AV BROCHURE
TRANSFORMATIVE STRATEGIES TO CULTURAL HARMONY
ISSUE 01 2014/2015
Table of Content:
WHO WE ARE Corporate Identity Underlying Problem Statements Principles: Vision, Mission, Purpose and Belief AV O p e r a t i o n M a n a g e m e n t AV B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S : Trustees and Advisory Board Members WHAT WE DO Areas of Focus: O u r Wo r k v i s i o n s a n d AV p r o g r a m c a t e g o r i e s Operation Flow D e s i g n B ra n c h e s . S c o p e . To o l s African Vie ws Media Outlets Af r i c a n Vi e w s Te l e v i s i o n : D o c u m e n t a r i e s o n Wo r l d w i d e A f r i c a n D e v e l o p m e n t AV PROGRAMS Af r i c a n Vi e w s Re s e a rc h Te a m I n t e r n s h i p a n d Vo l u n t e e r P r o g r a m s Associates and Country Directors Community Health Program: African Health Dialogues Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Family and Social Life… In A Nutshell GREEN AFRICA TEAM ( Pa s t a n d P re s e n t P ro g ra m Te a m Me m b e r s) AC E : C h i l d re n’s P ro g ra m Te a m Yo u t h I n i t i a t i v e T e a m C u l t u re Ha r m o n y D i a l o g u e Te a m Wo m e n E m p o w e r m e n t
TRANSFORMATIVE STRATEGIES C u r r e n t AV T r a n s f o r m a t i v e Development Strategies A f r i c a n R u r a l Wo m e n Advancement E D U C AT ION o n C u l t u ra l Harmony AV ’ s R o l e i n A c h i e v i n g Universal Primary Education in Africa (MDG2) AV ’ s R o l e i n A c h i e v i n g Universal Primary and Secondary School Education in Africa (MDG2) African Cultural Exchange (ACE) Program Description African Language School Online classes for children and adults
CULTURAL HARMONY ACE: Cultural Harmony With Wo r l d i n d i g e n o u s s t r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s Transformative Strategy for Cultural Harmony and Peace PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS E M B R A C I N G A F R I C A’ S G R O W T H T H R O U G H H O N O R ABLE PARTNERSHIP Alliance and Partnership with High Performing Government Institutions AV BUDGET AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AV B u d g e t a n d R e v e n u e P o l i c y S t a t e m e n t Projection of Income and Expenses | Accounting Policy and Practices Statement of Functional Expenses Annual Budget: Probable Funding Sources African Views Corporate Identity Fact sheet W h y We C a r e ACE: Transformative Strategies for Cultural Harmony
PRESENTATION AND CONCEPTION: Wa l e I d r i s Aj i b a d e PRESENTATION BACKGROUND PAINTING: Eniola Adeosun GRAPHIC DESIGNS: Leni Charles ADVISORY: Brenda Grace Okott ADVISORY: Agnieszka Grzybowska TECHNICAL EDITOR: Brandon Abbott QUALITY CONTROL: W i l l i a m A . Ve r d o n e
PRESENTED ON MARCH 30TH, 2014 111 TURREL AVENUE, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ
What is African Views Organization?
AFRICAN VIEWS ORGANIZATION IS:
A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN GRANTED FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION 501(C) (3) BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES (IRS) AND IS IN CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC) BASED ON THE RECOGNITION OF ITS CHARITABLE PROGRAMS. All charitable organizations are nonprofit, and must exists only to represent and interpret the social and development services necessary for improving conditions of life and pursue missions that address the needs of society. There are no legal owners. 6
ABOUT
African Views (AV) provides well researched information on root causes of social problems as well as mosaic analysis for implementing sustainable development solutions.
ENGLISH
PORTUGUESE
Development Needs Assessment and Society Resource Mapping = Information (Education about ways and means)
Plataforma AV é uma inteligência colaborativa mundial nas ciências sociais e humanas.
SWEDISH
GERMAN
AV-ramverket är ett globalt samarbetsprojekt intelligens inom samhällsvetenskap och humaniora.
AV-Framework ist eine globale, kollaborative Intelligenz in den Sozialwissenschaften und Geisteswissenschaften.
FRENCH Cadre AV est une intelligence collaborative et globale dans le domaine des sciences sociales et humaines.
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Underlying Problem Statements
SUBHEADLINE
Cultural differences when misguided have caused gender violence, racism, corruption, wars and genocide everywhere around the world. The construct of negative myths and tethers that holds the cultural differences in place is termed cultivated dependency.
This helps to describe the crippling legacy of bigotry and injustice that plagues marginalized people worldwide. The ripple effect of cultivated dependency and the wake behind its historical legacy can be traced to be the root causes of various social conditions.
These conditions are often misguided by ignorance and corroborated by abject poverty, pollution, preventable diseases, bondage, constraints, and corruption. The importance of identifying root causes of any social condition is a unique AV method of research and analysis to approach problems from both emotional and substantive points of views.
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These are considered to be each one side of a coin without which other, one is incomplete. This is why the goal of our efforts is focused on achieving cultural harmony to address the emotional aspect of an existing social condition, and transformative development strategies to address the substantive practical requirement. 9
THIS COMBINATION U LT I M AT E LY PROVIDES A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.
Underlying Problem Statements
CULTIVATED DEPENDENCY
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
Tools of Dependency
Tools of Empowerment
IGNORANCE
ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION
POVERTY
ECONOMY EMPOWERMENT
POLLUTION/
ENVIRONMENT STEWARDSHIP
ENVIRONNEMENTAL NEGLIGENCE
AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE
PREVENTABLE DISEASES
HEALTHCARE
BONDAGE, CONSTRAINTS,
FREEDOM, LIBERTY, AND RIGHTS
AND CORRUPTION
TRANSPARENCY, ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
According to President Obama, during his 2nd term campaign speech, the list of social conditions of the minority citizens includes Unemployment, Murder and Mayhem in the streets, unsafe public environment, Substandard Schools, Dilapidated Housing, Inadequate health care, and Pervasive sense of hopelessness.
