http://us.oneworld.net en_US OneWorld United States - Education A Kids' Corner for Darfur Refugees [video] http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83730 Visit some of the specials spaces set aside for youth in a refugee camp in Darfur, where children of all ages can go to play, learn, and begin the healing process. [Scroll down to view video.] Poor literacy affects health in Pakistan http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160569/1/ Low levels of literacy make it difficult for families in Pakistan to access information on post-natal care, contraception and medical attention. With only two percent of its GDP allocated to education, the country risks achieving the Millennium Development Goals, says UNESCO. ICTs as enablers for the disabled http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160557/1/ An ICT project in Sri Lanka is enabling people with disabilities to avail opportunities and live in an inclusive society. The eNABLE project – with Braille-equipped computers, a software to convert text into speech, a group hearing system and host of other facilities – links them with others at global and national levels. UN committee castigates India for its pathetic show http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160549/1/ At a recent review meeting of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights held in Geneva after 17 years, India was adjudged a poor performer. A panel of observers found the progress in critical human development areas such as food, health, housing and education as ‘unsatisfactory’. The Bride Price http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83723 A photoessay including award-winning photographs depicts the lives of girls in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Nepal who marry as children. Awarding social entrepreneurship http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160539/1/ The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation invites applications for India’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2008. The Award seeks to recognise social entrepreneurs whose efforts and innovations have contributed towards achieving sustainable development. Combating child labour through education http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160528/1/ Best practices in preventing and eliminating child labor through education by Child Rights Information Network helps users design and implement capacity-building activities for children in situations of child labour. The book documents experiences of over 80 NGOs and possibilities of change through educational interventions. Data driven learning for classrooms http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160524/1/ A new publication Data-Driven School Improvement by New York based Education Development centre emphasises use of data to improve classroom learning and teaching. The book examines the role of digital technologies in enhancing student performance. Indonesian students to benefit from Bill Gates' offer http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160507/1/ Software giant Bill Gates has promised to provide students in Indonesia with low-cost computers and free software. This will greatly help the government seeking to introduce a million computers for educational purposes. Indian journalist brings out magazine in Braille http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160472/1/ Freelance journalist and social activist Swagat Thorat in western India publishes a fortnightly called Sparshgyaan in local language for the visually impaired. In view of the limited availability of literature in Braille, this can be described as commendable effort. Radio brings education to girls in Mozambique http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160439/1/ Erive Community Radio is bringing a change in the lives of young girls in Maganja da Costa. The UNICEF-supported station has led to a rise in enrollment in primary schools through its programmes promoting girls’ education. The station is run in partnership with Mozambique’s Social Communication Institute. Intel to train teachers and youth in Arab countries http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160409/1/ Intel will work with Sheikh Muhammed Foundation to expand its Teach programme in Arab countries. Apart from training 2 million teachers by 2011, Intel also hopes to educate and develop the talent of Arab youth in the region. Jail break by ‘prison community radio’ http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160371/1/ FREE FM, a community radio meant for prisoners in Jamaica, is now available to anyone interested in listening to it from anywhere in the world. Launched in June 2007 by UNESCO, Canadian International Development Agency and others, it was meant to encourage rehabilitation and education of prisoners. Kids’ corner for a greener world http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160336/1/ Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160334/1/ The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process.