Africa- Society and Culture- Aid and Development

42 pages found in Aid and Development:

Africa Bridge

Seeks to provide a forum for leaders in Africa and the West to work as equals to identify and define innovative approaches and projects to improve the lives of people in Africa.
http://www.africabridge.org/

Africa Faith & Justice Network

Works closely with Catholic missionary congregations and numerous Africa-focused coalitions of all persuasions to advocate for USA economic and political policies that will benefit Africa's poor majority, facilitate an end to armed conflict, establish equitable trade and investment with Africa and promote ecologically sound development.
http://www.afjn.org/

Africa Leadership Forum

Organises conferences and publications to help cope with Africa's leadership and development crisis.
http://www.africaleadership.org/

Africa Live Database

Access to development data for decision makers in Africa, both within and outside government.
http://www4.worldbank.org/afr/stats/ldb.cfm

African Foundation for Development (AFFORD)

Supporting the African diaspora in the UK to contribute to wealth and job creation in Africa. Includes news and information about activities, events and membership.
http://www.afford-uk.org/

African Health Foundation

Massachusetts-based non-profit organization assisting communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Includes information on current projects and how to help.
http://www.ahfhope.org/

African Information Society Youth Network

A regional youth information and communication electronic network. Its objective is to facilitate and coordinate the implementation of youth-targeted ICT-programmes in the context of promoting sustainable youth livelihood, education and enterpreneurship opportunities in Africa.
http://aisyn.8m.com/aisyn.htm

African Salvation Group Corp.

USA organization developing programs to provide basic social services to ordinary African citizens. [English, French]
http://www.asgroup.org/

Africare

Specializes in helping Africa by helping alleviate hunger, building water wells, treating childhood diseases, and supporting social empowerment. Page includes crisis news, positive developments and office locations.
http://www.africare.org/

Alliance for Community Transformation (ACTAfrica)

A non-profit dedicated to facilitating strategic partnerships for poverty alleviation and democratic development. Works with African universities and local communities to establish programs for collaborative community development.
http://www.actafrica.org

Association of African Women for Research and Development (AAWORD)

Pan-African NGO undertakes and supports research and training and advocacy to promote the economic, political and social rights of African women. Includes research programs, training, seminars, documents and youth programs. [English, French]
http://www.afard.org/

AvRICA

NGO providing aid to rural African communities via aviation; project details.
http://www.avrica.org/

BBC News - In Depth: Africa After The Promises

Ongoing news, analysis and features about the 2005 G8 pledges of aid and debt relief. Includes photos, audio, video and forum.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/business/2006/africa_after_the_promises/default.stm

CAFRAD (African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development)

Pan African intergovernmental organization for the improvement of governance systems. Includes information on activities, goals and member states.
http://www.cafrad.org/

Catholic Relief Services - Africa

News and information about CRS projects including food security, peace building, HIV/AIDS, civil society building, Emergency Response and health.
http://www.crs.org/africa/

Charity Navigator - Africa

Independent charity evaluator provides free financial evaluations of America's charities, aimed at the individual donor. Offers news and information on wise giving and charity ratings.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/africa/cid/35.htm

Christian Aid - Africa 2005

Group tackling the causes of poverty and injustice explains their work with the Africa Commission and their response to its official Report. Includes information on how to get involved.
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/africa2005/

Commission for Africa

Official site of Tony Blair's Commission includes the March 2005 Report of recommended measures to achieve the goal of a strong and prosperous Africa. Includes archives, timeline and outreach information for schools. [English, French]
http://www.commissionforafrica.org/

The Damietta Initiative

Welcoming people of all faiths to encourage non-violence and peace throughout Africa in the Spirit of St Francis of Assisi. Includes news, FAQs, prayers, photo gallery and ways to help.
http://www.damiettapeace.org.za/

DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa)

News and informationabout Bono's campaign to raise awareness about Africa including unpayable debts, the uncontrolled spread of AIDS, and unfair trade rules which keep Africans poor. Includes annual report and action center.
http://www.data.org/

Foundation for the Development of Africa

Africa sustainable development non profit organisation; campaign for support of NEPAD.
http://www.isupportafrica.com/