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Principles
VISION
MISSION Our mission is to provide research and analysis, using various media frameworks to identify problems caused by cultivated dependency, and facilitates mosaic analysis on transformative strategies for sustainable development and cultural harmony. Develop AV into a truly global organization that is relevant for identifying and analyzing root causes of social conditions as well as for implementing transformative strategies and advocating cultural harmony.
Every program and every project has its own mission statement at AV. We encourage every associate to have a personal mission statement. It is central to our operation that everyone has a clear vision of their goal and wants to achieve them.
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BELIEF
PURPOSE
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Our main purpose is to identify and help understand the root causes of any social condition in other to communicate and approach the solution from both emotional and substantive points of views.
We believe that the best approach to problems and conflict resolution is to observe the situation from both emotional and substantive points of views. We believe that peace is a good idea worth working for. This includes the intention, effort, and commitment to shift social paradigm “from dispute to agreement”, “from conflict to resolution”, “from confrontation to truce,” “from hostility to hospitality,” “from “poverty to sustainable,” and “from tears to smiles anywhere in the world”. These are the true underlying ideas of peace.
AV Operation Management STRUCTURES The core AV operation comprises of the Chairman, Executive director, Treasurer and Project director, who are the principal officers of the organization. The Chair is responsible for policy making and the executive director is responsible for generally running the organization and is involved in every aspect of the decision, innovation and development processes in the organization.
Kärn AV-funktion består av styrelsens ordförande, verkställande direktör, finanschef och projektledare, som är de främsta tjänstemän i organisationen. Ordföranden ansvarar för beslutsfattande och verkställande direktören ansvarar för allmänhet kör organisationen och är involverat i varje aspekt av de beslutsprocesser, innovation och utveckling i organisationen. Google Translate
L’opération noyau AV comprend du président , directeur exécutif , trésorier et directeur de projet , qui sont les principaux responsables de l’organisation . Le président est responsable de l’élaboration des politiques et le directeur général est responsable de la gestion de l’organisation générale et est impliqué dans tous les aspects des processus de décision , d’innovation et de développement de l’organisation. Google Translate
A operação núcleo AV compreende do presidente , diretor executivo, tesoureiro e diretor do projeto, que são os principais agentes da organização. O Presidente é responsável pela formulação de políticas e do diretor executivo é responsável por geralmente funcionamento da organização e está envolvido em todos os aspectos dos processos de decisão , de inovação e desenvolvimento na organização. Google Translate
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVES PROCESS CHAIRMAN William A. VERDONE
PROJECT DIRECTOR Brenda Grace OKOTT
RESEARCH
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ACTIVITIES RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ FOUNDER Wale Idris AJIBADE
COMMUNICATION
MANAGING DIRECTOR Agnieszka GRYZBOWSKA
DEVELOPMENT
CORE CAPABILITIES
REVENUE STREAMS
LOCAL REL ATIONSHIPS
COST STRUCTURE
PARTNER NETWORKS
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
POLICY & STRATEGIES
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
BENEFICIARIES
Research Anal y sts
In te rn s & Volu n tee rs
C o u n t r y D i rec t o rs
AV Board of Directors TRUSTEES AND A D V I S O R Y BOARD MEMBERS
AV has a governing board and an advisory board memberships. The advisory members service is discretionary and not legally binding to the organization. William A. VERDONE
Oliver MBAMARA
Brenda G. OKOTT
Leutrell OSBORNE, SR.
Regina A. WILLIAMS
Carmelo GARCIA
Agnieszka GRZYBOWSKA 16
Sade L AWAL O.
Andy HOWELL
Kim SWANN
Dr. Sikuade JAGUN
Dr. Surendra KAUSHIK
Christopher KAMPOS
Bukola SHONUGA
Ronald BERENBEIM
ROLE OF THE BOARD By law, every nonprofit must have a governing board. The role of the board is to govern the organization and serve as its accountable body. The board helps create
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the vision, mission, values, and policies for the organization and makes sure that they are properly respected. Also, financial oversight is one of the key responsibilities of a nonprofit board.
AVMag Editorial Team Imagination | Scope| Deeds
AV MAG
AV Mag is an optimist view on advocacy with inspiring and well researched intelligible report on transformative stories that connects thoughts, vision and imagination in larger than life pictures and articles. We hope you too can get inspired by reading AVMag regularly as one of your main sources of relevant information.
AV MAG AV-Mag ist ein optimistischer Blick auf die Interessensvertretung mit inspirierenden und gut recherchiertem Bericht über transformative verständliche Geschichten, Gedanken, Visionen und Phantasie verbindet größer als das Leben in Bildern und Artikeln. Wir hoffen, auch Sie können durch das Lesen AVMag regelmäßig als eine der Hauptquellen von relevanten Informationen lassen Sie sich inspirieren. Google Translate
AV MAG AV Mag est une vue optimiste sur le plaidoyer avec le rapport intelligible inspirant et bien documenté sur des histoires de transformation qui relie les pensées, la vision et l’imagination en plus grande que les photos et articles la vie. Nous espérons que vous pouvez aussi vous inspirer par la lecture AVMag régulièrement comme l’une de vos principales sources d’information pertinentes. Google Translate
Differences between Nonprofits and For-Profits: K E Y DIFFERENCES This table highlights some of the key differences between nonprofit organizations and forprofit corporations showing a clear perception of the distinction of what we are and what we are not as an organization.
NONPROFITS
FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS
OWNERS
none
Stakeholders
PRIMARY MISSION
Provide services needed by society
Eam profits for stockholders
SECONDARY MISSION
Ensure that revenues are greater than expenses so that the services provided can be maintained or expanded
Provide services or sell goods
U.S. TAX STATUS
Exempt from income taxes if approved by IRS
Corporations (or their owners) are subject to income taxes
EXAMPLES OF REVENUES
Donor contributions,membership dues, program fees, fundraising events, grants, and investment income
Sales of merchandise, fees from services, investment income, gains on investments
N O N P R O F I T E X P E N S E S Program, management and ARE REPORTED BY general, and fundraising THESE FUNCTIONS SOURCES OF MONEY OTHER THAN REVENUES
Borrow from lenders
Borrow from lenders; Issue shares of stock
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What does African Views Organization do? TASKS AV organizes research & development efforts necessary for valuable outcomes in social sciences and humanities.
RESEARCH Provides communication MEDIA
Provides communication
COLL ABORATION
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Facilitates development cooperation.
Our Work
INFORMATION| COMMUNICATION | COLL ABORATION
Provides information (RESEARCH). Provides communication (MEDIA). Provides strategic analysis and facilitates global cooperation and local development. All AV products and services are reflective of transformative strategies
RESEARCH
Real time issue driven initiatives are the basis of our research operation. Research obligations are either RFP/CFPs, contractual, or in-house information analysis requirement. Our research is focused on transformative education for sustainable development.
MEDIA
AV media provides a safe advocacy platform for social change and cultural rapprochements. At the same time serves as a global information exchange system by connecting local interests with relative global intelligence networks. AV media is uniquely suitable in many ways for engaging focal issues and addressing social challenges in real time.
DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable development department focuses on relationship development for partnership, cooperation and collaborative efforts for effective implementation through capacity building, local partnership monitoring and evaluation.
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Areas of Focus: visions and AV program categories
VISION FOR AFRICAN COMMUNITIES.
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT
EDUCATION
PROGRAMS:
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
AV facilitates adequate quality healthcare system programs in par with global average standard. This includes practical commitment to eradicate violence against women and children.
AV facilitates cross cultural entrepreneurial opportunities, vocational, professional workforce development, and job placement operations. This includes women financial empowerment as a poverty eradication strategy in selective communities.
The program is organized and represented by a wide range of grassroots organizations and experts on a diverse scientific, social, and economics of green politics and environmental issues. Topics are centered around sustainable management of resources and stewardship of the environment through advocacies on changes in public policies and individual behavior in recognition of humanity, ecosystems, ecology, health, and human rights.
AV facilitates s access to quality and value based education and cultural programs. AV offers many programs for children and adults alike on many topics that are considered to be transformative strategies for human and societal development.
PROJECTS:
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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
M&E on Hospital Emergency readiness Mobile Clinic capability development: EMS, HMS. Compliance and Awareness Campaign Mapping community health need/status in designated communities tical commitment to eradicate violence against women and children.
PROJECTS: Work Force Development Program Government Contracts information facilitation Cross cultural entrepreneurialopportunities
PROJECTS: ACE: African Cultural Exchange programs LEAPÂ (Learn and Earn AdvanceÂment Projects). African Experiences Video Library African Language School African Women Advancement Human Diversity and Cultural Harmony Institute of African cultures and Traditions
African Views Operation Flow SUBHEADLINE Development Needs Assessment and Society Resource Mapping = Information (Education about ways and means)
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
MEDIA ENGAGING
BASELINE STUDY PROPOSAL COLL ABORATION
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Areas of Operation, Focus, and Core Capacity Program Development PROJECTS Evaluation Audit of R e c o v e r y f o r A c h o l i Yo u t h ( R AY ) P r o g r a m s This evaluation was designed to provide vital insights into the impacts of the Recovery for Acholi Youth (RAY) educational programs and where appropriate, provide competent and practical strategies which substantively support equitable (equity) replication of this program in other contexts Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
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The primary goal of this pilot program is to demonstrate how to close the gaps that continue to constrain marginalized populations, particularly girls from accessing secondary education in post-conflict settings.
Va l u e s a n d B e n e f i t s of Interdisciplinary/ Cross-Curricular Te a c h i n g We collaborate with others to design appropriate technology development related to (1) waste management, (2) energy, (3) health, (4) agriculture, and (5) administration, based on development need assessment. A f r i c a n Yo u t h E m p o w e r ment and Development I n i t i a t i v e ( AY E D I ) In response to the Bureau of International Labor Affairs request for proposal on African Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative in Uganda (AYEDI), we designed an intervention strategy and methodology titled “Learn and Earn Advancement Project (LEAP)”. LEAP is a comprehensive social investment and value-based
education strategic collaboration between various professional disciplines and academic faculties in public and private sectors. It is designed to address the Youth unemployment and development crisis in Uganda, and is intended to serve as a pilot youth empowerment and development initiative that could be replicated in other African countries. Country Sustainability – providing comparative analysis on 100 statistical indicators Needs Assessment for African Institute of Cultures and Traditions A f r i c a n Wo m e n Empowerment and Advancement (Focus: Rural Communities) Va r i o u s Te l e f o r u m Programs topic research requirement
AV’s Research Project Partners
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GULU WOMEN’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION (GWED-G):
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AGENCY FOR COOPERATION AND RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENT (ACORD): Founded in 1976, is one of the oldest and largest African organizations. Maintains 375 staff team, works with more than one million Africans and 2000 partners on the continent and worldwide. acordinternational.org (Monitoring and Evaluation team)
is a health and women’s empowerment organization based in northern Uganda. gwedg.org – (Social Development and Women Empowerment Services team)
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES:
provides quality education and training focused on career success in the fields of Health Care, Business and Technology, and to provide a learning environment that inspires all students to realize their full potential. (aipstudies. com/) – (Curriculum Advancement and Vocation matching team)
GULU WOMEN’S DOKOLO TECHNICAL SCHOOL:
Dokolo Technical School, founded in 1980, is one of the leading Technical Schools in Uganda. (Information) –Vocational Education Services project Hosting
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WORLD WATER AND SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES:
is a fully integrated, solar pump, purify and desalinate water; can provide auxiliary power and communications. worldwatersolar.com (Economic Infrastructure development team)
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RUTGERS UNIVERSIT Y:
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HOWARD UNIVERSIT Y:
Faculty Member of Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Teacher training
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BYKA GROUP CANADA:
supports NGO’s by creating businesses that are supported by the community. (Community development services including care for elderly, disabled and wheelchairs facilities)
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SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, LLC (SSI):
specialize in environmental technology, appropriate technology development, and research and analysis; founded through the University of Georgia’s Venture Lab program with the core mission to “move innovative technologies in bioenergy and organic waste management from research laboratories to mainstream use.”
