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2008-05-12T08:24:00.000-07:00

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2008-05-12T05:46:00.000-07:00

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Global Warming and Disaster Reduction

2008-02-02T11:55:00.000-08:00

This is a project in which children will learn the importance of human lives and how to cope with natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, floods, hurricanes,ã€€landslides, tsunamis, droughts and so on through the communication and collaboration with global friends. Children can make a difference in the world.Slogan: Communication saves lives!Our goal is to build the safer place to live in for everyone in this planet. NDYS2008â€™s theme: Global Warming and Disaster Reduction
What we can do to stop Global Warming to reducethe impact of Natural Disasters?You may participate in one or more programs. NDYS 2008 International Conference will be held in Trinidad and Tobago in April 2008. For Details see http://ndys.jearn.jp/ndys2008.html

Rotary Foundation announces a call for applications for the 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (RWPF) and January and June 2009 Rotary Peace and C

2008-02-02T02:13:00.000-08:00

Rotary Foundation announces a call for applications for the 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (RWPF) and January and June 2009 Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies (RPCS) Program sessions. The deadline for completed applications to be submitted to The Rotary Foundation for these sessions is 1 July 2008.Program SynopsesThe Rotary Centers for International Studies program offers fellowships for masterâ€™s degree study fields related to peace and conflict resolution. Beyond academics, Rotary World Peace Fellows also gain practical skills in conflict resolution appropriate to their individual careers.Up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows each year enroll in the six Rotary Centers based at leading universities in five countries: International Christian University, Japan; Universidad del Salvador, Argentina; University of Bradford, United Kingdom; University of Queensland, Australia; University of California-Berkeley, Calif., U.S.A., and Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C.The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program is a professional development program held in Bangkok, Thailand, through which up to 30 participants embark on three months of intensive study instructed by some of the leading specialists in the peace and conflict resolution fields. The specialized curriculum has been crafted to capitalize on the experience of both participants and lecturers while balancing theoretical and practical learning.Ideal for busy professionals, the customized program helps promising leaders expand their global outlook, strengthen their negotiation skills, and ultimately make a positive impact on future peace and conflict resolution efforts worldwide.Promotional MaterialsPlease feel free to use this announcement to advertise Rotaryâ€™s peace programs and recruit applicants. We appreciate your help and support as we train leaders to build peace.For More InformationProgram materials and participant profiles can be downloaded at www.rotary.org
http://www.rotary.org/en/Pages/ridefault.aspx

SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE FORUM FOR NIGERIAN YOUTH IN THE DIASPORA

2008-02-01T05:59:00.000-08:00

SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE FORUM FOR NIGERIAN YOUTH IN THE DIASPORA
VISION 2020: SETTING THE AGENDA
Preparatory event for the Young Citizens for Sustainable Development
Conference
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
London International Development Centre
36 Gordon Square
London
WC1H 0PD
This is a consultation of Nigerian youth in the Diaspora: to exchange ideas
on Nigeria’s long term development plans including the Niger-delta
development master plan, the second National Economic Empowerment
and Development Strategy (NEEDS 2) and the President’s 7 point agenda.
This will present an opportunity for them to share their vision for Nigeria’s
future as well as how and what they hope to contribute.
Organiser: Development Partnership Initiative (DPI)
http://www.developmentpartnership.org/dpi/
Partners:
Nigerian Professionals International Network www.niproevents.com
Do Sumthing Poisitive Africa- DSPA www.dosumthing.org
Supporters:
A Ray of Hope UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace
www.unesco.co.uk
Abiola Publishing UK Limited www.abiolapublishing.com
Centre for Development Support Initiatives www.cedsinigeria.org
Host
Africa Recruit, affiliated to the Royal African Society
RSVP
Dumebi Agbakoba: dumebi@dosumthing.org
Victor Gotevbe: victor@unesco.co.uk
Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima: dabesaki@developmentpartnership.org
EVENT SCHEDULE
9.00- 9.30 am Registration
9.30- 9.45 am Opening Remarks
Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima, Nigeria’s RYC
9.45- 10.15 am Keynote address
His Excellency, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Rivers
State of Nigeria
10.15- 11.00 am Open Forum on: Nigeria yesterday, today and
tomorrow
Moderator: Miss Modupe Adefeso
11.00- 1.00 pm Roundtable discussion: Vision 2020: Setting the agenda
Moderator: Victor Gotevbe, Nigerian Professionals International Network
Discussants:
• Nigerian Ambassador to the UK
• Centre for Democracy and Development
• Action Aid International
• Hajiya Amina Ibrahim, Office of the special adviser to the president on the
MDGs
• Oxfam International
• Hilda Dokubo, Centre for Creative Arts Education
• Emmanuel Etim, NEPAD International Youth Expert Panel
1.00- 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00- 3.30 pm Breakout sessions
3.30- 4.00 pm Report back from breakout sessions/ Discussion
4.00- 4.45 pm Discussion and adoption of London Youth Statement
on Vision 2020
4.45- 5.00 pm Closing Remarks
Development Partnership International
*proposed speakers are not necessarily confirmed.

IAVE World Youth Conference!!!

