managing and updating a database of contacts. - Managing the office driver and messenger. Qualifications - Suitable tertiary qualifications related to this work. - At least five years experience in office administration. - IT proficiency. A background working in the NGO sector and specifically in gender-related work, as well as strong IT skills, will be an advantage. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs and references to: admin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732. For further enquiries phone 011-622-2877. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. From info at redpeg.co.za Wed Jul 27 08:55:46 2005 From: info at redpeg.co.za (REDPEG) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Peer Counsellor Training Message-ID: <008e01c59278$36f62900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za Regards, The Redpeg Team From info at redpeg.co.za Wed Jul 27 09:31:30 2005 From: info at redpeg.co.za (REDPEG) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Peer Counsellor Training Message-ID: <013e01c5927d$34d1f730$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PEER COUNSELLOR TRAINING Where: Johannesburg When: 15 - 19 August 2005 Cost: R5 000.00 per learner (excl. VAT) Overview of training programme Upon completion of the Redpeg peer counsellor training programme, trained and certified peer counsellors will be able to offer first-line lay counselling to HIV infected and affected employees in the workplace. Training Modules The peer counsellor training programme consists of the following modules: - Introduction to interpersonal communication - Process of behaviour change - Principles and practice of counselling - Micro-skills of communication in counselling II - Types of HIV/AIDS counselling - Special counselling situations Unit Standard alignment The programme is aligned to the following unit standards: - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (USID: 12463 (NQF Level: 2) (Credits: 3) - Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS (USID: 13203) (NQF Level: 5) (Credits: 3) Duration of training Five days (Please note: learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 need not attend the first day of training) Cost of training R5000.00 per learner (excl.VAT) (Please note: For learners who have already achieved unit standard 12463 the cost of training is R4000.00 excl. VAT). This includes lunch and refreshments, training and study material, facilitation, assessment, moderation, and certification. Any accommodation or travelling arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. More information For more information on the training programme (training venue, and enrolment), please contact: info@redpeg.co.za or (011) 476-5355 Regards, The Redpeg Team From bf at knowlead.co.za Wed Jul 27 11:25:31 2005 From: bf at knowlead.co.za (Knowledge Leadership Associates) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Internet Information Retrieval Tools and Techniques (IIR) short course Message-ID: <020501c5928d$27e59ad0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Internet Information Retrieval Tools and Techniques (IIR) short course The next IIR course will be presented by Knowledge Leadership Associates and the University of Stellenbosch Centre for Knowledge Dynamics and Decision-Making, When and where: Stellenbosch: Date: 5 - 6 September 2005. Venue: University of Stellenbosch, Arts Building room 320, C/o Merriman and Van Ryneveld streets, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg: Date: 7 - 8 November 2005. Venue: Netscope, Corporate Hill, 3012 William Nichol Drive, Bryanston Closing date for registration: Stellenbosch: 19th August. Johannesburg: 14th October 2005 Due to the interactive nature of the course only a limited number of participants can be accommodated Fees: R2650 (VAT not applicable) which covers refreshments, lunches, and documentation. 10% discount for bona fide civic sector organisations. 10% discount for more than one delegate from the same organisation Who should attend? Knowledge workers and other change agents in private, public and non governmental civic sector organisations whose success depend on fast access to accurate on-line and web-based information, e.g. information resource specialists, journalists in the paper based and electronic media, researchers in various fields e.g. policy researchers, management support staff, decision support specialists, analysts in various fields, teachers and corporate trainers, and entrepreneurs in general Why you should attend: Do you often need to find information quickly? Do you waste valuable time combing through thousands of irrelevant search results? Does the terabytes of information on the Internet overwhelm you? Are you never quite sure if the information that you have found is authoritative? Does the full extent of your search expertise comprise of typing a keyword into Google's search box? If you've answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. Are you familiar with search engines? Meta search engines? Social book marking? The Invisible Web? Blogs? RSS? Fee-based databases? Subject directories? Collaborative filtering systems? Are you familiar with a variety of search techniques, such as Boolean searching, truncation, wildcards, or phrase searching? If you've answered 'No' to any of the above questions, you should attend this course. What you will learn: How to create a search strategy; How to search more comprehensively using a variety of search tools, e.g. search engines, meta-search engines, subject directories, the Living Web and the Invisible Web; How to combat information overload using advanced search techniques, e.g. Boolean logic, proximity operators and field searching; How to troubleshoot a failed search; How to evaluate Web resources; How to cite Web resources Format: This is a hands-on course where you will practice everything that you learn live on the Web. We will adopt an incremental learning approach, starting with the basics and progressing to a deeper understanding of and expertise in applying the tools and techniques. You are not required to have any prior knowledge or experience of the topic. You should have basic PC end user skills. How to register: Register online at http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval/register or request a registration form from bf@knowlead.co.za For further information see http://www.knowlead.co.za/course/retrieval or contact: Ben Fouch?, Knowledge Leadership Associates, E-mail: bf@knowlead.co.za +27 (0)21 854 5480 Cell: +27 (0)83 291 6671 From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Tue Aug 2 11:26:40 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Centre for Resource and Funding Training) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] =?iso-8859-1?Q?MasterClass_on_=22Making_Friends_and_Influencing_People=22?= Message-ID: <015501c59744$4a890070$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Centre for Resource and Funding Training is hosting a one day MasterClass on "Making Friends and Influencing People" Date: Friday 12th August 2005 from 8:30 to 16:30 Venue: Wits Club, West Campus, University of the Witwatersrand Cost: R850.00 including notes, lunch and drinks afterwards Speakers: Ruda Landman, Ann Bown, Susan Smuts and Thys Dullaart Find out about effective networking and what the media considers a story. Learn how to frame your work so that it gets the right exposure. CRAFT'S panel of experts comprises: Ruda Landman, Award winning journalist and chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Project Literacy, will speak on "Making the Right Connections at a Social Event" - how to do it effectively, with lasting consequences. She will be giving you practical ways of overcoming your reservations and making the best of the moment. Susan Smuts, Deputy Managing Editor of The Sunday Times, will speak on "How NGO's can get the Attention of the Media?" Ann Bown, CEO of Charisma Communication, a South African based fundraising consultancy and training company will reflect on "The Tsunami and how the SA Red Cross mass media campaign worked to raise R30 million." Thys Dullaart, Photographer with The Star, "A Picture tell a Thousand Stories" Thys will be looking at photo's that tell stories and what makes an impact. For more information or to book please send an email to info@fundraisingtraining.org.za. Regards Liz Findlay Centre for Resource and Funding Training Tel: 011 789 1347 Fax: 088 011 789 1347 Email: info@fundraisingtraining.org.za Website: www.fundraisingtraining.org.za From sheila at quo-vadis.co.za Tue Aug 2 14:12:10 2005 From: sheila at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo-Vadis Communications) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Radio Script-Writing Course Message-ID: <01fc01c5975b$68e03770$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS JOIN THE MANY WHO HAVE BENEFITED FROM QUO VADIS TRAINING! Quo Vadis is running another radio script-writing course. This is ideal for all scriptwriters involved in community radio. The course, led by Theo Coggin, an experienced communicator, will concentrate on the specific skills required to produce professional scripts for this medium. The practical exercises to be undertaken during and between sessions, have been designed to give a thorough understanding of what it takes to become a top notch script-writer. Venue: Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. Dates: Thursday 1st September Thursday 22nd September Thursday 20th October - Each session runs from 9h00 to 16h00 and all three sessions must be attended. The course content includes: Fundamental principles of communication Understanding your target audience Contemporary radio Radio as 'Theatre of the Mind' The KISS principle and how to apply it Human interest - the glue that holds it all together The cost of the course is R1 950 inclusive of VAT and includes material and a light