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HELENA KAUSHIK WOMEN’S COLLEGE:
Helena Kaushik Women’s College in Rajasthan India offers quality, affordable, and higher education degrees and certificate programs in arts, science, technology, commerce, education, nursing, etc. , to international female students as part of its commitment to women’s education and empowerment in the world
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African Views Media Outlets
MEDIA OUTLETS
AV media is divided into three main categories: AVTV, AV Radio, and AV Print. All AV media programs are unique in the sense that they combine social media and other innovative tools in the virtual environment to facilitate effective communication and information exchange in real-time. Major changes and new emphases have already begun to appear on the development scene, but there are still many organizations that keep asking for money to keep feeding the third world’s people needs. Yet the old adage expresses common sense that when you give a man a fish and you’d feed him for a day. However, teach him how to fish and you’d feed him for a life time. People need to ask appropriate questions, especially when their expectations are not met. People need to know how to best demand for accountability when 31expected conditions for humanity are inadequate. People need to learn
how things are working successfully elsewhere, and how they can use similar methods to improve things in their own domains. People need to dig further into deeper esoteric pockets to look for valuable information to help resolve common problems. People need to know that African Views framework is where they can participate in these kinds of activities. AV Media: If you have something to say, here is the power to say it: “The world is listening!”
PRINT PUBLISHING
AV T V (AFRICAN VIEWS TELEVISION)
SOCIAL MEDIA RADIO (AV TELFORUMS)
African Views Television: Documentaries on Worldwide African Development AV T V AVTV is currently a collection of video documentaries on African experiences in every country. The Videos include lectures, nonprofit activities, and archived country development history. The mission of AVTV is to promote social development programs and efforts. The goal is to have a TV channel dedicated to AVTV programs.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH AV T V NOW.
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AV Social Media Radio (AV Teleforums)
AV RADIO
Broadcasting global discussions on Social Sciences and Humanities. Serving as a collaborative social development information exchange framework for community leadership and global activism. AV Radio: If you have something to say, here is the power to say it: “The World is Listening!�
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African Views Research Team MISSION AV Research focuses on baseline and feasibility studies, monitoring and evaluation, intervention pilot project and other transformative advocacy. Programs are focused on health, education, women, youth and economic development. The ultimate notion is to combine intelligence and wisdom from various professional disciplines and scholastic departments in order to generate new ideas and stimulate a great deal of innovation from the team to attain a higher level of perspectives and performance.
Jacqueline HOWARD-MATTHEWS PHD
Pamela Judith ANGWECH
Helen BOND PHD
Brenda OKOTT INTERNATIONAL H-L AW
Christopher HORN
Didier BERTRAND PHD
Wa l e AJIBADE MBA
F r a n c i s A D Y A N G A 34 (PHD CANDIDATE)
ACE – Children’s Program Team MISSION
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The ACE program for children is designed to raise awareness cultural harmony and respect for all people of all ages, gender and culture. AV contributes to UNICEF program on A World Fit for Children is Fit for Us All. This program stresses on the child’s right to full and meaningful participation and inclusion, in the spirit of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The AV team consists of the program director Lauren Purcell, and supporters of the project such as the legendary Alhaji Papa Susso, the widely acknowledged Yacouba Sissoko, Sacha Chavez, Frances Hanlon, Bukola Shonuga, Dr. Nkechi Agwu, Karina Gonzalez, Judy Hossein and many more – working together with us to make this program happen in schools around NY and NJ.
Internship and Volunteer Programs Benefits & Advantages of Internships and Other Related Experiences MISSION AV operations is fully the supported by volunteers and interns who share the vision of human and society development through strategic transformative programs and the goal of cultural harmony within the human diversity. Here are some of the opportunities available to interns and Volunteers:
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GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS In addition to the specialized skills of any field, transferable skills are generally required at any job, e.g. communication/interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and team work
P O S S I B LY E A R N MONEY Explore opportunities to earn as you learn through various projects and entrepreneurial exposures. BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE A PROSPECTIVE CAREER PATH
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Exploring is a very important part of the academic process, and gaining a work experience is a great way for students to acquaint themselves with a field they are looking to learn about and why it is important to them.
GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, BY A P P LY I N G METHODS AND THEORIES LEARNED Many people can benefit from seeing the things that they have been learning in class, put to action; whether it’s in a chemistry research lab, a marketing development meeting, or a substance abuse counseling session. JOIN THE AV TEAM, AND A NETWORK OF CIRCLE OF FRIENDS WORLDWIDE: be rewarded with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and favored by African Views associate and membership privileges. DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND REFINE OTHERS Learn about own strengths and weaknesses by creating learning objectives and receiving feedback from supervisor.
P O S S I B LY E A R N COURSE CREDIT
GAIN CONFIDENCE IN YOUR ABILITIES
Some degree programs have an internship as an elective course for credit. Contact your academic advisor for more information because earning credit varies by departments.
Practice makes perfect. You may be able to implement or test out specific technique learned in the classroom, in the world of work.
NETWORK WITH PROFESSIONALS IN YOUR FIELD, FOR REFERENCES AND FUTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES It’s all about who you know. As an intern, or volunteer ,you are surrounded by professionals in the industry that you are seeking access to. It’s more than just about getting a grade, earning credit, or making money. This is an opportunity to learn from everyone around you, ask questions on AV Teleforums, and impress the world with your eagerness.
AIL TO SEND EM .org anviews c i r f a @ av UT IRE ABO U Q N I TO UNITIES OPPORT . WITH AV
Associates and Country Directors (AVCD) TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES
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Associates and Country Directors (AVCD) COUNTRY DIRECTORS PROVIDES COUNTRY REPORT AND FACILITATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR INTERVENTION PILOT PROJECT ASSIGNMENT IN HOST COUNTRY.
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ACE Children’s Program Team THE ACE PROGRAM The ACE program for children is designed to raise awareness cultural harmony and respect for all people of all ages, gender and culture. AV contributes to UNICEF program on A World Fit for Children is Fit for Us All. This program stresses on the child’s right to full and meaningful participation and inclusion, in the spirit of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The AV team
consists of the program director Lauren Purcell, and supporters of the project such as the legendary Alhaji Papa Susso, the widely acknowledged Yacouba Sissoko, Sacha Chavez, Frances Hanlon, Bukola Shonuga, Dr. Nkechi Agwu, Karina Gonzalez, Judy Hossein and many more – working together with us to make this program happen in schools around NY and NJ.
