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October 28, 2009 by trainings

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods

TARA Livelihood Academy

Announces

A Powerful New Learning Opportunity

Managing Systems 

    Systems Thinking and System Dynamics Modeling:
    Practical Tools for 21st Century Challenges
    New Delhi- 26 – 28 Nov 2009 

Introduction

We live in a world where our very survival depends on how we adapt to challenges. Try to imagine your life moving into the next few decades.  The tests we will face in the future will be much harder to tackle than those in the past; natural resources are depleting, the climate is changing, global finance is collapsing – all of these will have grave impacts on the growth, development and survival of institutions, individuals and each one of us.   

One of the main reasons why we have such a poor track record in dealing with the challenges posed by the physical world, is our inability to recognize patterns, structures and consequent behavior of various systems.  Systems are all around us; in nature, factories, trade and commerce, our cities and indeed in our families and communities.  Such systems have distinct characteristics and components which work together to serve a purpose.  These components are linked together through “feedback” loops and delays in information flow that often lead to unintended, unexpected and even counter-intuitive results.    

Over the course of the three day course we will learn about basic systems analysis and the tools required taking advantage of all sorts of systems that exist in your work and life.   

Your browser may not support display of this image. Objectives of the Training

  • To give participants the necessary tools to analyze, simplify and take advantage of complex systems that are part of their professional and personal lives. 
  • To expose them to new methodologies for improving personal and institutional performance, achieving long term growth and minimizing risks.
  • To share EarthSafe and DA’s experiences in applying systems thinking to projects and management.  

Development Alternatives Group (DA) is an Indian non-profit organization committed to the creation of sustainable livelihoods on a large scale, DA fosters low carbon, resource efficient pathways to inclusive growth in areas such as cleaner production, rural housing, renewable energy, water management, waste recycling and sustainable agriculture.

EarthSafe Enterprises explores the relationship between population growth, quality of life and greenhouse gas emissions to identify least cost strategies to mitigate climate change. 

Pedagogy 

The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program. 

  • Lectures and Stories
  • Hands-on Games
  • Interactive Model Building Exercises
  • Supplementary Materials / Handouts
  • Power-Point Presentations and Videos
  • Case studies

 

 

 

 

Course Contents 

  • Facing the Future
    • Challenges of the 21st Century- Role of Systems & Systems Failure
    • 21st Century Solutions
      • Time and Space: Problems, Symptoms and Solutions
      • A New Understanding of Efficiency: Types of Solutions
      • Learning Organisations and The Five Principles – Peter Senge
  • Systems Thinking in Practice
    •  
      • Mental Models Vs Virtual models
      • The Bigger Picture
  • System Dynamics Modeling
    •  
      • The Original Models from CLDs to Stock and Flow Diagrams
      • SD modeling in practice
  • Games & Case Studies

 Course Eligibility

Professionals in Business, Government, NGOs, who are interested in acquiring the tools necessary to make better decisions in the face of future uncertainties. Professionals with minimum three years of experience and good analytical abilities would benefit more. 

Requirements

If possible, please bring a laptop running Windows XP. You may register, download and install the free modeling software required for this course (Vensim PLE from):

http://www.vensim.com/freedownload.html 

Resource Person 

Karan Khosla 

Karan Khosla holds a degree in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Boston University. Formerly, Director of Operations at the South Asia Foundation, one of the largest private grant-giving organizations in the region, Karan was instrumental in developing institutions of excellence and programmes to promote regional cooperation and development amongst the eight South Asian countries.  Recognizing the need for a more rigorous approach to sustainable development theory and practice, Karan started EarthSafe Enterprises in 2009.  The consultancy wing of EarthSafe aims to apply systems principles and mathematical modeling to design resource efficient policies and services for developing countries.  Currently, EarthSafe is exploring the relationship between population growth, quality of life and greenhouse gas emissions to identify least cost strategies to mitigate climate change.  EarthSafe also seeks to promote better living standards in low income communities, for example, by providing 24×7 water supplies.  Karan lives in New Delhi, India; he is a devoted guitar player and collector.

DURATION: 3 Days

FEE: INR 7500 per participant for Indian Participants, 200 USD for Overseas Participants

The Training fee covers the following:

  • Food during training
  • Course material
  • Field trip if any

 

 

Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of TARA Livelihood Academy payable at New Delhi. To ensure your participation, we request you to send the nomination form (Down load the registration form by clicking on the link http://devalt.org/nomination/.) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 20 November, 2009. The address for sending the Demand Draft is-  

Manager – Training

TARA Livelihood Academy

Development Alternatives,

111/9- Z, Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70

Tele. No: 011-26132718

Email Id: bgadre@devalt.org 

Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post or well-known courier service only.

Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form.

 
   
Training date Thursday, November 26, 2009
Intended Audience Professionals in Business, Government, NGOs
Cost INR 7500

Contact Information   Other Details
 
Not provided

Contact Bhavana Gadre
Telephone 011-26132718
Email bgadre@devalt.org
Website http://www.devalt.org

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October 28, 2009 by trainings

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October 28, 2009 by trainings

SOCIAL ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT Master Class Workshop Organised by Centre for Social Initiative and Management (CSIM) in association with Social Audit Network (SAN), UK and Fullerton India 3-4 November 2009 GURUKUL,

 Fullerton India Credit Company Building No. 11, 2nd Floor Solitaire Corporate Park, Andheri – Ghatkopar Link Road, Chakala Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093

PROGRAM NEED

There has been an increasing interest among people from different walks of life to understand the nuances, methods and tools that would enable a faster growth of social development of our country. With good governance gaining importance, it has become imperative for most organizations to analyze and report on their triple bottom line impact. Social Accounting and A is a means whereby organizations operating in the community, social economy and public sectors report on their social, environmental and economic performance in a simple and sustainable manner. Social Accounting and Audit (SAA) is a framework which allows an organization to develop a process whereby it can account for its social performance and draw up an action plan to improve. It builds on existing documentation and reporting and helps organizations understand their impact on the community and to be accountable to their key stakeholders. Social Audit Network (SAN), a UK based Organization, is a pioneer in the field of SAA. (www.socialauditnetwork.org) The Master Class is a 2-day Workshop meant to orient professionals on Methods used for processing and preparing Social Accounts Standardized formats for presenting the accounts The process of getting them audited This will enable in building the social balance sheet for the organization.

