Lukol Directory: Society: Organizations: Development: Regional

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Supports organisations in the South committed to fighting poverty and improving local governance. Provides technical and organisational expertise, and support in change processes.
http://www.snvworld.org/

SID: Strategies for International Development
Working in selected areas of Latin America to reduce rural poverty by reclaiming soils and pastures as part of an effort to increase rural income, and by building democracy through decentralization and citizen participation.
http://www.sidworld.org

The Russian European Trust
Describes the Trust's development and aid projects which seek to improve social welfare systems in the countries of the former Soviet Union.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/ruseurotrust/

The North-South Institute
A Canadian based non-profit institute conducting research relating to international development. The institute engages in research on governance, gender, social responsibility and conflict prevention with a focus on developing countries.
http://www.nsi-ins.ca

Rights Action (formerly Guatemala Partners)
Raises funds for community development, humanitarian relief and human rights projects in Southern Mexico, Central America and Haiti, while educating and advocating in the US and Canada.
http://www.rightsaction.org/

BOND
A network of UK based NGOs working in international development seeking to foster greater collaboration on issues such as training, advocacy and fund raising. Also acts as an information resource for their members and the public.
http://www.bond.org.uk

Pro Venezuela Organization
Non-governmental UK organization promoting solutions for the social, educational, financial, political crisis of Venezuela. Information about human rights violations provided.
http://www.proveo.org

Pakistan Development Portal
Directory of links to development organisations in Pakistan, with news and updates.
http://www.hm-consultants.com/pak_dvlpmnt/...

Learning For Life
Works with dedicated partners in Asia to provide education to vulnerable communities - in particular girls. Information on projects supported, events listing, and details of how you can help.
http://www.learningforlifeuk.org/

The U.S.-Ukraine Community Partnerships Project
A USAID-funded program to establish education and training programs for local governments in Ukraine.
http://www.usukraine.org/cpp/

Combined European Bureau for Social Development
The CEBSD is a network of social and community development organizations in Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.
http://www.cebsd.org/

Questscope
A British private voluntary organization which seeks to develop sustainable change in lifestyles and communities to support the disadvantaged.
http://www.questscope.org/

Institute of Development Studies
A UK based centre for research and teaching on international development. The institute's research work is described and links to information resources covering international development are provided.
http://www.ids.ac.uk

Near East Foundation
New York-based private nonprofit development agency with projects in Africa and the Middle East. Describes employment and volunteer opportunities, current projects, learning resources, and Foundation history.
http://www.neareast.org/

Small Islands Information Network
Two programs: First is a 3-year public policy initiative devoted to self-reliant economic development in the North Atlantic islands of Ă…land, Iceland, the Isle of Man, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. The other is the Small Islands Information Network (SIIN), whose goal is to establish an easily accessible electronic information network to link people interested in small islands with each other and with information relevant to small islands.
http://www.upei.ca/~siin/index.html

HESDOB Foundation
Dutch foundation supporting opportunities in Bangladesh to allow disadvantaged people to play a significant role in developing their societies and improving their living quality. Includes links to development news.
http://www.hesdob.org

The Sunseed Trust
Develops ways of reclaiming semi-arid land and helping the lives of people living on such land, through research and experimentation, an ecological lifestyle and education. UK-registered charity.
http://www.sunseed.org.uk/

Design that Matters (DtM)
Runs programs in US universities where engineering and design students in the US design solutions to problems in developing countries.
http://www.designthatmatters.org

Transport for Development
A DIFD funded organization, site contains news, free publications, project information, links, and an advice and information centre for transport planners and researchers in developing countries.
http://www.transport-links.org

Vision Latina
Describes projects of non profit organization running literature, aid, and medical programs as well as an "Aid for Cuba" project. Works mainly in Cuba and Venezuela.
http://www.fundvisionlatina.com

Project Harmony
Aims to create healthier communities through international training and exchange programs in the former Soviet Union.
http://www.projectharmony.org

Expanding Opportunities
Increasing self-sufficiency through international educational and charitable projects. Donation and administration information, online shopping, current project news, and African links.
http://www.expandingopportunities.org/

Seeds of Learning
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities in rural Latin America.
http://www.seedsoflearning.org

European Forum on International Co-operation
Information and debate on Europe's development cooperation.
http://www.euforic.org/

Co-development Canada
A non-profit international development agency based in British Columbia, building partnerships between Canadians and Latin Americans to work together towards sustainable and equitable global development and social justice.
http://www.codev.org

PPD - Promoting Participatory Development in the Arab World
Building up participatory and grass-roots development in Arab countries. Includes information and knowledge about participation and development, events, contacts, NGOs and networks across the Arab World.
http://www.neareast.org/cds/ppd/

ELCSA Development Service - South Africa
The ELCSA Development Service is the development wing of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa. ELCSA is a non-profit organisation that provides services to the poor in South Africa.
http://www.elcsads-lwf.org

Cecoedecon
Working to develop North India through rural & nomad development, women's empowerment, health, non-formal primary education, advocacy and networking initiatives.
http://www.cecoedecon.org

The Village Service Trust
Raises funds to support work in India in the fields of women's development and health issues.
http://www.villageservicetrust.org.uk/

Sub Topics:
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Central America


Related Topics:
Regional: Middle East: Society and Culture: Aid and Development



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