lunch. It excludes any accommodation or travel costs. The deposit of R1 000 required to secure your booking, should be paid into the following account: Bank: Standard Bank of SA Branch: Eastgate (018505) Account Name: Quo Vadis Communications Account No: 220 198 101 Kindly fax a copy of the deposit slip to: (011) 497 1994. For further information about the course, please contact Sheila Whiteman, whose details appear below. What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis script-writing courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Quo Vadis Communications * Award-winning marketing communications * Training in organisational communication Tel: (011) 487-0026 Fax: (011) 487-1994 sheila@quo-vadis.co.za http://www.quo-vadis.co.za From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 3 11:21:20 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Farm Life in South Africa Project) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Introducing the Farm Life in South Africa project Message-ID: <023001c5980c$b60de2c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS We are proud to introduce the Farm Life in South Africa project and would like to invite further collaboration and support from interested stakeholders The Farm Life in South Africa project is a unique and creative collaboration between the Farm Schools Research and Advocacy Project, Nkuzi Development Association, Social Surveys (Pty) Ltd and world renowned international photojournalist Jurgen Schadeberg. Funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies (Pty) Ltd in South Africa, the project combines the findings of applied research into the extent, nature and impact of evictions from farms and the conditions of farm workers and farm schools with the popular visual arts medium of photography. Through the Lens of a Camera... Farm workers remain a vulnerable and marginalized group in South Africa. While South Africa celebrated 10 years of freedom and democracy in 2004 many farm dwellers have not enjoyed the protection and social and economic rights afforded to them under the new Constitution. Few tangible improvements have been achieved in the socio-economic status of those who live and work on farms. Although standards vary, labor conditions and housing and health services are generally poor, as are educational facilities. In 1952 Jurgen Schadeberg along with investigative journalist Henry Nxumalo produced a series of historic images for Drum Magazine that focused on the brutal working conditions of farm laborers in Bethal, which forced the Apartheid government to investigate these labor practices. In 1953 Jurgen also did a photo study on the tot system employed on South Africa's Cape wine farms which exposed the unacceptable conditions and consequences of the system. In the same spirit of effecting positive change, Jurgen Schadeberg has produced a gripping photographic portrait of contemporary farm life in South Africa. Voices from the Land exposes the ongoing infringement of the human rights of farm dwellers, but also provides photo stories of good practice on more progressive South African farms. The Voices from the Land exhibition will be opened by the Honorable Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture on Sunday 7 August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 22 Bree Street in Newtown, Johannesburg at 11:30 and will tour some of the national museums and galleries in South Africa during 2006 and 2007. The opening will feature McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner for Best South African Traditional Album. RSVP Carolina Geldenhuys on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624. The Jurgen Schadeberg photo book "Voices from the Land' will be published by Protea Book House and will be launched on 26 October 2005 at MuseumAfrica (details to follow). The book elaborates stories of farm life in South Africa, evictions and farm schools with articles written by some of South Africa's leading journalists, academics and practitioners. The images in this message are exerts from the book that can be ordered from Mrs. Claudia Schadeberg via e-mail schadebe@iafrica.com or phone +27 (0)11 787-9054. For more on Jurgen Schadeberg and his work please visit http://www.jurgenschadeberg.com Three mini photo exhibitions will travel to rural and peri-urban towns in South Africa. We would like to invite organizations and interested stakeholders to collaborate with the Farm Life in South Africa project to take Jurgen's images and stories to communities and practitioners in these areas. For more information on the Farm Life in South Africa project and the mini photo exhibitions contact Riana Botes at thefarmlifeproject@afriendofmine.co.za or tel. +27 (0)84 983 0822 From thefarmlifeproject at afriendofmine.co.za Wed Aug 3 11:21:37 2005 From: thefarmlifeproject at afriendofmine.co.za (Farm Life in South Africa Project) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Invitation to the "Voice from the Land" photographic exhibition by Jurgen Schadeberg Message-ID: <023101c5980c$bfd2f430$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation to the "Voice from the Land" photographic exhibition by Jurgen Schadeberg Take a glimpse into the nether and neglected world of rural life and into the bleak existences of many farm workers who are deprived of dignity, self respect and hope in a continuous cycle of poverty and hardship. Yet, all is not lost, as stories and images of positive change can also be told... Please join us for the Opening Event of the "Voices from the Land" exhibition of photographs on Sunday 7th August 2005 at MuseumAfrica, 121 Bree Street, Newtown, Johannesburg with safe parking on Mary Fitzgerald Square. The exhibition of photographs by acclaimed international photojournalist, Jurgen Schadeberg will be opened by the Hon. Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan at 11:30am. McCoy Mrubata, one of South Africa's finest saxophonists and 2003 SAMA Award winner in the category Best South African Traditional Album for his Face the Music album will provide the music for the event. R.S.V.P: Carolina Geldenhuis on tel. +27 (0)11 833 5624 at MuseumAfrica. We look forward to your company. Just as the Farmers' Security Administration in the United States during the thirties produced a major photographic essay on the plight of farmers to raise public awareness, our book and exhibition "Voice from the Land" reveals through images by Jurgen Schadeberg, the harsh reality of the lives of many farm workers in South Africa. Constant threats of eviction, harassment and homelessness compound an already volatile situation. Images are powerful tools in bringing about positive change and when complemented by evocative stories written by a team of committed writers, the effect is even more intense. We lift the veil on rural farm life and invite you to experience through pictures and words, a journey into a world dominated by fear, hunger, pain and despair. Our special thanks to all the farm workers and farmers who agreed to share their stories with us. We thank all our sponsors for their generous support, especially Gerald Kraak of the Atlantic Philanthropies who made this project a reality: Atlantic Philanthropies ActionAid International CAGE Nkuzi Development Association OLSET Social Surveys Africa Our thanks to our team of committed writers: Kenneth Chikanga Hazel Friedman Stephan Hofst?tter Caroline Hooper-Box Julia Kupka Lucas Ledwaba Photographer: Jurgen Schadeberg Producer: Claudia Schadeberg The "Voices from the Land" book launch is to follow at MuseumAfrica on 26 October 2005 From thetha at sangonet.org.za Thu Aug 4 09:20:50 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] THETHA - World Summit on the Information Society, 22 August 2005 Message-ID: <010801c598c5$0ae360a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The first WSIS Thetha was held on 29 June 2005 in Braamfontein. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Alan Levine, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). The WSIS Thetha forms part of a series of "Information Society" society events taking place in Cape Town from 22-26 August 2005. If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za / refilwe@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:05:06 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Community Housing Development Management Course Message-ID: <041701c59d82$41d36710$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From refilwe at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:06:20 2005 From: refilwe at sangonet.org.za (Refilwe) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <041901c59d82$64efe5c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From anzabeth at dag.