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Spam: what to do about it
Notes from a meeting of 'non-profit' organisations (in America). Notes cover:
1. What is spam
2. How does anti-spam software work?
3. What are some of the options?
Click here to download the notes as a Word Document.
Where does spam come from? Who are the spammers?
For more detailed information about known spammers, and a searchable database listing those identified go to: http://www.spamhaus.org/
How to keep spam from invading inboxes
Article from the Guardian covering some ways to avoid spam and links to anti-spam resources
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30th June 2003 |
Seed Grant and Small Innovative Projects Fund
The Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) is pleased to announce its Seed Grant and Small Innovative Projects Fund (SGSIP Fund) for the year 2003. Supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation (SDC), GKP invites project proposals for pilot projects or from new or ongoing small-scale initiatives, not exceeding US$25,000, with a focus on developing countries. For ongoing small-scale initiatives, proposals can be limited to the identification and development of specific project components deemed urgent to complement or strengthen efforts to achieve the overall project's original objectives. Projects proposed are expected to contribute to the achievement of one or both of the following objectives:
1. Facilitate innovation using ICTs from the ground-up to further strengthen and promote the growth and maturity of civil society participation in the Information Society.
2. Promote and facilitate the fertilization of multi-stakeholder partnerships for the upscaling and/or replication of small-scale and community-based initiatives.
Deadline: Submissions are invited from now until 30th June 2003. Proposals will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis and decisions are expected to be made within a maximum time-frame of one month after receipt.
Priority areas of focus: Project proposals may either aim at an intended group of beneficiaries or at addressing an issue. Special preference will be given to projects designed and implemented by minority or disadvantaged groups, such as women, youth, indigenous communities and the poor. The four priority areas of focus for grant-making are:
1) ICTs for Women's Empowerment
2) ICTs for Youth Participation
3) Indigenous and Displaced Communities and ICTs
4) ICTs for Poverty Reduction
Go to: http://www.globalknowledge.org/ to download the application form in Word
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IT Guide for the Voluntary Sector
As part of a recent IT consultancy / circuit rider programme in partnership with Off the Streets and into Work (OSW), appiChar has developed a comprehensive set of documentation for system administrators and others who are looking to gain a better understanding of common IT systems and how to avoid potential problems. With the kind permission of OSW, this guide has been made freely available to anyone who may find it of use. Topics covered include Networking, TCPIP and the Internet, Connecting Clients, Windows 2000 Administration, Unix, Printing and a variety of miscellaneous issues. The guide can be downloaded either as one complete document, or by individual chapter at http://www.appichar.co.uk/itguide.htm.
Please feel free to pass chapters or the link on to anyone who you think may find them useful - the documents are governed by a Creative Commons license. The license can be found online at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0
It is intended that this guide will continue to evolve. If anyone has any comments or suggestions, or spots a typo, please email guide@appichar.co.uk
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25th June 2003 |
Connecting Communities grant scheme
The overall aim of this grant remains to effect an increase in strong minority ethnic community networks and to help ensure that the most disadvantaged minority ethnic communities and individuals acquire greater access to public services, and to have influence over policy makers and service providers. Empowering communities in this way will help enhance their welfare, educational, and employment opportunities. Three main areas of support have been identified where funding will benefit minority ethnic communities. These are as follows:
a) Community Networks
b) Access to Jobs and Services
c) Positive Images
The bidding round will be competitive. Pressures on the grant are likely to be very heavy, and it will not be possible to fund all the bids, even those which meet the criteria and are putting forward credible proposals. Ministers will only approve project proposals which, after careful consideration, are judged most capable of delivering the objectives of the funding programme. A copy of the policy paper, application form and guidance notes for the grant can be found on the Home Office website http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk Once you are in the website, select the "Community Policy" section. On the subject list shown, select "Race Equality and Diversity". On the subject list shown, select "Connecting Communities Grant". Some £6m will be available for the programme in a full financial year. The deadline for receipt of bids is 25 June 2003.
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18th June 2003 |
'Electronic Publishing' - Present and the Future
British Computer Society Women's Group and IBM are offering the opportunity to listen to Trent Larson from Digital Media Solutions, IBM and Kate Worlock Director of Information Services, Electronic Publishing Services Ltd - Chaired by Rebecca George, Director, UK Chair, Women in IT Champions Forum. At the Westminster Room, IBM Southbank - 6 for 6.30 start - Speakers will finish about 8.30, networking until 9, Tea & biscuits kindly provided by IBM * CPD Certificates will be available.
For more details and registration email: mchilds@bcs.org.uk
* free admission * all welcome
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16-22 June 2003 |
Free Internet Access Free Internet Access During Refugee Week 2003
During Refugee Week, Union Chapel is breaking new ground by installing its own FREE internet café in the Upper Hall (wheelchair accessible). Just for the week, and then if it catches on - who knows....
