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Links
Interesting links on Civil Society Building and more...
PAMBAZUKA
Pambazuka News (Pambazuka means arise or awaken in Kiswahili) is a tool for progressive social change in Africa. Pambazuka News offers a comprehensive weekly round-up of news on human rights, conflict, health, environment, social welfare, development, the internet, literature and arts in Africa.
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SHACK / SLUM DWELLERS INTERNATIONAL
S.D.I. is a loose network of peoples organizations from an increasing number of countries in the South. The network is made up of Federations of community organizations and other grassroots initiatives that are in the process of developing Federations.
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SIFFS
South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies (SIFFS) is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) working in the marine fisheries sector. SIFFS is the apex body of organisations of small-scale artisanal fish workers. It has a three-tier organisational structure.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL, THE PUBLIC SPHERE
Media, Democracy and the Public Sphere
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TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY COLLECTIVE
Tactical Tech works to advance the skills, tools and techniques of rights advocates, empowering them to utilise information and communications as a critical asset in helping marginalised communities understand and affect progressive social, environmental and political change. Goals >> Freedom of Expression and the Free Flow of InformationFind effective ways for marginalised communities and rights advocates to create and disseminate information. Decrease the security and privacy vulnerabilities of these communities by finding practical solutions to these challenges. >> ParticipationIncrease the participation of marginalised communities on issues that affect them. Explore the potential of technology to bring unmediated voices to the fore. >> AccountabilityIncrease the accountability of institutions and corporations that directly impact the lives of marginalised communities. Provide advocates and communities with skills and tools to create independent information and to turn this information into effective action.
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THIRD WORLD NETWORK
The Third World Network is an independent non-profit international network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North- South issues.
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TOOLKIT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
WHAT IS THE TOOLKIT PARTNERSHIP?We are a growing group of civil society (NGO) and local government organisations from all over the world, working together to promote participatory local governance. Our site offers information on tools which promote citizen participation, a forum for discussions and it holds articles for further reference. Please submit your own case or join us as a Participant.We hope that our site inspires you to participate more fully in local governance!Citizen participation in local governance is an important theme in policy and development debates. This website aims to contribute to this debate.
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WEB RESOURCES ON CIVIL SOCIETY
This is a major web portal managed by the Union of International Associations. It offers links to hundreds of other reference items and resource centres, categorized as follows:- Reference Resources (yearbooks etc.)- References on global civil society- Links to International nongovernmental bodies specifically concerned with Civil Society- Links to Intergovernmental Organizations and Civil Society- Links to University-based projects and centres on Civil Society- References to other materials, sub-categorized as follows:> Defining Civil Society> Sectoral concerns with Civil Society (democratization, accountability, legal status, habitat, &c &c.)- Links to Foundations with Civil Society Programs- Links to Continental and Regional bodies and resources regarding Civil Society- Links to resources on Internet and Civil Society- Links to resources on Management and training for Civil Society- International Meetings on Civil Society- Links to miscelaneous assistance for civil society bodies- References on "Problematic perspectives: uncivil society / abuses of civil society / terrorism"
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WOMEN FOR CHANGE
Women For Change is a Zambian NGO committed to working with and empowering remote rural communities especially women through gender analysis, popular education methodologies and advocacy to contribute towards the eradiaction of all forms of poverty.
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