On the Road with Encuentro Sur. A Student Documentary. SIT Study Abroad: Bolivia 2007

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A firsthand modern exploration of traditional folklore in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
This student documentary was an independent study project in the SIT Study Abroad Bolivia: Culture and Development program, 2007
World Learning: http://www.worldlearning.org

By Jimmy Moreira and Colin Leicht. Music, Groupo Felicidad T con T, Siempre Mayas, Encuentro Sur, Candide, Camargo. Creative Consultants: Ismael Saavedra, Tupac Saavedra.

Contact: trinegrande@yahoo.com and james.moreira070@gmail.com

Duration : 0:15:9

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Flood Children of Holdibari

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Bangladesh is one of the most susceptible countries in the world to climate change. The rising sea levels are contributing to river and coastal erosion while higher atmospheric temperature and intense storms are causing widespread floods. One island that is severely affected by flooding is East Holdibari in North West Bangladesh. However, Holdibari’s children are fighting back, and have created an action plan to prepare for future floods.

This film is an entry to a micro-documentary film contest
‘Vulnerability Exposed: Social Dimensions of Climate Change.’ Please visit www.worldbank.org/sdccfilmcontest and vote for your favourite film NOW.

Duration : 0:4:34

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Did you know? – Corporate Social Responsibility

Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2010 and filed under social development | 11 Comments »

http://www.developmentcrossing.com Did you know that despite the uncertain economic times, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability continue to grow in importance?

Development Crossing promotes the growth of CSR and Sustainability through a network of professionals that have access to exclusive interviews, breaking news, discussions and global events. Create a free profile today!

Duration : 0:2:16

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Woman president in Russia? – Never

Posted by admin on December 24th, 2009 and filed under social development | 12 Comments »

Russians have lived through some massive social and economic changes in the past 20 years. Russias Minister of Health Care and Social Development Tatiana Golikova tells RT what that legacy now means for the country.

Duration : 0:9:48

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Pete Yorn ~ Social Development Dance

Posted by admin on December 1st, 2009 and filed under social development | No Comments »

Back & Fourth ~ 2009

Duration : 0:4:54

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BRAC Social Development Programme Part 1

Posted by admin on November 24th, 2009 and filed under social development | No Comments »

With the motto of Translating Awareness into Action BRAC’s Social Development Programme is working to empower the poor by increasing their human, social and political assets so that they are aware of their rights, can claim their entitlements and resist exploitation.

Duration : 0:7:15

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Secret of Change Management – motivation, leadership skills, development, styles and business strategy – motivational conference keynote speaker – speech by Patrick Dixon

Posted by admin on November 16th, 2009 and filed under social development | 25 Comments »

http://www.globalchange.com Motivation and leadership. Motivating teams. How to make things happen – change management, motivating people, leadership styles – motivational speech by Patrick Dixon. Strategy, teams, leadership styles, motivation at work, business success. Transformation. Why motivation is such a key success issue in business. Keys to better motivation at work. Why motivational leadership leads to transformation and achieving business objectives. increasing shareholder value and bottom line profit. Secrets of great leaders. Case studies in successful leadership at work. Making a difference. Corporate and social responsibility. Patrick Dixon video on future trends and motivation – Conference keynote speaker.How to make things happen in Business. Connect with passion, keys to motivation, leadership and change management in business. Managing uncertainty with rapid change. Leadership styles. Why people get out of bed in the morning. How to motivate teams at work to do great things. Business management. Secret of leadership and ultimate leadership speech. Business ethics and values in corporations. Secrets of business success and increased productivity. Cutting costs. Increasing output. Adding shareholder value. Sustainable business success. Work life balance and lessons from non profits / volunteering. Why building a better world is such a powerful motivation. Lecture by Dr Patrick Dixon for MTN, author of Building a Better Business, Futurewise and conference speaker.Motivation at work. Leadership. Leadership purpose, aims, strategy and objectives. Profits and profitability. Motivation to succeed and secrets of business success. Productivity and efficiency key. Workplace morale. Team dynamics and leadership styles. Business mission and vision. Business values and office culture.

Duration : 0:9:37

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Life – Social Change & International Leadership Development

Posted by admin on November 11th, 2009 and filed under social development | 4 Comments »

LIFE is an innovative, nine month long Israeli program for social change and international leadership development. It serves vision-driven young adults from Israel and around the Jewish world.
LIFE offers college graduates (ages 21-30) a unique nine-month program of social change and international development in Israel and India.

Duration : 0:1:37

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Louis Gray: build social networks to grow your traffic

Posted by admin on November 3rd, 2009 and filed under social development | 3 Comments »

http://www.yourbusinesschannel.com Leading social media blogger Louis Gray shares his latest marketing insights on using social networks to grow web traffic.

Duration : 0:2:25

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Rio Mamore Beni-Bolivia. A Student Documentary. SIT Study Abroad: Bolivia 2005

Posted by admin on October 27th, 2009 and filed under study development | No Comments »

A student documentary about the community of Santa Maria Del Pilar.
This student documentary was an independent study project in the SIT Study Abroad Bolivia: Culture and Development program, 2005
World Learning: http://www.worldlearning.org

By Heather Fallon. Music, X Culture Bagandra-Dance of life. Sonic Tribe Passage 4 Love-Siren of the Desert

Duration : 0:9:44

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