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Asset-based community development resources?

Karen B
28 Posts
0 Votes 3 Replies 148 Views
Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago, updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
I'm wondering if anyone can point me to some good materials and tools (preferably online, but other suggestions welcome too) related to the asset-based community development (ABCD) model. I'm PARTICULARLY wanting materials and resources in French. But I'll take good materials in English and translate them if ...

Stories of Volcano-hindered Travel in Europe

0 Votes 3 Replies 90 Views
Posted 3 months, 1 week ago, updated 3 months ago
With so many people stranded in Europe, there have been all types of crazy emails, calls, research, etc all triggered by people figuring out how they're gonna react to the airport shutdowns across Europe. If you have any stories you want to share, revelations, helps OR requests, let us ...

Bangladesh Visit

0 Votes 1 Reply 52 Views
Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago, updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I am planning a trip to Bangladesh and wondering if anyone has great contacts there. I am looking at the potential of opening an office/warehouse space there. Thanks! Kay

The Making of a Movement

0 Votes 1 Reply 66 Views
Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago, updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Recently, while reviewing a portion of THE TRUE BELIEVER, it occurred to me that there seems to be almost a prerequisite in the making of a mass movement, per Hoffer's description, that there be a noticeable % of misfits or otherwise unbalanced or troubled people in the movement. That may ...

VPN Service

0 Votes 3 Replies 109 Views
Posted 5 months ago, updated 4 months, 1 week ago
Hi, Does anyone know of a good VPN service I could recommend for our partners in sensitive areas? Thanks, David

teaching women a trade....

0 Votes 2 Replies 87 Views
Posted 5 months ago, updated 4 months, 4 weeks ago
I'm looking for a non-profit organization working with women transitioning out of trafficking. I'm specifically looking to assist in the development & improvement of a cosmetology program. If you are involved with or could recommend anyone I would really appreciate it! Thank you Rachel Souza

Re-Selling Goods Created in Developing Countries

Tim Young
2 Posts
2 Votes 8 Replies 168 Views
Posted 5 months, 2 weeks ago, updated 5 months, 1 week ago
My church is considering setting up a small "store" where we sell goods that are created in developing countries. I have seen a number of small displays of goods from a small village here or there. I am looking to see what types of options are available for

Flights into PAP

0 Votes 1 Reply 64 Views
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago, updated 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Does anyone know how I can get a flight into Port-au-Prince. I was on my way when the quake happened, and my flight has been canceled. I have food supplies there, and want to get there to assist our ministry staff. I have had no direct contact

Port-Au-Prince Airport Status?

David Bopp
21 Posts
1 Vote 9 Replies 194 Views
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago, updated 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Mission Aviation Fellowship has aircraft ready to depart to Haiti. They are attempting to gain a better understanding of the status of the Port-Au-Prince Airport. Specifically, they need to know about the airport's current capabilities for night operations - does the airport have functional lights for night landings? Does the ...

Tech used by the UN Voices Campaign

2 Votes 4 Replies 168 Views
Posted 6 months, 4 weeks ago, updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
This is about an interesting ad approach & use of Tech by the UN Voices Campaign The associated link should take you to a video that shows how the UN incorporated the use of cell phone's with digital cameras to engage people to hear stories they wanted highlighted. http://www ...

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