ELIGIBILITY

The Workshop is meant for people working in NGOs, CSR Initiatives, independent consultants as well as government officials. It is especially targeted at people wishing to facilitate the process within their organizations and to enable the design and development of the Social Accounting and Audit practice

 BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATNTS

Increased technical knowledge of an evolving field of work Opportunity to take up SAA in their own context with the support of SAN Over time increased professional qualifications for certified Social Accountants and Auditors Mutual sharing of knowledge

Schedule:

 Day One (10.00am – 6.00pm) Introductions Brief Introduction to Social Accounting and Audit Getting Ready stage Step One: Social, Environmental and Economic Planning

Step Two: Social, Environmental and Economic Accounting Exploring resources ————————————- Day Two (9.00am – 5.00pm) Welcome back

Step Three: Social, Environmental and Economic Reporting More exploring resources Social Accounts Social Audit Panel Process: Preparation for the Panel meeting, The Panel meeting, After the Panel meeting Review of the workshop Fee Registration Fee: Rs 7500/- (For Individual participants) Rs. 10,000/- (for 2 from each organisation) *Fee covers professional fees for training, course material, lunch/tea/snacks and certificate of participation DD to be drawn in favour of “CSIM, Chennai” and to be sent to the below address CSIM, 391/1, Venkatachalapathi Nagar, Alappakkam, Chennai-116 Tel No: +91 44- 24867565/66

 Last Date for Registration 25th October 2009 Complete the registration form attached and send it across by email to gayatri@csimhyd.com, vatsala@csimhyd.com Only limited seats available, please confirm your participation early About the Organisers Fullerton India Credit Company Fullerton India is a subsidiary of Fullerton Financial Holdings Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, Singapore. Fullerton India provides a complete range of financial products and solutions, customized to the requirements of mass market and low income population segments. They follow a customer centric, community based business model. Fullerton India is one of the first few pioneering organizations that has applied the SAA approach to report on the organisation’s sustainability.

They are sponsoring the workshop in order to encourage the practice of SAA in the Indian context. (www.fullertonindia.com) Centre for Social Initiative and Management (CSIM) established in 2001, is a project of the Manava Seva Dharma Samvardhani Trust based out of Chennai. Being pioneers in Social entrepreneurship education in India, CSIM offers a full time and a part time course which promotes the concepts of Social Entrepreneurship. Many practitioners and individuals interested in social development have benefited from our course all over India.

 CSIM has its centre in Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore and Mumbai. It is also the knowledge partner of Social Audit Network, UK for its India chapter. The CSIM-SAN India chapter has facilitated about 10 organsiations across India to prepare its social accounts and have it audited by the SAN, UK auditors over the last one year. (www.csim.in) Contact Ms.Gayatri Vivek gayatri@csimhyd.com / 9820262440 Ms Vatsala Ravi Krishnan vatsala@csimhyd.com /9730045415 Accommodation: Outstation participants, can seek accommodation at YMCA Andheri at reasonable rates Contact details: Tel.No: 022-26303076 / 26303065, andheri@ymcabombay.com Contact Information Other Details Ms.Gayatri Vivek gayatri@csimhyd.com / 9820262440 Ms Vatsala Ravi Krishnan vatsala@csimhyd.com /9730045415 Email gayatri@csimhyd.com

Thank you for helping the flood affected through the CDRN

October 13, 2009 by trainings

Mail us to help you highlight needs or offers at communications@cdrn.org.in or call us at 011-65422890

Thank you for helping the flood affected through the CDRN:

1.5 Lakh water purification tablets have been allocated to Helpage India to be distributed 75000 each in A.P. And Karnatka.

350 Kilograms of biscuits to Jyothi Welfare Society,

150 Kilograms of biscuits to Redemption Research for Health and Educational Development Society(RRHEDS) and 100 kgs biscuits have been donated to NGO Commitment for flood affected victims.

100 blankets were allocated to RRHEDS by M/S Relief Suppliers.

The Relief Agency, Commitment has received 2.5 lacs water purification tablets for flood affected regions of A.P.

For images of Flood affected people and regions visit http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21055 

 

Offers made by the users of CDRN:

KITCHEN SETS / UTENSILS (5000 NOS.)

BLANKETS (100000 NOS.)

TARPAULINS (5000 NOS.)

IMPREGNATED MOSQUITO NETS (5000 NOS.)

PP MATS (10000 NOS.)

WATER CLORINE TABLETS (500000 NOS.)

SHAWLS (5000 NOS.)

ANGOCHCHA (12000 NOS.)

DHOTI (6000 NOS.)

HYGIENE KITS (4000 NOS.)

NEEDS highlighted on the CDRN :

WORLD VISION INDIA:

Renaissance Social Welfare Society

RRHEDS

Commitment

HelpAge India HelpAge India

BIRDS

GRES- India

 

 

Water sachets,milk and dairy products for flood victims in Andhra Pradesh.

Temporary shelter materials for flood affected in A.P.

Food packets and baby foods for flood affected in Andhra Pradesh.

Fuel for cooking, lighting and transport.

Emergency medicines to control and be prepared for epidemics.

Requirement of towles (small/ medium/ large) for flood affected in A.P.

Hygiene Kits.

