Volume 32 #1 | JANUARY 2023 | |
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Celebrating 60+ YEARS Since Our inception in 1962
as an ad hoc "committee" summoned by "UN DPI" to assist in planning a conference, to 1998 when we were Incorporated in the US as a 501c3 NGO, to today when NGO partnerships associated with UN DGC goals ARE GNECs work and mission.
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Information for the Global NGO Community | |
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1992-2023 • Celebrating 30+ years of
The NGO Reporter
Connecting NGOs, the Media, and Civil Society Networks to issues and commentary
from and for the 1600+ UN DGC Affiliates throughout the world
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Our first live appearance since 2019: 24 January 2023, Conference Room 2, UNHQ in NYC USA. More to follow. | |
A Message from the President | |
January Update: 2023 Developing Services
COVID has re-shaped GNEC into a service provider for the UN DGC-associated NGOs it is able to serve. It remains an NGO focal point for the important work of UN DGC - and by Spring 2023 it shall also include:
Podcasts: Associated NGOs interviewed by Adriane Berg
Alison: Onboarding 4,000+ courses with FREE ENROLLMENT
Listings: Proprietary listings service for NGOs w/x referencing
Live and Hybrid Events: with our UN DGC & NGO partners
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REIMAGINE Your 2023 Commitment to the UN - at the UN DGC HYBRID Kickoff! | |
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Looking forward to 2023, with the aim of shaping an enhanced, productive path forward for the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) and civil society.
Date: 24 January 2023
Time: 11:30 am - 1 pm EST
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Location: Conference Room 2,
United Nations Headquarters & Online
bit.ly/CSO24Jan2023
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The Power of Partnership through Technology
30 January 2023
11.00 AM -12.00 PM (NY EST) via Zoom
Technology is a tool that can be used to extend and enhance our civil society community. It is important to understand the nature, capabilities, and benefits of these tools to be used with a thoughtful strategy. Recently, the President of the General Assembly reminded us that all development must be data-driven.
The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) is contributing to the vision of data-driven results in ways that will positively affect all NGOs associated with UN Department of Global Communications (DGC).
GNEC views empowering civil society as its main goal and wants to facilitate opportunities for the NGO community to affect change with a powerful and unified voice. Never before has power of collaboration been as strong as it is today, harnessing our collective energy with new ways to access, compile, and use data to bring us together, imply cooperation, and potentially identify funding for the future. Using big data, civil society at the UN can remain relevant, in touch, and actively pursue new challenges and score new successes.
Developing technology will be introduced that will enable our NGOs to have greater impact and achieve our missions and goals with big data. Alone we can do some, but together we can make great things happen. Join us and our intergenerational panel of technology experts to learn how using big data and virtual education can enable us to achieve our goals.
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Call for Inputs: STI Forum 2023
The UN Interagency Task Team on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (IATT) is calling for inputs for the Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs 2023 (STI Forum). Bring science and technology issues to the attention of policymakers through your submission!
More info
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ILO New Report: WESO Trends 2023
The International Labour Organization's (ILO) newly released flagship report details the extent and consequences of the labour market disruption caused by overlapping economic and geopolitical crises and analyzes global patterns, regional differences and outcomes across groups of workers.
Download here
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WHAT IS FISCAL AGENCY & HOW CAN IT HELP YOUR NGO?
Some NGOs are familiar with this helpful tool; to others it may be a new topic. At this critical moment in re-establishing civil society’s administration and management, this assistance could be critical.
Do you need help to accept or manage a large grant, donation, or sponsorship? 'Fiscal agency or sponsorship' can help. And, GNEC can help your NGO with that.
Nonprofits choose fiscal agency for a variety of reasons, including uncertainty over whether their organization will find long-term success, lack of administrative know-how of their leaders, or the visibility and security for the donor that affiliation with another nonprofit provides.
GNEC now provides this as a new service to the UN DGC Associated NGOs it serves - and several DGC NGO constituents have begun to invite GNEC into their process through fiscal agency.