Funsani UK

UK-based registered charity working with NGOs to care for orphans and other vulnerable children, including HIV/AIDS orphans. Information on programs, partnerships, membership and how to donate.
http://funsani.org.uk/

GoedgedachtForum for Social Reflection (GFSR)

Nonpartisan, Catholic Social Teaching-guided South African think tank studying social, economic and political issues and sponsoring training, poverty relief, and other social programs. Publications and reports, trust information, and directory of development resources.
http://www.goedgedacht.org.za/

Guardian - Special Report: World Debt Relief

News, analysis, background information and links.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/debt/

Information Technology Centre for Africa (ITCA)

Information and communication technology-focused exhibition and learning centre to demonstrate to African policy makers and planners the value of ICT for development. Includes services, achievements, exhibits and partnerships.
http://www.uneca.org/itca/

Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) - Africa

IDP database provides reports, news, maps and other resources pertaining to conflict-induced internally displaced persons.
http://www.internal-displacement.org/8025708F004CE90B/(httpRegionPages)/B3BA6119B705C145802570A600546F85?OpenDocument

The Internet Foundation - Africa's Future

Annotated resources related to Africa and its most difficult problems.
http://www.theinternetfoundation.org/Africa/

Life & Peace Institute - Africa Programmes

Activities include peace and conflict research, training and education, capacity building and other relevant support to civil society. News and information on their Horn of Africa Porgramme and Somalia Peace Project, and their Conflict Transformation Programmes in the Republic of Congo and in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
http://www.life-peace.org/default2.asp?xid=561

Lubuto Library Project

Provides library collections for orphans and other vulnerable children affected by the AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. Includes FAQ, newsletter, photos, press room and how to donate.
http://www.lubuto.org/

Ohio University - Institute for the African Child

Promotes research, teaching and service that consider children in Africa's socio-economic development. Offers workshops, conferences and papers.
http://www.ohio.edu/afrchild/

ReliefWeb - Africa

Provides latest updates on emergencies, sector reports, appeals and financial tracking along with background information and employment vacancies.
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc115?OpenForm&rc=1

SOS Children's Villages - Africa

Presents maps and country information about SOS facilities and programmes.
http://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/Where-we-help/Africa/Pages/default.aspx

Stand With Africa. A Campaign of Hope

Campaign coalition of Lutheran World Relief, the ELCA World Hunger Program and the LCMS World Relief supporting African churches and communities as they withstand AIDS, banish hunger and build peace. Includes youth program, resource materials and how to help.
http://www.standwithafrica.org/

Tools for Self Reliance

Supports workers in some of the world's poorest countries by providing basic hand-tools and helping promote local tool-making initiatives.
http://www.tfsr.org/

Transform Africa

Member network of training, research and advocacy organisations aiming to improve the effectiveness of the NGO sector to fight poverty in Africa. Includes news, programs, activities, partners and country profiles.
http://www.transformafrica.org

Turtle Will

Dedicated to the improvement of the lives of traditional peoples in Ethiopia, Mali and Niger in a manner that is consistent with their traditions and cultures, through locally driven projects that maintain choice.
http://www.turtlewill.org/

UNESCO - Priority Africa

News and information on their strategy, programme, who's who and resources. Additional information and documents by country and theme. [English, French, Spanish]
http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=19521&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

UNIFEM Worldwide - Africa

UN agency presents programmes and activities plus news, statements, reports and documents on the status and progress of women and issues which affect them. United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).
http://www.unifem.org/worldwide/africa.php

United Nations Development Programme - Africa

Official UNDP Africa site provides news, speeches, statements and publications along with information about its activities, progress, Millennium Development Goals, partnerships and staff. Focused on poverty, health, governance, environment, natural resources, and information and communications technology.
http://www.undp.org/rba/

USAID - Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS)

Provides overview briefs, weather hazards with imagery and maps, livelihoods, special reports, and contingency and response planning reports. Includes food security status reports on current emergencies, warnings and watches.
http://www.fews.net/

The World Bank - AFTH2

Promotes primary education, basic health coverage, and social protection in 16 Central and West African countries.
http://www.worldbank.org/afr/afth2

Wringing Success from Failure in Late-Developing Countries - Lessons from the Field

Dr. Joseph F. Stepanek's book site about development and aid for late developing countries.
http://stepanek.org/