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:10:58 2005 From: anzabeth at dag.org.za (DAG) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Community Housing Development Management Course Message-ID: <042b01c59d83$0b3beb40$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO based in Cape Town. DAG's mission is to support and implement community housing and development projects and processes and to work towards the creation of an enabling, community sensitive policy environment. Community Housing Development Management Course 10 - 14 October 2005 Jubilee Centre, Nelson Road, Observatory, Cape Town Course objectives - To gain a greater understanding of national housing policy - To explore the different housing delivery choices and approaches - To develop skills for involvement in the management of housing processes and projects Course themes: - Housing context and policy - Land, tenure and urban planning - Housing options (including designs, delivery, energy and environment and finance) - Housing project planning and management - Community participation Target group: - Non-government organisations - Political leaders - Community Based Organisations - Community leaders - Officials and Councilors - Labour (Union) Leaders Course duration: 5 days Course fee: R1710 (incl VAT) per participant, including course materials, lunches and teas. Please note that the course is presented free of charge to representatives from community based organisations Accommodation is not included; details of bed and breakfast accommodation in the area can be provided if necessary. To reserve your place contact: Anzabeth Tonkin 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Tel: (021) 4487886 Fax: (021) 4471987 E-mail: anzabeth@dag.org.za From info at cecs.org.za Wed Aug 10 10:16:13 2005 From: info at cecs.org.za (CECS) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <045801c59d83$c64f0070$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From kubi at genderlinks.org.za Wed Aug 10 11:04:24 2005 From: kubi at genderlinks.org.za (Gender Links) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Announcement Message-ID: <04cc01c59d8a$815b9e40$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Dear friends Partners in the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign invite you to join this initiative to get Heads of State to agree to elevate the SADC Declaration on Gender and Development to a Protocol for Accelerating Gender Equality in SADC. - A press release (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/article.php?a_id=329) tells you more about the campaign. For more detailed information including fact sheets and background papers go to (http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=265) - To sign a petition that will be presented to Heads of State during their meeting in Gaborone from 17-18 August go to http://www.genderlinks.org.za/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8 - If you will be in Botswana, please join us for a civil society meeting on Sunday 14 August from 8.30 to 16.30 on the proposed Protocol at the Tlotlo Conference Centre. - If you will not be in Botswana, you can join us for an online conference on different themes on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 August as follows: Monday, 15 August 08h30-09h30 Governance 10h00-11h00 Education 12h00-13h00 Constitutional and Legal Rights 14h00-15h00 Gender violence Tuesday, 16 August 08h30-09h30 Health 09h30-10h30 HIV and AIDS 11h00-12h00 Media, Information, Education and Communication 12h00-13h00 Institutional Mechanisms To join the discussion please click on this link http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=217#. Click on the Gender Links Chat link above. This will take you to a Login page for the chat. 1. Log in First time users: If this is the first time you are going to chat, please register. Click on the register button and then fill in your details and click on register. After this step you will return to the login page. Put in your login and password and click enter. People who have used the chat before: If you have used the chat before, log in by typing your login and password that you have used previously and click on enter. 2. Click on the SADC and Gender 2005 campaign chatroom. 3. To start chatting, type in what you want to say in the white box at the bottom of the screen and click on SAY, everyone will then see your comment. See you in cyber space! Kubi Rama Deputy Director Gender Links Tel.: +27 11 622 2877 Fax: +27 11 622 4732 Cell: 0823788239 E-mail: kubi@genderlinks.org.za From prodder at sangonet.org.za Wed Aug 10 16:05:17 2005 From: prodder at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] The PRODDER Directory Returns Message-ID: <078501c59db4$89755790$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory www.prodder.org.za *********************************************************** The Southern African Non-Governmental Organisation Network (SANGONeT) is pleased to announce the launch of Phase One of PRODDER: The South African NGO and Development Directory. Previously compiled and produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), PRODDER established itself as the most comprehensive development publication of its kind in Africa and became a much sought-after reference tool on Southern African development issues between 1987 and 2001. In view of SANGONeT's increasing focus on the development of electronic information products and services, PRODDER is re-introduced as an online directory. During Phase One, all South African NGOs and development organisations are invited to search the PRODDER directory (www.prodder.org.za), review and update their information or submit new entries. Organisations without Internet access may request an input sheet from SANGONeT, which can be e-mailed or faxed. PRODDER forms part of SANGONeT's broader information services, which aim to provide a user-friendly one-stop Internet entry point to information on South African NGOs and development organisations, including parastatals, community based organisations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, embassies and government bodies, each listed with contact details and programme areas. PRODDER will showcase the work of these organisations, raise awareness of their activities, and highlight the issues and challenges they face. Phase One of PRODDER already includes information on more than 2,500 South African NGOs and development organisations, and its focus and scope will be significantly expanded during the next few months. All these entries need to be validated by the end of September 2005. The next version of PRODDER will be launched on 24 October 2005 to coincide with World Development Information Day. Any comments on the design, contents, search functions and other characteristics of the new PRODDER directory would be much appreciated. In future, the focus and contents of PRODDER will be expanded to cover the rest of Southern Africa. For more information on the new PRODDER directory, as well as to submit your details and/or feedback, please contact Julie Machin, PRODDER Senior Information Coordinator, SANGONeT. Tel: (011) 403-4935 or E-mail: prodder@sangonet.org.za. From hariet at mdda.org.za Thu Aug 11 08:23:40 2005 From: hariet at mdda.org.za (MDDA) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Director Message-ID: <00ba01c59e3d$372e9300$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Media Development and Diversity Agency Project Director Six month Contract Position - Are you committed to promoting media development and diversity? - Do you have an understanding of the needs of community and small commercial media in South Africa? - Are you a strategic and conceptual thinker? - Have you got experience in managing small teams and mentoring and coaching staff? - Have you got extensive experience in project management - and in developing project plans and budgets and ensuring projects are completed on time? - Do you have strong report writing skills - and the ability to coach others in writing in English? - Are you proactive - with highly developed problem solving skills - and high levels of energy? If so... The Media Development and Diversity Agency wants to appoint a project director on a six month contract to provide mentoring and coaching to project staff and direct and manage the Agency's support programme for community and small commercial media. Key responsibilities include: 1. Ongoing development and implementation of the strategy for development and support of community media, small commercial media and research, in line with the broader organisational strategy; 2. Monitor and evaluate project progress and outcomes on an ongoing basis, to ensure adherence to work plans and objectives; 3. Support, mentor and coach project staff in the development and implementation of sound project planning and management skills - including management of the MDDA grant making cycle; 4. Financial planning, (includes budgeting), management and reporting related to Programme activities and outputs. 5. Co ordinate, compile and ensure that all reports and documentation are generated and submitted according to specified standards and requirements; 6. Build and strengthen a co - operative team spirit and dynamic, ensuring a common understanding and commitment to team and organisational goals. Requirements - An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience - with at least 5-8 years project management experience; - Knowledge and experience of the community and small commercial media sectors - Understanding and ability to scrutinize business plans - Knowledge and experience in grant making - Experience in the development sector - Knowledge of the media sector/s as well as relevant governmental, non governmental and community based sectors and networks Contract terms The post is a six month fixed term contract. Closing date for applications: 24th August 2005 If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, -please contact the CEO, Libby Lloyd at (011) 249 2003 or email your details to hariet@mdda.org.za From thetha at sangonet.org.za Tue Aug 16 08:39:44 2005 From: thetha at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] WSIS Thetha Forum - Cape Town, 22 August 2005 Message-ID: <00f901c5a22d$4a5b90b0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS THETHA - THE SANGONeT ICT DISCUSSION FORUM "World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)" Civic Centre, Cape Town 22 August 2005 www.sangonet.org.za -------------------------------------------------------- SANGONeT will host a second Thetha forum on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on Monday, 22 August 2005 (09h00-15h30) at the Civic Centre in Cape Town (5th Floor, Crush Room). The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. The WSIS Thetha forums provide South African civil society organisations (CSOs) with an opportunity to reflect on the focus and objectives of WSIS and related processes. It will also provide a platform to discuss the position of the South African government and civil society