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HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR COMM UNITY?
Identify critical health challenges within a community Give a higher priority to mental health Educate on necessary preventive measures Provide recommendations, health literacy, advocacy Promote leadership roles in improving public health care Map community health need/status in designated communities emergency response preparedness
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Community Health Program: African Health Dialogues CHP The objective of the AHD program is to provide health literacy, advocacy, and inspire consensus and leadership roles in improving public health care status in underserved communities. The discussion accommodates a wide range of organizations and experts’ views and advice on diverse scientific and socio-economic aspect of health and welfare issues.
Regina Askia WILLIAMS, RN
DR. LADIOWOLABI
AFRICAN HEALTH DIALOGUES TEAM
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DR. Bio-Dun AWOSUSI
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Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dr. Malcom Bryant, Associate Professor Boston University Dr. Gregory Pappas MD, PhD Shana De Caro, VP American Academy of Brain Injury Dr. Omar Khan, M.D. MPH, Medical Director PMRI and CCH of Delaware Dr. Paul Freeman D.Ph. MBBS MPH MHP Dr Nohra Villamil Torres, MD, MPH, MSc, MHSEQ
DR. PADMINI MURTHY
E L V I R A B E R AC O C H E A , MD.
Cecilia Dinio Durkin, Fair Trade Botswana Ruby Warnock and Kelly Johnson Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, M.D.PhD
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Community Health Program: African Health Dialogues
GUEST SPEAKERS
Michael K. Gusmano, Ph.D., The Hastings Center n Danet, Ph.D. Sara Nowlin Dr. David Sachs
The Role of Primary Care in Advancing Goals 4 and 5 Urban Living: A Challenge to Reaching MDGs MDGs and Post-2015 Development Agenda Women’s Empowerment and Effects of Gender Based Violence Role of Primary Health Care in Promoting the MDGs
Fair Trade Principles for Women (The Botswana Experience) Systematic Review of Women’s Economic Self-Help Group Program Partnering to Improve Women’s Health “Think Globally Act Locally” Environment and Infectious Diseases
Health Professionals and Academia’s Role in Achieving the MDGS
Mentoring and Partnerships: Building Bridges for Peace
Women Physicians’ Role in Improving Maternal Health (MDG 5)
Challenges Faced By Migrant Workers
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Lessons from Angola and Colombia
Think Locally Act Globally: MDG 7
Empowering Girls as tomorrow’s Leaders Mentoring Personel How to Achieve MDGs (Learning from Peru) Rio Plus 20 and Its Outcomes
Family and Social Life… In A Nutshell
OBJECTIVE The objective of this program is to discuss matters that occur in modern families and social lifestyle, in order to create and tackle some of human challenges. The program is designed to provide advocacy, and inspire consensus and humanitarian roles in improving life and social relationships in the society. SPECIAL GUEST: Cecilia Tengroth, Legal Advisor Swedish Red Cross Chief Police Inspector Katarina Paulsson from Åmål Police in Sweden, and Police Investigator Karpla Karney from Pleebo Police in Liberia and Stephanie Angelo, SPHR, “Award-winning expert in domestic abuse spillover to the workplace.
RAOL AT NIKE AGUNBIADE-ERIN TIMOTHY EVANS
BRENDA GRACE OKOTT
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ONYINYE STEPHANIE A N YA D I K
#BringBackOurGirls
TOPICS COVERED
WEBSITE http://bit.ly/FASLIANS
Choosing Spouse Spiritual Abuse Awareness of Citizenship Entitlements and Basic Human Rights The Challenges of living, Working and growing Up Abroad Awareness of Citizenship Entitlements and B asic Human Rights The Psychological Effects of Rejection and Rejection Management Protection against Domestic Violence By Law Enforcement Agencies
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The Importance of Youth in Politics and the Role Family
Importance of Youth in Politics and the Role Family
Green Africa Team (Past and Present Program Team Members) OBJECTIVE Topics are centered around sustainable management of resources and stewardship of the environment through advocacies on changes in public policies and individual behavior in recognition of humanity, ecosystems, ecology, health, and human rights.
DAN MINER
ERNEST OPONG
AYSHAH MAENDE
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NEN MAIYO
MELISSA SIKOSANA
TOPICS COVERED
Land Use in Africa Adjusted Savings: Net Forest Depletion in Africa
WEBSITE africanviews.org/green-africa
African Transition to Green Economy Aquatic Pollution Challenges and Benefits of Youths in Mining Areas Deforestation! Degradation and Fragmentation
SEBLE KIFFLE
Drought in Africa Earthquakes and Tremors Economics of Waste Managment Electronic Waste Management Strategies Greener Africa Greenhouse Gases effect on Climate Change
Maintaining Sustainable Ecosystem in Africa Partnering With Small Holder Farmers (Sustainable Agriculture) Soil Erosion, Contamination and Salinization Sustainable Agriculture in Africa The Business and Recycling Of Christmas Trees in Africa Urban Sprawl Views of Youths in Mining Areas Waste Managment Water and Sanitation in Africa Water Pollution in Africa Water Shortages in Dry Seasons History of Environmental Care in Africa
PRADEEP SAPKOTA
Youth Initiative Team (Past and Current Program Team Members) PURPOSE The purpose of the African Views Youth initiatives program is to provide a platform where young people can connect and communicate across cultural, national, institutional, and disciplinary boundaries in order to discuss issues that are specific to the youth, share ideas, collaborate and learn from the world. The program provides a unique opportunity for students, faculty, young people, and mentors to make a lasting difference.
