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Название: Новости ИСАР-Центральная Азия (на английском) Главные Пункты: Выпуск электронного Информационного листка ISAR-Central Asia, номер 8. 1. Исследование ИСАР по улучшению информационной программы. 2. Программа экологического лидерства. 3. Семинар <Свободная торговля? Справедливая торговля!> 4. Конкурс детских экологических рисунков. 5. Справочник по поиску финансирования. 6. Новые инструкции по подаче заявок в фонд Know How. (22.12.2000) Полный Текст Новости ИСАР-Центральная Азия (на английском) ISAR - Central Asia / Центральная Азия Initiative for Social Action and Renewal in Eurasia Институт Содействия Общественным Инициативам в Евразии 128 Shagabutdinov Str., Apt. 7, Almaty, 480012, Kazakhstan, Tel/Fax: +7(3272) 92-71-88, 92 86 20, E-mail: root@isar.almaty.kz Казахстан, 480012, г. Алматы, ул. Шагабутдинова 128, кв. 7, Тел/Факс: +7(3272) 92-71-88, 92-86-20, E-mail: root@isar.almaty.kz ISAR NEWS # 8 December 2000 Dear Friends, Welcome to the eighth issue of ISAR-Central Asia's electronic newsletter, which is distributed the first week of each month. The newsletter is intended first of all for nongovernmental organizations addressing environmental issues. The English version of the newsletter is also distributed to international organizations and to our partners abroad. The newsletter contains information about the activities of ISAR-Central Asia - our programs, seminars, trainings and other activities. Along with this news is included news from other international organizations and foundations that we think will be useful for NGOs and other readers. We are happy to receive feedback and suggestions regarding this newsletter, which is distributed to all whom want to receive it free of charge. If you would like to receive ISAR News, please send a letter of request along with the name of your organization and your electronic or postal address to zarema@isar.almaty.kz or root@isar.almaty.kz Best wishes, Zarema Imenova Information Coordinator ISAR-Central Asia In this issue: 1. ISAR survey to improve of the information program. 2. Environmental Leadership program. 3. Seminar "Free Trade? Fair trade!" 4. Competition of Children's Pictures on Environment. 5. Reference Book on Fundraising. 6. New Grant-Making Guidelines for Charity Know How. 7. Travel Grants from Soros Foundation. 8. Grants for Environmental NGOs. *** 1. ISAR survey to improve the information program. Dear readers, In order to improve the work of ISAR's information program, we would like to conduct a survey among our readers to find out the relevance of the information we provide and to determine how the information program can be enhanced. We would request you complete and return the questionnaire below, which can help us in our future work. The three-part questionnaire includes questions on ISAR News (I), work of ISAR Resource Center (II) and the Information Program (III) in general. I. ISAR News 1. How useful to your work the information distributed through ISAR News? (Please indicate the most appropriate answer). * Most useful; * Useful, but there are a lot of other information sources; * Not useful; * Other (what exactly). 2. What kind of information would you like to get through the ISAR News? (Please select appropriate types. You may select as many as are relevant). * News about ISAR-Central Asia activities; * News about environmental events (seminars, trainings, conferences, fellowships or other study programs, competitions, festivals); * News from environmental NGOs; * Information on the third sector development; * Information from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment; * Information on environmental legislation in Central Asia; * Other (what exactly). 3. What type (or format) of information source would you prefer? * ISAR News in electronic format (the same format/type we distribute); * ISAR News in hard copy (the same format/type we distribute); * In format like CaspInfo Bulletin (than is, listserv archive); * Other (what exactly). II. Resource Center (RC) 1. What kind of information would you like to get through the ISAR-CA Resource Center? (Select as many as appropriate) * Environmental legislation; * Publications on ecology; * Information on international organizations and funds; * Issues on environmental movements all over the world; * Environmental movement in the Central Asian republics; * Environmental education; * Development of civic society and grassroots (role of NGOs); * Your list (your proposals). 2. In your opinion, what kind of technical assistance could the ISAR-CA Resource Center provide to improve the work of organizations and to increase access to information? * Consultations (if yes, what type); * Trainings/seminars (if yes, on what topics); * Recommendations; * Information on databases; * Copying, fax transmissions, translations; * Library/film collection; * Access to Internet, e-mail; * Computer using; * Searching and providing with information on request; * Other (what exactly). III. Information Program. 