in this regard. In the past few months SANGONeT has compiled a draft WSIS civil society document with the support of various local CSOs. This draft document focuses on issues such as local content; community broadcasting; freedom of expression, diversity and pluralism; financing the digital divide; education and ICT literacy. The document is available on the SANGONeT website and will be reviewed at the WSIS Thetha in Cape Town. Speakers at the Thetha will include David Barnard, SANGONeT; Adama Samessekou, President, WSIS Geneva Phase; Dr Harold Wesso, Western Cape Provincial Government; Paul Esselaar, Internet Society; Tracey Naughton, WSIS Media Caucus; and Raymond Louw, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). If you are interested in participating in the WSIS Thetha, please contact Refilwe Rakhibane at SANGONeT before 19 August 2005: Tel: (011) 403-4935 / Fax: (011) 403-0130 E-mail: thetha@sangonet.org.za SANGONeT's Thetha Forums aim to provide CSOs with an opportunity to discuss information communication technology (ICT) issues of common concern and to learn from one another's experiences. The forums focus specifically on the ICT challenges facing the CSO sector, highlighting and promoting practical benefits, opportunities and lessons learned to date. For more information on WSIS, please refer to the following websites: WSIS Official Website http://www.wsis.org / www.itu.int/wsis Heinrich Boell's Worldsummit2005 http://www.worldsummit2005.org WSIS Civil Society Meeting Point http://www.wsis-cs.org UN Non-governmental Liaison Service - Special WSIS Page http://www.un-ngls.org/wsis.htm WSIS Community Platform http://www.wsis-online.net Participation in the Thetha is free of charge. "Come Thetha with us" From nprt at telkomsa.net Tue Aug 16 13:18:13 2005 From: nprt at telkomsa.net (NPRT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Short Courses in Cape Town & Johannesburg Message-ID: <037b01c5a254$315a6f10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS "Non-Profit Resource Training" invites registrations for the following quality short-courses... * How To Write The Winning Funding Proposal [C. T.]* Covering all the essentials involved in crafting a concise and professional funding proposal (or application) that will give your projects the competitive edge when applying to a funding source. - Course Dates: 24 & 25 August, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Jetty Botes * Writing Reports & Designing Promotional Materials [C.T.]* Enabling participants to write a variety of in-house and external reports and providing skills required to design a range of creative promotional materials for your NPO that are punchy, stylish and that make the best use of graphics and other emphatic devices. - Course Dates: 6 & 7 September, 2005 - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Annette Cockburn * Assertive Communication Skills [JHB]* Focusing on the value and practical use of assertive communication techniques. Explore ways to apply these inter-personal skills to:- use assertiveness without being intimidating, offensive or aggressive; overcome communication barriers; handle common workplace issues and challenges. - Course Dates: 7 & 8 September, 2005 [CT on 11 & 12 Oct.] - Cost: R1100, 00 p.p. - Facilitator: Kevin Smith * Special Events Fundraising [C. T.]* This workshop will comprehensively cover all the strategic, financial, logistical, PR and regulatory considerations involved in organising and managing both indoor and outdoor events, and ensure that you minimize risk and maximise fundraising outcomes - Course Dates: 13 & 14 September, 2005 - Cost: R825,00 p.p. - Facilitator: Greg Damster * The A to Z of Volunteer Management [JHB]* This course will provide fresh perspectives and useful tools relating to the key dimensions, processes and challenges of designing and implementing a successful volunteer programme - includes planning, policy, recruitment, supervision, team building & development. - Course Dates: 11 & 12 October, 2005 - Facilitator: Deline van Boom - Cost: R895, 00 p.p. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- More Courses Coming Up... 27 September: Meeting Co-ordination & Minute Taking Skills [C.T.] 6 October: Face-to-Face Fundraising in USA & Europe [C.T.] 26 & 28 October: Managing the Staff Appraisal Process & Disciplinary Procedures [JHB] +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- B O O K I N G S & I N Q U I R I E S: Contact: Joyce ~ Tel: (021) 685-7726 ~ Cell: (072) 337-3772 Email: nprt@telkomsa.net +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - Cost inclusive of all course materials, lunch, refreshments & Certification - Non-Profit Resource Training is an Accredited Training Provider: Services SETA (Dec. No. 1059) From lucy at sangonet.org.za Fri Aug 19 15:46:08 2005 From: lucy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Receptionist/Office Support Vacancy Message-ID: <022001c5a4c4$5a514cf0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE SUPPORT The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services to people and organisations working for economic and social development in the Southern African region. SANGONeT would like to appoint a receptionist who also provides general office support. Duties: - Oversee the reception area, answering a multi-line switchboard. - Provide administrative support to Finance Manager and Executive Director. - Perform simple accounting duties, including petty cash and creditors. - Provide general office support. Requirements and Qualifications: - At least 3 years, solid reception and administration support skills and experience. - Minimum qualification: Matric with exemption/three-year secretarial or office administration diploma. - Excellent liaison skills. - Above average writing skills. - Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). - Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task. If you have a professional demeanor and phone etiquette and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Finance Manager, Lucy More, at (011) 403-0130 or lucy@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31 August 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Thu Aug 25 13:38:26 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (Cathy Angotcho) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Executive Director - Southern Africa Trust Message-ID: <00f001c5a969$82140ee0$e800a8c0@user2gdljaoogd> Executive Director Southern Africa Trust The DFID will provide a substantial amount of risk capital over the next five years (2005-2009) to establish the Southern Africa Trust (SAT). The Southern Africa Trust is an innovative initiative that is being established in the Southern African region to promote the following linked aims: * Strengthening the voice of poor people in public policy processes * Targeting the reduction of poverty and inequality in Southern Africa in ways that promote regional linkages and agendas. Based in Johannesburg/Pretoria, South Africa, the appointee will report directly to the Southern Africa Trust Board. Key responsibilities will include: * Networking and stakeholder management * General and administrative management of SAT * Information and financial management * Managing public policy processes * Managing a grant funding facility * Positioning and profiling the Trust with the relevant stakeholders, including communities. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who is innovative and creative and has good facilitation and excellent managerial and financial skills. A relevant formal university degree or equivalent is essential, as is an in-depth knowledge of the public policy terrain and grant-making principles. Important attributes include the ability to take an organisational concept from inception to implementation, good people management and communication skills at all levels, and the ability to work across a wide range of diverse cultures. Knowledge of spoken languages in the Southern African region will be an added advantage. The Southern Africa Trust offers an internationally competitive remuneration and benefits package which will be negotiated. Applicants should submit their CVs, details of how their skills and experience are relevant to the position, and the names of three available referees will full contact details, to Bashir Khan by e-mail on bkhan@deloitte.co.za or by fax on +27 12 482 0194. Closing date: 9 September 2005. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/attachments/20050825/a7fefc4f/attachment-0002.html From info at cecs.org.za Tue Aug 30 10:09:35 2005 From: info at cecs.org.za (CECS) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Web Design And Training Services Message-ID: <024a01c5ad3a$2931b8c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS WEB DESIGN SERVICES AND TRAINING The Community Education Computer Society (CECS) now offers the following web design services and training to NGOs, CBOs and small businesses: Website Design Training Course -------------------------------- This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to plan, design, publish and edit a website using HTML. The course is conducted for 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays in the afternoons. Designing Of Your Website ---------------------------- We can design a 6-page website for as little as R 1 500.00. You will supply us with information and the necessary graphics. If need be, we can also recommend a service provider for hosting. This offer is valid till 2 September 2005. Updating Of Your Websites ---------------------------- We can make changes to your website at a reasonable cost, if you do not possess the skills to do so yourself. For more information, contact us at (011) 834-3329 or e-mail us at info@cecs.org.za or visit our website at www.cecs.org.za Other Courses On Offer ------------------------ You can save up to 50% on the courses below - conditions apply - Free Keyboard and Mouse Skills - Information Literacy (certificated by Wits University) - International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) - PC Repair and Networking I C T L i t e r a c y F o r A l l From psithole at csvr.org.za Tue Sep 6 12:02:26 2005 From: psithole at csvr.org.za (CSVR) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Researcher/Trainer Vacancy Message-ID: <018101c5b2ca$15c495b0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS The Gender-based Violence Programme of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation seeks to employ a researcher/trainer on a 14 month contract. The incumbent will focus much of her/his time conducting and co-ordinating research around criminal justice system responses to rape, as well as training and working with organisations to assist them to establish legal monitoring systems. In addition the incumbent will be expected to represent the Programme's work in a variety of settings. From time to time she/he may be expected to assist with other Gender-based violence programme projects. Applicants must have: * at least one year's prior research experience on a gender-related project(s) * a minimum of an Honours' degree * some knowledge of the legal system * good English writing skills * good speaking and pesentation skills * some experience in facilitating and organising workshops * initiative, as well as good organising, planning and self-management skills * be able to work as part of a team. * have a valid driver's licence They should also be willing to travel to selected courts and police stations in Gauteng. Familiarity with Afrikaans will be an advantage. The CSVR offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the incumbent's skill and experience. Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Zandile Portia Sithole at this email address psithole@csvr.org.za by 15 September 2005. From dbarnard at sangonet.org.za Wed Sep 7 08:57:17 2005 From: dbarnard at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT Vacancy - ICT Advocacy Coordinator Message-ID: <00b101c5b379$638c4900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT VACANCY ICT Advocacy Coordinator. SANGONeT is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of information communication technology (ICT) services to people and organisations promoting social and economic development in the Southern African region. In the past two years SANGONeT has expanded the focus and scope of its ICT advocacy activities. These include the introduction of Thetha: The SANGONeT ICT Discussion Forum and SANGONeT's Annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition. Both these initiatives will henceforth focus on Southern African ICT advocacy issues. SANGONeT would like to appoint a Coordinator for its ICT Advocacy activities. This position is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about the potential role and contribution of ICTs in support of the Southern African development process, with a keen interest in advocacy, policy and related issues shaping the role and application of ICTs in the region. Amongst other things, the successful applicant will be responsible for: * Developing, planning and implementing various events and activities with a focus on regional ICT advocacy and policy issues; * Networking and liaison with key government, private sector and civil society stakeholders in support of their participation and contribution to these activities; * Documenting and disseminating the outcomes of the events to funders and stakeholders. Requirements and Qualifications: * A relevant qualification in the social sciences, communication, marketing or journalism; * At least five years' relevant work experience; * Solid knowledge of the Southern African ICT and NGO sectors and issues; * Understanding of ICT advocacy issues advancing a progressive agenda; * Excellent event management, coordination and facilitation skills; * Excellent writing, editing and communication skills; * Good computer literacy skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc); * Ability to manage and prioritise a tight workload and multi-task; * A valid drivers' license. Key competencies for this position include initiative, energy & enthusiasm, planning, organisation, assertiveness, judgement, thoroughness and teamwork. If you have the necessary qualifications and want to work in a challenging environment, fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Executive Director, David Barnard, at (011) 403-0130 or dbarnard@sangonet.org.za. SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. This is a one-year position with the option to extend it at the end of the contract period. The deadline for applications is Monday, 19 September 2005. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about SANGONeT, visit www.sangonet.org.za. From sheila at quo-vadis.co.za Wed Sep 7 13:05:11 2005 From: sheila at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo Vadis Communications) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Quo Vadis Courses Message-ID: <02a101c5b39c$048014a0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Become a skilful communicator Calling all involved in communications in NGOs, NPOs and CBOs! Quo Vadis Communications is offering two courses that can make all the difference to the way you tell your story - to the public, to donors, to all your stakeholders: - A radio script-writing course, ideal for all who aim to be popular radio script-writers. - An organisational communications course, designed for those who are involved in communicating about their organisations. Both courses will be led by experienced training facilitator Theo Coggin, and will concentrate on the practical skills required, with exercises designed to give hands-on experience of both the medium of radio and organisational communications. Theo has extensive experience in the communications and NGO fields and can help you apply your messages in a positive way. Venue (for both courses): Old Edwardians, cnr 4th Street and 11th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg. - The radio scriptwriting course will be held on: - Thursday 22nd September: - Thursday 20th October - Thursday 27th October - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R1950, including VAT, material and a light lunch. A deposit of R1000 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - For further information about the radio script-writing course, please contact Sheila Whiteman at (011) 487-0026 or sheila@quo-vadis.co.za - The organisational communications course will be held on: - 10-11 October - 7-8 November - 5-6 December - All three sessions must be attended - Times: 09h00 to 16h00 - Cost: R4950.00 plus VAT = R5643.00, including material and a light lunch. A deposit of R2500 is required to secure your place. The cost excludes accommodation and travel. - Who should attend this course? - Those responsible for compiling newsletters and reports; - Staff tasked with writing proposals; - Those involved in producing minutes and organisational reports; - Anyone who needs to improve their writing skills; - NGO and developmental organisations' staff and executives charged with communication in their organisation. - For further information about the organisational communications course, please contact Sello Kau at (011) 487-0026 or sello@quo-vadis.co.za What previous participants have said about Quo Vadis' courses: 'I liked the individual attention (small group)' 'I appreciated the opportunity to learn and discover new things about writing' Zanele Mkwanazi, Women's Empowerment Project, KZN, who won first prize in a writing competition run by a daily newspaper in KwaZulu/Natal, after attending a course: "It's all thanks to the skills I learned at the Quo Vadis course." What our peers say about the courses: David Dykman, Word Wise Language and Training Services: "Theo's passion for the written word, his experience in the field of communications make his wide-ranging and valued Quo Vadis training a highly recommended and valuable product offering in today's environment." From dbarnard at sangonet.org.za Thu Sep 8 12:57:28 2005 From: dbarnard at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] South African WSIS Civil Society Statement Message-ID: <01ee01c5b464$1a9bbaf0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SOUTH AFRICAN WSIS CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT Final call for comments, feedback and endorsements Deadline: 14 September 2005 www.sangonet.org.za --------------------------------------------- The Second Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) will be held from 16-18 November 2005 in Tunis, Tunisia. The Summit is an important event, symbolising the recognition by the global community that ICTs can play a major role in social and economic development and contribute significantly towards poverty alleviation. In the past few months SANGONeT has coordinated the preparation of a WSIS South African Civil Society Statement with the support of various local civil society organisations. This document focuses on various important issues shaping the Information Society, including freedom of expression, telecommunications costs, funding and evaluation, Internet governance, media freedom, open source software and open content, education, gender and disability. The third draft of the Statement is now available on the SANGONeT website and all South African civil society organisations are requested to review the document and submit their final comments, feedback and endorsements to SANGONeT by no later than Wednesday, 14 September 2005. Feedback should be send to - info@sangonet.org.za The final version of the Statement will be submitted to the Department of Communications on 16 September 2005. From kaizer at sacp.org.za Fri Sep 9 12:30:28 2005 From: kaizer at sacp.org.za (SACP) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Invitation To