Indian Volunteer working in Developing countries of Asia and Africa

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Beware of the intruders!

Hello Friends, We know, this social net work of ‘ivoindia’ stands as a platform for the Indian ‘vso’ volunteers and the aspirants to share their experience each other and do strengthen their friendship for a common goal of a better world, but as a regular visitor of this community website I feel the presence of some intruders (Please refer the comment made by Mr.K.G Raja Mohan to Mr.Rahul Nainwal on 14th September,2009 ) who make use of our website as a raised area for their scams. The members o… Continue

Added by Bibin Knivelil Joy on November 4, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Five reasons why now is the time to volunteer ???

This year is shaping up to be a truly history-changing year. With so much uncertainty in the air, you might be asking yourself if this is really the right time to add another big change to the mix. Here are five good reasons why this time – more than any other time in your life – might just be the time to volunteer: 1. Change is in the air. Think back a few months – remember how often we were hearing about “change we can believe in?” More than any other time in recent history, countries, organ… Continue

Added by Samta on October 29, 2009 at 3:36pm — No Comments

Join VSO

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Added by Pankaj Jindal on October 26, 2009 at 9:24pm — 3 Comments

Main Findings of HIV/AIDS Situational Analysis - September 2009

Main Findings of HIV/AIDS Situational Analysis - September 2009 (Institute of Social work) Dilip Singh Wangkhem (VSO Volunteer) HIV AIDS Mainstreaming Advisor Institute of Social Work (ISW) P.O. Box 3375, Dar es salaam, e-mail: wang_dilip@yahoo.com Dated: The 9th October 2009 Abstract An HIV/AIDS Situational Analysis is used to identify where HIV/AIDS prevalence rate are highest, which populations are most affected and how they are affected, what factors are driving the spread of the epidemic a… Continue

Added by Wangkhem Dilip Singh on October 9, 2009 at 1:05pm — No Comments

cambodia placement

hi friends am mohib ahmed got aplacement in cambodia as vso in american redcross--could u ex vsos, please share ur expereinces in cambodia and also guide me 4 a better performence there thanx(mohib8@rediffmail.com) mohib Continue

Added by Mohib Ahmed on October 9, 2009 at 12:09am — 1 Comment

Need volunteers with specialised skills ~~

Hello All, Ivolunteer is currently looking to recruit volunteers with the below mentioned specified skills: Education Management Health education Special Educators Doctors Nurses Health managers Experts in natural resources There are also some really specific areas that need our attention, and although they are small in quantity, they are significant for our programmes. These areas include M&E specialists, Volunteer managers, IT specialists (with masters), nutritionists, MLSO an… Continue

Added by Samta on October 6, 2009 at 12:25pm — No Comments

7 Days 7 Gifting challenge now speak outside as " Joy of Giving ".....proud IVO has harbingered this noble thought....bravo !!!

Dear All Greetings ! On this auspicious mission of "Joy of Giving", I wish to share my great experience I had when I was joining hands with Rahul on "7 days Gifting challenge"...... after a week of giving to the needy both materials and knowledge, I felt I was very light like air...feeling of so light....free from worldly heaviness. God has made "Man/Woman as a crown of creation" because HE has the hope that HIS creations would do HIS mission.....no wonder we see DIVINE in every soul we make ha… Continue

Added by K G Raja Mohan on October 6, 2009 at 10:28am — No Comments

Successes stories on HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming in workplace

Dated: the 18th September 2009 Introduction: According to 2008 Surveillance Report, HIVAIDS prevalence is estimated to be 5.8 % of the population, approximately 1.1 million Tanzanians and over 700,000 people have died of AIDS and at least 800,000 children have been orphaned in Tanzania. Unprotected heterosexual sex has driven the epidemic, which has further fuelled by high levels of STIs & limited prevention of Mother to Child transmission. Situation of HIV/AIDS in workplace: Workplaces are… Continue

Added by Wangkhem Dilip Singh on September 28, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

The Nature and Magnitude of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania

Dated: 18th September 2009 Introduction: Globally, AIDS had so far killed more than 25 million people since it was first recognized in 1981. In 2007 the number of PLWHA globally was estimated to be 33.2 million (UNAIDS). The problem is critical due to the fact that the most affected are the adults who are at the peak of production. The illness causes of reduced workforce, productivity and burden of caring for the affected, serious socio- economic and psychological impact. The African Context:… Continue

Added by Wangkhem Dilip Singh on September 28, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Inviting thoughts for IVO newsletter

Hi, Hope to find you all in good health and spirits. It is time we are at a stage where we want to gear up and celebrate our experiences, spirits, concerns and share our ideas and knowledge. Ivolunteer Overseas is soon to come up with a bimonthly newsletter which shall be a pool and platform for all of us to share our minds and experiences or our trysts with volunteerism. We would want to invite you to share in your articles, experiences, stories, concepts, global concern issues. Send us rel… Continue