1. How do you see the development of the ISAR-CA information program? In your opinion, what can be improved in the information program for the better and more efficient work of environmental organizations? * Issue of periodical publications; * Creation of web-site in Internet; * Organization of meetings, round-tables, conferences; * Work with Mass-Media, public relations; * Thematic activities; * Collaboration with international funds and organizations working in the field of third sector development; * Gathering and analysis of information on environmental events in Central Asia. 2. Please add additional comments and recommendations on development of the information program. *** 2. Environmental Leadership program. A new international environmental leadership program at the University of California, Berkeley, offers an intensive three-week training opportunity in Sustainable Environmental Management and membership in a global Alumni Network. The Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program was established to link agricultural and environmental practitioners from around the world with up-to-date research and policy analysis in natural resource and environmental management at the University of California. The first three-week certificate course in Sustainable Environmental Management will be offered on the Berkeley campus in July 2001. [One of the six mini workshops in the July 2001 program is on Water Management, and addresses issues of scarcity, distribution, quality and contamination in various types of watersheds. Other workshop topics look relevant as well.] The Beahrs ELP is particularly interested in attracting participants from developing countries - environmental leaders seeking access to knowledge and tools that will build capacities for balanced environmental decision-making. Some partial and full scholarships are available for highly qualified applicants. The brochure, application and other information can be accessed by Internet: http://cnr.berkeley.edu/BeahrsELP. We would welcome your comments and questions by E-mail: BeahrsELP@nature.berkeley.edu. *** 3. Seminar "Free Trade? Fair trade!" Fair trade as a concept has become an ever important issue in the ongoing debate on Trade versus Aid as a way to help developing states. There is a lot to learn, discuss and propose. Therefore we organize a seminar: Title : "Free trade? Fair trade!" Subject : Alternatives to today's international (liberal) economy 1. World Trade, incl WTO 2. Fair trade 3. Alternative financing/saving. When: 15-20 March 2001 Where: Belgium, staying in Antwerp, youth hostel Number of working days: 6 Working languages: English, if necessary voluntary translation into French Financial: as usual, travel costs will be reimbursed and the participant will get lodging and meals for a fixed participation fee, max 150 euro Aims of the meeting: 1. LEARN: on how WT(O) works, on alternatives called 'fair trade', on current possibilities to invest ethically to stimulate these alternatives. 2. DISCUSS and be critical about WT(O) and 'fairness', on weaknesses of fair trade, on financing of social/ecological economy and development projects 3. PROPOSE common resolutions, that could also be used as FYEG-propositions, especially on the World Greens meeting in Sidney (April 2001). We will send at least one participant to Sydney to present our propositions! Main program elements, their contents/working methods: 1. WT(O): we will invite someone who was in Seattle, show a video, and then have some workshops. We'd like to discuss how WTO works and how it can be improved; it is an important institute in international trade, but we want to focus on alternatives. We also want to discuss the role of nations and NGOs. 2. Fair trade: invited speakers from NGOs, from international governance bodies and maybe someone from an NGO/developing country. There will also be active participation: workshops, debates, press group, action group etc. Also different kinds of role games, interactive learning, learning by intercultural exchange. 3. Alternative financing: ecological/ethical savings and investments are growing fast. We look at some (invite organizations), and will definitely put them in the broader framework of world trade, investments in the South, and capital movements. We will invite speakers from Hefboom (financing social economy), Alterfin (microcredits in the South), Triodos Bank (do only social, ecological and cultural loans) and/or Ethibel (granting certificates to ethical funds). We will also visit one of the projects/companies that was financed this way, maybe the Ecological House in Ghent, or a biological cheese factory, or ... 4. There will be an excursion, a combination of a didactic visit and sightseeing: At least one EU institution, eg EP, where we can meet MEPs involved in (fair) trade and attend a commission meeting. Plus a short walk in Brussels. --------------------------- Follow-up: At the seminar we will draft (political) propositions on the different themes, that will be used - to include in the FYEG political platform (voting will be necessary) - to propose on the World Greens conference in Sidney - to use in local campaigns/elections As a follow up we would also like to publish some kind of material as a documentation of the seminar. We're also expecting that the participants form some kind of network to keep them self informed and up to date with the development of "fair trade" after the seminar. We will also support member organizations with information on how to continue the work with fair trade and how to get involved in projects in co-operation with developing countries. ---------------------------------- Participants: 35 Age range: 18-30 'We aim at a gender/country balance' Profile of the participants and recruitment procedure: We are looking for young greens who already have been involved in social, international, economic or ecological issues. They should be very open: open to