Attend The Consultative Meeting On The SACP Red - October Campaign 2005 Message-ID: <010d01c5b529$7f982090$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 08 September 2005 OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Wednesday, 14 September, 2005 The deadline for these is 12 September 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! Below the Campaign plan is attached for your familiarisation with the issues. BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From info at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 12 09:56:53 2005 From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Second SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition 2006 Message-ID: <023b01c5b76f$8a5227e0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Second Annual SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition 1-3 March 2006 Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) will host its second annual "ICTs for Civil Society" Conference and Exhibition from 1-3 March 2006 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg. Building on the success of the 2005 event, the next conference will focus specifically on a wide range of new and practical information, communication and technology (ICT) services, solutions and applications relevant to the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Southern Africa. The objectives of the conference will be to learn more about the day-to-day experiences of CSOs in applying and adopting ICT, as well as to profile and demonstrate relevant and practical applications, which could further strengthen the impact of their work. The conference will have a strong focus on free and open source issues and applications. SANGONeT invites anyone interested in participating in the event as a speaker, trainer or facilitator to register their interest at - info@sangonet.org.za Information on case studies, technology solutions, practical applications, etc. which could be incorporated into the conference programme would be much appreciated. The conference programme will consist of a combination of plenary sessions, breakaway and training sessions, and practical technology demonstrations. The conference is aimed at senior staff and technical employees in the CSO sector as well as individuals who work with these organisations, including international funding agencies, the private sector and government. Approximately 300 people will attend the event. We look forward to your participation in this important civil society event. For more information on participant registration, exhibition opportunities and logistical arrangements, please contact the Conference Secretariat: Anelja de Bok, Go Girl Events Tel: (011) 781-8611 / E-mail: anelja@gogirlevents.co.za From seccp at earthlife.org.za Tue Sep 13 10:09:25 2005 From: seccp at earthlife.org.za (SECCP) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Energy Policy Unit Officer Message-ID: <005701c5b83a$75344160$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Energy Policy Unit Officer Earthlife Africa Johannesburg seeks a motivated, responsible and self-disciplined individual to run the Energy Policy Unit of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Project. Post requires: Matric and a tertiary qualification; a minimum of three years work experience; experience in analysis of energy policy and development; driver's licence; communication skills incl. fluency in English and at least one other official language; good writing and computer skills; knowledge of relevant issues; experience of the NGO sector and managing participatory processes. Please send a letter of motivation with a CV and contactable references, no later than noon of 28 December, to: seccp@earthlife.org.za or Fax (011) 339 3270 or deliver to Auckland House, 185 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Earthlife Africa is a civil society organisation working for social & environmental justice on local, national and international levels. Earthlife Africa Jhb is an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/attachments/20050913/14455ff3/attachment-0002.htm From seccp at earthlife.org.za Tue Sep 13 10:54:22 2005 From: seccp at earthlife.org.za (SECCP) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Energy Policy Unit Officer Message-ID: <00fb01c5b840$bca5fe20$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Energy Policy Unit Officer Earthlife Africa Johannesburg seeks a motivated, responsible and self-disciplined individual to run the Energy Policy Unit of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Project. Post requires: Matric and a tertiary qualification; a minimum of three years work experience; experience in analysis of energy policy and development; driver's licence; communication skills incl. fluency in English and at least one other official language; good writing and computer skills; knowledge of relevant issues; experience of the NGO sector and managing participatory processes. Please send a letter of motivation with a CV and contactable references, no later than noon of 28 September, to: seccp@earthlife.org.za or Fax (011) 339 3270 or deliver to Auckland House, 185 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Earthlife Africa is a civil society organisation working for social & environmental justice on local, national and international levels. Earthlife Africa Jhb is an equal opportunity employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/sn-announce/attachments/20050913/cfd0f61c/attachment-0002.html From diana at dag.org.za Wed Sep 14 10:14:19 2005 From: diana at dag.org.za (DAG) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Development Facilitator Vacancy Message-ID: <013701c5b904$4ebe4fb0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading urban development NGO in the Western Cape that supports and implements community driven housing and development projects and processes, and that works towards the creation of a pro-poor urban policy environment. DAG seeks to employ a dynamic individual to join our team of field staff as a Development Facilitator your role will be to: - To co-ordinate and carry out social development work in innovative and integrated urban development projects that address access to land, adequate infrastructure and housing to the poor. - To lead the conceptualization, development, and implementation of DAG's short training courses. - To actively participate in DAG's lobbying and advocacy programme. Ideally, you will have: - Relevant Degree/Technikon Diploma in e.g. Social Sciences, Adult Education, Social Development - 2-5 years social development experience and training/facilitation experience - A good knowledge of training methodologies & techniques - Some knowledge of housing and urban policy frameworks - Good conceptual, report writing, analytical, and communication skills - Experience in working with a gender perspective will strengthen application but is not essential The above requirements are preferred skills, however, applicants with proven abilities through any combination of education and work experience may be considered. DAG is committed to affirmative action. The successful applicants must: - Have the ability to speak two regional languages - Have a valid drivers license - Be familiar with the MS Office computer package Detailed CV's with names of 2 contactable references should be mailed to The HR Consultant, 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925, or faxed to (021) 447 1987 or e-mailed to diana@dag.org.za Closing date: Thursday, 22 September 2005 (Only short listed candidates will be contacted) From hr at aiha.com Fri Sep 16 08:42:04 2005 From: hr at aiha.com (AIHA) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Vacancy: Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist Message-ID: <002a01c5ba89$c086e900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS American International Health Alliance (AIHA) seeks an Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist to assist in the administration of its South Africa program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Service Administration (HHS/HRSA) as part of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR). Essential Duties: Supervise logistical support for program related travel to/from/through South Africa and for AIHA conferences/workshops held in South Africa. Assist in co-coordinating AIHA central and regional activities such as conference, workshops Develop and maintain procedures for budgeting, cash control and financial reporting for AIHA/South Africa that comply with local law, funding agency requirements and AIHA policies. Fulfill financial management functions consistent with HRSA regulations, AIHA policy and the AIHA's internal calendar of financial activities. Assist AIHA/Washington finance and administration staff in preparing a financial management manual Supervise administrative staff in a manner that helps to build a strong professional team and encourages each member to continuously improve professional skills and assume increasing responsibility for the organization's work. Provide leadership for the South African office in the absence of the Country Director. Develop and implement regional procurement procedures in compliance with AIHA and HRSA rules and regulations. Communicate with vendors, landlord, and tax consultant, while keeping AFO apprised of all pertinent details of communication on a weekly basis Submit reports to local tax or authorities required regarding VAT, employee/contractor income taxes, pension fund contributions and other applicable declarations Manage payroll including calculation salaries including income taxes, pension fund, medical care, and other taxable income for all employees and contractors and ensuring timely, accurate reporting Qualifications: -BA/BS degree in accounting or related field; Good understanding of accounting concepts -Experience in working with