Advisory Group

Advisory group organizations.

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

Safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction.

CARE — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.

Center for Humanitarian Cooperation — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

The Center for Humanitarian Cooperation (CHC), a not-for-profit organization, was formed to further the achievable goal of coordination through cooperation. CHC believes that a willingness to work together will help us achieve coordination.

Disaster Mitigation for Sustainable Livelihoods Programme — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

The Disaster Mitigation for Sustainable Livelihoods Programme (DiMP) aims to promote disaster mitigation as one strategy for sustainable development. The unit encourages the integration of disaster mitigation strategies with development programmes, particularly those targeted to economically vulnerable communities.

Feinstein International Center — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

The Feinstein International Center strives to improve the lives and livelihoods of communities caught up in complex emergencies, war, and other crises.

Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

The Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, commonly known as Tecnológico de Monterrey, was founded in 1943 by a group of entrepreneurs headed by Don Eugenio Garza Sada. Seeking to educate professionals and equip them with the skills needed to succeed in the business world, Tecnológico de Monterrey has developed into an institution recognized, nationally and internationally, for its academic excellence.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

Since its inception in 1936, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai, India) has never limited itself to the mandate of a conventional university; rather, it has worked for the promotion of sustainable, equitable and participatory development, social welfare and social justice.

University of Washington — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

The primary mission of the University of Washington is the preservation, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge. To promote their capacity to make humane and informed decisions, the University fosters an environment in which its students can develop mature and independent judgment and an appreciation of the range and diversity of human achievement.

Wageningen University — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

Wageningen University, in Wageningen, The Netherlands, concentrates its research and education efforts in life sciences and natural resources.

World Vision — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Wageningen University joins Advisory Group — by Randall Kemp — last modified 2007-08-11 00:40

Professor Thea Hilhorst of Wageningen University has accepted an invitation to join the Advisory Group.