 

Post Your Needs:

Mail us to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process,

Your organization can highlight your needs at www.cdrn.org.in  

About CDRN

The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) www.cdrn.org.in is a web-based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps Relief Agencies, Response Agencies and Governments to access and feed in real-time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief.

To become a user of the system, and to post your needs or to donate/supply/provide your services and products on CDRN, please visit our website www.cdrn.org.in. Alternatively, you candownload our brochure or send us the following details on this address: communications@cdrn.org.in: Organization Name; Login ID; First Name ; Last Name ; Email ; Address ; City ; State ; Pin Code ; Phone Numbers.

Join us on Facebook, Orkut, YouTube, Google Group, Blog, LinkedIn to know more about our organization and to connect with fellow CDRN members.

National Federations that are users of CDRN

(AIFPA) All India Food Processors’ Association

(FIMI) Federation of Indian Minerals Association

(ITMA) Indian Transformers Manufacturers Association

(GIA) Gurgaon Industrial Association

(CEAMA) Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association

(APEDA) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

( IPMA) Indian Paper Manufacturers Association

(IBMA) Indian Bread Manufacturers Association

(FIBM) Federation of Indian Biscuit Manufacturers

(FIEO) Federation of Indian Export Organizations

(IPPAMMA) Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers Association

(ISSDA) Indian Stainless Steel Development Association

(GCC) Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce

(AIDC) Assam Industrial Development Corporation

(CIFTI) Confederation Of Indian Food Trade and Industry

(FAI) The fertiliser Association Of India

(PHF) Public Health foundation

(IDMA) Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association

(ISPAI) Internet Service Providers Association of India

(ADDA) Assam Drug Dealers Association

(EZMA) Eastern Zone Mining Association

(DGMA) Delhi Grain Merchants Association

( GMIA) Gujarat Mineral Industry Association

(ICCTAS) India Council of Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware

(MAIT) Manufacturers Association of Information Technology

  ABOUT NDMA

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations and companies.

http://www.ndma.gov.in

 ABOUT CSO PARTNERS

CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners’ network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.

http://www.csopartners.org
 

ABOUT AIDMATRIX

Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world’s most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.

http://www.aidmatrix.org

 

For further information please contact:

 

CDRN Team

Swati Pahuja or Vinisha Kataria

P: +91 11 65422890

Email: communications@cdrn.org.in

Website: www.cdrn.org.in

 

 

 

Help provide for Needs of the Affected in the Southern States Flood

October 7, 2009 by trainings

http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21040

call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process

 

 Redemption Research for Health and Educational Development Society (RRHEDS), a recipient user of the CDRN providing relief from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh highlighted their needs for Water Purification Tablets and Aquatabs has donated 64,000 Water Purification Tablets through the CDRN which have been despatched to provide 1,80,000 Litres of clean drinking water to the affected families.

 Hind Pharma, a corporate user has offered 5,00,000 (Five Lakh) water purification tablets donation to CDRN recipient users for Water Purification Tablets for disinfection of drinking water to restrict the spread of the infections in flood affected areas.

http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21040

For images of Flood affected people and regions visit: www.cdrn.org.in or click http://www.slide.com/r/XDy72UTD2j-UwnCAiaEj55ocaHNy85Nv?

 Make your offers for the Needs of the Affected communities: 

 

Post your needs:

Your organization can highlight your needs at www.cdrn.org.in

 

Mail us to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process

 

You can also post your donations and offers for supplies at communications@cdrn.org.in

CDRN is responding for you to reach out with your needs and offers for supplies / donations for the Million and a half affected by the floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21040

Situation Analysis:

 

An update information of flood situation in Coastal India:

The floods triggered by heavy rains under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has affected 6 states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. It has destroyed standing crops, civic infrastructure, electricity and telecom facilities and paralysed road and rail transport.

In Orissa, incessant rain across the state has caused flash floods in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. This has affected more than 60,000 people in 103 villages. Flood water of Budhabalang, Gangahar, Sono, Kansabas and Jalaka rivers have entered the villages. The people from several areas in Mayurbhanj and Balasore are being shifted to safer places.

 

In Goa, several people remained trapped in their houses in the border taluka of Canacona where over 250 houses have collapsed so far in the flood. State administration confirmed that other 400 houses were inundated due to rains. Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has rushed to the affected area where the district administration coupled with Army and Navy has initiated intense rescue operations. Official figures confirmed the death of two people who were washed away in the flood waters. The villages Poinguinim, Partagali, Delem, Agonda and Khotigao remained under water throughout night, No efforts were spared to bring marooned people to safety.

Five days of torrential rain have left more than 240 people dead and more than 1 million displaced in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Large parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have been inundated. Flooding worsened after authorities released water from rain-swollen reservoirs and dams in both states to prevent them from bursting their banks. Damage to crops, public and private infrastructure has been unprecedented and w’d exceed Rs 2000 crore. The floods have submerged entire villages, snapped transport and communication links and raised fears of epidemic in relief camps crowded with people forced out of their homes. Air Force helicopters dropped food and drinking water packages to hundreds of villages that remained cut off after roads were submerged or washed away.


 

  Andhra Pradesh Karnataka
No. of affected districts 6 12
Worst Affected districts Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar  Raichur, Bellary, Bijapaur,Gadag, Bagalkote and Dharwad
No of People Affected    
Reported Human Deaths 52 168
Cattle Perished/Washed Away   4595
Houses Collapsed   204,268
No of People rescued    
No of Relief Camps operating    
1211

 

Andhra Pradesh- The situation is equally grim in Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts, where thousands of people are still stranded in floodwaters due to heavy rains that battered the state for the past six days. Massive rescue operations are on to evacuate people from inundated areas in several districts of the state. Army personnel and National Disaster Reserve Force have also deployed in rescue operations. 14 trains diverted on Guntakal division due to flooding. Chief Minister K Roasaiah is reviewing the flood situation constantly.Rosaiah has urged centre to declare floods as natural calamity and to provide immediate aid of Rs 10,000 crore.

