December 1, is World Aids Day and with GlobalGiving's matching grant program there has never been a better time to donate to IDEX partner, Positive Women's Network (PWN), in South Africa.PWN provides HIV-positive women with: women-led support groups to address stigma; grief counseling; workshops on treatment literacy, reproductive health and nutrition; and opportunities for income-generating projects. These are women like Gladys, who turned to PWN for support and now looks to a brighter future.
PWN and their founder, Prudence Mabele, are featured in UNAIDS Outlook 2010. See the full presentation here.
Donate now to PWN via IDEX's funding partner GlobalGiving and take advantage of matching funds available. The matching challenge ends on Dec 1 so give now.
Labels: AIDS, PWN, South Africa
Estimados compañeros y compañeras,Después de seis maravillosos años como Director Ejecutivo, he tomado la difícil decisión de dejar a IDEX. Durante mi tiempo aquí, he tenido el privilegio de trabajar con un equipo muy entregado a su trabajo, con una mesa directiva bien dedicada a IDEX y con admirables contrapartes e organizaciones de base. Quiero agradecer a todos y todas que han apoyado con su tiempo y generosidad a IDEX durante mi estancia. Mi vida personal y profesional han sido enriquecido de manera permanente por estas relaciones.
Durante mi tiempo aquí he visto a IDEX prosperarse en una organización más grande y más efectiva. Nuestro modelo de envío de fondos participatorio esta siéndose más reconocido en la comunidad de desarrollo internacional. Y mientras nunca hay un buen momento para hacer una transición de este tamaño, mi tristeza es menos sabiendo que dejo la organización en manos de un equipo maravilloso que van asegurar que la eficiencia de nuestros programas y la estabilidad financiera continúe en los próximos años.
En las próximas semanas, los miembros de la mesa directiva van a llevar a cabo un proceso de reclutamiento abierto para la posición de Director Ejecutivo. Pueden revisar el anuncio y la descripción de esta posición en nuestra página Web.
Gracias a todos por hacer estos seis años tan agradables y tan enriquecidos. Estoy seguro que voy a cruzar caminos con muchos de ustedes, y espero continuar las relaciones que he desarrollado estando en IDEX. Les animo a continuar su participación y apoyo al trabajo de IDEX.
Saludos solidarios,
Pete Stanga
Labels: Pete Stanga, Vacancies
Seize the opportunity to make your donation go even further.Meet the challenge!
IDEX has selected our partner Positive Women's Network in South Africa to be part of the GlobalGiving Give More, Get More campaign.
Our goal is to fully fund this project by the end of this year. Meet the challenge and help women like Gladys face HIV/AIDS and find the strength to face the future.
"Because of PWN, I'm a strong person. And with my strength, I hope to lead other women who are HIV-positive to be strong as well." Gladys Nikelo, presenting to a youth group in South Africa.
You can choose to support any of IDEX's projects on GlobalGiving. But to maximize the matching grant potential we would urge you to give to PWN.
From now through December 1, projects on GlobalGiving.com are matched.
The more you give, and encourage others to give, the greater the matching gift.
Labels: GlobalGiving, PWN
Dear Friends,After six wonderful years as Executive Director, I have taken the difficult decision to leave IDEX. During my time here I’ve had the privilege to work with an extremely committed staff, a dedicated Board, and a truly inspiring set of partners and grantees. I would like to thank all who have supported IDEX during my tenure with your time and generosity. My personal and professional life has been permanently enriched by these relationships.
In my time here I have seen IDEX flourish into a larger and more effective organization. Our model of participatory grantmaking is gaining traction throughout the international development community. And, while it is never an ideal time to make such a transition, my sadness is lessened by the fact that I leave the organization in the hands of some amazing staff who will ensure that our programmatic efficacy and our financial stability will continue for years to come.
Over the next few weeks, IDEX’s Board of Directors will carry out an open hire for the Executive Director position. You can review the job announcement and description on our website.
Thank you all for making these six years so enjoyable and enriching. I’m sure I will cross paths with many of you again, and I look forward to continuing the relationships I have developed while at IDEX. I encourage you to continue your involvement and support of IDEX’s work.
All the best,
Pete Stanga
Labels: Executive Director, Pete Stanga, Vacancies
A collection of breaking news stories about the countries where IDEX works, and the issues we address.Guatemala
World Energy Research To Build Three Hydroelectric Projects - 11/06/09, Hydro World
The World Energy Research (WER) has made agreements with Guatemala for three hydroelectric projects. Guatemala has a large untapped energy resource base; only 7 percent of the country’s hydroelectric capacity has been tapped. The new projects will substantially increase that percentage. WER seek out energy projects with high returns and low environmental impacts: clean oil and natural gas, solar energy, wind energy and ocean turbines.
India
India Not Ready For Carbon Emission Targets - 11/06/09, Hindustan Times
One month before the Copenhagen climate change summit, India made clear that it is not ready to quantify its carbon emission targets but will explore that possibility. Developing countries, led by India, have consistently said that the money to tackle global warming must come from industrialized countries that have put all the extra greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Nepal
Meeting To Discuss the Threat From Global Warming - 11/02/09, Associated Press
Nepal’s Cabinet will hold a meeting to highlight the threat from global warming. Global warming is causing glaciers to melt in the Himalayas. Glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, creating lakes whose walls could burst and flood villages. Melting ice and snow also make the routes for mountaineers less stable and more difficult to follow.
Mexico
Indigenous Farmers Take Over UN Office - 10/31/09, AFP
In the southern state of Chiapas, about 150 indigenous farmers took over a UN office to demand the release of 3 jailed leaders; they also sought refuge as internally displaced persons. The group, Emiliano Zapata Farmers’ Organization (OCEZ) is a land rights group inspired by the Mexican revolutionary Zapata. The 3 group leaders were charged with having ties with the Sinaloa drug cartel. The farmers accuse the government of Chiapas of seeking to criminalize their social struggle.
South Africa
Fight Against HIV To Be Intensified - 11/06/09, IOL
The Health Minister has urged people living with HIV and AIDS to work with the government to intensify the fight against the disease. The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) together with the government are committed to cut the rate of infections by 50 percent by year 2011 and ensure that 80 percent of people who need treatment will have access to it.
Zimbabwe
Harare Water Supply Faces Challenges - 11/06/09, All Africa News
A year after Harare mayor Masunda took office in 2008, the water crisis in the capital is still yet to be resolved. The water crisis was supposed to be one of the mayor’s priority tasks. Many areas of Harare still do not have a reliable supply of water. Harare requires 1,000 megaliters of water per day, but its combined output is 600 megaliters. Unfortunately, 40 percent of the water is lost to leaks.
Labels: Guatemala, IDEX NewsFlash, India, Mexico, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe