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 Emergency Management
www.fema.gov
The official website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency based in USA aims to build, sustain, and improve capability of citizens as well as all relevant personnel and authorities so they are better prepared for, protected against, can respond to, recover from, and mitigate the various hazards. Hosts of resources are available that can be of assistance in rebuilding and recovery after a disaster strikes. Information on the various types of disasters including flood, fire, thunderstorm, volcano, chemical emergencies, acts of terrorism, etc. will be useful for anyone and everyone from individuals to civil society groups and from public authorities to the private sector institutions as well as emergency managers, personnel and disaster survivors. A special interactive link on the website teaches kids the causes of various disasters, how to be prepared for calamities and ways to prevent disaster damage. This comprehensive website can serve as a good reference for showcasing information locally in order to address gaps and determine solutions for emergency response and disaster preparedness in Pakistan.
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 Kids for Saving Earth
www.kidsforsavingearth.org
KSE, a US-based nonprofit organization, aims to educate, inspire, and empower children to protect the Earth's environment. The KSE website features environmental education curriculum on topics such as conservation, endangered species, forests, toxic waste sites, health issues, ecological concerns and more as well as activities for children related to the environment. A dedicated section provides action programs, quick and easy eco activities for children and educational links for adults. Special environmental organizations are also featured. KSE Memberships are available and relevant resources, educational materials and information about how to utilize on-line activities can be acquired after signing up. So sign up to turn education into action; for real empowerment comes from action.
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 Global Dimension – The World in Your Classroom
www.globaldimension.org
Global Dimension features helpful guides, books, videos, and websites which bring a global dimension to teaching. From climate change to poverty, water to fair trade, resources are available according to subjects, topics, age group and price range. Various website features such as teaching ideas and curriculum information will help teachers develop a global dimension within the schools that links can easily be made between local and global issues and young people have the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding which enable them to make informed decisions about how they can play an active role in the global community. Also, there are plenty of resources listed on the website that provide advice and information on school links and partnerships. Establishing such partnerships can help develop global perspectives and contribute to enhanced student learning.
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Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development
www.ecdgroup.com
The website serves as a resource for organizations and individuals working in ECCD. The site offers detailed information on particular aspects of ECCD as well as working papers, reports, and on-line and non-electronic resources relating to young children (0-8) and their families. The website also links to regional networks and provides a public forum as well as a conference room for members.
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Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies
www.ineesite.org
The website showcases an array of publications, training materials, good practice guides, lessons learned, case studies, policy briefs, country profiles and other helpful links that will be useful for organizations working in emergencies.
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UNICEF in emergencies
www.unicef.org/emerg
UNICEF has responded to more than 800 emergencies worldwide in the past three years, working to protect and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in conflict or natural disaster zones. The website carries a series of useful resources for ECD within emergency situations.
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