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Itf Enhancing Human Security Annual Report 2011, Itf-Enhancy Human Security

Global CWD Repository

Since 1998, ITF has grown into an internationally recognized organization, supported by donations from extensive number of governments, public and private organizations, companies and individuals that has already surpassed the figure of 330 million USD. ITF contribution to the global fight against landmines and especially to the one in South East Europe (SEE) can not and must not be measured solely by numbers and statistical data. The contribution must be viewed in terms of its input to the restoration of conditions for cultural, social and economic lives of individuals and communities living in or emerging from war-torn society. Stable conditions …

Transitions Within The Ecosystem Of Change, Willie Cheng

Social Space

The ecosystem paradigm provides a framework to understand and influence the forces of change facing the nonprofit sector. In this extract from the forthcoming book, “The World That Changes The World: How philanthropy, entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the social ecosystem,” Willie Cheng describes the social ecosystem framework, its change enablers and macro-trends.

Mid Term Evaluation Of The Mine Action Programme In Afghanistan, European Union

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Elements of both projects can be seen as very successful. Overall, the UNMAS project was more successful, whereas UNDP's ANBP was seen as increasingly under-performing, and became less relevant, during this funding period. However, the work of ANBP's Implementing Partners (IPs), and in particular the HALO Trust's village level Weapons & Ammunition Disposal (WAD) programme, initially funded by ANBP, is seen as highly successful.

Itf Enhancing Human Security Annual Report 2010, Itf-Enhancy Human Security

Global CWD Repository

Since 1998, ITF has grown into an internationally recognized organization, supported by donations from extensive number of governments, public and private organizations, companies and individuals that has already surpassed the figure of 330 million USD. ITF contribution to the global fight against landmines and especially to the one in South East Europe (SEE) can not and must not be measured solely by numbers and statistical data. The contribution must be viewed in terms of its input to the restoration of conditions for cultural, social and economic lives of individuals and communities living in or emerging from war-torn society. Stable conditions …

Apopo Annual Report 2010, Apopo

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In 2010, APOPO accelerated its organizational growth and development, a necessary investment to expand the reach of our live-saving work in the coming years. In Mozambique, our Mine Action team doubled in size, aiming at an even faster return of mine-free land to the people of Mozambique.

APOPO welcomes Håvard Bach as its Head of Mine Action, adding new insights and a vast experience in the field of humanitarian demining to the team. Expanding into new mine-affected countries, APOPO prepared a Mine Action program for Angola and initiated collaboration with the Thailand Mine Action Center on land release, in order …

Lien Centre For Social Innovation: Highlights Of The Start-Up Years, Lien Centre For Social Innovation

Social Space

This year, the Lien Centre for Social Innovation celebrates its fifth anniversary as an institution that’s dedicated to being a thought leader and catalyst for positive social change in Singapore and Asia. As we continue to refine and broaden our efforts to fulfil the Centre’s mandate, this article highlights some of the key activities and accomplishments in our start-up years, grouped in terms of our key areas of focus:

- Research

- Catalysing Social Innovation Initiatives

- Platforms

- Capacity Building

Foreward, Jerry White, Peter Dinsdale, Dan Beavon

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Domestic Sex Trafficking Of Aboriginal Girls In Canada: Issues And Implications, Anupriya Sethi

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Research Findings, Policy Challenges, And Lessons Learned: The Native Women’S Association Of Canada’S Sisters In Spirit Initiative, Elizabeth Bastien

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Examining The Association Between Aboriginal Language Skills And Well-Being In First Nations Communities, Katherine Capone, Nick Spence, Jerry White

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Foreward, Jerry White, Peter Dinsdale, Dan Beavon

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

Co-chaired by Dan Beavon of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Jerry White of the University of Western Ontario, and Peter Dinsdale of the National Association of Friendship Centres, this APRC, like those before it, brought researchers, policy-makers, and the Aboriginal community together to make connections, hear about leading research, and learn together.

Volume IX focuses on issues surrounding Aboriginal health and well-being including the adoption of a National Aboriginal Health Policy, social determinants of health, the effects of pandemics on Canada’s First Nations, and the association between language skills and well-being.

Preventing Aboriginal Youth Gang Involvement In Canada: A Gendered Approach, Mark Totten

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Incarceration And The Aboriginal Offender: Potential Impacts Of The Tackling Violent Crime Act And The Corrections Review Panel Recommendations, Michelle M. Mann

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Trafficking Of Aboriginal Women And Girls In Canada, Anette Sikka

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Keeping The Circle Strong: Social Promotion Through Community Networking To Strengthen Off-Reserve Child Welfare, Judy Gillespie, Dennis Whitford

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Politiques Publiques Et Santé Des Autochtones RéSidant En Milieu Urbain : L’Autonomie Gouvernementale, Une Condition De La RedéFinition D’Un Partenariat ÉQuitable Entre L’ÉTat Et Les Autochtones, Thibault Martin, Eric Diotte

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Thinking About Service Delivery: Aboriginal Providers, Universal Providers, And The Role Of Friendship Centres, Nicholas Spence, Jerry White

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Politiques Sociales, Identité Et Relations Entre Autochtones Et QuéBéCois : Le Cas De La Ville De Val-D’Or (QuéBec), Suzanne Dugré, Daniel Thomas

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Measuring Progress, Strengthening Governance, And Promoting Positive Change: Developing Sustainability Indicators With Winnipeg’S Urban First Nations Community, Christa Rust

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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Indigenous Governance In Winnipeg And Ottawa: Making Space For Self-Determination, Julie Tomiak

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

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