“Working with ECOSOC – an NGO Guide to Consultative Status” “Working with ECOSOC” is an informational booklet that briefs Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on the benefits of establishing a consultative relationship with ECOSOC, as well as to provide instructions on how to obtain this status within the framework provided by ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31. Apart from English and now in French,
Read moreProvides global platform for civil society support of post-2015 development agenda New York, 10 November – The 65th Annual Department of Public Information (DPI) Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Conference, entitled “2015 and Beyond: Our Action Agenda”, ended successfully on 29 August with the adoption by civil society representatives of a Conference Declaration. The Declaration outlines a civil society vision for the post-2015 development agenda,
Read moreShaheen Mistri is the Founder of Akanksa Foundation, an NGO that works to educate children from underprivileged segments. On the occasion of India’s 68th Independence Day, they have just rolled out a film featuring children from the foundation singing the national anthem. The children don’t just sing the anthem, but also display its meaning through visuals, to teach those who
Read moreDear All, This Article [Umbergam Maroli Port.Capt K.R. Mistry] certainly needs to be widely circulated —for all to read and understand the implications of what will happen to the ecology of the complete surrounding area because of this sinister proposal. This needs to be also brought to the attention of the Minister of Environment at the Centre, as this proposal will have far reaching
Read moreLearn how media gurus Ronnie and Zarina Screwvala took to developing a village in Raigad When you have a problem in accessing piped water in the city, there is always a municipal number to call. But when you have a similar problem in a village, there is a tendency to believe that this is indeed one’s lot for life and the faster
Read moreSunday, 8 June 2014 ; A play, Taconic Parkway in Rockville, Maryland,USA . This critically-acclaimed one-act explores how an Indian-American couple turn astray after a movie star from Bengal arrives in their midst. Your ticket purchase will help IDRF’s tribal girls’ empowerment and women’s microcredit programs. The play will be presented by Natya Bharati in collaboration with Sahara. Meet the beneficiaries: Nouko and Rakhina come from Arunachal Pradesh. These
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Read morePress Trust of India | <news:geo_locations>London October 15, 2013 Last Updated at 15:41 IST The first-ever all party parliamentary group of Zoroastrians has been launched in the British Parliament to promote relations betweenIndia and the UK. The Zoroastrian All Party Parliamentary Group launched here last night will be headed by leading NRI entrepreneur Lord Karan Billimoria. Describing Zoroastrians (Parsis) in India and the UK as
Read moreThe Google Impact Challenge has launched in India in an effort to support innovators who are exploring new ways to solve the world’s most pressing problems. If you’re an Indian non-profit, tell us how you would use technology and innovative approaches to tackle problems in India and around the world. Four selected non-profits will each receive a Rs 3 crore Global
Read moreThis is an opportunity for our Zarathushti community worldwide to develop and sustain projects for Education for Peace. Homi D. Gandhi Vice President, FEZANA Dear NGO Colleagues, Today, 13 June 2013, we start the 100-day count-down to the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated on 21 September each year. We want to share with you the message that the Secretary-General has
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