2008-01-18T10:46:00.001-08:00

*****MODERATOR NOTE: see website for more information, http://www.iave.org/NewsView.asp?newsID=144 Do you want to participate in the IAVE World Youth Volunteer Conference? In the framework of the XX IAVE World Volunteer Conference Volunteering for Human Development, More Solidarity Less Poverty, to take place in Panama City from the 2nd to the 5th of April 2008, from the 31st of March to the 2nd of April 2008, the IAVE World Volunteer Youth Conference will be held in Panama. Do you want to share your experiences with young volunteers from all over the world? In Panama city, in the Hotel Avalon Resort,in Las Cumbres, under the title Youth Volunteering for Solidarity and Equity, the IAVE World Youth Volunteer Conference will create a get-together space dedicated to visualize the volunteer as a factor of human development among young people. 200 participants from all over the world: young volunteers, young representatives of volunteer organizations and young professionals, aged between 15 and 30 years, will have the chance to share their views and experiences, to exchange information and knowledge and to get to know better the situation of youth volunteering world wide. Now, in order that this event will be a success... We want to know your opinion!!! We want you to share your experience!!! Or, in other words, We want you to participate!!!!!!!!!!! To participate in the Youth Conference and to benefit from this excellent opportunity: Visit the web of Iave http://www.iave.org/NewsView.asp?newsID=144 for more information

+234 Magazine Calls for Submission

2008-01-18T10:46:00.000-08:00

+234 Magazine is a branding tool for the country, and is herebycalling forsubmission of articles, short stories, expose', interviews, reviews,photographs, memoirs, cartoons, poems, and features, for its maidenpublication soon.We are looking for submissions with a strong bias for Nigeria, showinga Frenzy outburst of patriotism and works that will speak for thecountry in turn.*MISSION:*- To promote and redefine Nigeria as a positive brand.*VISION:*- By 2011, Nigeria and her brand 'Heart of Africa' will be thrivinguniquely as an acceptable and advanced nation.*OBJECTIVES:*- -To promote Nigeria as a positive brand, hence, ensuring apositiveimage for the country.- -Re-brand our image in a very handy medium.- -Promote positive and alluring perceptions of Nigeria, its peopleand values.- -Promote our people, resources, business, and all facets ofNigeriato the world- ***GUIDELINES:*- Topical works with special relevance to Nigeria.- Submissions must be objective and accurate.- Meet international writing standards; normal grammatical standardsin written English: use of correct punctuations and spelling.- Must be original, relevant sources must be referenced.- Submissions should be made along with a brief biography.- Submissions should be minimum of 1500 words and maximum of over2500words.- Deadline for submission is 19th November 2007.- Please all submissions should me emailed toinfo234magazine@gmail.comFor further enquiries call +234-805-643-0502..+234 Magazine…..*redefining Nigeria*!!!!

National Summit on Volunteerism, Abuja, Nigeria - December 4- 5, 2007

2007-11-26T07:25:00.000-08:00

National Summit on Volunteerism, Abuja, Nigeria - December 4- 5, 2007

The Nigerian National Volunteer Service (NNVS) in collaboration with the Voluntary Service overseas (VSO) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) would on the 4th and 5th of December, be organizing a National Summit on Volunteerism.

The summit themed: “Volunteerism: Foundation for National Development” is to raise the profile and create awareness on the role of volunteerism as a tool for national development. The summit is also expected to serve as a forum for dialogue and interaction among various stakeholders particularly, government, corporate bodies and volunteer organizations on expanding the frontiers of volunteerism in Nigeria and encouraging Nigerians of all ages to engage in volunteering to help build their community.

The summit will discuss among others;
1) Challenges facing Volunteerism.
2) The role of government in promoting volunteerism.
3) Corporate Volunteerism.
4) Harness the energies of Retirees and the youth in promoting volunteerism.

The summit is open to leaders of volunteer organizations in Nigeria, Heads of Corporate Foundations and Government Agencies and Organizations that utilize the services of volunteers.

This event is taking place at Bolingo Hotel & Towers, Independence Avenue, Central Business District, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.

Come! let’s talk and together make volunteerism our culture!!

THE HEART OF A TRUE FRIEND

2007-10-29T07:16:00.001-07:00

Sweet words are easy to say, Sweet things are easy 2 buy, but sweet people are difficult to find. Life ends when u stop dreaming, hope ends when u stop believing, love ends when u stop caring, friendship ends when u stop sharing.To love without condition.....................to talk without intention.........to give without reason............and to care without expectation.......is the heart of a true friend

THE HEART OF A TRUE FRIEND

2007-10-29T07:16:00.000-07:00

YOUTH!!!

2007-10-29T06:46:00.000-07:00

Youth!!!

Youth, a winding road, twisting and turning

Never truly knowing what’s up ahead

Feelings of constant pressure and yearning

On many days you would rather be dead

Which road will you take the up or the down?

So many decisions, how will you choose?

Your day depends on a smile or a frown

It’s all a game, will you win or lose?

Just hoping you can make it through the day

There is no point looking around the curve

Each turn comes in an unexpected way

Impossible to tell, go straight of swerve.

Idowu Olumide Emmanuel

University Of Abuja

BSC. Statistics

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