detailed projects and the ability to handle multiple tasks -Proficient with MSWord, Excel, and Access -3-5 years experience in International accounting, preferably with Nongovernmental Organizations -Familiarity with international donor and US Government cost principles and accounting rules. -Knowledge of internal audit and internal control practices -Excellent communication skills; Proficient in English language; Proficiency in local language(s) a plus. Please send cover letter and CV to hr@aiha.com, Subject: Administrative and Financial Accounting Specialist, by September 21, 2005. From kaizer at sacp.org.za Tue Sep 20 14:56:07 2005 From: kaizer at sacp.org.za (SACP) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Open Invitation By The SACP To A Consultative Meeting Message-ID: <035301c5bde2$ad1f10c0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS OPEN INVITATION BY THE SACP TO A CONSULTATIVE MEETING AND FOR CO-OPERATION BEHIND ITS RED - OCTOBER CAMPAIGN 2005 - FOCUSING ON THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY The South African Communist Party (SACP) calls on: - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Land rights organisations & campaigns - Women's rights & gender equality organisations - Community based organisations - Trade unions - Co-operatives - Research and academic institutions focusing on the fight against poverty and hunger - Traditional leaders and their organisations - Organisations of small-scale farmers - Religious organisations - Other civil society and progressive organisations To join the Red - October Campaign in order to: - Adopt and act together behind the campaign to fight against hunger and poverty for and with, the poor and the working class - Mobilise organizations to ensure the success of the campaign - Struggle together to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the poor Details of the consultative meeting are as follows: Venue: SACP Boardroom, 3rd floor COSATU House Time: 10h00 Date: Tuesday, 04 October, 2005 The deadline for confirmations is 1st October 2005. The contact person is Comrade Kaizer Mohau at the SACP Head Office (kaizer@sacp.org.za, Tel - 011 339 3621, Fax - 011 339 4244, 011 339 6880 Cell - 082 805 1085, P.O. Box 1027, Johannesburg, 2000). FIGHT HUNGER, DEMAND FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL! BLADE NZIMANDE GENERAL SECRETARY SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY From gwildschutt at ashoka.org Wed Sep 21 08:42:01 2005 From: gwildschutt at ashoka.org (ASHOKA) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Innovators for the Public Changing the World through Social Innovations Message-ID: <001201c5be77$92a093f0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS ASHOKA: INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATIONS WHO IS ASHOKA? Ashoka Southern Africa (www.ashoka.org.za) is part of a global non-profit organisation that has pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. Broadly, Ashoka works to realise its vision of EVERYONE A CHANGEMAKER, by investing and supporting the work of social entrepreneurs and social innovations, thereby engineering critical systemic social change. In addition to investment in social entrepreneurs, and a myriad of knowledge management initiatives, Ashoka also works in building infrastructure to support sustainable development. Ashoka is currently investing in over1 600 social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) in more than 50 countries. THE CITIZEN BASE INITIATIVE Ashoka's Citizen-Base Initiative (CBI) supports the development of a vibrant, financially self-reliant citizen sector, where everyone is a changemaker. The CBI programme is Ashoka's acknowledgement that people and communities drive empowerment, and this programme has successfully been able to identify the best practice models in the development sector. Community groups and for-benefit organisations are continuing to push the boundaries of innovation in their search to find effective financial models that both serve to create financially sustainable structures as well as boost community wealth. This is in line with Financial Minister Trevor Manuals argument that ?Black economic empowerment should facilitate the broadening of participation in the ownership and control of our economic assets?. It therefore calls for innovation - in increasing access to capital, improvement of financial literacy, mobilizing communities to save, etc. The role of the social sector in empowerment and development is central to the financial transformation agenda. One of the CBI's programmatic arms is the annual award for best practice. The CBI award recognizes organisations innovatively working with communities to develop capacity, involvement and empowerment for sustainability! HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Participate in our search for innovative sustainability strategies! Send us your sustainability model! If you are a non-profit organisation or community structure who has innovative strategies geared at organisational and community financial self-reliance, or if you are you running a social business, generating in-kind donations, using volunteers in innovative ways to build a citizen-base of support for your projects - you are who we are looking for! Are you a business, government department, foundation, donor agency investing in organisations who are innovative and cutting-edge in its understanding and application of resource mobilization, then partner with us in this challenge to create a vibrant, financially self-reliant social sector. SELECTION CRITERIA We will choose 10 finalists who fulfill these criteria: - Innovation - how creative and new is the strategy? - Mobilizes local citizen support - how is community participation achieved and to what level of success? - Revenue Generation - what business model is used to generate income? - Feasibility- how likely is it that this plan will succeed to bring in revenue for the organization and community? - Potential of Replicability - can others adopt principles of this strategy and successfully implement it? - Social Impact - what difference is this business strategy doing for the community and organisations? ASHOKA's INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION 10 Finalists will be selected and supported through technical assistance and support in marketing, business training, mentorship and a range of opportunities to build effective models for sustainable citizen organisations and communities. In addition there will be an exchange of information and best practices to develop a knowledge base of innovative practices in the sector. A final 3 Award Winners will be presented with a financial reward of R100 000. Enter now by submitting a application (maximum15 pages) demonstrating the implementation of the above cited criteria. DEADLINE: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD REACH US BY 21 OCTOBER 2005 Please post to: Ashoka Innovators for the Public: CBI P.O.Box 30653, Braamfontein, 2017 For further information and to e-mail your application, Contact: Geralda Wildschutt Director: CBI Tel: 011 880 5592 email: gwildschutt@ashoka.org From info at southernhemisphere.co.za Wed Sep 21 12:34:00 2005 From: info at southernhemisphere.co.za (Southern Hemisphere) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Message-ID: <01ec01c5be97$fb934900$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Southern Hemisphere Consultants offer a Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop Date: 31. October - 3. November 2005 (4 days) Place: Would be either Pretoria or Midrand. (Please indicate preference when you register) Price: R 3,900 (excluding VAT) (including comprehensive course materials, refreshments & lunch, certificate). There will be a discount for organisations who send 3 or more participants. Facilitator: Nana Davies (Masters in Law, University of Copenhagen) Register: Please register now or before Friday 14. October Contact: Nana Davies or Nadia Gain at Southern Hemisphere Consultants. Tel: (021) 421 0073. Fax: (021) 418 6397 Email: info@southernhemisphere.co.za or visit our website www.southernhemisphere.co.za In-house courses are also available. Objectives Critical to any organisation or government department involved in development projects and programmes, this course aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to be able to conduct their own planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting or to be able to guide project partners or external evaluators. Methodology The training course will be run in a workshop style with a high degree of participant involvement. As a case study approach will be used, the participants should come to the workshop with a project to work on throughout the course. The participant will be able to leave the course with practical tools for implementation. Outcomes Having completed the course the participant will be able to: - Produce a stakeholder analysis, a problem analysis and an objective analysis - Identify outputs, activities and inputs - Identify and develop "SMART" objectives and indicators - Identify and develop risk factors and assumptions - Develop a plan of action - Monitor their projects - Select an appropriate framework for conducting an evaluation - Identify appropriate qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques - Construct an evaluation report - Develop a terms of reference for an evaluation Workshop programme For a copy of the workshop programme, please contact us. Facilitator Nana Davies is a development practitioner with many years of experience in process facilitation, planning, monitoring and evaluation. She is a planning expert and has assisted various organisations in developing their planning, monitoring and evaluation systems. She has furthermore conducted numerous evaluations for national and international clients, including UNICEF, EU, DanChurchAid, POLICY