CARE is a leading nongovernmental organization (NGO) that combats global poverty by reinforcing local communities with the equipment and resources required to do so. When Dr. Helene Gayle took control of CARE a decade ago, she inherited an organization that was highly decentralized. According to Dr. Gayle, this decentralization undermined CARE’s effectiveness as individual offices “were used to being on their own” and were “not thinking about the greater whole.” Dr. Gayle was therefore tasked with
civil society, Cadbury needs to adopt business ethics that go beyond economic responsibility and reach out for discretionary acts as certain duties and obligation in order to be a good ‘citizen’ of society. Defensive approach such as partnership with NGOs, governments to get rid of human rights and production issues is taken to defence its reputation. CSR also paves way to new business opportunities such as ethical brand. Its ethically sourced cocoas will benefit local producers as well as enhance the
One example of an attempt to stop conflict diamond trade and has had only limited success is The Kimberly Process is a system which was created by many different organisations, including multinationals, governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations (Sharife 2011, p.1). The Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, also known as KPCS is a global initiative which attempts to certify the diamonds which are mined in west and
beginning of the epidemic. Healthcare workers there would be valuable resources on assessing the community’s needs for cholera treatment. The Country Director for Bridges to Community in Nicaragua, Kenia Ramirez, says that it’s very important for NGOs to listen to community needs
1895: France colonised Saigon, French colony of Indo-China declared by 1887. French influence penetrated the region and stimulates the nationalist movement 1930: Ho Chi Minh founded Indo-Chinese Communist Party 1945: Defeat of Japan, Viet Minh seize power Ho Chi Minh Proclaims independence 1946: French try to reassert authority Attack the Viet Minh in Hai Phong November Sparking a war of resistance against the colonial power Viet minh fight back 1950: Democratic Republic of Vietnam is recognised
our support to gain their freedom, the U.S. chose France’s side. We were doing what was best for our country, but Ho Chi Minh did feel betrayed. He wanted to run Vietnam as a communist country. Ngo Dinh Diem was on France’s side. He was the president of South Vietnam. The U.S. supported South Vietnam until Ngo Dinh Diem killed a lot of Buddhists. He was killed and without a leader or the U.S.’s support, it was the perfect time for North Vietnam to attack. The civil war began.
Were there any casualties? What is the status/result of the 15-6 investigation? What is the total amount of supplies delivered to date? What is the maximum distribution capability from the NGO/PVO to the local sites per day? What, if any, are the plans to increase food/water distribution from the NGOs/PVOs? What is the overall climate of the civilian population towards regarding the riot and has there been
twenty seven countries. Muslim Hands is an international NGO working directly and indirectly with children under the age of 18. Muslim Hands Child Protection Policy is intended to demonstrate commitment in safeguarding from harm and creating a safe and positive environment for children. It applies to all staff, volunteers, interns and contractors of the organisation who have direct or indirect contact with children As an international NGO, Muslim Hands is concerned with wellbeing and development
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)1 has become a hot topic in boardrooms across the world. Changes in corporate value systems are being driven by pressures from different actors, including governments, consumers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and institutional investors (diagram 1). Multinational corporations (MNCs) have operations spread across the globe, relying on both foreign affiliates and arm’s-length suppliers arrayed along global supply chains, many of which encompass developing
The SPDC/SLORC regimes justified the necessity to maintain law and order and to ensure the state’s orientation towards a peaceful modern developed nation. However, this approach represented more propaganda than pragmatism. People continued to suffer from political oppression, lack of civil freedom, and disrespect for human rights. Issues of poverty and corruption remained considerable, and social and legal justice remained questionable. With the nominal practice of market economy and rent seeking