T U L LY MCLOUGHLIN
CONSTANCE WA LYA R O
BENEDICTE KOUASSI
GODFREY OKUMU
ANNICK THIOMBIANO
LOUBNA SADIKI
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TOPICS COVERED
WEBSITE African Views Youth Perspectives
Perspectives on Fulbright 4th Youth and Governance Conference – Accra 2012 African Civil Societies: Are They Active or Passive? African Youth Decade Plan of Action All Roads Lead to Freedom Statue in Zambia Contributions of African Youths to the World of Arts Conversations about Fulbright Grant Debut of the Youth Initiatives Program Generation Jobless? Youth Unemloyment in Africa Harnessing the Zambian Sunlight If Women Ruled the World “Let’s Dance and Play”: Tapping an Infinite Resource Voices from Ghana’s Rising Music Screne
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Perspectives of African Students at Yale
Pioneer Young Journalists in War-Torn Sudan Preparing the Next Generation of African Female Leaders Redefining Philantrophy: Children’s Prize Million Dollar Initiative Student and Youth Cultural Exchange Contribution of Youth to the Advancement of Human Rights Five and Five Campaign: Mobilizing Around the Youth Decade The Impact of Its On Youth Developement The Role of Young People in Africa’s Cultural The Youth’s Vote Youth and Politics Youth and Sports: Is Soccer More Than Just A Sport to Africans? Youth Entrepreneurships Youth Leadership: Are Leaders Born Or Bred?
Culture Harmony Dialogue Team MICHAEL HARROP
CULTURAL DIALOGUES The world’s paradigm is shifting from cultural homogeneity to cultural diversity. The term “cultural diversity” expresses the variety of our cultural differences, showcasing each in its unique way, and highlights the strengths of cultural synergy in society. This program is designed to promote cultural harmony.
KIM SWANN
FRANCES HANLON
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TOPICS COVERED
WEBSITE africanviews.org/open-cultures
The Global Friendship Run Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion on World Cultural Diversity Day (In Collaboration with UNAOC) GUESTS: Jean Christophe Bas, Stan Cottrel, Dr. Burt Danet, Mary Jennings, Sascha Chavez, Oladade Siyonbola, Beverly Bronson, Emma Gillespie, Noeleen Cholla, Stan Cutrell, Burton Danet, Ph.D. of ABC4All and Margaret Hampton, Eduardo Vargas Torao (GACD) and Rick DellaRatta
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Jazz for Peace
Women Empowerment Voices of Women | Women’s Advancement
THE FOCUS
The program focuses on coordinating international and intercultural efforts to integrate gender equality and women’s empowerment into poverty reduction, democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, and environment and sustainable development through our global network of university students, scholars and friends and colleagues who work to ensure that women have a real voice in all governance institutions, from the judiciary to the civil service, as well as in the private sector and civil society.
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TOPICS COVERED These programs are focused on various issues affecting the wellbeing of women and the role of women in national development, as well as observe global work by UN Women. WEBSITE African Views Women Empowerment
PROGRAMS
GUEST SPEAKERS
Verbal Abuse as a form of Violence Dr. Maria Umeh, John Jay College of against Women Criminial Justice Care for Victims of Violence N.Ebo, Critical Care Nurse, against Women Dr. Delois Blakely Empowerment of Women as Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely Tool for Ending Violence Stand up for Girls Lit World Organization United NAtions International Working Group on girls at the United Observance Day for the Girl: Nations Violence against the Girl-Child The Role of Religions on Violence Imam Adam Fofana, Principal and Imam against Women ICMG. A Global Overview of Violence Dr. May Obie China, against Women Guest Speaker: Wendy Schaetzel Lesk? The State Of School and College Dr. Surendra Kaushik, Dr. Sorosh Roshan Education in African Countries Building Women’s Self Esteem from Dr. Surendra Kaushik, Childhood to Maturity Dr. Sorosh Roshan Women’s Rights are Human Rights: Dr. Surendra Kaushik, Declaration of Human Rights Dr. Sorosh Roshan Youth as Agents: Dr. Surendra Kaushik, Boys & Girls Combating Violence Dr. Sorosh Roshan
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Effects of Violence Against Women Tabitha Vitome, Hakiyetu on the Society
Transformative Strategies
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Current AV Transformative Development Strategies FOCUS AV sustainable department comprises of field work, most of which are community development needs assessment, development indicator validation, and society resource mapping. This effort allows AV organization to put creative theories in action as well as design and balance the need for suitability, practicality, and sustainability of applicable projects on the ground.
C O U N T R Y D I R E C T O R S P R O G R A M – Relationship and capacity building S T U D E N T C H A P T E R S : AV collegiate chapters in colleges and universities P I N K A F R I C A – International recognition of African Women ‘s advocate A F R I C A N W O M E N A D V A N C E M E N T – Community Economic Development A F R I C A N Y O U T H U N E M P L O Y M E N T : Learn as you Earn Projects (LEAP) IMPROVING PRIMARY, SECONDARY COMMUNITY
AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION DROPOUT RATE
H E A L T H C E N T E R S : HMO advocacy and mobile clinic advocacy
A F R I C A N C U L T U R A L E X C H A N G E ( A C E ) Programs:/Projects A M E R I C A N I N S T I T U T E O F P R O F E S S I O N A L S T U D I E S : Work Force development I N S T I T U T E O F A F R I C A N C U L T U R E S A N D T R A D I T I O N S : African Language School AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE RANKING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL ENROLMENT AND GRADUATION INCREMENT
AV Association for Women Advancement
THE FOCUS
African Views Association for Women Advancement (AVAWA) is a concept of grouping women together as an association in urban and rural African communities. AVAWA’s mission is to advance the status of women and girls by forging a strategic alliance between people and organizations committing to improve the environment through education on health, economic well-being of the community. 60
Current AV Transformative Development Strategies FOCUS Women advancement as a strategy for ending poverty in the community is being implemented effectively through AVAWA in Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda.
MADAM INNOCENCE NDIAYE NTAP
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Former Commissioner for Communication, Dakar , Senegal, (Summit Chair)
AV’s partners with Sidewalk University to distribute corrective eye glasses to school children in Africa and the Caribbean. FACTS Poor vision negatively affects a child’s ability to learn in school and robs an adult of independence, mobility and quality of life, especially if they cannot afford the cost or the lack of trained opticians.
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THOUGHTS Imagine those children not being able to see to learn properly in school. Imagine those people who cannot hold a job, or perform independent tasks due to eye problem. The problem of poor vision is actually not just a health problem alone; it is also an educational problem, as well as economic and quality of life problem. AV connects service beneficiaries and service providers wherever necessary.
