PROGRAM FOR 2006-8 WICO AFRICA
Program Areas for Women International CoalitionOrganisation (WICO) Africa.The Women International Coalition Organization (WICO) is a women's human rights organization that advocates for women's equality at the global level. WICO emphasizes women's critical role in the social,economic and political spheres and brings togetherwomen of diverse backgrounds from all regions of theworld to share experiences and expertise and to takeaction on common agendas. WICO advocates for the equal participation of women locally, nationally andglobally, promotes alternative economic models thatare just and equitable, and promotes multilateralismand international cooperation for peace and humanrights.To advance our goals, we focus on four main programareas:
The Gender and Governance Program works for women'sfull and equal access in public life, working towardswomen's equal participation and representation,especially in governmental decision-making positions.
The Sustainable Development Program fostersdevelopment that is ecologically sound, economicallyviable, and socially just and works to strengthenalliances between the women's and environmentalmovements.
The Economic and Social Justice Program promotes agender perspective as necessary to advancing theeconomic and social rights of women and all people byfocusing on poverty eradication, international trade,debt cancellation, and resource allocation.
The African Policy Program focuses on theunprecedented influence of African governments onAfrican affairs and its impact on women's daily livesand works to counter the negative impact of Africa's unilateralism on women living in the Africa and in theDiasapora.Key Areas of Intervention;Conflict, Peace and Security Corporate Accountability Decision-making Economic and Social Justice Gender and Governance Globalization Human Rights Natural Resources Poverty Eradication Privatization Sustainable Development Trade United Nations Reform African Policy
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WICO'S part on Water development
WICO'S Water sector activities :
Cameroon Training and Enterprise Centre (CAMTEC)
Introducing the Cameroon Vision (CAMVISION) Trust /Women International Coalition Organisation (WICO) Africa New Project, the Cameroon Training and Enterprise Centre (CAMTEC)
The Cameroon Training and Enterprise Centre (CAMTEC) is an Initiative of the Cameroon Vision (CAMVISION) Trust and the Women International Coalition Organisation (WICO) Africa. The aim of the project is to train competent and highly skilled staff to run the Cameroon Construction Inudstry.
Strong working partnerships, a community based ethos and a commitment to addressing the skills shortage faced by the building industry, are some of the attributes the Cameroon Training and Enterprise Centre (CAMTEC) hopes to use to become a leader in the world of Construction Training across Cameroon.
Working with communities, Government agencies, colleges, NGOs and other local agencies we hope to provide a vast range of courses in construction, information technology and Skills for Life, CAMTEC would provide a comprehensive approach to construction and basic skills training.
Programmes range from skills-based courses geared to a vocational qualification, through to courses tailored to disadvantaged groups. Within the next 5 years we hope to train over 2,000 trainees take part in CAMTEC courses, with more than 400 on courses each year..
CAMTEC has developed new approaches to funding opportunities and has helped launch a wide variety of training initiatives in connection with urban regeneration and rural development schemes, to the direct benefit of unemployed people in the locality, those looking to learn new skills and local businesses.
With top calibre teaching and assessment personnel, all of whom are qualified in their trades and have accreditation from CITB and City and Guilds, courses are delivered within first class facilities in the form of dedicated CAMTEC training centres, whcih would be located across Cameroon, which are NVQ accredited and provide nationally recognised qualifications. The construction industry demands a well trained, motivated workforce which is aware of its responsibilities to the community at large and CAMTEC sets out to deliver just this.
To find out more about CAMTEC activities and courses, visit the website www.wicohome.org
Global Call
Working with communities, Government agencies, colleges, NGOs and other local agencies we hope to provide a vast range of courses in construction, information technology and Skills for Life, CAMTEC would provide a comprehensive approach to construction and basic skills training.
Programmes range from skills-based courses geared to a vocational qualification, through to courses tailored to disadvantaged groups. Within the next 5 years we hope to train over 2,000 trainees take part in CAMTEC courses, with more than 400 on courses each year..
CAMTEC has developed new approaches to funding opportunities and has helped launch a wide variety of training initiatives in connection with urban regeneration and rural development schemes, to the direct benefit of unemployed people in the locality, those looking to learn new skills and local businesses.
With top calibre teaching and assessment personnel, all of whom are qualified in their trades and have accreditation from CITB and City and Guilds, courses are delivered within first class facilities in the form of dedicated CAMTEC training centres, whcih would be located across Cameroon, which are NVQ accredited and provide nationally recognised qualifications. The construction industry demands a well trained, motivated workforce which is aware of its responsibilities to the community at large and CAMTEC sets out to deliver just this.
To find out more about CAMTEC activities and courses, visit the website www.wicohome.org
Global Call to Empower Women by Providing Access to Clean and Safe Water and Adequate Sanitation: The Women and Water for Global Development Program.
My name is Ms Rosemary Olive Mbone Enie, I am a Cameroonian Geologist and Gender Ambassador of the Gender and Water Alliance (GWA) the Netherlands. I am also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Women International Coalition Organisation (WICO) International, Topical Curator of the Global Water Sustainability Forum (GWSF) of Pulse wire and a member of several global water organisation including the Global Water Partnership (GWP) the Freshwater Action Network (FAN) etc. For my 16 years experience of working in the field of water and sanitation, I say women must have access to resources such as water so they can be empowered to fight poverty, social justice and other ills against women: “We must reaffirm our commitment not only to the delivery of water, sanitation and forestry services, but to ensuring that we mainstream gender to ensure that women can also benefit from the development opportunities that arise when we provide such services.”
I am calling on all women worldwide to join the Women and Water for Global Development Program, this initiative aims to promote, assist, honour and celebrate the hard work of women, and to highlight the participation of professional and community-based women, and the key role women play in poverty eradication, social justice, education and sustainable development.
There is a need to align the institutional reform within our national and continental programs and women’s capacity must be built to play an active and important role to ensure that women and their families’ worldwide have access to clean/safe water and adequate sanitation. This would allow women not only to have water but also the representation on the relevant water structures and institutions.
VOLUNTEER REQUEST
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR WOMEN AND WATER FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT (WWGD) PROGRAM VOLUNTEER REQUEST
Please answer as fully as possible using as much space as necessary (tables below are expandable). Thank you.
A. Contact Information
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B. Brief about the organisation
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Please describe your main areas of work, being as specific as possible (eg. spring protection, household hygiene promotion, tree nursery, etc). |
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Please give details of the locations in which you operate (eg urban, rural). |
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How many employees does your organisation have, and how many volunteers? |
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Do have any past experiences with foreign volunteers? |
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Who are the main beneficiaries of your work? |
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Please outline your achievements to date. |
C. About the Project on which the volunteer will work
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Title of the project: |
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If possible, please provide a log frame for the project. |
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Please give a brief description about the location where the project is to be conducted. |
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What is the language spoken in the area? |
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When are the start and end dates of the project? |
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When are the start and end dates of the project? |
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In which month would you like the volunteer to arrive? |
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For how long would you like a volunteer? WWGD PROGRAM volunteers usually work for 6 to 9 months, but alternatives can be discussed. |
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Number of volunteers required for the project. |
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Please specify the tasks, roles and responsibilities for each volunteer and quantify what you want them to achieve. |
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Please specify any specific skills and trainings required. |
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Please provide weekly expenditure estimates for the volunteer in the location of work, for : i. Accommodation ii. Food iii. Transport |
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What kind of support would be provided to the volunteer during the period of stay in your organisation, for: a. Accommodation b. Computers and project equipment c. Office space and stationary d. Transport e. Telephone f. Internet g. Any financial assistance h. Other Any other comments or suggestions
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