http://www.netvouz.com/ipfwgweb/tag/soros?feed=rss ipfwgweb's bookmarks tagged "soros" on Netvouz http://www.soros.org/initiatives/cep The Central Eurasia Project (CEP) provides information about human rights and the social and economic health of the South Caucasus and Central Asia. Some of its projects focus on the neighboring countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan as well. CEP uses grantmaking to international and indigenous NGOs to help build local capacity, bring international expertise to bear on the region, and promote cooperation between local activists and international civic movements in the fields of human rights, the environment, and transparent governance. Its ultimate goal is to strengthen civic leaders in the region and construct support networks within international structures and movements Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Islam ipfwgweb Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:53:41 GMT http://www.romawomensinitiatives.org Since 1999, the Roma Women's Initiative, a project of the Network Women's Program of the Open Society Institute, promotes the human rights of Roma women by empowering Roma women activists in Central and Eastern Europe. The Roma Women's Initiative especially encourages and promotes the development of young Romany women's leadership. Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives- Roma Exclusion ipfwgweb Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:46:32 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) supports and promotes public participation in democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Kenya by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups. Launched in 2005 and based in Nairobi, OSIEA is headed by Binaifer Nowrojee, a human rights advocate with extensive experience in Africa Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives-OSThreats ipfwgweb Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:16:39 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/east The Program supports international exchanges bringing together civil society actors to share ideas, information, knowledge, experiences, and expertise and to support practical actions that result from that networking. The program provides financial and human resources that enable civil society actors to build and strengthen resources and expertise; share best practices in social transformation; collaborate on innovative solutions to common challenges; adn create and strengthen international advocacy coalitions. It also empowers marginalized and vulnerable sectors of society through promotion of cultural, ethnic, and social diversity, making information accessible and available to the public and encouraging public engagement civic dialogue Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Islam ipfwgweb Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:22:08 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/east/ The Program supports international exchanges that bring together civil society actors to share ideas, information, knowledge, experiences, and expertise and to support practical actions that result from that networking. The program provides financial and human resources that enable civil society actors to build and strengthen resources and expertise; share best practices in social transformation; collaborate on innovative solutions to common challenges; and create and strengthen international advocacy coalitions. The program empowers marginalized and vulnerable sectors of society through promotion of cultural, ethnic, and social diversity, making information accessible and available to the public and encouraging public engagement civic dialogue Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:37:25 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/business Economic and Business Development Program (EBDP) assists Soros Foundations in their work to promote the restructuring of transitional economies. EBDP serves as a catalyst for economic development, playing a crucial role in several areas---particularly microfinance, small business development, targeted economic policy initiatives, retraining of unemployed and laid-off military personnel, and entrepreneurship education. Using local experts and resources, EBDP seeks to build and strengthen the local institutions that provide access to capital, promote legal reform, andprovide support services for micro- and small-business operations Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:39:35 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/esp/ The Education Support Program (ESP) and its network partners support education reform in countries in transition, combining best practice and policy to strengthen open society values. ESP works to facilitate change in education and national policy development. Support is focused in South Eastern Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:40:34 GMT http://www.eumap.org EUMAP monitors the development of selected human rights and rule of law issues in both the European Union and in its candidate and potential candidate countries. The program works with national experts and nongovernmental organizations to compile reports that are distributed widely throughout Europe and internationally. EUMAP is currently focusing on the issues of access to education and employment for people with intellectual disabilities, and TV Across Europe: regulation, policy, and independence in 21 European countries. Previous EUMAP reports have focused on minority protection, judicial independence, judicial capacity, and corruption and anti-corruption policy Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives-OSThreats ipfwgweb Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:55:21 GMT http://www.eumap.org/ The program monitors the development of selected human rights and rule of law issues in both the European Union and in its candidate and potential candidate countries. The program works with national experts and NGOs to compile reports that are designed to encourage broader participation in the process of articulating the EU's common democratic values as well as in ongoing monitoring of compliance with human rights standards throughout the union. Its focus is on access to education and employment for people with intellectual disabilities, and TV Across Europe: regulation, policy, and independence in 21 European countries Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives - Wider Europe ipfwgweb Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:42:33 GMT http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hrggp The Program provides support to nongovernmental organizations operating in the fields of human rights and governance in Europe and Central Asia. The program assists supported organizations in their growth and institutionalization; in building networks among these groups; and in developing partnerships with other donors in this field. In the area of human rights, the program supports national and international advocacy organizations promoting political and civil rights at local, national and regional levels. Priority is given to projects that address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups, and those that have strong monitoring and legal advocacy components Soros Network Initiatives-ALL > Soros Network Initiatives-OSThreats ipfwgweb Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:00:09 GMT