Posts Tagged ‘programme / project management’
Friday, February 20th, 2009
www.ywca.org.nz
What do they do?
The YWCA of Aotearoa-New Zealand work to empower women, especially young women, to reach their potential. They acknowledge their Christian and women’s heritage and commit themselves to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to addressing all forms of oppression so that women together may attain social and economic justice.
How can I get involved?
There are nine YWCA Local Associations around Aotearoa-New Zealand, each offering valuable programmes and community services.
Check out the local association web sites here to discover what they are doing in your community.
Tags: advocacy, capacity building, children and young people, communication, community development, debt, disability, domestic violence, education and training, employment, gender, governance, health, HIV/AIDS, human rights, indigenous rights, Leadership, Media, Pacific Region, peace and conflict resolution, poverty, programme / project management, Recreation, Sexual Health, Social & Economic Justice, social development, Treaty of Waitangi, women, Women's Health, World Campaigns, Young Women
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
www.ymca.org.nz
What do they do?
The New Zealand YMCA is a community organisation, based on Christian principles, which aims to enable individuals and families to develop physically, mentally and spiritually and enjoy a healthy quality of life.
How can I get involved?
YMCA is represented all around NZ, and they run a variety of programmes depending on the needs of that particular community. One programme that is currently run in many YMCA centres is ‘Raise up and Represent’.
The aim of Raise Up is to support youth in being physically fit, to encourage personal ownership and leadership, and to foster a sense of pride and respect for themselves, and the communities in which they live. YMCA are often searching for student leaders to help plan and implement Environmentally focused youth initiatives and activities for youth in their community. Contact your nearest YMCA for more info.
Tags: advocacy, capacity building, children and young people, communication, community development, debt, disability, education and training, employment, gender, governance, health, human rights, indigenous rights, Media, peace and conflict resolution, poverty, programme / project management, Recreation, social development, Treaty of Waitangi, women, Young men, Youth work
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
www.unicef.org.nz
What do they do?
UNICEF - the United Nations Children’s Fund - is the world’s leading agency for children. UNICEF works closely with children, women and communities as well as governments, other UN agencies, faith-based groups, non-government organisations and the private sector to create a better world for every child.
How can I get involved?
Fundraise – Put the ‘fun’ back into fundraising! Take part in a run, cycle, or swim while raising money for UNICEF. It’s easy to make your own fundraising web page!
Campaign for Change - Make some noise and help shape better policies and practices for children. Whether you write to your local MP about an issue affecting children, fill out one of our surveys or sign a petition, you’re helping affect change for a new generation of kids. Join UNICEF’s Campaigners for Change by emailing takeaction@unicef.org.nz for further updates.
Buy an Inspired Gift – Does your Dad need another pair of socks? Why not help girls in Ghana go to school instead? Purchase a bicycle for a girl in Ghana from our online shop and help give a better future to children!
Donate - Your donation will go further with UNICEF! For every dollar donated, we can leverage $10 for children who need your help.
Volunteer - There are a number of ways that you can get involved with UNICEF NZ as a volunteer:
- You can help out in their Wellington office with administration duties
- You can help them with fundraising events
- If you think you have some specific skills and experience that will be of value to them then you can apply for an internship
Tags: advocacy, capacity building, children and young people, communication, community development, disability, disaster management, education and training, food, fundraising, gender, governance, health, human rights, indigenous rights, Media, peace and conflict resolution, poverty, programme / project management, Recreation, refugees, research, social development, water and sanitation, women
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
www.savethechildren.org.nz
What do they do?
Save the Children are a humanitarian organization that fights for children’s rights, both in New Zealand and overseas. They desire to see a world which respects and values each child, a world which listens to children and learns, and a world where all children have hope and opportunity.
How can I get involved?
Sponsor a Child - Help transform the lives of vulnerable children. You can either sponsor a child in a region of your choice, or nominate the money to go to the area of greatest need.
Shop – there are 33 shops all across New Zealand, which all sell quality products for mums, dads, children, grandparents and friends at competitive prices. They are run by volunteers and the funds raised help with Save the Children’s work around the world.
Volunteer your time – You can help with a wide variety of fund-raising activites, such as advocacy and awareness raising, staffing a STC shop, or collecting during their Annual Appeal.
Apply for a Small Grants Fund - Save the Children will fund local initiatives that make lasting benefits for children and young people by building their capacity to reach their full potential. If you are under 18 you can still apply, but you are required to partner with a registered organisation for financial and other support.
Tags: advocacy, capacity building, children and young people, community development, disability, disaster management, education and training, Equality, food, fundraising, gender, health, human rights, Participation, poverty, programme / project management, Protection, water and sanitation, women
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
www.quaker.org.nz/groups/qpsanz
What do they do?
This is the arm of the Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends) in Aotearoa New Zealand that deals with social justice issues. They aim to give service and create peace in Quakerly ways.
How can I get involved?
If you are a young Quaker (aged between approximately 16 and 39) you can join the ‘Young Friends’. Regular meetings are held in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. At their annual camps, held over Easter, Young Friends have speakers come and talk to the group, where there will tend to be discussion on important issues related to justice and peace. Young Friends also pay to offset their carbon from camps, and aim to shop local and eat vegetarian as a means of reducing damage to the Earth.
Tags: advocacy, agriculture, children and young people, community development, debt, education and training, Environment, food, health, housing, human rights, indigenous rights, peace and conflict resolution, poverty, programme / project management, refugees, research, social development, trade, Transport, Treaty of Waitangi, water and sanitation, women
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
www.oxfam.org.nz
What do they do?
Oxfam is a Humanitarian organisation is dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam New Zealand was formed in1991, and has now developed an international reputation for its development work in the Pacific and East Asia, its focus on practical solutions to the emerging crisis in water and sanitation and its campaigning for rights.
How can I get involved?
- Become an Oxfam campaigner - Campaign activities can range from spending two minutes on an email action through to fronting up to politicians to ask questions about their policies on aid, trade and debt.
- Trailwalker Challenge - raise $2000 to help to overcome poverty and injustice by tackling 100km of tough NZ terrain
- The Amazing Race - race other teams through Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand to raise money for Oxfam projects
- Oxjam - a month of music with a message. NZ artists busk and throw concerts to raise awareness about Oxfam’s work. They are always looking for volunteers, organisers and fresh ideas and content.
- ‘Good Books’ and gifts – Buy your books at the online store, and all profits go to Oxfam projects. You can also buy gifts for your friends and family that directly benefit poor communities.
- Send them stamps – Yup, Oxfam will sort through your old stamps and sell them to collectors!
- Volunteer – Oxfam are always on the lookout for help with their programmes.
- Donate to Oxfam
- Read a Publication – Oxfam produce high quality, up-to-date publications on Poverty and Development issues around the world. Expand your mind and read one today!
Tags: advocacy, aid, capacity building, challenge, children and young people, community development, development, disaster management, fundraise, human rights, internship, poverty, programme / project management, publications, resolution, rural development, trade, travel, volunteer, water and sanitation, women
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