"The East African Community on Wednesday took a giant leap as member states simultaneously launched the Common Market Protocol. The protocol, which was signed on November 20, last year, allows free movement of goods, services, capital and labour in the bloc. It comes into effect at midnight." allAfrica news … [Read more...]
Women Deliver
July 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This organisation is a great source of information on women's issues and on why investing in their health and education is so critical to the well being of the whole world. Women Deliver - Invest in women, it pays - … [Read more...]
Flush It
July 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
An appropriate WORLDwrite film. "Watery but never wet, this compelling documentary promises to put aspirations for Western levels of water provision and sanitation on the map for developing countries. The film interweaves concerns about local water shortages, global water scarcity and toilet history with aspirations for grand projects and excellent loos. Eritrean refugee Tiba is at the centre of the film. Pontificating from her own bath full of bubbles Tiba considers everything from depleted aquifers to desalination to Livingstone's plea not to flush. Tiba's wet dream informs us pit latrines … [Read more...]
Glastonbury Festival 2010
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Kiota has an even larger Litter Picking Team this year - 60 volunteers - who will all enjoy what this amazing festival has to offer AND do fantastic fundraising for vulnerable young people in Tanzania. Grateful thanks to all involved. … [Read more...]
off to Tanzania soon
June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Annie from the kanga project is off to Tanzania on 22nd July with a list of things to do, see, discuss as long as her arm. Here is a little reminder of a previous trip. We are thinking of sending a Pro with her this time [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U4LbeUaGN4&feature[/youtube] … [Read more...]
AfriGadget
June 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you only have time to follow one blog, this has got to be it. AfriGadget is packed with inspiring and unbelievable stories that will make you feel rather useless, sorry! But if we ever need to go back to basics, Africa will finally lead the world. Here is how they introduce themselves. "AfriGadget is a website dedicated to showcasing African ingenuity. A team of bloggers and readers contribute their pictures, videos and stories from around the continent. The stories of innovation are inspiring. It is a testament to Africans bending the little they have to their will, using … [Read more...]
Small charity week at the FSI
June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Small Charity Week less than a week away! With less than a week to go the FSI, along with small charities right across the UK, are gearing up for the first ever Small Charity Week. Small Charity Week is all about celebrating the impact of our sector – we urge you to join in the spirit of the week by telling your story and celebrating the work you do for your beneficiaries. It isn’t too late to add your events and messages of support to the Small Charity Week website <a href="http://www.smallcharityweek.com/> … [Read more...]
IT masterclasses for charities
June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Received 8th June 2010 from iT4Communities. IBM have asked us to let you know about these free workshops, based in London in July. They are aimed at small to medium sized charities/community groups. The subjects are web design, technology planning, project management & impact measurement. Full information and to book a free place please see following link: … [Read more...]
Africa Oye for a memorable day
June 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The biggest live free African musical festival in the UK. Liverpool Sefton Park - Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 June 2010 "With too many negative representations of Africa entrenched in images of war, disease, poverty and famine, Oyé seeks to redress the balance and highlight the fantastic range of cultures, foods, music and artists that make this great continent one of the most vibrant and inspiring in the world.But Africa Oyé is about more than music. Over 40 stalls selling the best food, drink, arts and crafts and fashion from Africa and beyond will again be present at the Oyé … [Read more...]
the girl effect
May 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Watch this video. It is simply a brilliant explanation of the powerful social and economic change brought about when girls have the opportunity to participate in their society. The girl effect … [Read more...]
See it, Build it, Make a difference
May 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
Do something amazing with your summer holiday! Spend 2 weeks in Zambia volunteering on PEPAIDS' Munali building project and help their local partners SAPEP on the road to self-sufficiency. Until now SAPEP has had to rent office space, which, in Zambia, is unpredictable and restrictive. Building its own facilities will open up a whole new world of opportunity for SAPEP, enabling them to increase activities, generate an income and develop the site as the programme grows! Join us as PEPAIDS and SAPEP pull together on one of our most exciting projects yet! Help us make bricks, lay … [Read more...]
Fundraising ideas
May 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A big thank you to Luke Palder for sending in the address of this very useful site, beaming with ideas for raising money. Have fun trying. Fundraiser-Ideas … [Read more...]
Climbing Kilimanjaro for the kanga project
April 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Two fantastic supporters, Ismat and Razan are planning to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa on 27th July 2010. They have set themselves a huge target of £5,000 to go towards a large solar chicken incubator and a chicken rearing training centre. Would you please show your support and donate what ever you can afford. Thank you most sincerely. Justgiving webpage for donations and information … [Read more...]