 

 

 

 

 

About CDRN

National Federations that are users of CDRN

(AIFPA) All India Food Processors’ Association

(FIMI) Federation of Indian Minerals Association

(ITMA) Indian Transformers Manufacturers Association

(GIA) Gurgaon Industrial Association

(CEAMA) Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association

(APEDA) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

( IPMA) Indian Paper Manufacturers Association

(IBMA) Indian Bread Manufacturers Association

(FIBM) Federation of Indian Biscuit Manufacturers

(FIEO) Federation of Indian Export Organizations

(IPPAMMA) Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers Association

(ISSDA) Indian Stainless Steel Development Association

(GCC) Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce

(AIDC) Assam Industrial Development Corporation

(CIFTI) Confederation Of Indian Food Trade and Industry

(FAI) The fertiliser Association Of India

(PHF) Public Health foundation

(IDMA) Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association

(ISPAI) Internet Service Providers Association of India

(ADDA) Assam Drug Dealers Association

(EZMA) Eastern Zone Mining Association

(DGMA) Delhi Grain Merchants Association

(The Punjab MILKFED) The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.

(HIMFED) The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers Federation Ltd

(WOOLFED) Himachal Pradesh State Wool Federation

(HPSEDC), Himachal Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation

(HPRIDC),Himachal Pradesh Road & Other Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

(HPSCSC), Himachal Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation

(HPMC) Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Limited

 ( GMIA) Gujarat Mineral Industry Association

(ICCTAS) India Council of Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware

(MAIT) Manufacturers Association of Information Technology

 

 

ABOUT NDMA

 

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations and companies.

http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21040

 

ABOUT CSO PARTNERS

CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners’ network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.

http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21040

 

ABOUT AIDMATRIX

Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world’s most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.

http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21040

 

For further information please contact:

 

CDRN Team

Swati Pahuja or Vinisha Kataria

P: +91 11 65422890

Email: communications@cdrn.org.in

Website: www.cdrn.org.in

 

 

 

 

http://cdrn.org.in/show.detail.asp?id=21033

October 7, 2009 by trainings

Mail us at communications@cdrn.org.in to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process

CDRN is a web-based humanitarian relief management system that has received 138 needs on its network from various relief agencies working in disaster affected areas. CDRN has 1352 suppliers and donors, 219 relief agencies, and 28 federations as users and increasing the user base by the day. To get your login details mail us at communications@cdrn.org.in.

CDRN is responding for you to reach out with your needs and offers for supplies / donations for the Million and a half affected by the floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Make your offers for the Needs of the Affected communities: 

 

Post your needs:

Your organization can highlight your needs at www.cdrn.org.in

 

Mail us to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process

You can also post your donations and offers for supplies at communications@cdrn.org.in

Situation Analysis:

An update information of flood situation in Coastal India:

The floods triggered by heavy rains under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has affected 6 states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. It has destroyed standing crops, civic infrastructure, electricity and telecom facilities and paralysed road and rail transport. 

n Orissa, incessant rain across the state has caused flash floods in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. This has affected more than 60,000 people in 103 villages. Flood water of Budhabalang, Gangahar, Sono, Kansabas and Jalaka rivers have entered the villages. The people from several areas in Mayurbhanj and Balasore are being shifted to safer places.

 

In Goa, several people remained trapped in their houses in the border taluka of Canacona where over 250 houses have collapsed so far in the flood. State administration confirmed that other 400 houses were inundated due to rains. Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has rushed to the affected area where the district administration coupled with Army and Navy has initiated intense rescue operations. Official figures confirmed the death of two people who were washed away in the flood waters. The villages Poinguinim, Partagali, Delem, Agonda and Khotigao remained under water throughout night, No efforts were spared to bring marooned people to safety.

Five days of torrential rain have left more than 205 people dead and 750,000 displaced in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Large parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have been inundated. Flooding worsened after authorities released water from rain-swollen reservoirs and dams in both states to prevent them from bursting their banks. The floods have submerged entire villages, snapped transport and communication links and raised fears of epidemic in relief camps crowded with people forced out of their homes. Air Force helicopters dropped food and drinking water packages to hundreds of villages that remained cut off after roads were submerged or washed away.

Air Force helicopters dropped food and drinking water packages to hundreds of villages that remained cut off after roads were submerged or washed away.

  Andhra Pradesh Karnataka
No. of affected districts 6 12
Worst Affected districts Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar  Raichur, Bellary, Bijapaur,Gadag, Bagalkote and Dharwad
No of People Affected    
Reported Human Deaths 37 168
Cattle Perished/Washed Away   4595
Houses Collapsed   204,268
No of People rescued    
No of Relief Camps operating    

Andhra Pradesh- The situation is equally grim in Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts, where thousands of people are still stranded in floodwaters due to heavy rains that battered the state for the past six days. Massive rescue operations are on to evacuate people from inundated areas in several districts of the state. Army personnel and National Disaster Reserve Force have also deployed in rescue operations. 14 trains diverted on Guntakal division due to flooding. Chief Minister K Roasaiah is reviewing the flood situation constantly.

On jurala, the first major dam on the Krishna in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 49 flood gates were lifted to release over seven lakh cusecs of water into the Krishna River. Thungabhadra, which is also in spate, lifted all the 33 gates of the dam near hospet in Karataka and released 4 lakh cuscus of water down stream. Srisailam, which has been full for the past 15 days, lifted 11 of its 12 huge crest gates to a height of 40 feet and released 11 lakh cusecs of water to the Nagarjunasagar dam.

