Welcome to the Boston Network for International Development (BNID). BNID's purpose is to serve as a point of connection for groups and individuals in the Boston area who are concerned with issues of international development and global justice.
Featured Organization of May: EcoLogic
EcoLogic empowers rural and indigenous peoples to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in Central America and Mexico.
They believe that the preservation of biological diversity, ecosystems, and natural places is critically important to the survival of us all – people, plants, and animals alike. In addition to the intrinsic value of nature and wildlife, biological diversity and healthy ecosystems provide humankind with many of the things that sustain our lives, including clean air and water, fertile soil, a stabile climate, food, medicines, materials and technologies, and a diversity of genes and species – not to mention recreational opportunities and natural beauty.
Week of May 21, 2012
We are looking for a part-time programmer who would work remotely and can start immediately. Some experience with Drupal and HTML is necessary. Pay is competitive and is a perfect position for a busy student. Please email bnid [dot] events
gmail [dot] com with questions or a resume.
Africa Day 2012 Celebration and Panel Discussion: Celebrate Africa & Combat Child Marriage!
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In honor of Africa Day (May 25), join us in raising awareness about the prevalence of early child marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa and recognizing the projects and leaders that are working successfully to prevent this harmful practice.
Perkins’ Educational Leadership Program Graduation
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Perkins has been training teachers from around the world since the 1920s. In 1989, Perkins extended that mission by establishing the Educational Leadership Program with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Today, the program provides advanced training and leadership development to promising international educators serving children who are deafblind or visually impaired with additional disabilities.