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American Institute of Professional Studies
Kimetics Solutions
FACTS Offering affordable vocational studies, adult education and job placement in Healthcare services, IT, Business Administration, and professional workforce development in cities and across in America. aipstudies.com /Call: 973-856-6768
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Contact Kim Swann: Kimeticssolutions@gmail.com
Education on Cultural Harmony FACTS AV Cultural Exchange (ACE) Programs for children encourage cross-cultural learning, understanding, and cross cultural-confidence development.
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AV’s Role in Achieving Universal Primary Education in Africa (MDG2)
FACTS The Caravan of Joy is in full swing! The South African Team Joy is a dream! Together we are bringing arts, song, dance and fun to almost 650 children Says Sarina Condelo. With your help, we can do more in many countries,
making learning fun for children everywhere in the world. If you are interested in any of our children’s program contact us av@africanviews.org See more detail about children programs (sarinacondello.com)
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AV’s Role in Achieving Universal Primary and Secondary School Education in Africa (MDG2) MRS ABIOLA A JIBADE DAVIES, President of AVAWA Nigeria distributing gifts to performing children in Lagos, Nigeria.
FACTS
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We are open to partnering with local government public schools to provide basic needs for students; to make learning desirable and reduce the rate of student dropout. We currently work with schools in Nigeria, Botswana, Senegal, Uganda and Mozambique.
“The greatest natural resource that we have on the planet is the minds and hearts of our children.” Sarina Condello Empowering children around the world through the arts! The Big Little Caravan of Joy!
By partnering with schools in Central, East, North, South, and West African regions – we are able to develop fun programs for primary and secondary schools that encourages students to enjoy learning through international programs exposures and participation. This includes hygiene program for girls and installing new playgrounds and swings in schools. Contact us for details if you are interested in any of our programs for school children around the world.
African Cultural Exchange (ACE) Program Description
FACTS 1. African Cultural crafts. Making Ndebele Dolls 2.
Introduction to original African forms of artistic expressions: string Instruments in
comparative to other cultures and societies. 3. Presentation on African diversity: Connecting children of same age group and grades in Africa together with children abroad in through Skype.
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Institute of African Cultures and Traditions ABOUT Institute of African Cultures and Traditions opens up the common space and offers a unique opportunity for teaching and learning from diverse cultural exposure to art and traditions of Africa and all of African Diaspora.
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HAUSA
XHOSA
SETSWANA
AMHARIC
LINGALA
WOLOF IGBO SWAHILI YORUBA
AFRICAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL ONLINE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
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find something that fits their schedule and lifestyle. Many natives of Africa in diaspora who are lucky enough to be able to pass down their mother Research shows that Africans and tongues to their children often wish African communities abroad would enroll their children in an extracur- they had an easier way in transferring ricular African language if they could their mother tongues and cultural heritage. Now they can through this AV African Language School initiative.
ZULU
Offering African language courses to children and adults on flexible schedules online. Contact: AV@africanviews.org or call 646-583-2125 for details. ENROLLMENT begins in November 25, 2014 Program starts on March 15, 2015 (An AV initiative)
Cultural Harmony
ACE: Cultural Harmony With World indigenous string instruments
Transformative Strategy for Cultural Harmony and Peace
ABOUT
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Introduction to diversity of World Traditional String Musical Instruments (Cultural Harmony with African Kora) This program is designed to introduce African Kora as one of the world’s leading traditional string instruments to the audience. The Kora is being compared to other traditional musical instruments by regions and then played together in harmony. Kids learn that indigenous African musical and dance expressions are maintained by oral tradition, and experience harmony of cultures.. .
Violin, Cello, Sarod, Tabla and Kora (AV program format) for about 400 diplomats at the Indian Consulate in NYC. The program received a 10 minutes standing ovation.
Sustainable Energy Development Projects
AUSTRIAN-NIGERIAN INITIATIVE (ANI) Ani, the initiator of the WHELP PROJECT concept is an NGO, based and registered in Vienna, Austria it has the basic idea to promote transfer of technology and knowledge (TROTAK). Under
this concept ANI initiated several projects in the IT-sector on “Bridging the Digital Gap” by establishing IT centers in different locations of Nigeria. Contact M R . K U N L E B A N W O at 0112347063076154 / E-mail: whelp@gmx.at
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SOMALILAND ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (SESDO)
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SESDO is non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit making organization established in 2003 to promote energy for sustainable development. SESDO was established
by group of energy professionals, environment activists and development workers based in Somaliland. The head office of the organization is in Hargeisa, while the activities are carried out all over Somaliland regions
Contact Address: B A D A C A S A R E A , near Golis University Campus, Hargeisa, Somaliland. Tel: + 252 2 4417393; 4422516; 4422228 E-mail: Sesdo.org@hotmail.com; / aliaham@hotmail.com; Website: sesdo.org
Partnership with public and private Institutions
Embracing Africa’s Growth through honorable partnership
Africa’s Top Trading Partners (The U.S. is not the only country selling to Africa)
EMINENT GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY There is no real competition for a true sustainable development module in Africa. World leaders need to invest in the heart of people, enable them to make healthy judgment and participate in the world’s creative process on a global ethical standard. This is why we owe it to ourselves to support and guide young and promising organizations such as African Views. There is no quick fix. African development is human development. .
1. CHINA 109,1
2. USA 90,5
3. INDIA 44,9
BILLION US DOLLARS IN EXPORTS
4. GERMANY 31,7
5. FRANCE 30,5
Alliance and Partnership with High Performing Government Institutions ABOUT People are central to that task, not only the government or private interest organizations. We believe that the true way to work successfully for a common cause or common interest of improving conditions of life is through partnership between government and grass root organizations. People can no longer expect governments to fulfill all regulatory services for social and human conditions by themselves while they wait on the side lines. It is exactly these kinds of expectations that create disconnections between a governing body of people and its society. Wherever such disconnect or lack of adequate communication exists between a government and its subjects, unjust laws are made or good laws are un-
enforceable. Instead of shifting blames on governments or people, especially as it is common practice in developing countries, a shift in paradigms can ultimately be more useful whereby people and government have transparency, communicate freely and good policies and laws can be made on people’s desire and good of the nation. It is important that government listens and important that citizens are able to speak out. AV looks at government performances and ranks them upon their merits.
