The Drum Beat 53 - Communication and Change News and Issues
79+ Vacancies on the Communication Initiative site
PROGRAMMES
1. Radio Bluefields - Jamaica - is a community-based radio (96.9 FM) that transmits along the south-western coast of Jamaica. Set up with assistance from UNESCO-IPDC, programming includes music, entertainment, information about community leaders, current affairs, environmental issues, historical facts and radio counseling. Participation and feedback of listeners has contributed to the process of building and expansion. Contact Jocelyn Josiah [email protected]
2. UNICEF Rights of the Child - Lebanon - The inside walls of the Lebanon Children's Science Museum have been decorated with photos and posters with animation and text, chosen by a group of children, of the Rights of the Child. On Lebanese Children's Day, 500 Lebanese children visited the museum. One of the children who participated in decorating the walls spoke to the other children about her experience and urged others to participate in issues that matter to them. Visiting children had a Q & A session with the Minister of Social Affairs, and the Regional Director for the MENA Region. Pamphlets on the Rights of the Child in Arabic, English, French and Braille were distributed. Contact Aida Jammal [email protected]
3. Support of Journalism - Zambia - The Norwegian Agency for Development Co-operation (NORAD) has signed a 5 Programme Support agreement with the Zambia Institute of Mass Communication (ZAMCOM). The 3 yr. programme will involve the training of 100 to 150 media practitioners each year and will provide funding for the rehabilitation of a 20-room multi-purpose facility. ZAMCOM provides short practical courses to working journalists from Zambia and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Contact Mike Daka [email protected]
4. Independent Noncommercial Women's Organization (Vita) - Russia - an NGO developed to address violence and human rights violations against women and children, develop political and social activity of Russian women and assist women and children in protection of their rights without dependence on political views, social status, national or political affiliation. Future plans include establishing a Crisis Center to advocate for women and children's human rights, attract public attention to these issues, and allow interested citizens and organizations to take part in their solution. Website Contact Tatiana Fedorenko [email protected]
5. Center for Training and Research in Public Health (Cefpas) - Sicily - a public board of the Sicilian Regional Government, created to carry out training and research for the improvement of health services and care. Targeted mainly at social and health professionals in Sicily and other Italian regions, Cefpas develops "student-centered" courses for social and health professionals. Work in small groups is based on problem solving and interactive methodologies. Cefpas has also hosted cultural events, congresses, meetings and workshops. Website Contact [email protected]
6. Puntos De Encuentro - Nicaragua - has produced a multi-media campaign that focuses on promoting "anti-violent" ideas among youth and providing women with education on health and sexuality. Activities include: a TV programme "El Sexto Sentido" that explores sexuality, domestic violence, health, alcoholism and other issues relevant to youth; a magazine "La Boletina" that takes a progressive look at women, sexuality and preventing violence in the home; a radio programme "Joven sin Nombre" in which young people talk about issues related to their lives; and a leadership development programme that strengthens skills and integrates an analysis of race, class and gender. Puntos de Encuentro site Contact Amy Bank [email protected]
IMPACT DATA
7. Educational Children's TV - Israel - "Rechov SumSum/Shara'a SimSim" is an Israeli/Palestinian television co-production of Sesame Street for ages 3-7 that teaches mutual respect, understanding, and friendship among Israeli-Jewish, Palestinian-Israeli and Palestinian children based on a Children's Television Workshop (CTW) model. The programme exposes children to each other's culture and language, breaks down stereotypes and integrates educational messages within the framework of the series. 55% of children under 8 years of age who watch TV watch the programme. 67% of Palestinian-Israelis, 57% of Palestinians, and 41% of Israelis viewed. 57% of Palestinian-Israeli, 58% of Palestinian, and 26% of Israeli parents view with their children. 89% of Palestinian-Israelis, 76% of Palestinians, and 97% of Israelis agree that the programme teaches mutual respect. 62% of children watch the entire programme. Children maintained high levels of attention (90%) and increased their non-dominant language counting skills. Comprehension of mutual respect segments was highest when presented in native language. Contact Lewis Bernstein [email protected]
PARTNERSHIP
8. Partnership with The Centre for Human Rights Research and Development (CHRRD) - Nigeria - The Centre is an NGO formed for the purpose of promoting and protecting human rights and monitoring their violations, especially in urban and rural sectors. They are seeking working partnerships in the areas of: general and school age human rights and democracy education; constituency building among legislators, elected representatives and the electorates voters; conflict, mediation conciliation arbitration and resolution; and, communication for peace building and change. Contact Mashood Erubami [email protected]
EVENTS
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JULY - 18) 3rd International Executive Media & TV Workshop, Morocco; 4th UNESCO-IAMCR Roundtable on Development Communication, Singapore; (23) 32nd Annual Conference of Community Development Society, Canada; (7) 4th International Conference of the Centre for Women in Rural Development, Germany.
SEPT. - (10) Highway Africa 2000, South Africa; (4) Conference on Statistics, Development & Human Rights, Switzerland.
WEB SITES
9. AVIVA is a free monthly 'webzine' run by an International group of Feminists based in London. They provide a free global listings service for women and they host information about Women's Groups and Services. Website
10. Adbusters Media Foundation - a global network of artists, writers, students, educators and entrepreneurs who publish Adbusters Magazine, operate their web site, and offer creative services through PowerShift, an advocacy advertising agency. Adbusters Magazine is concerned with "erosion of our physical and cultural environments by commercial forces." Website
11. UN WIRE BUSINESS WEEKLY, a weekly news summary covering economic and business issues in the context of globalization, is online. Concise summaries of key stories from around the world. Also features direct links to full-text, audio, video and additional sources of information on the Internet. Website Contact [email protected]
12. The Program and Project Information System on Education (PRISME) is a database of 850 sub-Saharan African education projects on the web. The PRISME database is bilingual (English and French) and searchable by region, subject area, funding institution, and keyword. Website
MATERIALS
13. "Women's GlobalNet" is a global newsletter of the International Women's Tribune Centre on gender equity issues. Website To subscribe to the GlobalNet list, send a blank message to: Women's GlobalNet Contact [email protected]
14. "World Neighbors In Action" - a newsletter designed for development programme workers. Recent issues address Gender, Helping Community Groups Address Reproductive Health, and Strengthening Local Organizational Capacity. Published twice a year in English, Spanish & French. US$10 for 2 years (4 issues) in industrialized countries. Free subscriptions to people in developing nations. Website To subscribe: World Neighbors In Action Contact Catheryn Koss [email protected]
15. The Voices Without Frontiers News Service of AMARC-Europe's online bulletin "Griot" is distributed weekly in English & French. It is free and aimed at assisting community radios in broadening coverage of anti-racist issues and in consolidating links with anti-racist movements. Local correspondents based in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg/Spain and UK will deal with the current developments in their own region, adopting a community-based approach to news. See Website for past issues. Contact [email protected]
16. "Breaking the Earthenware Jar: Lessons from South Asia to end Violence against Women and Girls" - a new book launched in relation to Beijing+5. Gender-based violence is seen as a serious public health problem, as well as a development and human rights issue. Available for US$13.00 plus S & H. Contact [email protected] NGOs and developing countries contact Neeta Thapa [email protected]
VACANCIES
There are currently 79 Vacancies on the Communication Initiative web site. Visit Vacancies for details.
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