Added by Samta on September 10, 2009 at 3:18pm — 10 Comments

Assessment day on 15th September, 09

Hi All, If anyone could please explain me a typical assessment day and do's and dont's for the day. I am supposed to be there on 15th September, 09 for the assessment day. Continue

Added by Saif ur Rahman on September 5, 2009 at 7:11pm — 1 Comment

Help us recruit volunteers

Dear VSO Volunteer community, Currently VSO has an urgent requirement for Fundraisers, Doctors, General Practitioners, Mid wives, Health Managers,Health professionals with experience in HIV and AIDS, Therapists (Speech and language Therapists, Physio and Occupational Therapists), Management Professionals, Social Workers, NGO Managers. If you know people with these skills who could be potential volunteers then do let them know about the IVO program and ask them to be in touch with us. Thanks f… Continue

Added by rahul nainwal on August 13, 2009 at 6:09pm — 3 Comments

Attention Indian Volunteers in Africa

Hello Friends, One of my friends who has just returned from East Africa told me that the Indians are not welcomed in Africa even in NGO sector. They prefer Europeans rather than us due to their professionalism. Indians are considered to be money oriented not service oriented. He advised me if I choose to go to Africa I would have to select the country where the Indian influence is less. How the Indian volunteers in Africa would like to comment on it? Continue

Added by Bibin Knivelil Joy on July 20, 2009 at 7:09pm — 4 Comments

Male Circumcision & HIV Infection

Male Circumcision & HIV Infection 1. Introduction: There is currently great interest in the role of male circumcision in preventing HIV infection. Studies have noted a lower risk of infection in circumcised men, as well as comparatively low HIV prevalence in populations where male circumcision is common. Randomized controlled trials of circumcision in three African Countries have confirmed that circumcised man have a lower risk of HIV infection that male circumcision be recognized as an e… Continue

Added by Wangkhem Dilip Singh on June 18, 2009 at 5:44pm — 1 Comment

Symptom Control and Palliative Care for HIV AIDS Patients

Symptom Control and Palliative Care for HIV AIDS Patients Dated; The 17th June 2009 What is palliative care? 1. Palliative care is comprehensive care for adults and children with life-threatening or life-limiting illness, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer or liver disease. It can help people of any age and at any stage of a disease, along with other treatment and care. 2• Palliative care has two essential aspects: - control of pain and other symptoms, including the use of powerful pain killing medicin… Continue

Added by Wangkhem Dilip Singh on June 17, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

What is the Red Ribbon?

What is the Red Ribbon? The Red Ribbon is the international symbol for HIV and AIDS awareness. It stands for; Care and Concern: It is being worn by increasing numbers of people around the world to show their care and concern about HIV and AIDS ~ for those who are living with HIV and AIDS, for those who are ill, for those who have died and for those who care for and support those directly affected. Hope: It is symbol of hope, that the search for a vaccine and cure to halt the suffering is succ… Continue

Added by Wangkhem Dilip Singh on June 17, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Characteristics of an Ideal NGO with HIV & AIDS Mainstreamed

Characteristics of an Ideal NGO with HIV & AIDS Mainstreamed ☺ Workplace HIV & AIDS policy exists. ☺ Encouraging HIV & AIDS responsive planning at all levels. ☺ Promoting appropriate education and awareness for both men and women to address HIV & AIDS specific concerns. ☺ Promoting an integrated approach to development planning to ensure that HIV & AIDS issues are adequately addressed in development programmes. ☺ Promoting and carrying out HIV & AIDS oriented researc… Continue

Added by Wangkhem Dilip Singh on June 17, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

SWINE FLU UPDATE: Letter from VSO CEO Marg Mayne

Dear Colleagues You will no doubt have heard with concern about the international spread of "swine flu" from Mexico around the world in the last few days. At time of writing (1st May) there have been confirmed cases in Mexico, Canada, the US, Costa Rica, Peru, the UK, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and Israel. The likelihood of a pandemic has increased, but a pandemic is still not inevitable. What does ‘Phase 5’ of a pandemic mean? There are 6 phases in the dev… Continue

Added by rahul nainwal on May 4, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Volunteering is to learn how to deal with the crucial situtaion

On dated 19th April 2009 Sunday at 5.00 pm I was going to find out a catholic church, in Ullanbattar Capital city of Mongolia. Since; Being a new I was accompanied by a Mongolian National Volunteer(NV) of Organization Window to Development(W2D) Mr. Norbek; who does not know English Lanuage..... Mr.Norbek and I were together walking on the street towards UB palace to find out the Catholic Church named as st. Marry. I thought being a Mongolian Norberk is well known about the area can lead me to fi… Continue

Added by Chamundra Kujur (Charles Philip) on May 1, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment