Newsletter - September 2010
DIRECTOR’S CORNER
Sustainability a major concern for MS Sudan
As MS Sudan closes its programme, the sustainability of the partners is the main point on the agenda. Director Lars Anderskouv encourages the partners to not only focus on financial sustainability. Read more
THEME: ARE YOU SUSTAINABLE?
Sustainability is much more than survival
In this issue of the MS Sudan Newsletter, we focus on sustainability. In the work of non-governmental organisations, sustainability can be looked at on three levels. Read more
What is sustainability to you?
We asked a number of people what sustainability means to them. Read more
What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development has been defined in many ways but the most popular definition is from a UN report from 1987. Read more
Sustainability a key element of civil society organisations
The question of sustainability and how to get there still remains a great challenge for civil society organisations. Eric J. Moses shares his thoughts on sustainability. Read more
The road to sustainable activities
As NGOs, CSOs or government agencies we initiate activities which are meant to have long lasting impact among the beneficiaries. However, sometimes the activities end the minute we pull out. Read more
What does other organisations say about sustainability? Read more
TEST: How sustainable are you? Test yourself
NEWS FROM MS SUDAN
“No one suffers there”
Two representatives from MS Sudan's partners took part in youth project in Denmark together with 17 participants from Central America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Read more
NGOs and CSOs setting up network in Yei
MS Sudan encourages all civil society and non-governmental organisations to join a new network for organisations in Yei. Read more
MS Sudan is preparing for its closing
When MS Sudan leaves by the end of the year, all assets will be handed over to its partners – in cash or kind. Read more
Development worker soon to leave MS Sudan
Information officer Janne Bruvoll will leave Southern Sudan for Denmark in October 2010. Read more
MS is preparing partners to stand on their own feet
When MS leaves Sudan in December, the organisation’s partners will lose an important supporter. Therefore, MS has organised a number of courses to strengthen the partners. Read more
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Democracy Day celebrated in Southern Sudan
15 September 2010, the International Day of Democracy was celebrated by MS partners in Yei, Morobo and Nimule. Read more
Women and youth included in decision making
A women's association and a youth group have successfully put women and youth on the agenda in Terekeka County. Read more
Great need for civic education before referendum
Civil society in Yei gathers all its strength to prepare the voters for historic referendum. The initiative is named Civic Education Forum for Greater Yei. Read more
CERC improves on community involvement
Community Education Resource Centre in Nimule has established a closer link and dialogue with the community. Read more
New democracy board game ready for use
CEFORD and Yei Community Resource Centre have developed a new board game teaching the participants about democratic values and citizen's rights in Southern Sudan. Read more
TO OUR PARTNERS
PAC's network plans still at draft level Read more
Deadlines and accountability Read more
PARTNERS WITH MS SUDAN
Here is a list with contact details for all the partners working with MS Sudan.
This will be the last newsletter from MS Sudan. This newsletter is also available in hard copy. For contributions or comments to the newsletter, please contact Janne Bruvoll (info@mssudan.dk).
If you want to learn more about MS Sudan, contact Janne Bruvoll, information officer at MS Sudan (info@mssudan.dk). Or visit our website: www.ms.dk/sudan.
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