AV Budget and Financial Accounting Policies
AV Budget and Revenue Policy Statement AFRICAN VIEWS’ FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES REFLECTS: INTEGRIT Y, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILIT Y African Views Organization issues a detail statement of activities which allows grantees to recognize the clear distinction of overhead costs that are not directly attributable to projects or activities being funded by Foundation grants but are necessary to carry out the projects or activities. Since some foundations set limit to indirect cost for grantees, it is important to establish a cost rate. A rate is required if the organization has more than projects. people’s desire and good of the nation. It is important that gov-
ernment listens and important that citizens are able to speak out. AV looks at government performances and ranks them upon their merits. African Views organization must rely on contributions, program revenues, fundraising events, consultation, public and private grants, and investment income to funds its operations and objectivities. B U D G E T I N G African Views sources of support are not currently secured, the time of this document presentation. Therefore we use of an account entitled Resource Development in order to balance the budget. Since resource development is often ongoing, budgets require frequent modification. Financial directors managing budget amounts are required to make
the necessary adjustments. AV fixed expenses is set at $250,000 per year. We will be able to continue delivering our services on health, environment, education and economic wellbeing. An indirect cost rate is simply a method used to determine what proportion of indirect costs each program is allowed to bill into a grant. AV approved indirect Cost rate is 10%. This means that 90% of grant money is spent on project or program beneficiaries. AV organization observes and practices concepts that are unique to nonprofit accounting and reporting, including the financial statements required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
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Projection of Income and Expenses | Accounting Policy and Practices ANNUAL BUDGET REVENUE PROJECTION
POLICY& PRACTICES
% OF BUDGET & SPENDING % OF REVENUES & EARNINGS
African Views Organization uses the Accrual method of accounting: expenses are reported in the accounting period in which they best match the related revenues. If that is not clear, then the expenses are reported in the period in which they are used up.
35 % 30 % 25 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5 %
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AGNIESZKA 81G R Z Y B O W S K A Managing Director
ANDY HOWELL B o a rd Au d i to r
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S S S S E) TS NEL NSE NTS OJECT ENT (AC JEC RAM ON A M O S E R T R R OG G R S G P R P N E & PE P A V N E S IA CH M& TIO T IN ON AV MED L EX ICA AT I JEC L A V N O B R A R O U U P D & P U LT NEW CH N C R A A C E I RES AFR AV
E EXP
T Y P E S O F C O S T S : Direct costs, Indirect costs, Administrative costs, Program costs , Allowable costs, Unallowable costs
AV Statement of Functional Expenses MEANING In essence, a functional expense statement tells us why money was spent instead of what it was spent on. This AV’s 2013’s Statement tells us that 86% of our expenses are met by in-kind support, and only 14% of total expenses were actually paid for.
EXPENSE SUMMARY
IN-KIND
GENERAL
2013
2012
Salaries % Related Costs
$
97,000
$
4,600
$
101,600
$
117,320
Projectsv
$
28,450
$
4,500
$
32,950
$
35,040
Programs
$
35,100
$
7,000
$
42,100
$
43,520
Administrative & Dues
$
4,300
$
5,400
$
9,700
$
6,240
Office Facilities
$
19,200
$
2,000
$
21,200
$
23,440
Travel & Stipend
$
2,000
$
6,500
$
8,500
$
13,700
Total
$
186,050
$
30,000
$
216,050
$
239,260
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Annual Budget: Probable Funding Sources PRIVATE GRANTS FUNDING FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOU
INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
AV PROGRAMS FUNDRAISING THRIFTS
$ 250,000/Y AV PRINT/ RESEARCH
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AV RADIO
AFRICAN VIEWS
CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
AV MEDIA/ RESEARCH
African Views Corporate Identity Fact sheet
PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS
NONPROFIT CORPORATION (501 C 3)/ 509 (a) (2) Form 990: ACCOUNTING PERIOD ENDING December 31 T A X I D
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African Views Organization
D U N S 032588156 CAGE CODE 032588156 / 6V4X3 NAICS 813319/ Other Social Advocacy S I C 83999909/ Social service information exchange SAM
DEFINITION
A framework for research & development in the social sciences and humanities.
NAME IN IRS MASTER FILE AFRICAN VIEWS ORG
CONTACT INFO/ OTHER OFFICE LOCATIONS:
E M A I L : av@africanviews.org O F F I C E P H O N E : 011-646-583-2125/ S K Y P E : Africanviews W E B S I T E : www.africanviews.org
STREET ADDRESS 223 PARK AVENUE City, State, Zip HOBOKEN, NJ 07030-3767
OFFICIAL NAME
7636 113th Street, Suite 1B Forest Hills, NY, 11375 111 Turrell Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
N T E E C O D E A23 NTEE CL ASSIFICATION Cultural, Ethnic Awareness NTEE TYPE Arts, Culture and Humanities
Algatan 14, 66236 Åmål, Sweden
CL ASSIFICATION Charitable Organization
1 Davies Close, Akinde Road, Alakuko, Lagos, Nigeria (0112348181626098) 0112348164176119
CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTIBILITY Yes
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Why we care.
OUR FOCUS
The primary focus of the African Views is to facilitate effective communication and collaboration for sustainable human development solutions efficiently in real time through its framework. This process generates a transactional approach which assumes that knowledge-based products and services on African issues are rare because they are largely dispersed and unconsolidated. There are those who can provide these products and services and there are those who need or want to use them. There has not yet been a consolidation of information made readily available without having to dig into little known esoteric pockets. We are referring herewith to capacity development for self-representation and determination.
“The human adventure is so gloriously purposeful; it makes us act compelled and determined to be active - and pro-active - in giving to those in desperate need the compassion - and action - they so rightly deserve.
WILLIAM A. VERDONE, Chairman, African Views Organization
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UPPORTERS, SPONSORS AND GRANTORS:
THANK YOU!
We are indeed obligated to fill the minds of youth with education, the hearts of the despondent with optimism, and the bodies of the sick with hope.” Thank you.
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B O A R D M E M B E R S Bill Verdone, Wale Ajibade
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B O A R D M E M B E R S Wale Ajibade
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