OneWorld - Internet Community. Organisations leading the way for human rights and sustainable development worldwide.
ABANTU for Development
www.abantu.org
ABANTU for Development is a non-governmental development organisation founded in 1991 by African women, for the purpose of harnessing resources to the benefit of African people. The main focus of their work is on training, providing information and advice on mobilising resources towards sustainable development in Africa. ACTIONAID
www.actionaid.org
ACTIONAID focuses on long-term development, tackling the root causes of poverty. Working directly with communities to help them improve the quality of their lives. Action Without Borders Inc.
www.idealist.org
Action Without Borders Inc. maintains Idealist.org, the richest online directory of nonprofit and volunteering resources, with information provided by 14,000 organizations worldwide. ActivistNet
http://www.activistnet.org
ActivistNet is a new, comprehensive internet resources directory and online networking center for global issues, political activism and progressive social change. ACP Secretariat
www.oneworld.org/acpsec/
The ACP Secretariat represents 71 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries that have signed the Lomé Convention with the EU. It supports the ACP institutions and provides administrative and technical assistance to the negotiating processes. AEFJN
www.oneworld.org/aefjn/
Africa Analysis
http://www.africaanalysis.comAfrica Analysis is a fortnightly newsletter analysing trends in politics, business, economics, development issues and policy in Africa. Africa-Europe Faith and Justice Network
http://www.oneworld.org/aefjn/Africa-Europe Faith and Justice Network is an international Network of religious and missionary Congregations working in Africa and Europe. It promotes more just and equitable relations between the people of Africa and the people of Europe. AfPiC - Action for Peoples in Conflict
www.oneworld.org/afpic/
AfPiC is a charity that works in different parts of the world to help victims of conflict caused by racial, ethnic, social, religious or cultural intolerance. The African Academy of Sciences
www.oneworld.org/aasThe African Academy of Sciences (AAS) fosters excellence in scientific and technological endeavours in direct support of social and economic development. Africa Legal Aid
www.unimaas.nl/~alaAfrica Legal Aid (AFLA) is a nonprofit organisation working for the respect and realization of human rights through legal protection. Africa Policy Information Center
www.africapolicy.orgThe Africa Policy Information Center (APIC) provides accessible policy-relevant information and analysis around Africa issues and the U.S. role in Africa. AFRONET
www.oneworld.org/afronetAFRONET (The Inter-African Network for Human Rights) is a network of human rights organisations in 22 African countries. The organisation seeks to promote a human rights agenda for Africa through networking, information sharing, action-oriented programmes and advocacy work. Agenda
www.oneworld.org/agendaAgenda is a feminist project in South Africa started in 1987. It promotes gender equity, is published four times a year and is available through subscription. AHRTAG
www.healthlink.org.ukAHRTAG (now Healthlink Worldwide) works to improve the health of poor and vulnerable communities by strengthening the provision, use and impact of information. AMANI Trust
www.oneworld.org/amani/The AMANI Trust offers a community based rehabilitation service to survivors of torture. The main activities are training, counselling, community development and human rights activism. American Refugee Committee
www.archq.orgThe American Refugee Committee (ARC) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, humanitarian organization that provides health care and training to refugees and internally displaced persons affected by war. Amnesty International - International Secretariat
www.amnesty.orgAmnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards. Amnesty UK
www.amnesty.org.ukAmnesty is one of the world's largest international voluntary organisation dealing with human rights. The UK Section has more than 125,000 members, 330 local groups and 900 affiliated organisations. AMURT
www.oneworld.org/amurt/AMURT is one of the few private voluntary organisations of Third World origin, being founded in India. Over the years AMURT has established teams in eighty countries, to create a network that can respond to disasters almost anywhere in the world. Antenna Foundation
www.antenna.nlThe Antenna Foundation aims to facilitate the use of ICT applications by global justice and educational organisations in the Netherlands and supports 'public-domain' activities on the Internet. APRODEV
www.oneworld.org/aprodev/APRODEV aims to represent World Council of Churches-related development aid agencies to the European Union and to strengthen cooperation between its members. Animal Refuge Kansai
http://web-kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/s-world/ark/Animal Refuge Kansai (ARK), is an NGO non-profit volunteer organisation dedicated to improving the welfare of animals in Japan. Action for Solidarity, Equality, Environment, and Development Europe
http://www.antenna.nl.aseedAction for Solidarity, Equality, Environment, and Development (A SEED) Europe is the European hub of the A SEED global network of youth organisations and networks campaigning on a broad range of issues. Azafady
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~azafadyAzafady is a London based organisation working on village community based programs in areas of Madagascar where poverty creates a threat to natural resources. BOES.ORG
www.boes.orgChildren's Rights, Multilanguages - by BOES.ORG. Very useful documents for interesting and effective language studies Independent. Non-profit. Voluntary engagement. The British Council
www.britcoun.orgThe British Council promotes wider knowledge of the UK and the English language and encourages cultural, scientific, technological and educational cooperation between the UK and other countries. Büro für Kultur und Medien Projekte
www.kultur-und-medien.comThe Büro für Kultur und Medien Projekte has worked since 1993 with German and foreign artists together. The emphasis of our work is children's theatre topics.
