AUSTRALIA:
Report: Contract with UNDP in place for departure to Nauru to begin work on the Public Consultation phase of the country's Constitutional Review process. This is a direct follow up to last year's work on Nauru developing their National Sustainable Development Strategy funded by Asian Development Bank and AusAID. The participatory approach used was cited as best practice for the Asia Pacific region
Kevin Balm
Report: The ICAA sent out requests for Expressions of Interest from ToP facilitators to participate in the next team going to East Timor. Twelve members applied for 4 positions to facilitate events with government, nongovernment and local groups through end of October. Final selection as this is written. John Hutchinson left to join with the subcontinent team for Ford Foundation Forestry Strategy Workshops to be held at Telegoan near Pune, India. A ToP Module 5 is ready for Canberra this week for government, nongovernment participants, with some faculty in training present.
Ray Richmond
CANADA:
1. Toronto Marathon. This ICA Africa fundraising project is gaining serious momentum as we approach the Oct 15th run day.
2. Youth Programme. Two youth serving organisations signed up this week to participate in the 12 month long YFL project taking place in a community just north of Toronto.
Our new coordinator of the Georgina Youth Mentorship project came to Toronto to spend the week training at ICA Canada and with our partner, Earth Day Canada.
3. Video Discussion Series. An ICA Canada members’ discussion group has started a weekly discussion based on videos of mind stretching significance
Fred Simons
ICA ASSOCIATES INC. (Canada)
Report: Wayne Nelson sent out the facilitator survey for ICA International. Bill facilitated with the London Waterloo LHIN.
Jo Nelson taught in Regina schools.
John Miller worked on designing an online workbook survey for a client.
Duncan Holmes
MENA Middle East and North Africa (Egypt):
Report: Developed objectives and work plan with our resident Expert Giezla.
Had brainstorm meeting with GTZ Deputy Director.
Worked with Yara on her new ideas to facilitate efective program designs and monitoring with ICA STAFF.
Supported madeleine Michel in developing the Children at risk project Expense Budgets.
Joined Education Network for Ramadan Iftar at the American ambassador residence.
Followed up with Dina El Wakil on UNHCR and IIE projects.
Interviewed candidates for Chief accountant vacant position.
Scheduled initial interviews for Eisenhower Fellowships next week.
Hala Elkholy
Welcoming Global Buzz
Report: Goodmorning every body, i am just returned today from a short holiday 5 days i found your Email so i am very interest to join the Global Buzz and i will add my report from the next week Congratulation every body , looking forward to send and read your news over the reports thanks,
Sabah Khalifa,Technical Support Department Head, ICA MENA.
INDIA:
A work shop on community based forest management is organised with the help of Lambart, sponsored by Ford Foundation on 2 -6 October 2006. there will be 15 participants from varous countries. This is a Strategic Planning session facilitated by ICAI and other ICA members. the workshop is being held at the Environment Education center, at Telegaon Dabhade, Pune, India.
The second major activity taking place in Pune is preparing a proposal for Toyota Motors Corp. Japan, it is through ICA Japan. A team of Toyota and ICA Japan visited the sites in Pune last month for the Tree plantation. It is Tree plantation/ Afforestation project in 2500 ha. the land will be of government of India. ICA India with this apportunity is estabhlishing another pilot project near Pune in the environmental devt. arena.
The Training for police force of Maharashtra continues this year even more progressively. Last year it was for 80 days. this year it will be more than that.
Shankar
JAPAN:
Saturday, September 23rd, seven "ICA Associates" and Shizuyo lead a grand presentation about ICA Japan's work with more than 25 communities in Chiapas Mexico, on women's and children's 3S's (self-esteem, self-awareness, self-responsibility) project.? The project involves self-esteem training, ToP training, vocational training for the women, and young children's care.
After great questions were answered and a tea break, they lead workshops introducing the ORID conversation method, and a consensus workshop asking the group of 70 people about how they felt about contributing to individual's development.? Finally, Wayne presented the 2008 study preparation and conference, and a short slide show about the recent Asian IAF event in Singapore.? Everyone enjoyed, and received an ICA Japan brochure and a 2008 conference brochure.
About 30 inspired people celebrated at a nearby restaurant for nearly three hours!? Included in this celebration was the chairman of the board of the 800 member FAJ.? The outcome may be fine Japanese interest and support for our 2008 "Awakening the Human Dimension of Society" conference.? What a hugh success for all involved!
Wayne Ellsworth
PERU:
Report: Had an exciting first review with the whole team of the entire curriculum for the 6 week Formation Program which begins 5 Nov. to kick off the 100 Valleys Project. Joaquina Rodriguez from Guatemala has agreed to assist with the curriculum. Received list of 126 mining companies and began recruiting them for the participation of leaders from the communities impacted by their mines. The ICA staff is enjoying being a team again.
Ken Hamje
UNITED KINGDOM:
Report: The main event this week was running a public GFM in London for 10 participants from varying backgrounds. Jonathan led the course, with David Warren an ICA Associate and Julie, our new ToP Coordinator. Meanwhile Martin started the recruitment process for a new Youth Participation Coordinator and three new Trustees for our Board see our website for details
Jonathan Dudding
ICAI SECRETARIAT:
Report:
1. Communications with member ICAs re 2006 dues payments
2. Responded to info@ica-international.org email
3. Finalized October Network Exchange with Peter Ellins.
4. Researched apartment options in Montreal to serve as temporary living and workspace for ICAI staff and board when visiting Montreal on ICAI business. Narrowed to two options and presented options to Board President and Treasurer for a decision.
5. Sent reminder email to staff and Task Force chairs for September Secretariat report
6. Communications with Judy Harvie and Duncan Holmes re existing ICA networks in Montreal
7. Discussion with Wayne Ellsworth re 2008 conference brochure and language
8. Discussion with Ken Hamje re final revision of business plan for presentation to MI at the end of October
9. Phone calls to ICAI individual members
10. Reviewed draft September Balance Sheet and clarified related questions with ICA Phoenix
11. Sent donor acknowledgement letters
12. Uploaded photos to icai.smugmug.com
Sarah Miller
