Life Vanguards (LIVA) Nigeria Expand view PO Box 2182 Osogbo Osun State LIVA's mission is to advance public health knowledge, invest in youth and enhance sustainable human development through education research and service provision. The main goal is to improve the health of the youth, nurture and channel their potentials for sustainable human development. The objectives of the organisation are: To enable youths to make informed decisions about their health through the porvision of information and counseling. To create an appropriate climate for policies and laws neccesary for meeting the needs of the youth. To improve the success of young people to leadership positions. To create alternative life options and sense of self reliance in the youth. http://www.lifevanguard.org
AIDS Care Education and Training (ACET Uganda) Uganda Expand view PO Box 9710 Kampala ACET's aims are to build the capacity of local communities / Community based organisations / non-governmental organisations to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS. To foster the development of life skills and quality provision of life skills education for young people. To be a technical resource centre to communities, institutions and international bodies in the development appropriate international responses. The ACET resource centre is open to the public http://www.acet-international.org/uganda.htm
Stop AIDS Organisation Nigeria Expand view Box 5052 Murtala Mohammed Airport Ikeja, Lagos StopAIDS aim to prevent and combat the incidence of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases by designing and implementing appropriate public education and enlightenment programmes for target populations. To the worried well, we provide care, compromising of medical treatment, counselling and psycho-social support. Also they aim to create awareness amongst women who provide support training in the motor park. Empowering them with appropriate training and retraining of women in the sexual and reproductive health arena. The StopAIDS 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
National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ) Zimbabwe Expand view P O Box 1952 Bulawayo Aims to promote the full integration of disabled persons into society; to promote active participation of disabled persons in the planning, implementation and decision-making processes that affect their own lives; to develop and support grassroots disabled persons in both rurala and urban areas to speak out for their interests and their concerns; and to create a society where all disabled people enjoy equal opportunities
Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) Uganda Expand view P O Box 16346 Kampala The principal aim of USOC is to provide the necessary resources and opportunities for children with disabilities to achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. Its objectives are community education about disability, transfer of knowlesge and skills, direct assistance to individual children and support to provision of essential services. The USOC resource centre is open to the public http://www.charitynet.org/~usdc
Association Tunisien de Lutte Contre les MST et le SIDA (ATL MST/SIDA)|Tunisian Association to Fight Against STD and AIDS Tunisia Expand view Dermatology Department Hopital Hedi Chakar Sfax Aims to control the spread of HIV and STDs in Tunisia, by informing young people and sex workers on the transmission and prevention of these diseases
Gaza Community Mental Health Programme Palestine Expand view PO Box 1049 Gaza Strip GCMHP is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation and was established in 1990 and adopts community-based care to tackle mental health problems. It offers community mental health services and clinical care through three clinics. Each clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team. It offers training courses for PHC, health and other professionals. In addition, the Programme conducted and published research related to stress and violence issues. The main target groups are those subjected to torture and violence, women abuse, children and drug abuse. http://www.gcmhp.net
National Children's Bureau (NCB) UK Expand view NCB Book Sales 8 Wakley Street London EC1V 7QE The National Children Bureau (NCB) is a charitable organisation that acts as an umbrella body for oraganisations working for children in England and Northern Ireland. NCB offers a range of services to both members and non-members, including: library and information service; conference facilities; event management; consultancy. NCB is also a publisher in the field of children's services and children's studies. Titles can be browsed and ordered via the online bookshop. http://www.ncb.org.ukhttp://www.ncb-books.org.uk (online bookshop)
British Red Cross Society (BRCS) UK Expand view 9 Grosvenor Crescent London SW1X 7EJ The IPADD (Advisory/Development team) of British Red Cross' purpose is to strengthen the quality and impact of the BRCS' Internat Division's work to respond effectively to the needs of vulnerable people http://www.redcross.org.uk
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) UK Expand view International Planned Parenthood Federation 4 Newhams Row London SE1 3UZ IPPF promotes the right of women and men, including young people, to decide freely the number and spacing of their children, and the right to the highest possible level of sexual and reproductive health. It emphasises maternal and child health and works to promote safe motherhood. It recognises male needs and responsibilities, and actively encourages men's participantion in family planning and other sexual and reproductive health issues. It promotes and supports equal rights and empowerment for women. It recognises that young people have the right to sexual and reproductive health information, education, health, choice and confidentiality. Focuses on five priority areas, including adolescents, HIV/AIDS, abortion, access and advocacy. Publishes widely, and publications can be downloaded as free resources. http://www.ippf.org
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) UK Expand view World Bureau, Olave Centre 12c Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5PQ WAGGGS aims to enable girls and young women to develop their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world http://www.wagggsworld.org
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH Germany Expand view Dag-Hammarskjold-Weg 1-5 65760 Eschborn GTZ provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. Supports complex reforms and change processes. All activities are geared to improving people’s living conditions and prospects on a sustainable basis. GTZ publishes numerous specialist texts and information brochures on its work, covering a wide range of topics, including rural development, economic development, environment, health, education and good governance. Publications can be downloaded or ordered online. http://www.gtz.de/en
Save the Children Norway Nepal Expand view PO Box 3394 Kathmandu StC-N aim to strengthen those institutions who can bring about a sustainable realisation of children's rights in Nepal. The StC-N resource centre is open to the public