learn, to meet new people, to new ideas. APPLICATION FORM - Surname - First name - Nationality - Sex (Male or Female) - Age - Full address (incl country) - Home telephone - Fax - Telephone work - Organization/group: - Your position or responsibility in your organization - Your experiences in national or international youth work/activities - What kind of youth activities (if any) have you attended regarding international youth work - Your interest / motivation of the theme of this seminar - Special fields of knowledge and how they can contribute to our seminar: (e.g. to run a workshop of certain topic, to bring some videos on the topic...) - Your working languages please mention all languages you are able to work in. - Have you any special needs or requirements? diet, disability etc. - If you are accepted will you be able to attend the entire session? - We will have international newspapers (eg Le Monde, El Pais...) - Do you have a favorite title? - Where did you find out about the seminar (eg which e-list)? VISA REQUIREMENTS - Do you need a VISA for Belgium? If yes please indicate: Date and place of birth Passport number Issued at On (date) Date of expiry Address in passport if different from home address Fax number of the Belgian embassy in your country Date: Name of the applicant: This form must be sent by e-mail to fyegftft@yahoo.com should you need any further information please contact Michael at michael.eulaers@tijd.com or +32/ 3/ 237.18.00 (tel=fax). FYEG, secretariate A.Spinelli, Room 8G138 European Parliament Rue Wiertz Brussels B-1210 Tel- 0032 2 2842440 Fax- 0032 2 2844915 Fyeg@skynet.be Coordinator of the project: Michael Eulaers C.Huysmanslaan 38 bus4 B-2020 Antwerpen +32/3/237.18.00 (tel=fax) michael.eulaers@tijd.com *** 4. Competition of Children's Pictures on Environment. THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF CHILDREN'S PICUTRES ON ENVIRONMENT (October 1, 2000 - January 19, 2001) International competitions of pictures on environment are conducted each year from September/October to December for children aged 6-15 years old from all over the world. The competition theme this year is "Save the Earth! Preserve the Beautiful Oceans, Skies, Forests for the Future!" TERMS AND PARTICIPATION RULES Who can participate The competition is open for all children aged 6-15 from all world regions. Participation rules (1) A picture should be painted (drawn) on the sheet of 297 X 420 millimeter size. (2) Write in your native and English languages data mentioned below. Write with large letters, like this: JOHN JAMES. i) Full name ii) Date of birth iii) Home address/phone number iv) School name/number v) School address (including country name), School phone and fax number vi) E-mail (3) Painting style can be any of: crayons, color pencils, water-color etc. (4) Pictures, which shown at other places or at other competitions, cannot be presented for this competition. (5) Pictures, depicting specific individuals, any organization or trademark, will not be accepted. (6) Do not include (write) any words, phrases or sentences in the picture (drawing). Deadline Your pictures should be received at any of the following centers by January 19, 2001. Foundation for Global Peace and Environment (FGPE) 401 Howamita Tsunazaka Bldg., 2-7-7 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, JAPAN Tel: (81-3) 5442-3161 Fax: (81-3) 5442-3431 E-mail: fgpe@chikyu-e.com United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) HQ United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, P.O.Box 30552 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: (+254 2) 623262 Fax: (+254 2) 623692/623927 UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) United Nations Bldg., Rajdamnern Avenue 10th Floor, B-Block Bangkok 10200, THAILAND Tel: (66-2) 2881234 Fax:(66-2)2803829 UNEP Regional Office for Europe (ROE) 15 Chemin des Anemones, 1219 Chatelaine, Geneva, SWITZERLAND Tel: (41-22) 979 91 11 Fax:(41-22)797 34 20 UNEP Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean (ROLAC) Boulevard de los Virreyes No. 155 Col. Lomas Virreyes, Apartado Postal 10793 11000 - Mexico, D.F., MEXICO Tel: (52-5) 202-75-29 Fax: (52-5) 202-09-50 NEP Regional Office for North America (RONA) 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006, USA Tel: (1-202) 785 0465 Fax: (1-202) 785-2096/4871 UNEP Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) P.O. Box 10880 Manama, STATE OF BAHARAIN Tel: (973) 27 60 72 Fax:(973) 27 60 75 Winner selection: Winners will be selected fairly and impartially by the special Committee under the guidance of Mr. Kiyoshi Avazu, a painter and chairman of Peace and Environment Fund (Japan). Winner notification: Winners will be determined by May 2001 and informed by mail. Certificates will be sent to winners directly at his/her school or organization. COMPETITION IS ORGANIZED BY: Peace and Environment Fund (Japan) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). COMPETITION IS SUPPORTED BY: Japanese ministries and agencies, including ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Resources and Agency on Environment. PARTRONAGE AND SPONSORSHIP OF THE COMPETITION IS CARRIED OUT BY: · Ajino1moto · Honda · Ricoh Unitechno · Fujitsu · Takara · Showa Note · Sun Star Stationery · Yakult · Sato Toy Culture Foundation Source - http://www.unep.org *** 5. Reference Book on Fundraising. For the first time in Russia a reference book has been issued, which includes the full set of materials on fundraising - the