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We, The World Global Resource Network
We, The World Global Resource Network


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Title: We, The World Global Resource Network
Location: Global
Categories: Peace & Conflict
Human Rights
Technology
Health
Culture
Human Rights
Sustainable Development
Human Rights
Poverty
Child & Youth Rights
Popular Culture
Environment
Citizen Journalism
Education
Technology
Informal/Experiential Learning
Globalization
HIV/AIDS
Child & Youth Rights
Social Entrepreneurship
Religious Freedom
Civil Society
Sports
Migration

Status: In Progress
Timeline: Ongoing

Description:

  • Design, development and implementation of a database-drive web site and e-mail distrbution and exchange system to facilitate the establishment of a Global Resource Network by We, The World


  • Establishment of an initial working prototype for the Global Resource Network with a focus on Peace, Nonviolence and the Arts.


Objectives:

  • Development of a prototype open source global source DataPerfect digital engine

    • Integration of HABITAT3 and DIGITAL databases
    • Design and development of database-generated web site
    • Establishment and management of electronic mailing lists

  • Mobilization of broad-based participation
  • Initial focus on Peace and Nonviolence, including:

    • Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence
    • Nonviolent Peaceforce, New York City Affinity Group



Needs:

  • Computer-related

    • Desktop computers

      • 80+ Gigabyte drive
      • CD Write drive
      • DVD Write drive

    • Hand-held computers
    • Printers, ink and paper
    • Local Area Network hardware


  • Software licences

    • Adobe Acrobat
    • Graphics Work Station
    • WordPerfect for Windows
    • Eudora 5.2
    • Norton Internet Security
    • Norton Systemworks

  • Volunteers

    • Technical computer skills
    • Cataloging organizations, projects and documents
    • Writing and editing
    • Compiling and organizing digital images
    • Data entry
    • Making & receiving phone calls
    • Online research
    • Outreach



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