CAB International
http://www.cabi.org
CAB International is an intergovernmental non-profit organisation that disseminates and applies scientific knowledge for development in natural resources and health. CAFOD
www.cafod.org.uk
CAFOD's work is based on partnership between communities in the third world and people in England and Wales. CANTERA
www.oneworld.org/canteraCANTERA contributes to social justice and sustainable human development through the promotion of poular education and gender awareness in Nicaragua and Central America CARE International UK
http://www.careinternational.org.uk/CARE International UK helps poor people and those caught in crises to take charge of their lives and futures. In 64 countries it combats disaster and poverty through practical, carefully planned relief and long term programmes. Caribbean Banana Exporters Association
www.cbea.orgTheCaribbean Banana Exporters Association (CBEA) brings together the Banana Growers' Association in Belize, Jamaica, Surinam and the Windward Islands. CART (Centre for Appropriate Rural Technologies)
www.oneworld.org/cart/CART (Centre for Appropriate Rural Technologies) is a small organisation based at Mysore, India. CART's primary focus is sustainable rural development. CART works in the areas of renewable Energy, low cost housing etc. Centre for Action Research and Training
http://www.kalinga.net/cartTheCentre for Action Research and Training is an NGO working for the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society in Orissa, India. Casa Alianza
www.casa-alianza.org/Casa Alianza/Covenant House Latin America offers residential programmes for street children in Latin America and is a committed advocate for children's rights. CIIR
www.ciir.orgCIIR (Catholic Institute for International Relations) Tackling the causes of poverty and injustice internationally through advocacy and skillsharing. We work with people of all faiths and none CBA - Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
www.oneworld.org/cba/The CBA offices are in Great Portland Street in Central London. The association is funded by subscription from members of the major public service broadcasters of the Commonwealth. CCJ - Centro de Capacitacao da Juventud
www.oneworld.org/ccj/The CCJ (National Youth Training Centre) seeks to support the organisation of youth ministry on national, regional, diocesan and parish levels. Centre for Science & Environment
www.oneworld.org/cse/The Centre for Science & Environment is a non-governmental agency working in the field of the environment. It is a public interest research and advocacy organisation which promotes environmentally sound and development strategies. Centro de Estudios Uruguayo de Tecnologias Apropiadas
http://www.sicoar.com.uy/ceutaCEUTA's main activities are agroecology, renewable energies, medicinal herbs and sustainable transport. CDR
www.cdr.dk/The Danish Centre for Development Research carries out social science development research in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It supports development research through library and documentation services and offers consultancy services. CDRI
(Coming soon)The Cambodian Development Research Institute (CDRI), was established in 1990 as an independent Cambodian institution that works to support capacity development within selected Cambodian government and civil institutions. Its mission is to enhance human resource capacity in Cambodia and to undertake research and analysis contributing to the formulation of sustainable development policies and strategies. Central Index of Appointments Overseas
http://www.ciao-directory.orgThe Central Index of Appointments Overseas CIAO Web site provides information about development organisations that are interested in recruiting international volunteers/staff. Centre of African Studies
www.ed.ac.uk/~centas/cas.htmCAS is an interdisciplinary centre promoting the understanding of Africa through masters and doctoral level teaching and through seminars, conferences, publications and networking across Scotland. Centre for Action Research and Training
http://www.kalinga.net/cartThe Centre for Action Research and Training is an NGO working for the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society in Orissa, India. Centre for Alternative Technology
www.cat.org.uk/The Centre for Alternative Technology an educational charity striving to achieve the best cooperation between the natural, technological and human worlds. CfBT Education Services
www.cfbt.com/CfBT are a UK based not-for-profit education charity dedicated to sustainable development and good management worldwide Charities Aid Foundation
www.charitynet.orgThe Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is a registered charity which provides services that are both charitable and financial in order to help charities and donors make the most of their resources Children and Armed Conflict Unit
http://www2.essex.ac.uk/c&acuThe Children and Armed Conflict Unit looks at ways to increase protection of civilian children in armed conflict situations. Children of the Storm
www.cotstorm.demon.co.ukChildren of the Storm is a charity which provides material and educational support to young refugees and advice to schools with refugee students. Christian Aid
www.christian-aid.org.ukChristian Aid was founded in 1945 by churches in Britain to provide for the needs of refugees in Europe following the Second World War. Today it is the official relief and development agency of 40 British and Irish Churches, and is registered under the Charities Act of 1960 (No 258003). Christians Abroad
http://www.cabroad.org.uk
Christians Abroad aims to help people engage in God's loving purposes through action for world development. The work promotes cooperation and the sharing of resources and skills through specific practical tasks. CIDSE