modern technology for resource searching addressed to public, scientific, research organizations and individual applicants for any forms of support. The reader will find methods for budget implementation, a collection of standard documents, schemes and examples for grant application and rules on their filling in, contact information on donor organizations. That is to say, it includes everything required for effective work with foreign funds and partners. The main chapter consists of information on 872 foreign and international funds (in the alphabetical order on countries) cooperating with non-commercial, scientific, educational, governmental and commercial organizations from Russia and other post-Soviet countries. Each article includes the general information on fund, field of financing and type (profile) of activities and contact information. In the chapter "Internet addresses" you can find web sites of international donor organizations. For regional NGOs, which need to get technical assistance one can find the list of resource centers, arranged on geographical principle. The inquiry system allows quick search of the concrete fund by: - index of fund interests/field (sphere); - index of type of support; - alphabetical indexes of funds (in Russian and English); - indexes of funds with resident missions in CIS countries. Moreover, for the better orientation in the sphere of fundraising, there are short Russian- English and English-Russian glossaries and a large list of reference literature on methodology. The reference book "Where and How to Get Material Support-" opens the series of books "Your Guide in Charity" of the new Moscow publishing house "NON-PROFIT", whose priorities are the production of publications for the public sector in Russia and other CIS countries. Regarding the reference book "Where and How to Get Material Support-" (300 rubles), please contact the publishing house "NON-PROFIT" directly. Contacts: 4, Gorokhovsky Per., MIIGAiK, room 504 Moscow 103064 Russia Phone: (095) 267-2618; 759-0072. Fax: (095) 124-94-55. E-mail: non-profit@mtu-net.ru (Non-commercial Center of Public Relations Source: Information Bulletin "Ednannya" ISAR-Kiev, # 63, December 2000. *** 6. New Grant-Making Guidelines for Charity Know How. Charity Know How (CKH) was set up in 1991 to help revitalize civil society in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Former Soviet Union (FSU) through the funding of skill-sharing partnership projects between British NGOs and organizations of those regions. Since 1991, CKH has supported more than 2,500 such projects, making awards totaling in excess of 3 million. We continue to provide small grants (up to 15,000) for skill-sharing partnerships between NGOs: eligible organizations may be formal and informal voluntary and non-profit organizations, or any group or organization, which, under British law, is considered to have charitable purposes. Projects should contain a significant element of transfer of know-how, and can include training programs for NGO staff and volunteers, professional advice and study visits. We are unable to fund applications from individuals, the preparation of funding proposals or applications, the teaching of English as a foreign language or other student programs, any building or capital costs, the costs of transporting humanitarian aid or medical equipment, the costs of offices, salaries or equipment (including fax machines and other communications equipment), or youth, artistic or cultural exchanges. We have recently made some changes to our guidelines by introducing target regions for our general grants program. Applications to the general program must now include as principal beneficiary an NGO in at least one of the countries in the four target regions listed below. Balkans and Carpathians Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Macedonia (FYROM), Romania, Slovakia Caucasus Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia Central Asia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Western CIS Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine NGOs from other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, (ie Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia) may apply as part of an application involving at least one NGO from one of these countries. Please note that there are no geographical restrictions or special conditions on work within the countries of the target regions. In addition to the General Program, we have also introduced two pilot programs, Partnership Development Grants and Global Grants, which are aimed at organizations working further afield. NB: The application form has also been slightly modified in keeping with these changes. Updated guidelines and application forms are now available from the CKH office. The next deadline for receipt of completed application forms is Tuesday 23 January 2000. Applications under the old guidelines and made on the old application form will not be accepted after that date. If you would like any further details, or a copy of the updated guidelines and an application form, please contact Charity Know How 114 - 118 Southampton Row London, WC1B 5AA Tel. (020) 7400 2315 Email ckh@caf.charitynet.org Website: www.charityknowhow.org *-------------------------------------------------------------------* Information taken from the CivilSoc mailing list: CivilSoc@friends-partners.org http://fpmail.friends-partners.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/civilsoc |