Corporate Sustainability Manual
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This brief manual from AIESEC describes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sustainability lessons and mistakes. It highlights CSR partnerships, strategic investment and messaging, focusing on the SustainOman project, but also providing broader tips for businesses and civil society organizations. A profile of the National Bank of Oman is included.
ROCCD Policy Advocacy Handbook
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This handbook is designed to facilitate improved provision of policy advocacy services by partner business development organizations (BDOs) in the Maghreb. It introduces tools that BDOs can use to organize, prioritize and monitor public advocacy activities and provides lessons learned from recent public advocacy efforts in the region. Training notes and workshop exercises are included, and case studies are provided for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
Justice Centre for Legal Aid - Mobile App for Legal Information
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Published: 2012
This mobile app for Jordan's Justice Centre for Legal Aid provides citizens with access to basic legal information, offers a function for users to ask questions, and enables them to locate their local legal aid centres.
Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jcla.mobilecompanion&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5qY2xhLm1vYmlsZWNvbXBhbmlvbiJd
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Devgator and CPRPD - Mobile App for Disabled Community
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Published: 2012
Mobile app development company Devgator worked with Moroccan NGO CPRPD to build an app allowing the disabled community to access information about disability friendly public/ private resources nearby, also offering users the opportunity to rate and record their experiences with local services. This tool is available in French, Arabic and English and is not Morocco specific - it could be deployed in any geography.
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Mohammed Bitar and Al Manarah - Mobile App for the blind and visually impaired
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Published: 2012
Arabi Israeli developer Mohammed Bitar worked with Al Manarah to develop this mobile app for the blind and visually impaired, allowing this audience to listen to Arabic language literature on their smart phones. It also features bookmark and review functions. Al Manaraah is based in Nazareth, Israel.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/jo/app/mktbt-almnart/id597383899?mt=8
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Mobisoft and WE Centre - Mobile App for Volunteerism
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Published: 2012
Jordanian CSO WE Centre worked with mobile developer Mobisoft to build an app promoting volunteerism in Jordan This tool provides both an educational platform and enables people to search and sign up for volunteer opportunities in Jordan.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/jo/app/wecenter/id562837884?mt=8
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Royal Society of the Conservation of Nature - Mobile App for Environmentalism
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Published: 2012
The Royal Society of the Conservation of Nature's mobile app teaches Jordanians (specifically youth) environmental facts, how to look after the local ecosystem, and provides access to information on parks and reserves around the country.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id584813724
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Munathara - Mobile App for Promoting Public Dialogue
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Published: 2012
Tunisian CSO Munathara worked with local mobile developers to build this app promoting public dialogue. Users can record and upload a 99-second video on a key civic issue, which is then viewed and rated by other app users.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/munathara/id572965744?mt=8
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Applikable Technologies and AIESEC - Mobile App for Education and Career Opportunities
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Published: 2012
The Jordanian arm of student/ alum organization AIESEC worked with Applikable Technologies to create a mobile app to engage students/ alum with further education and career opportunities. This app also has chat and file-sharing tools built in to it.
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
WES Entrepreneurial Training Program - Presentation
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
"Democracy and Community Development Program"
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Published: 2011
This manual aims to raise awareness of Yemeni citizens about the definition of a civil state - its principles, components and guarantees. Additionally, it reviews the role of youth and civil society organizations in establishing a modern civil state.
Yemeni National Forum for Human Rights (NFHR)
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Published: 2011
This resource describes an inclusive democratization process in Yemen through increasing political awareness and empowerment of youth. The training guide presents a wide range of programs, exercises and workshops focusing on democratic principles. It includes five chapters: concepts of political empowerment and youth; political rights and duties; mechanisms of political empowerment; political empowerment skills; and the future of youth political empowerment.
The Political Empowerment of Youth in Yemen
Organization: Yemeni National Forum for Human Rights (NFHR)Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
Trainer's Guide: Workshop 4 - Storytelling with Digital Video
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This guide for trainers provides details on the two days of E-Mediat's Workshop 4, as well as an overview of the five different workshops in the series. It gives an outline of what is included: participant agenda, trainer's agenda/outline and workshop materials. Appendices include tips for shooting videos from Flip Cameras, linking video to SMART objectives and storytelling and interview worksheets. The topics for the two days are: Storytelling with Digital Video; and Creating, Sharing and Distributing Videos.