Project, and government departments. From jackie at eisa.org.za Wed Sep 21 15:27:51 2005 From: jackie at eisa.org.za (EISA) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] EISA Library and Publications Clerk (Johannesburg) Message-ID: <034801c5beb0$47353cc0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS EISA Library and Publications Clerk (Johannesburg) EISA is a not for profit section 21 company, established in 1996. Its head office is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The organisation has field offices in Angola, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique. Its mission is to strengthen electoral processes, good governance, human rights and democratic values through research, capacity building, advocacy and other targeted interventions. EISA services electoral commissions, political parties, civil society organisations and other institutions operating in the democracy and governance fields throughout Africa. The above position is vacant and interested persons are invited to apply. Responsibilities - Cutting and pasting of marked press articles on the SADC region; - Photocopying material for Library/Research Department/Publications and other departments by arrangement; - Binding copied material where necessary; - Providing a modicum of clerical assistance, such as typing labels where applicable; - Scanning material into the ELBI database in accordance with the plan to digitize certain sections of the library holdings; - Any other library assistance such as moving files, etc where applicable; - Manually processing orders/ gratis material for dispatch; - Assisting in keeping the publications room in good order; - Phoning to ascertain addresses where necessary; - Any other assistance as may be required, in order to promote EISA publications; - Photocopying of out of print material, and assisting in keeping the section in good running order, etc; - Assistance to other departments as arranged with the Senior Librarian and Publications Officer Requirements - Previous clerical experience and - Good organizational skills - Basic computer skills Applications Applications should be submitted for attention Dr Jackie Kalley no later than 27 September 2005. Please submit your CV via - Email to jackie@eisa.org.za or - Fax to 011 482 54 95 or - Post to PO Box 740, Auckland Park 2196 Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 26 12:05:13 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] 3-City Video Conference Celebrating World Development Information Day Message-ID: <027501c5c281$c9f39240$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '04. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From cathy at sangonet.org.za Tue Sep 27 08:19:25 2005 From: cathy at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] 3-City Video Conference Celebrating World Development Information Day Message-ID: <005b01c5c32b$690ff270$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT invites all NGOs and development organisations to a 3-city video conference event in celebration of World Development Information Day (WDID). Date: Monday, 24 October '05. Time: 09h00 for 09h30 and ending at 14h00 (including a light lunch). Venues: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (see physical addresses below). Keynote Address: Godfrey Mokate, CEO of the National Development Agency (NDA). Programme for the Day: Use this opportunity to engage in a face to face discussion with NGOs from other regional centres about strategic development priorities for South Africa (SA) and find out about the future focus of SA's leading development funding agency - the NDA, from newly appointed CEO, Godfrey Mokate. The programme for the day also includes a video conference link to Seattle in the United States of America for an input from Michael Gilbert, a non-profit online specialist who will talk about how NGOs can maximise their websites to assist in achieving their development goals. Finally, and most importantly, SANGONeT will unveil a new "NGO Development Information Portal", which is aimed at promoting the development goals of the local NGO sector, creating a platform for community exchange and supporting the institutional development of the NGO sector. About World Development Information Day The United Nations General Assembly instituted WDID at its 27th session in December 1972 with the objective of drawing public attention annually to development problems and the importance of strengthening international co-operation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). Moreover, the General Assembly decided that WDID should coincide, in principle, with United Nations Day on 24 October, to stress the central role of development in the work of the United Nations. Venues: 1) Johannesburg: American Culture and Information Centre, 1066 Building, No 35. Pritchard Street, between Harrison and Loveday Streets. 2) Cape Town: U.S. Consulate General, 7th Floor Broadway Centre, Hertzog Boulevard, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore. 3) Durban: U.S. Consulate General, 31st Floor, Old Mutual Centre, 303 West Street. RSVP: To RSVP and/or to find out more about the event, please contact Cathy Niken at 011 403 4935 or cathy@sangonet.org.za. For more information about SANGONeT visit www.sangonet.org.za. From prodder at sangonet.org.za Tue Sep 27 08:32:15 2005 From: prodder at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] List Your Organisation on PRODDER! Message-ID: <00a701c5c32d$348a2320$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Are you an NGO based in South Africa? If so, you are invited to enter your organisation's details in the PRODDER Directory, www.prodder.org.za. Organisations already listed on PRODDER are reminded to update their details. PRODDER is a FREE online directory of NGOs in South Africa which is a much sought-after reference tool for everyone who works in the development sector. If you don't have internet access an input sheet can be emailed or faxed to you. Contact Julie Machin, SANGONeT, 011 403 4935, prodder@sangonet.org.za. From elekie83 at webmail.co.za Wed Sep 28 11:21:10 2005 From: elekie83 at webmail.co.za (SANGOCO) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality Message-ID: <027301c5c40d$f6f61af0$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS Invitation Dear Friends, Transparency South Africa hosts Roundtable: "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality" Transparency South Africa, a SANGOCO affiliate, hereby invites you to the Roundtable on "Oil and Corruption, in the times of extreme poverty and inequality." We all know the statistics of poverty and inequality but Civil Society groups have always asserted that, despite the wealth that exists to meet human need, very little of this has been redistributed largely because of human greed. Reality of Aid 2004 reported that one third of deaths - some 18 million people a year or 50,000 per day - are due to poverty-related causes. That's 270 million people since 1990, the majority women and children, roughly equal to the population of the US. Of this children suffer most. Every year more than 10 million children die of hunger and preventable diseases - that's over 30,000 per day and one every 3 seconds. (80 Million Lives, 2003 / Bread for the World / UNICEF / World Health Organization) With such challenges such as these - it begs the question: Can the oil industry contribute to fighting poverty and inequality? The oil industry is said to produce million barrels of oil, which make some rich and is said to destroy the environment. It is also said to be major cause for social unrest in our societies resulting in wars, attempted coups and mal-governance and corruption. According to TI's Corruption Perceptions Index 2004 oil-rich Angola, Azerbaijan, Chad, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Libya, Nigeria, Russia, Sudan, Venezuela and Yemen all have extremely low scores. Out of the countries surveyed. In these countries, public contracting in the oil sector is plagued by revenues vanishing into the pockets of western oil executives, middlemen and local officials. The sector is rife with corruption, non transparency and maladministration especially in countries in transition and post war economies. Speakers at the roundtable include: Peter Eigen founder and outgoing chairperson of Transparency International (He will be available for interviews on this and various other issues). See www.tisa.org.za for more details. Date: 30th of September 2005. Venue: 23 Jorrisson Street; cnr Jan Smuts, Braamfontein Centre 4th Floor, Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) Boardroom Time: 9:30 registration and coffee Starts: 10 am - 12:45 ends For further information please do not hesitate to contact the writer at the details below. To confirm attendance speak or email Simon (simonsch1@gmx.de) and or Muelelwa Khosa (Muelelwa Khosa: elekie83@webmail.co.za) In Solidarity Hassen Lorgat Chairperson Transparency SA Manager: Campaigns and Communications South African NGO Coalition (SANGOCO) Tel: 0027 11 403 7746 Fax: 0027 11 403 8703 Mobile: +27 82 411 2946 email:hlorgat@sangoco.org.za URL: www.tisa.org.za From info at sangonet.org.za Thu Sep 29 15:07:40 2005 From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT) Date: Wed May 23 11:08:15 2007 Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT Moving Office Message-ID: <036d01c5c4f6$c5fd7c10$ea00a8c0@fifi> TO ALL SANGONeT USERS SANGONeT is relocating on Friday 30 September '05. Our telephone and fax numbers remain the same, however, our lines will be down for the first half of the day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For any NGO.ZA queries, please contact BCSNet on 011 353 3230. Our new physical address: 209 Smit Street (29th floor, UCS Building) Braamfontein Johannesburg Tel: 011 403 4935 Fax: 011 403 0130/9685 e-mail: info@sangonet.org.za web: www.thusanang.org.za / www.sangonet.org.za