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'Food Security and Famine Prevention in Africa' - Debate in the Main Chamber of House of Commons, Thursday 15th September 2011

'Food Security and Famine Prevention in Africa'

Amber Rudd MP and Heidi Alexander MP have been successful in securing a 3-hour debate

Africa Programme Mid - Year Roundup

Africa Programme Mid - Year Roundup

More informed international engagement with African states is becoming increasingly important for preventing global conflict and for securing future growth.The Africa Programme has continued to strengthen its position as a world - leading centre for independant political expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa, and 2011 has already been a record year for them with over 70 research events, 11 publications and around 30 articles and meeting summaries, in addition to scores of contributions to media outlets around the world.

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Think Global seeks to appoint a credible, proven and experienced Chief Executive - closing date, Tuesday, 30th August 2011

Are you committed to international development and building a more sustainable world? Do you believe in education as a route to achieving those goals?

Think Global promotes learning for a more just and sustainable world. We are looking for a new Chief Executive to join us to help more people in the UK think critically about the global challenges we face, and how they can make a difference.

Support AFP Runners at the British 10K London Run!

Support Team AFP at the British 10K London Run!

For the third year running Asian Foundation for Philanthropy (AFP) have 12 dedicated runners who will be participating in The British 10K London Run on Sunday 10th July 2011! They will be raising funds to support a Maternal Health and Kitchen Gardening Project in India that is run by AFP partner organisation Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group (AWAG).

VSO Diaspora Volunteering programme - Social Media Fundraising Training

Wouldn't you rather be part of what's happening?

Social media is now a powerful communications tool. The new goldmine for charity fundraising, social media has also become the must use tool for voluntary organisations.

Ramphal Centre Event

'Commonwealth Connections and Commerce'

Diaspora Opportunities for Trade, Investment and Remittances 2011

Date: 11th July 2011

Time: 9:am - 4:00 pm

Location: Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James's Street, London SW1A 1LR

The Ramphal Centre invites you to the event 'Commonwealth, Connections and Commerce.'

Aims:
• To generate practical steps that businesses and governments can take to engage Diasporas in the economic development of home countries, particularly through trade and investment.

Successful Launch of Report - Diaspora Connections: Engaging With Diaspora Organisations at Multiple Geo - political Levels

The launch of the DVA/VSO commisioned report of Diaspora Connections : Engaging with Diaspora organisations at multiple geo-political levels took place on Wednesday 22nd of June at the DVA event to celebrate Year of the Volunteer, 2011.

Executive summary

This mapping exercise commissioned by the Diaspora Volunteering Alliance (DVA) and VSO UK, sought to identify strategic stakeholders at the international, regional, national, UK regional and local levels in order to influence their programmes, policies, and resource allocation

Update: DVA Celebrates Year of the Volunteer 2011 - Wednesday 22nd of June, 2011

The DVA celebrates Year of the Volunteer, 2011

Date: Wednesday 22nd June, 2011
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London.

Individual and Group Volunteer Recruitment Options for UK Organisations - Deadline Monday 20th June, 2011

Call for expressions of interest to organisations to work on
recruiting individuals or groups of volunteers for Global Xchange
programmes as part of the International Citizen Service scheme.

What next?
If you are interested in working on this please complete the attached
expression of interest form and return to Dan.McVeigh@vso.org.uk by
Monday 20th June.

More Information about Global Exchange’s ICS Program:
www.globalxchange.org.uk

If you have any questions please contact- Dan McVeigh o

UPDATE: DVA Event to Celebrate Year of the Volunteer, 2011

The DVA celebrates Year of the Volunteer, 2011

Update: The event will commence at 14:00.

Why- To celebrate Diaspora Volunteering & the contributions
they make to international development on UN’s Year of
the Volunteer.

Objective- Role of UK Diaspora in International Development:
1) engagement with policy makers at various geo-political
levels
2) impact of volunteers.

Launch of Reports - VSO/ DVA commissioned report on: Advocacy Amongst
Reports Diaspora O