Workshop 4: Storytelling with Digital Video
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This presentation for E-Mediat's Workshop 4 includes two days of training material: Storytelling with Digital Video; and Creating, Sharing and Distributing Videos. For each day, an agenda, framing, outcomes and learning objectives are included. It includes focus on how videos can help NGOs, types of stories, digital storytelling, and uploading and editing videos.
Workshop 3: Using Social Networks Strategically for NGOS
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This presentation for E-Mediat's Workshop 3 includes two days of training material: Facebook Strategies for NGOs; and Facebook Engagement & Twitter Strategies for NGOs. For each day, an agenda, framing, outcomes and learning objectives are included. It includes discussion about determining the intent of your Facebook page, management, measurement tool and engagement. It also focuses on Twitter as a tool - intent, efficiency and best practices.
Trainer's Guide: Workshop 2 - Social Media & Networked NGOs Listening and Web Presence
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This guide for trainers provides details on the three days of E-Mediat's Workshop 2, as well as an overview of the five workshops in the series. It gives an outline of what is included: participant agenda, trainer's agenda/outline and workshop materials. The topics for the two days are: Listening Tools and Privacy Best Practices; and Strategic Internet Presence: Websites and Blogs. Appendices include a social media strategy template, social media strategy objectives, listening reporting template, blogging planning questions and home base assessment.
Workshop 2: Listening and Web Presence
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This presentation for E-Mediat's Workshop 2 includes two days of training material: Listening Tools and Privacy Best Practices; and Strategic Internet Presence: Websites and Blogs. For each day, an agenda, framing, outcomes and learning objectives are included. Instructions are provided for trainers to customize and localize the material. Specific listening tools are suggested, as well as privacy and security options. Also discussed is what makes an effective online "home base" and blogging tips.
Trainer's Guide: Workshop 3 - Strategic Social Network Use for NGOs: Facebook & Twitter
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This guide for trainers provides details on the two days of E-Mediat's Workshop 3, as well as an overview of the five workshops in the series. It gives an outline of what is included: participant agenda, trainer's agenda/outline and workshop materials. The appendix includes a Facebook content management worksheet. The topics for the two days are: Facebook Strategies for NGOs; and Facebook Engagement & Twitter Strategies for NGOs.
Trainer's Guide: Workshop 1 - Social Media & Networked NGOs Overview and Strategic Planning
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This presentation for E-Mediat's Workshop 1 includes two days of training material: Introduction to Social Media; and Creating a Social Media Strategy Plan. For each day, an agenda, framing, outcomes and learning objectives are included. A highlight is the discussion of networked NGOs understanding the difference between traditional and social media, and the role of social networks in civil society. Instructions are provided for trainers to customize and localize the material. The intended third day of the training was for coaching.
Workshop 1: Social Media and Networked NGOs for Civil Society Overview and Strategic Planning
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This presentation for E-Mediat's Workshop 1 includes two days of training material: Introduction to Social Media; and Creating a Social Media Strategy Plan. For each day, an agenda, framing, outcomes and learning objectives are included. A highlight is the discussion of networked NGOs understanding the difference between traditional and social media, and the role of social networks in civil society. Instructions are provided for trainers to customize and localize the material. The intended third day of the training was for coaching.
E-Mediat: Electronic Media Tools, Technology & Training website
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Published: 2011
E-Mediat is a public-private partnership providing new media training to NGOs throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Managed by the Institute for International Education, the URL is http://www.emediat.org/. Country pages are included with tools and success stories.
Guide to Twitter
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource describes the basic steps for using Twitter. The manual describes how the popular social networking site represents an international social media revolution that can lead to effective social and national mobilization. It focuses on how Twtter gave citizens, especially in the Arab world, a stronger voice and an opportunity to express views freely and without constraints.
Guide to Producing PSAs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This guide provides information about Public Service Announcements (PSAs). PSAs aim to change public opinion about a particular issue, and/or motivate the public to change behaviors.
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workforce, Advancing Your Career and Becoming a Change Agent
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
This manual provides tips for facilitating an effective workshop and then includes a chapter each on the global landscape for women and women's roles as change agents; communicating your message; advancing your career; and paving the way for change. Each section includes a session overview, process, slides, handouts and evaluation forms. This project was funded by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).