GNEC can also act as a "back-office" manager in charge of accepting and disbursing grant, sponsor, or donor funds for the NGO, while the grantee maintains full control of the project.
For new nonprofit groups, a "fiscal sponsor" acts in much the same way, except that the fiscal sponsor may also facilitate other aspects of the project in the name of the NGO. Also, contributions to the fiscal sponsor are eligible for income tax deductions, while those made to a fiscal agent for established nonprofit organizations are generally tax deductible through the primary NGO. In the established NGO case, the fiscal agent is more akin to external administrative support.
In most cases, GNEC will agree to accept a fiscal sponsor role assisting UN DGC-associated NGOs with specific fiscal agency as required by the NGO, donor, and project, thereby adding a higher level of transparency and accountability to larger grant allocations as well as projects for new NGOs, or newer areas of concern for our more established constituents.
IF YOUR NGO HAS AN ISSUE RECEIVING, ACCEPTING, OR ADMINISTRATING A LARGE GRANT OR OTHER, SIMILAR ISSUES WITH DONORS, PLEASE ASK ABOUT THIS NEW GNEC SERVICE FOR ALL ASSOCIATED NGOs. SEND CONSULTATION REQUESTS TO: PRESIDENT@GNEC.NGO
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AI for GNEC and NGOs
Kwaku Aning and Kevin Merges
This article is adapted from an original article for educators:
https://intrepidednews.com/ai-in-our-schools-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
One of the struggles of NGOs, especially smaller NGOs, is the ability to keep up with the pace of change. Jevons Paradox creates an issue where we need more technology resources as we become more efficient at using the current apps, tools, …. Many of us have the experience of finally making the time to learn a skill, use a tool, embrace a new social media site, … only to have it become “old-school”, eliminated by a corporate decision, or not updated for current operating systems. This article hopes to present some of the emerging technologies and how they might be useful for NGOs.
READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE HERE
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Organized by the Journalists and Writers Foundation
Date: 2 February 2023
Time:11 am EST
Register
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On the occasion of the World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Journalists and Writers Foundation organizes a virtual panel discussion "The Role of Inter-religious Initiatives in Reconciliation and Peacebuilding" on February 2, 2023 Thursday at 11:00 AM.
Around the world, interfaith initiatives carried out by various civil society organizations, sometimes also promoted by governments or international organizations, help to establish networks of reconciliation and containment in contexts of conflict and often establish the necessary dialogues for peace building. This panel seeks to shed light on the work that various interfaith leaders are doing on the ground to create communities and environments of peace. More information HERE
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Apply by February 1, 2023 for the Summer 2023 fellowship term | |
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About the fellowship. It provides an opportunity for a graduate student who is an ethnic minority to work on public policy issues in Washington, DC for an entire summer.
The Dalmas A Taylor Memorial Summer Minority Policy Fellowship honors the memory of Dalmas A. Taylor, who passed away during his term as President of SPSSI. Dr. Taylor had been involved for many years with SPSSI. In addition, he was instrumental in establishing the Minority Fellowship at APA and in increasing APA’s attention to inclusion of people of color. This fellowship is administered in conjunction with APA and its Minority Fellowship Program.
Eligibility. Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited doctoral program in psychology or a related field. In addition, they must be a member of an ethnic minority group (including, but not limited to, African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Latinx, and Pacific Islander) and/or have demonstrated a commitment to a career with a focus on ethnic minority issues. Applicants should not have completed their doctoral program by the time they begin the fellowship.
Award. The summer fellowship is a full-time commitment and runs 8-12 weeks. While the timing is flexible, we recommend that the fellow aim to begin the fellowship no later than mid-June (as most of Washington goes on vacation in August). The summer stipend is $3,000. The fellow also attends the SPSSI Summer Conference and the week-long APA Minority Fellowship Program Summer Psychology Institute free of charge. SPSSI will reimburse the fellow up to $1,500 for relocation to DC and/or living expenses in DC. (Note: The fellow will be responsible for making their own housing arrangements.)