Though the situation in Kurnool and Mahabubnagar is improving, Krishna and Guntur District are likely to get affected by floods. “The administration has been put on high alert and people living in low-laying areas have been asked to shift to safer places, as heavy discharge of waters from Nagarjunasagar dam and Prakasam barrage are likely to submerge several villages in the next 12-24 hours.

 

Karnataka: The entire north Karnataka has been ravaged by the fury of rains the like of which the State has not seen in the recent past. Probably the damage to life and property is much more than what is being estimated. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been destroyed in floods, rendering large number of people homeless. Crops have been lost and farmers have suffered losses running into crores of rupees. Even the speedy relief measurers will take some time to reach the affected people.

There is respite from rains and further flooding in north Karnataka since the last 12 hours while coastal and central parts of the state continue to receive moderate to heavy rains. The death toll mounted to 170. Water levels have also started receding in the flooded areas. But severe damage to roads, bridges and state/national highways is hampering supplies and rehabilitation works.

The state has, meanwhile, intensified rescue and relief operations in the worst-hit districts to provide succor and shelter to thousands of people, who were forced to flee their villages and towns due to the flash floods that left a trail of death and destruction. ‘About 177,500 people are being sheltered and fed at 598 rehab centres opened across the affected districts. Many others stranded in villages and smaller towns due to flood waters and damage to road links have been shifted to school buildings and community halls. 

About 20,000 food packets air-droppedin the marooned villages of Bijapur, Bagalkot, Bellary, Koppal, Raichur and Gulbarga districts as the affected people remained cut-off. A round-the-clock flood relief cell had been set up at Air Force station Yelahanka and Hakimpet to meet the situation. They also dropping about 750 Kgs of relief material mainly food packets in and around the flood-hit areas. 88 food camps have been set up and schools and community halls are being used as temporary relief camps. One lakh rupees each has been released to the family of the deceased.

- The All India Trade union Congress (AITUC) has urged all its affiliated unions to contribute a day’s wages to the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as a contribution to the ongoing rain relief work. AITUC had also directed trade unions to actively participate in the relief work like collecting clothes, medicines and money.

Response of Armed forces: The armed forces on Saturday intensified search, rescue and relief operations in flood-ravaged Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

The IAF has deployed 13 helicopters — 5 MI-8 and 8 Chetaks in the two States and they have flown 17 sorties. In addition, 4 AN-32 transport aircraft carried out 13 sorties airlifting men and material provided by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pune, to the affected areas, a Defence Ministry release said.

One AN-32 sortie carrying relief material to Kurnool, from Arkullaum to Hyderabad, had to be diverted to Karnataka as the road link was washed away in many places. Relief material, boats and other equipment later reached Kurnool.

Many jawans and boats that were to be moved from Bangalore to Bellary were held up due to heavy rain in the west coast. Navy personnel from Karwar and Goa are engaged in relief operations in Karnataka.

The IAF will also fly the IL-76, its largest transport aircraft, from Bhubaneswar to Bangalore/Puttapurthy, to transport 350 men and 50 boats.

An additional 100 men and 30 boats are also being flown in from Pune to Hyderabad. Further, 270 men and 30 boats will be airlifted from Bhatinda and Delhi.

The Navy has deployed 12 diving teams with Gemini boats. Of these, two are in Vijayawada, three in Mahbubnagar, two in Kannur, three in Gadag and two in Karwar. The Navy has so far rescued 130 people; 150 stranded at Karwar base are being provided food and shelter. In Vijayawada, the Eastern Naval Command has been put on standby for any eventuality.

The Army has deployed 10 columns of its men — two in Kurnool, three in Mahbubnagar, two in Vijayawada, two in Bagalkot and one in Bijapur. One

column is on standby in Goa.

Media Reports

 

  • Indian Armed forces once again showed the gallant and valiant, this time they braved out water and evacuated more than 44 people caught in neck-deep waters and by distributing 750 kg of relief material in flood affected regions.According to a report from IANS IAF mounted relief and allocated hopes by saving lives. Bad weather and thunderstorm hindered the operations of helicopters and Jawans. The operations were run in mainly Bellary and Mantralayan in Raichur district.

     

 

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Training on Participatory Planning and Decision Making using – Geographical Information System (GIS)

March 26, 2009 by trainings

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods
Capacity Building Series (2008- 09) Training On
Participatory Planning and Decision Making using – Geographical Information System (GIS)
From: 21- 23 Apr 2009
At Indian Council of Social Science Research, JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi
Introduction\
Sustainable development is largely a replication of how people interact with the available natural resource base. Very often, Environmental degradation is due to over population and poor socio-economic conditions. The need for proper monitoring and management has arisen to fulfill the targets of achieving sustainable development.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an undeniable valuable tool for gathering and analyzing environmental information and helps in observing, measuring, mapping and monitoring of the earths natural resources. Satellite Remote Sensing in conjunction with GIS has proved to be extremely useful tool for natural resource assessment and management and at the same time helps in planning and implementation of various developmental projects.
GIS involves learning of tools, techniques and information for applying in various thematic areas i.e. Natural Resource Management, urban planning, etc.
Objectives of the Training
To make participants understand the basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) and how it can facilitate in planning and decision making
To acquaint them with tools, techniques and information that would be required to undertake GIS application in various thematic areas (NRM, Disaster Management, watershed development etc)
To share DA’s experiences in using GIS for various development projects

