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The following external sites are recommended resources for aid and development topics.
Please note: These sites have been selected for their reliability and credibility, however the views expressed in these sites do not necessarily reflect the views of World Vision Australia. |
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World Vision International
The World Vision International website has links to World Vision offices throughout the world. The site contains information about our international development and aid activities, latest world news, current research and reports and information about our supporter programs worldwide.
Who On Earth Cares?
Who On Earth Cares brings together Australians from all walks of life who want to want to see Australia reduce its spiralling levels of greenhouse pollution and avoid the dangerous effects of climate change. This website shows what Australians are doing in their everyday lives to save energy.
'Who On Earth Cares' is an initiative of the Australian Conservation Foundation. To learn more about ACF and the solutions to climate change visit http://www.acfonline.org.au/
ACFID
Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is the coordinating body for some 90 Australian non-government organisations. ACFID administers a Code of Conduct committing members to high standards of integrity and accountability, to which World Vision is a member. ACFID’s site provides facts and information on Australia’s aid sector, as well as campaigns supported by the peak body.
UN News Centre
The United Nations news centre features extensive reporting of the UN’s work around the world; in peace building, conflict resolution, international aid and development work. The site’s resource centre contains maps, country information and UN reports.
AUSAID
The Australian Government’s Overseas Aid Program (AusAID) funds overseas development projects and works toward the reduction of poverty in developing countries. AusAID details the federal government’s overseas aid expenditure, development partners, projects and provides extensive information on the countries in which AusAID works.
ReliefWeb
ReliefWeb is a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The ReliefWeb site is well resourced with comprehensive daily updates on humanitarian crises and emergencies around the world, as well as maps and detailed country information.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is a non-government organisation that aims to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice. This site contains information on human rights issues and challenges around the globe as well as the countries where extensive human rights abuse occurs.
International Crisis Group
The International Crisis Group (ICG) is an independent, non-profit, multinational organisation, with over 90 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict. This site contains research from the field, monthly bulletins, media releases and country profiles.
Global Movement for Children
The Global Movement for Children (GMC) is a world-wide movement of organisations, individuals and children. It unites efforts to build a world fit for children. On this website you will find detailed information on the campaigns and activities GMC implements.You can also access the newsletter and publications of the GMC and other key information resources from other partners, such as the Child Rights Information Network (CRIN), or the Global Campaign for Education (GCE).
AlertNet
AlertNet provides global news, communications and logistics services to the international disaster relief community and the public.
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