How to apply. Applicants are asked to submit a cover page, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae. In the personal statement, which should be no more than 1,000 words, applicants are asked to include: a) the reason for their interest in this fellowship; b) their current and previous research and experiences; c) an indication of their interest in ethnic minority psychological issues; and d) a statement of how this fellowship would contribute to their career goals.
Click here for more information and to apply
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LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOU
Associated NGOs: Articles about upcoming or recent UN SDG-related events or position papers; media releases; descriptive videos
are ALL WELCOME FOR OUR REVIEW: TO POST HERE, ONLINE,
OR ON OUR NEW PODCAST INTERVIEW SERIES!
• OUR LATEST SURVEY TO ALL CONSTITUENTS: Includes a place for YOUR NGO to request an interview by our new PODCAST TEAM!
GNEC has begun conducting podcast interviews for dissemination on social media and our site – AND YOUR NGO IS INVITED TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION. Check out the survey we will send this week and reply soon for early consideration!
• ALSO SEND ARTICLES: A Regular Series
The NGO Reporter is pleased to highlight the work of our friends and constituents. Are you associated with UN DGC? If so, please send us articles no more than 600 words or videos no more than two minutes in length about your UN-related work and especially highlighting upcoming, online events worldwide. We'd love to hear from you.
• ONLINE: Highlighted Associated NGOs currently featured on our homepage are recent or upcoming podcast interviewees.
Visit us at GNEC.NGO to learn more!
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Share your content for inclusion in the UN DGC Civil Society Unit's Newsletters!
Submit an event for Weekly Announcements HERE
Submit an essay to YOUth NEWs HERE
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THE GLOBAL NGO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Publishers of the NGO Reporter, the recently renamed Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC.NGO), was founded to create a link between the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN DGC; formerly Department of Public Information) and the Non-Governmental Organizations associated with it. It is composed of 18 elected members and encourages and assists NGOs, as members of civil society, to communicate their interests to UN DGC and to support United Nations' goals and objectives. In partnership with the United Nations Department of Global Communication, the Global NGO Executive Committee co-produces the UN Civil Society Conference and affiliated activities for the 1500+ DGC-associated NGOs around the world.
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USEFUL WEBSITE REFERENCES
UN DGC CIVIL SOCIETY UNIT: LINKS
UN DGC - Outreach Division
NGO Directory
UN DGC - Partnerships
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NGO REPORTER
ARTICLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
WE REQUEST THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR UN/NGO RELATED ARTICLES FOR CONSIDERATION.
Submissions for consideration to the NGO Reporter:
First, all articles must be reviewed for content and quality. Submissions for Consideration should be sent to the president: President@gnec.ngo.
The FLIER: should be one page, clear and legible, with all information and links correct and accessible. The ARTICLE: should be 500-800 words – The lead paragraphs may be published in the magazine with a link to the GNEC site, and any related site, where the complete article may be viewed. Commentary and Event-oriented articles on a relevant tone, highlighting recently past or upcoming events are preferred.
The article should not contain any of the following:
• Advertorial/for-profit message or endorsement of any kind
• Information unrelated to the work of the UN in some capacity
• Inappropriate information or language, specific political or religious advocacy
The article can be a:
• Personal Essay
• Op-ed
• Narrative
• And include photos and/or video content.
Here are some guiding topics to help you get started:
• Actions your NGO has taken to address the issues presented/discussed at/by the UN
• How the UN has shaped or changed your thinking about international issues, the SDGs, pending debates, etc.
• Your perspectives on the UNs global development goals and challenges
• Experiences with community action of any kind in relation to UN goals or challenges
• Stories about global friendships and collaborations that started at UN Conferences, etc.