Pedagogy:
The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program.
Lectures
Experience sharing
Training Support materials/ Handouts
Power-point Presentations
Case studies
Course Contents
Lecture / Interactive Sessions:
Geographic Information System (GIS): Concepts
Introduction to GIS
Various terminologies and concepts of GIS
Generating Maps
Benefits of GIS
Spatial and non-spatial database
Application of GIS in
Watershed Development
Disaster management
Urban planning
Decision support tools
Utility – AM/FM
GIS Implementation (how to develop the GIS cell)
Infrastructure (Hardware and Software)
Skilled staff
Case Studies
Zoning Atlas for siting of Industries
Landuse change detection
Watershed development
Interlinking of Rivers
Decision support tools
Case Studies
This session is designed to provide hands-on experience to the participants on the GIS
Digitization and Database Creation
Integrating Data in maps
Symbolizing the data
Generating Queries
Spatial Analysis
Making Map Layouts
Course Eligibility
Professionals working in Government & NGOs, or other agencies and functionaries who are interested in map learning using GIS for their respective organisations.
Resource Persons
Anand Kumar
Mr. Anand Kumar, Programme Manager, Development Alternatives is a Geologist from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi with a specialization in Remote Sensing and GIS. He has 8 years of experience in the field of designing, developing, facilitating and implementing remote sensing and GIS application projects. These projects range from natural resource management, disaster management to Environment assessments. He has also been extensively involved in training and capacity building of various stakeholders such as the government officials, industry personnel. He is also been involved in Preparation of local area resource profiles using GIS for formulation of action plans for state governments, NGOs and individuals. He has coordinated various important assignments (State of Environment Reporting, State of Environment Atlas, Watershed management, Training and capacity building programmes etc.)
Avanindra kumar
Mr. Avanindra Kumar, Associate Programme Manager, Development Alternative is a GIS specialist. He has nine years of experience in the field of GIS and Environmental Planning. He is abreast with the latest GIS tools and techniques. He has major contribution in the field of thematic mapping using latest GIS tools. He has worked on ‘Interactive State of Environmental Atlas- India’. He has expertise in preparation of State Environmental Atlas, District Environmental Atlas, District Resource Atlases, Zoning Atlas for Siting of Industries, State Level Industrial Siting Guidelines, District Level Industrial Siting Guidelines, and Environmental Management Plan for Urban Areas, Tourism Area, Fragile Area and Industrial Estate planning and has executed these projects successfully. He has imparted training and capacity building to various departments (PHED, Jal Nigam, Forest dept.)
Mr. Devendra Giri Goswami
Mr. Devendra Giri Goswami, GIS Analyst has 19 years of experience in GIS application projects. He is abreast with the latest GIS tools and techniques. He has major contribution in the field of thematic mapping using latest GIS tools. He has worked on ‘Interactive State of Environmental Atlas- India’. Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission for NRSA, District Planning Atlas for Tumkur, Karnataka, Integrated Mission for Sustainable Development for Chikayakanhali Region and Conservation & Sustainable Development Strategy for Khajuraho Heritage Region, M.P. Mainly responsible for data conversion (analog to digital) and preparing the final outputs in GIS. He has aquired skills in Training & Capacity Building and has Imparted Training on GIS to Organisations like UNICEF, PHED etc He has expertise in preparation of State Environmental Atlas, District Environmental Atlas, District Resource Atlases, Zoning Atlas for Siting of Industries
DURATION

3 Days

FEE

INR 7,500 per participant for Indian Participants
200 USD for Overseas Participants

The Training fee covers the following:
Food during training
Course material
Field trip if any

Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of TARA Livelihood Academy payable at New Delhi. The address for sending the Demand Draft is-

Manager – Training
TARA Livelihood Academy
Development Alternatives,
111/9- Z , Kishangarh,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70

Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post or well-known courier service only.
Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form.

YOUR TAKEAWAYS

Knowledge and experience from the training
Field Exposure and further learning
Manuals and training material
Networking opportunity for you

SOME OF OUR TRUSTED CLIENTELE FOR TRAINING
1.World Vision India
2.IDRC
3.Rio-Tinto
4.Aravali Institute of Management
5.NABARD
6.Accenture Service Pvt. Ltd.

To ensure your participation, we request you to send the nomination form (Down load the registration form by clicking on the link given below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 15 April, 2009.
Click here- – http://devalt.org/nomination/.
ENQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS
If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following:
Bhavana Gadre
Manager – Training
New Delhi
Tele. No: 011-26132718
Mob. No: 9871307161
Email Id: bgadre@devalt.org
This information may also be viewed at : http://www.responsenet.org/show.detail.asp?id=20791

Training on Participatory Planning and Decision Making using – GIS

March 25, 2009 by trainings

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods
Capacity Building Series (2008- 09) Training On
Participatory Planning and Decision Making using – Geographical Information System (GIS)
From: 21- 23 Apr 2009
At Indian Council of Social Science Research, JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi
Introduction\
Sustainable development is largely a replication of how people interact with the available natural resource base. Very often, Environmental degradation is due to over population and poor socio-economic conditions. The need for proper monitoring and management has arisen to fulfill the targets of achieving sustainable development.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an undeniable valuable tool for gathering and analyzing environmental information and helps in observing, measuring, mapping and monitoring of the earths natural resources. Satellite Remote Sensing in conjunction with GIS has proved to be extremely useful tool for natural resource assessment and management and at the same time helps in planning and implementation of various developmental projects.
GIS involves learning of tools, techniques and information for applying in various thematic areas i.e. Natural Resource Management, urban planning, etc.
Objectives of the Training
To make participants understand the basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) and how it can facilitate in planning and decision making
To acquaint them with tools, techniques and information that would be required to undertake GIS application in various thematic areas (NRM, Disaster Management, watershed development etc)
To share DA’s experiences in using GIS for various development projects

Pedagogy:
The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program.
Lectures
Experience sharing
Training Support materials/ Handouts
Power-point Presentations
Case studies
Course Contents
Lecture / Interactive Sessions:
Geographic Information System (GIS): Concepts
Introduction to GIS
Various terminologies and concepts of GIS
Generating Maps
Benefits of GIS
Spatial and non-spatial database
Application of GIS in
Watershed Development
Disaster management
Urban planning
Decision support tools
Utility – AM/FM
GIS Implementation (how to develop the GIS cell)
Infrastructure (Hardware and Software)
Skilled staff
Case Studies
Zoning Atlas for siting of Industries
Landuse change detection
Watershed development
Interlinking of Rivers
Decision support tools
Case Studies
This session is designed to provide hands-on experience to the participants on the GIS
Digitization and Database Creation
Integrating Data in maps
Symbolizing the data
Generating Queries
Spatial Analysis
Making Map Layouts
Course Eligibility
Professionals working in Government & NGOs, or other agencies and functionaries who are interested in map learning using GIS for their respective organisations.
Resource Persons
Anand Kumar
Mr. Anand Kumar, Programme Manager, Development Alternatives is a Geologist from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi with a specialization in Remote Sensing and GIS. He has 8 years of experience in the field of designing, developing, facilitating and implementing remote sensing and GIS application projects. These projects range from natural resource management, disaster management to Environment assessments. He has also been extensively involved in training and capacity building of various stakeholders such as the government officials, industry personnel. He is also been involved in Preparation of local area resource profiles using GIS for formulation of action plans for state governments, NGOs and individuals. He has coordinated various important assignments (State of Environment Reporting, State of Environment Atlas, Watershed management, Training and capacity building programmes etc.)
Avanindra kumar
Mr. Avanindra Kumar, Associate Programme Manager, Development Alternative is a GIS specialist. He has nine years of experience in the field of GIS and Environmental Planning. He is abreast with the latest GIS tools and techniques. He has major contribution in the field of thematic mapping using latest GIS tools. He has worked on ‘Interactive State of Environmental Atlas- India’. He has expertise in preparation of State Environmental Atlas, District Environmental Atlas, District Resource Atlases, Zoning Atlas for Siting of Industries, State Level Industrial Siting Guidelines, District Level Industrial Siting Guidelines, and Environmental Management Plan for Urban Areas, Tourism Area, Fragile Area and Industrial Estate planning and has executed these projects successfully. He has imparted training and capacity building to various departments (PHED, Jal Nigam, Forest dept.)
Mr. Devendra Giri Goswami
Mr. Devendra Giri Goswami, GIS Analyst has 19 years of experience in GIS application projects. He is abreast with the latest GIS tools and techniques. He has major contribution in the field of thematic mapping using latest GIS tools. He has worked on ‘Interactive State of Environmental Atlas- India’. Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission for NRSA, District Planning Atlas for Tumkur, Karnataka, Integrated Mission for Sustainable Development for Chikayakanhali Region and Conservation & Sustainable Development Strategy for Khajuraho Heritage Region, M.P. Mainly responsible for data conversion (analog to digital) and preparing the final outputs in GIS. He has aquired skills in Training & Capacity Building and has Imparted Training on GIS to Organisations like UNICEF, PHED etc He has expertise in preparation of State Environmental Atlas, District Environmental Atlas, District Resource Atlases, Zoning Atlas for Siting of Industries
DURATION

3 Days

FEE

INR 7,500 per participant for Indian Participants
200 USD for Overseas Participants

The Training fee covers the following:
Food during training
Course material
Field trip if any

Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of TARA Livelihood Academy payable at New Delhi. The address for sending the Demand Draft is-

Manager – Training
TARA Livelihood Academy
Development Alternatives,
111/9- Z , Kishangarh,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70

Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post or well-known courier service only.
Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form.

YOUR TAKEAWAYS

Knowledge and experience from the training
Field Exposure and further learning
Manuals and training material
Networking opportunity for you

SOME OF OUR TRUSTED CLIENTELE FOR TRAINING
1.World Vision India
2.IDRC
3.Rio-Tinto
4.Aravali Institute of Management
5.NABARD
6.Accenture Service Pvt. Ltd.

To ensure your participation, we request you to send the nomination form (Down load the registration form by clicking on the link given below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 15 April, 2009.
Click here- – http://devalt.org/nomination/.
ENQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS
If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following:
Bhavana Gadre
Manager – Training
New Delhi
Tele. No: 011-26132718
Email Id: bgadre@devalt.org

Training On Participatory Planning and Decision Making using – Geographical Information System (GIS)

March 24, 2009 by trainings

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods
Capacity Building Series (2008- 09) Training On
Participatory Planning and Decision Making using – Geographical Information System (GIS)
From: 21- 23 Apr 2009
At Indian Council of Social Science Research, JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi
 
Introduction\
Sustainable development is largely a replication of how people interact with the available natural resource base. Very often, Environmental degradation is due to over population and poor socio-economic conditions. The need for proper monitoring and management has arisen to fulfill the targets of achieving sustainable development.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an undeniable valuable tool for gathering and analyzing environmental information and helps in observing, measuring, mapping and monitoring of the earths natural resources. Satellite Remote Sensing in conjunction with GIS has proved to be extremely useful tool for natural resource assessment and management and at the same time helps in planning and implementation of various developmental projects.
GIS involves learning of tools, techniques and information for applying in various thematic areas i.e. Natural Resource Management, urban planning, etc.
 
Objectives of the Training
To make participants understand the basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) and how it can facilitate in planning and decision making
To acquaint them with tools, techniques and information that would be required to undertake GIS application in various thematic areas (NRM, Disaster Management, watershed development etc)
To share DA’s experiences in using GIS for various development projects
 
Pedagogy:
The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program.
Lectures
Experience sharing
Training Support materials/ Handouts
Power-point Presentations
Case studies
 
Course Contents
Lecture / Interactive Sessions:
Geographic Information System (GIS): Concepts
Introduction to GIS
Various terminologies and concepts of GIS
Generating Maps
Benefits of GIS
Spatial and non-spatial database
 
Application of GIS in
Watershed Development
Disaster management
Urban planning
Decision support tools
Utility – AM/FM
 
GIS Implementation (how to develop the GIS cell)
Infrastructure (Hardware and Software)
Skilled staff
 
Case Studies
Zoning Atlas for siting of Industries
Landuse change detection
Watershed development
Interlinking of Rivers
Decision support tools
 
Case Studies
 
This session is designed to provide hands-on experience to the participants on the GIS
Digitization and Database Creation
Integrating Data in maps
Symbolizing the data
Generating Queries
Spatial Analysis
Making Map Layouts
 
Course Eligibility
 
Professionals working in Government & NGOs, or other agencies and functionaries who are interested in map learning using GIS for their respective organisations.
 