www.cidse.be
CIDSE (International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity) is an alliance of 16 Catholic Development Organisations from Europe, North America and New Zealand. CIDSE members share a common strategy on development. CLO
(Coming soon)The CLO (Civil Liberties Organisation), Nigeria's oldest indigenous human rights NGO, protects and promotes respect for human rights in Nigeria. CODE Europe
www.oneworld.org/code_europe/CODE Europe's programme of activities centres on support for two vital elements of the book chain in developing countries - the strengthening of library resources in rural areas, and the development of publishing in developing countries. College for International Cooperation and Development
www.karoo.net/winesteadCollege for International Cooperation and Development (CICD) is a private non-profit school that offers programmes where, you as a participant, have the opportunity to do 6 months development work in Africa COMMACT
(Coming soon)Committed to people-centred development, COMMACT provides support to practitioners involved in local initiatives throughout the Commonwealth and promotes participatory and consultative policy development. Committee to Protect Journalists
www.cpj.orgThe Committe to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organisation that documents and responds to press freedom violations worldwide. Commonwealth Foundation
www.oneworld.org/com_fnd/The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation of the Commonwealth with a mandate to work in the non-governmental sector. It supports exchange, training opportunities and the sharing of skills, experience and information. Commonwealth Lawyers Association
(Coming soon)The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is a network of lawyers around the Commonwealth which supports high standards and the rule of law. Conectandonos al Futuro de El Salvador
http://www.conectando.org.svConectandonos al Futuro de El Salvador aims to build a learning society in El Salvador through appropriate knowledge creation and management. Conflict and Peace Forums
http://members.aol.com/jarrettjs/conflict/index.htmlConflict and Peace Forums is a think tank organisation examining new ways of looking at conflict transformation and peace journalism. Courses, conferences and Papers. The Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development (CG)
http://www.ecdgroup.comThe Consultative Group (CG) consists of international donor agencies, foundations and NGO's dedicated to improving the conditions of children in the Majority World. Consumers International
www.consumersinternational.orgFounded in 1960, Consumers International is an independent non-profit federation of consumers' organisations dedicated to the protection and promotion of consumers interests worldwide. Consumers International has 215 member consumers' groups im more than 90 countries. Containers of Hope
http://www.containersofhope.orgContainers of Hope is an Anglican Church aid organisation working mainly in Africa. Corporate Watch
http://www.oneworld.org/cwCorporate Watch (UK) is a magazine uncovering the crimes of transnational corporations, reporting on campaigns against them, and providing analysis of the corporate world. Corporate Watch
www.corpwatch.orgCorporate Watch (US) is an on-line magazine and resource center covering corporate accoutability, economic globalization, social and environmetal justice. CUNIA
www.norcol.ac.uk/social_studies/cunia/cunia.htmlCUNIA (Centre for Commonwealth, United Nations and International Affairs) is the only Scottish-based professional organisation serving all sectors of Scottish education in the field of Commonwealth, United Nations and international affairs education. Cranfield University at Silsoe
http://www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/Cranfield University at Silsoe. School of Agriculture, Food, and Environment of Cranfield University, UK. cyber-times.org
www.cyber-times.orgcyber-times.org is a non-profit forum for journalism students around the world to write on world issues. Dakshinayan
www.linkindia.com/daxDakshinayan is a non-profit, non-religious organization providing basic education and health care to tribal and other rural communities in India. DFID Department for International Development
www.oneworld.org/dfid/The DFID (formerly the Overseas Development Administration), is the government department responsible for all aspects of development policy. It works to promote greater coherence between aid and development policies. DELTA
www.oneworld.org/deltaDELTA - providing news and background on Ogoni, Shell and Nigeria. Development Alternatives
www.ecouncil.ac.cr/devaltDevelopment Alternatives aims to promote sustainable development through a wide range of activities. Primary focus areas include development and marketing of environmentally sound and appropriate technologies, and design and implementation of environmental management strategies and institutional systems. DPPC
www.brad.ac.uk/acad/dppc/homepage.htmlThe Development and Project Planning Centre (DPPC) is one of the UK's oldest and largest university centres for development studies, specialising in the planning and management of development projects and current development policy issues. Different Voices
www.twiza.demon.co.ukDifferent Voices is an information and support network promoting cross-cultural understanding, especially through greater access to the media. Based in London, England, it is open to individuals and organisations throughout the world. Digital Freedom Network
www.dfn.orgDigital Freedom Network (DFN) is an international human rights organization that strengthens peaceful advocates of freedom and democracy by publishing their material on the Internet.
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