South India AIDS Action Programme (SIAAP) India Expand view 4 First Street Kamaraj Avenue Adyar Chennai 600 020 SIAAP's aim is to help communities affected by HIV/AIDS to cope with the epidemic. Its objectives are to assist the development of community organisations as a complement to the NGO sector; improve the quality of service delivery through development and implementation of specific services; to influence policy towards better practice in HIV; to strengthen the community networks of people affected by HIV/AIDS; and to develop a centre of professional trainers for HIV in the region. The resource centre is open to the public
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) Tanzania Expand view P O Box 23.310 Dar Es Salaam They have trained 120 CBR Managers for programmes in 25 African countries and 10 Asian countries. The CCBRT resource centre is open to the public http://www.ccbrt.co.tz
Earthscan Publications UK Expand view 120 Pentonville Road London N1 9JN Earthscan publishes books for professional, academic and general readers on environmetally sustainable development http://www.earthscan.co.uk
International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO) Canada Expand view 65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 403 Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1G7 Aims: Gathering and disseminating information; Analysis on key issues; coordination of the development of CBO/NGO's positions on these issues; Working as partners with key international agencies to ensure that the concerns and interests of CBO/NGO's are anticipated and represented; Strengthening the response in communities with fewer resources; Promote and support the work of CBO/NGOs around the worls in the prevention of AIDS and care and treatment for PWHAs http://www.icaso.org
China Disabled Person's Social Service Advisory Center (CDPSSAC) China Expand view PO Box 2619 Beijing In charge of making and implementing the Work Programme for Disabled Persons During the Period of the 10th Five Year National Development Plan, 2001-2005. Disseminates rehabilitation information; offers all kinds of rehabilitation services; has set up a group of national experts to guide the functional training in families, communities and organisations all over China. Also runs various training workshops and conduct applied research projects and international cooperation projects
Development Bookshop UK Expand view c/o ITDG Publishing Bourton Hall Bourton-on-Dunsmore Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 9QZ DevelopmentBookshop.com is operated by Practical Action Publishing (the new trading name for Intermediate Technology Publications Ltd.) and offers a wide range of titles on international development and related issues from Practical Action Publishing and other publishers. Publishes a range of practical manuals, directories, bibliographies, case studies and three journals http://www.developmentbookshop.com
IPAS USA Expand view PO Box 5027 Chapel Hill NC 27516 Ipas has worked for three decades to increase women's ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and to reduce deaths and injuries of women from unsafe abortion. Ipas's global and country programs include training, research, advocacy, distribution of equipment and supplies for reproductive-health care, and information dissemination. Publishes widely around women's health, reproductive health, abortion, adolescents, international health policies, and violence against women. Ipas has distributors in 30 countries worldwide. The complete contents of many Ipas publications and multimedia materials can be downloaded from the website. Printed copies of most publications are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. http://www.ipas.org/english/default.asp
Media for Development International (MFDI) USA Expand view 184 Crescent Lane Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 MFDI stock around 1,000 videos on a wide range of subjects, including AIDS, conflict, eduction, health, family planning and gender issues. Catalogue and price list are available online. http://www.mfdi.org
The Africa Book Centre UK Expand view 38 King Street London WC2E 8JT The Africa Book Centre Limited was founded on 1 April 1989 to provide books and music from and about the continent of Africa. They ship to most countries in the world (see terms and conditions). The emphasis is on post-colonial and current culture and society. Includes African languages and linguistics, and children's books and music. Currently is operating solely as a mail order bookseller http://www.africabookcentre.com
Books Abroad|formlery Link Global Book Aid UK Expand view Unit 1 Richmond Avenue Industrial Estate Rhynie Aberdeenshire AB54 4HJ Books Abroad collects books mainly donated by schools and libraries based in north east Scotland and distribute them to schools and other institutions in developing countries. When funds allow, they purchase new publications to meet specific needs. They main focus is on educational materials for primary and secondary schools but they also supply health books and nursing texts and related reference books. http://www.booksabroad.net/
Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development (FORWARD) UK Expand view Unit 4 765 - 767 Harrow Road London NW10 5NY The Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development (FORWARD) is an international non-governmental organisation that works to advance the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of African girls and women. It also publishes and distributes resources and training material for professionals and community workers internationally http://www.forwarduk.org.uk
Directory of Social Change (DSC) UK Expand view Publications Department 24 Stephenson Way London NW1 2DP The Directory of Social Change provides information, training and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide. Runs over 300 courses and training events around fundraising, management and leadership, business strategy, planning and finance, human resource management and communication and interpersonal skills. Publishes on a wide range of topics especially for voluntary sector organisations and also sells selected titles from other publishers. Books can be ordered at the online bookshop. http://www.dsc.org.uk/
Swiss Centre for Development Cooperation in Technology and management (SKAT) Switzerland Expand view Vadianstrasse 42 CH-9000 St Gallen Skat is an independent Swiss organisation working in the fields of development and humanitarian aid, providing technical expertise and management support as well as training and research facilities. Regularly produces manuals and reports around water and sanitation, waste management, mobility and transport, building and settlements, agriculture and knowledge management. Print copies can be ordered online, and electronic versions can be freely downloaded from the website. http://www.skat.ch
TRIOPS Tropical Scientific Books|S Toeche-Mittler Distribution (STMV) Germany Expand view Orders Dept Hidenburgstrasse 33 D-64295 Darmstadt TRIOPS is a supplier of specialist literature in the field of natural sciences for tropical and subtropical scientific books and all literature regarding development aid (science, politics, agricultural economics, medicine, biology, energy and environment). Catalogue includes more than 5000 titles that can be ordered through the website and are distributed all over the world. http://www.triops.de/index_triops.htm
Mental Health Media UK Expand view 356 Holloway Road London N7 6PA Mental Health Media develop and deliver a range of projects which aim to educate and give people the tools and skills to understand and address issues of mental health. They also work with journalists and broadcasters to inform their coverage of mental health issues. Mental Health Media and Rethink have founded the Mental Health Shop to provide a one-stop shop for information and resources on mental health. You can order all of MHM and Rethink's resources through the new website at www.mentalhealthshop.org or by calling 0845 456 0455. http://www.mhmedia.com