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Commission for Africa
Official site of Tony Blair's Commission includes the March 2005 Report of recommended measures to achieve the goal of a strong and prosperous Africa. Includes archives, timeline and outreach information for schools. [English, French]
http://www.commissionforafrica.org/
SOS Schools - Africa
Information and photos of the 89 schools run by SOS Children in 39 African countries.
http://www.sos-schools.org/africa.htm
Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Debt Relief
News, analysis, background information and links.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/debt/
Life & Peace Institute - Africa Programmes
Activities include peace and conflict research, training and education, capacity building and other relevant support to civil society. News and information on their Horn of Africa Porgramme and Somalia Peace Project, and their Conflict Transformation Programmes in the Republic of Congo and in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
http://www.life-peace.org/default2.asp?xid...
CAFRAD (African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development)
Pan African intergovernmental organization for the improvement of governance systems. Includes information on activities, goals and member states.
http://www.cafrad.org/
African Youth Development Foundation (AFRYDEF)
NGO working to empower young people, women and children. Includes programs, current projects, conferences and workshops, awards, publications, resources and membership information.
http://www.afrydef.interconnection.org/
Catholic Relief Services - Africa
News and information about CRS projects including food security, peace building, HIV/AIDS, civil society building, Emergency Response and health.
http://www.crs.org/our_work/where_we_work/...
Africa Faith and Justice Network
Works closely with Catholic missionary congregations and numerous Africa-focused coalitions of all persuasions to advocate for USA economic and political policies that will benefit Africa's poor majority, facilitate an end to armed conflict, establish equitable trade and investment with Africa and promote ecologically sound development.
http://afjn.cua.edu/
UNESCO - Priority Africa
News and information on their strategy, programme, who's who and resources. Additional information and documents by country and theme. [English, French, Spanish]
http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=...
Foundation for the Development of Africa
Africa sustainable development non profit organisation; campaign for support of NEPAD.
http://www.isupportafrica.com/
Transform Africa
Member network of training, research and advocacy organisations aiming to improve the effectiveness of the NGO sector to fight poverty in Africa. Includes news, programs, activities, partners and country profiles.
http://www.transformafrica.org
Funsani UK
UK-based registered charity working with NGOs to care for orphans and other vulnerable children, including HIV/AIDS orphans. Information on programs, partnerships, membership and how to donate.
http://funsani.org.uk/
USAID - Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS)
Provides overview briefs, weather hazards with imagery and maps, livelihoods, special reports, and contingency and response planning reports. Includes food security status reports on current emergencies, warnings and watches.
http://www.fews.net/
Africare
Specializes in helping Africa by helping alleviate hunger, building water wells, treating childhood diseases, and supporting social empowerment. Page includes crisis news, positive developments and office locations.
http://www.africare.org/
Ohio University - Institute for the African Child
Promotes research, teaching and service that consider children in Africa's socio-economic development. Offers workshops, conferences and papers.
http://www.ohio.edu/afrchild/
Turtle Will
Dedicated to the improvement of the lives of traditional peoples in Ethiopia, Mali and Niger in a manner that is consistent with their traditions and cultures, through locally driven projects that maintain choice.
http://www.turtlewill.org/
Stand With Africa. A Campaign of Hope
Campaign coalition of Lutheran World Relief, the ELCA World Hunger Program and the LCMS World Relief supporting African churches and communities as they withstand AIDS, banish hunger and build peace. Includes youth program, resource materials and how to help.
http://www.standwithafrica.org/
African Urban Heritage Foundation Ltd
Registered Charity promoting the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings and urban areas in Africa. Based in the UK.
http://www.auhf.org.uk/
Africa Live Database
Access to development data for decision makers in Africa, both within and outside government.
http://www4.worldbank.org/afr/stats/ldb.cf...
ReliefWeb - Africa
Provides latest updates on emergencies, sector reports, appeals and financial tracking along with background information and employment vacancies.
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc115...
Christian Aid - Africa 2005
Group tackling the causes of poverty and injustice explains their work with the Africa Commission and their response to its official Report. Includes information on how to get involved.
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/africa2005/
SOS Children's Villages - Africa
Presents maps and country information about SOS facilities and programmes.
http://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/cgi-b...
AvRICA
NGO providing aid to rural African communities via aviation; project details.
http://www.avrica.org/
United Nations Development Programme - Africa
Official UNDP Africa site provides news, speeches, statements and publications along with information about its activities, progress, Millenium Development Goals, partnerships and staff. Focused on poverty, health, governance, environment, natural resources, and information and communications technology.
http://www.undp.org/rba/
Sunugal Education Fund
USA organization supporting underprivileged children's education in West Africa.
http://www.sunugaleducation.org/
African Foundation for Development (AFFORD)
Supporting the African diaspora in the UK to contribute to wealth and job creation in Africa. Includes news and information about activities, events and membership.
http://www.afford-uk.org/
Wringing Success from Failure in Late-Developing Countries - Lessons from the Field
Dr. Joseph F. Stepanek's book site about development and aid for late developing countries.
http://stepanek.org/
African Health Foundation
Massachusetts-based non-profit organization assisting communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Includes information on current projects and how to help.
http://www.ahfhope.org/
Charity Navigator - Africa
Independent charity evaluator provides free financial evaluations of America's charities, aimed at the individual donor. Offers news and information on wise giving and charity ratings.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/...
The Damietta Initiative
Welcoming people of all faiths to encourage non-violence and peace throughout Africa in the Spirit of St Francis of Assisi. Includes news, FAQs, prayers, photo gallery and ways to help.
http://www.damiettapeace.org.za/
The World Bank - AFTH2
Promotes primary education, basic health coverage, and social protection in 16 Central and West African countries.
http://www.worldbank.org/afr/afth2
BBC News - In Depth: Africa After The Promises
Ongoing news, analysis and features about the 2005 G8 pledges of aid and debt relief. Includes photos, audio, video and forum.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/busine...
Association of African Women for Research and Development (AAWORD)
Pan-African NGO undertakes and supports research and training and advocacy to promote the economic, political and social rights of African women. Includes research programs, training, seminars, documents and youth programs. [English, French]
http://www.afard.org/
The Internet Foundation - Africa's Future
Annotated resources related to Africa and its most difficult problems.
http://www.theinternetfoundation.org/Afric...
African Information Society Youth Network
A regional youth information and communication electronic network. Its objective is to facilitate and coordinate the implementation of youth-targeted ICT-programmes in the context of promoting sustainable youth livelihood, education and enterpreneurship opportunities in Africa.
http://aisyn.8m.com/aisyn.htm
Oxfam - Campaigning for Change in Africa
News and information about their projects, events and alliances for global policy change.
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what_we_do/issues/...
Lubuto Library Project
Provides library collections for orphans and other vulnerable children affected by the AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. Includes FAQ, newsletter, photos, press room and how to donate.
http://www.lubuto.org/
AHDEC International
Nonprofit charity promoting the quality of life of young people in deprived communities in Africa through health initiatives and poverty alleviation. Includes programs and discussion forums.
http://www.ahdec.org/
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