Resource Persons
 
Anand Kumar
 
Mr. Anand Kumar, Programme Manager, Development Alternatives is a Geologist from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi with a specialization in Remote Sensing and GIS. He has 8 years of experience in the field of designing, developing, facilitating and implementing remote sensing and GIS application projects. These projects range from natural resource management, disaster management to Environment assessments. He has also been extensively involved in training and capacity building of various stakeholders such as the government officials, industry personnel. He is also been involved in Preparation of local area resource profiles using GIS for formulation of action plans for state governments, NGOs and individuals. He has coordinated various important assignments (State of Environment Reporting, State of Environment Atlas, Watershed management, Training and capacity building programmes etc.)
 
Avanindra kumar
 
Mr. Avanindra Kumar, Associate Programme Manager, Development Alternative is a GIS specialist. He has nine years of experience in the field of GIS and Environmental Planning. He is abreast with the latest GIS tools and techniques. He has major contribution in the field of thematic mapping using latest GIS tools. He has worked on ‘Interactive State of Environmental Atlas- India’. He has expertise in preparation of State Environmental Atlas, District Environmental Atlas, District Resource Atlases, Zoning Atlas for Siting of Industries, State Level Industrial Siting Guidelines, District Level Industrial Siting Guidelines, and Environmental Management Plan for Urban Areas, Tourism Area, Fragile Area and Industrial Estate planning and has executed these projects successfully. He has imparted training and capacity building to various departments (PHED, Jal Nigam, Forest dept.)
 
Mr. Devendra Giri Goswami
 
Mr. Devendra Giri Goswami, GIS Analyst has 19 years of experience in GIS application projects. He is abreast with the latest GIS tools and techniques. He has major contribution in the field of thematic mapping using latest GIS tools. He has worked on ‘Interactive State of Environmental Atlas- India’. Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission for NRSA, District Planning Atlas for Tumkur, Karnataka, Integrated Mission for Sustainable Development for Chikayakanhali Region and Conservation & Sustainable Development Strategy for Khajuraho Heritage Region, M.P. Mainly responsible for data conversion (analog to digital) and preparing the final outputs in GIS. He has aquired skills in Training & Capacity Building and has Imparted Training on GIS to Organisations like UNICEF, PHED etc He has expertise in preparation of State Environmental Atlas, District Environmental Atlas, District Resource Atlases, Zoning Atlas for Siting of Industries
DURATION
3 Days
FEE
INR 7,500 per participant for Indian Participants
200 USD for Overseas Participants
The Training fee covers the following:
Food during training
Course material
Field trip if any
Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of TARA Livelihood Academy payable at New Delhi. The address for sending the Demand Draft   is-
Manager – Training
TARA Livelihood Academy
Development Alternatives,
111/9- Z , Kishangarh,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70
Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post or well-known courier service only.
Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form.
YOUR TAKEAWAYS
Knowledge and experience from the training
Field Exposure and further learning
Manuals and training material
Networking opportunity for you
SOME OF OUR TRUSTED CLIENTELE FOR TRAINING
1.World Vision India
2.IDRC
3.Rio-Tinto
4.Aravali Institute of Management
5.NABARD
6.Accenture Service Pvt. Ltd.
To ensure your participation, we request you to send the nomination form (Down load the registration form by clicking on the link given below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 15 April, 2009.
Click here- – http://devalt.org/nomination/.
ENQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS
If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following:
Bhavana Gadre
Manager – Training
New Delhi
Tele. No: 011-26132718
Email Id: bgadre@devalt.org

Training on “Nonprofit Leadership: Maximising Impact”

March 23, 2009 by trainings

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods.

“Nonprofit Leadership: Maximising Impact”

The nonprofit landscape is changing very fast – are you keeping up?

Given this backdrop, a Joint -Venture by the United Nations mandated University for Peace and TARA Livelihood Academy a unit of Development Alternatives offers you a 1-day intensive professional development short course titled, ‘Nonprofit Leadership: Maximizing Impact’.

Course Content:
· Strategic planning and measuring impact
· Leveraging the private sector
· Engaging in revenue-generating activities
· Skills for effective nonprofit leaders

The course is designed to be dynamic and practical, incorporating case-studies. Participants will be awarded a certificate from the UN-affiliated University for Peace upon completion of the course.

Date: 27 March, 2009 at Institute of Social Sciences, 8 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj , New Delhi.

Cost: Rs 3,500/-. This tuition fee includes all course materials, lunch, tea/coffee breaks and the course certificate.

Course Instructor: Mohit Mukherjee, Director of UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. He served as Education Programme Manager of the Earth Charter Initiative, an international nonprofit and also spent three years in the private sector, with A.T. Kearney management consultants, in USA. He did his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University, and his Master’s at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

I am sure you would be eager to enroll, kindly send in your nominations to Bhavana Gadre, Manager Training.

The demand draft should be drawn in the name of TARA Livelihood Academy, New Delhi.

To Down load the registration form :

Click here- http://devalt.org/nomination/.

Send in your nomination to me at bgadre@devalt.org

Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely,

Bhavana Gadre
Manager- Training,
TARA Livelihood Academy,
Development Alternatives,
New Delhi.
Mob. No: 9871307161
www.devalt.org