• Submit articles in Word (.doc) format to this address: President@gnec.ngo with the subject line
“NGO REPORTER SUBMISSION REQUEST : ‘Title of the Article’.”
Once reviewed, it may take about 14 business days until the article is acknowledged as received and a decision is provided as to its use in the NGO Reporter. Along with the article, kindly provide a brief description about the author (1 -2 sentences), together with relevant information such as a website link, a Twitter handle, and other contact information, if applicable. Photos bring articles to life: please include HIGH RESOLUTION photographs or video links wherever possible. ###
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The Global NGO Executive Committee works closely with the United Nations Department of Global Communications
Visit the Global NGO Executive Committee website here
MAILING ADDRESS:
Global NGO Executive Committee
c/o P. Sciarratta
P.O. Box 73
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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Fannie Munlin
National Council of Negro Women
Ex-Officio, Past President
Liberato Bautista &
Soon-Young Yoon
Ex-Officio, CoNGO
Aaron Etra
UNA-USA
Pro Bono Attorney
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NGO REPORTER
EDITORIAL BOARD
NGO Reporter
Members
President, Global NGO Executive Committee
Patrick Sciarratta
NGO Reporter & GNEC Webmaster
Darrick Hatwood
L2 Web Media Group
Design Associate
Cristina Fan
World Development Foundation
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Patrick L. Sciarratta (president@GNEC.NGO)
GLOBAL NGO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2022-23
OFFICERS
President: Patrick Sciarratta
NGO: World Development Foundation, Inc.
1st VP: Nadine Clopton
NGO: Caring and Living As Neighbours
2nd VP: Uwem Robert Otu
African Youth Movement
Secretary: Sandra Timmerman
NGO: International Federation on Ageing
Treasurer: Brian Muzås
Seton Hall University
Directors
Amb. Olasubomi Iginla Aina MBE.
NGO: Light Up Foundation
Noël Bonam
NGO: Association For World Education
Dasse Diarra
NGO: Olof Palme Peace Foundation International
Aysegul Durakoğlu, Ph.D.
Ataturk Society of America
Cheick Gakou
Assoc des Jeuend pour L'Agriculture au Mali
J. Nadine Gracia, Ph.D.
NGO: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Ediola Pashollari
NGO: World Assembly of Youth
Aimée Quinlan
NGO: The City College of New York NGO
Constance (Connie) Sobon Sensor, Ph.D.
NGO: The League of Women Voters of the United States
Shennon Sequeira
MUN Impact
Dileepkumar Thankappan
World Yoga Community
Bircan Ünver, M.A.
NGO: The Light Millennium
GNEC Logo Design
Richard Yep
American Counseling Association
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DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS *
LEADERSHIP STAFF, RELATING DIRECTLY TO ASSOCIATED NGOS
Andi Gitow
UN DGC Outreach Division
Chief, Civil Society, Advocacy, and Special Events
Hawa Diallo
UN DGC NGO Relations
Public Information Officer
Felipe Queipo
UN DGC NGO Relations
Public Information Officer
* UN Department of Global Communications (UN DGC; previously UN Department of Public Information, UN DPI).
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Historical Reference Noted
Exhaustive investigations demonstrate that a Volume of the NGO Reporter, under Founder and long-time Editor Dorrie Weiss, was in its fifth year in 1997. Begun in 1992, then, that would make 2023 its 32nd consecutive year of publication. Its free subscriber list includes NGO leaders associated with UN DGC (see above), as well as UN and other media, and all those interested in UN-related, NGO activities at UNHQ and worldwide. We feature items & events created or promoted by GNEC, its editor, staff, and of course, the UN DGC-associated NGOs across the globe.
Prior to her passing, Ms. Weiss mentored Patrick, as Editor, and later invited Dr. Lester Wilson onboard. They became its co-editors for nearly two decades, assisted in large measure by the dearly departed Joan Levy, and former site manager Isaac Humphries. To all our volunteers we remain eternally grateful.
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