* Link to Home Land - Internet cafes are well-known to be an invaluable link to family, friends, news, culture, sport back home for refugees and many, many others who are away from home. * All Welcome - Here is a chance to access the internet free of charge. * New to the web? There will be people there to help you find your way onto and around the web. * New sites all the time - Discover fascinating websites that explore voice, identity, exile, artists, film makers and musicians from diaspora communities. We are flagging up website addresses of interest to these themes. Hopefully the list will grow during the week. * Add your own image or story to interactive sites. * Installations and videos - The Upper Hall will be transformed with installations and videos by refugee artists and refugee children. * It's a real café too - There will be Moroccan snacks and light lunches, coffee and drinks all at very reasonable prices prepared by Maghreb Restaurant, Upper Street, London N1.
Monday 16th June - Sunday 22nd June 2003 from 11am - 5pm everyday. Full programme details available: http://www.unionchapel.org.uk or phone 020 7226 8778 for more information
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3rd June 2003 |
Free IT and Internet Seminars for voluntary and community organisations
* Anna Duckworth from National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) on: Developing a new website for a breadth of stakeholders; case study from the NDCS
* Matthew Clarke from bss (formerly broadcasting support services) on: Online Support Services for Charities - Online/email response services can help charities make their services available to a wider audience. From appeals and fundraising to advice giving and online counselling, bss will give you guidelines on how to set up and manage web/online support services.
* Jenny Catt from CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) on: CAF's online fundraising services for charities and community groups helping raise funds online
Its also a great opportunity to meet other people in the Internet and IT field and find out what they are up to. There will also be a brief discussion of the futurebuilders fund that is out to consultation and what kind of response delegates think might be appropriate about the ICT aspect of voluntary and community sector infrastructure. Starts around 1pm with a sandwich lunch (courtesy of Horwath
Clark Whitehill) and finishs between 4-5pm. The seminars are all at Horwath Clark Whitehill at 25 New St Square off New Fetter Lane. The nearest tubes are Chancery Lane, Blackfriars, Farringdon or City Thameslink. If you want to come please email joes@futurefoundation.net so we can get a rough idea of numbers for catering.
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23rd May 2003 |
Web Accessibility Seminar
- Introduction by: Bob Chase (PopTech)
- Why is Web Accessibility Important?: Donna Smillie (RNIB)
- What can I do to improve accessibility?: Kath Moonan (PopTech)
- Q&A
- A demonstration of Screen Reader Tools
1-3pm at the RNIB - 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE.
Organised by Pop Tech http://www.popteltechnology.coop
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May 2003 |
Disability and Charity Organisation Discounts
CME is continuing the European Year of Disabled People 2003 celebrations by offering great deals on all issues regarding web sites. If you are one of the following:
I'm in need of a new/revamped web site - or - My web site is out of date but I do not have the time/skills to update it.
CME are offering Disability and Charity Organisations a new site design from as little as £250 and updates from £20 per month. If you are interested in the services CME can offer your organisation contact them at Computing Made Easy - 020 8788 9723 info@computingmadeeasy.co.uk - http://www.computingmadeeasy.co.uk
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25th April 2003 |
Research into the State of the Voluntary and Community Sector - The Home Office is establishing a major new research initiative, the State of the Sector Panel.
Over the next three years it will survey the Panel on a regular basis in order to monitor progress in increasing voluntary and community sector activity in England, as set out in its Public Service Agreement 8 ("to increase voluntary and community sector activity, including increasing community participation, by 5% by 2006"). It will also explore additional matters of concern to voluntary and community organisations - for example, the implementation of the Compact; support for infrastructure organisations and information technology; and funding. The Home Office is seeking organisations - of all sizes, working in all regions, providing all kinds of services and serving all sorts of people - which are willing to be members of the Panel. Being a member of the Panel will involve returning one postal survey and participating in up to four telephone surveys (of between 15 and 20 minutes in length) per year over the next three years.
This is an opportunity for your organisation to comment on government's work with and support for voluntary and community organisations. If you want to participate, fill in the registration form and return it by Friday 25th April 2003. The registration form will be posted on the Home Office's website at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/sosp.html
Or email Rebecca.Hardy - Home Office Voluntary and Community Research
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8th April 2003 |
Opportunity for London based community groups in need of IT support
Business Community Connections (BCConnections) is a registered charity which helps other charities develop relationships with business. We have teamed up with IT4Communities, a web based initiative to encourage professional IT volunteering, to provide an exciting opportunity for London based community groups in need of IT support. They will receive a free advice and training programme designed to help them gain free support from London based IT professionals. It will culminate in an opportunity on 8th May to meet some IT professionals interested in volunteering. Our initial training programme is focused around a training seminar in central London on 8th April, which will provide essential information about the opportunity to meet IT professionals on 8th May. Any interested community organisations should contact Sian Owen at BCConnections for more information - e-mail: info@bcconnections.org.uk or tel: 020 8973 2390. For more information on BCConnections, please visit our website: http://www.bcconnections.org.uk
The event runs from 10am to 1pm and is a short walking distance from the event listed below.
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8th April 2003 |
Free IT and Internet Seminars for voluntary and community organisations
* Anne-Marie Huby (and colleagues) from justgiving.com on: Email as a tool for fundraising and campaigning
* Mark Walker from Sussex Community Internet Project (SCIP) on: Building Community Internet Use - the example of Sussex
* Joe Saxton from nfpSynergy on: Virtual Promise 2002: the latest research results from nfpSynergy's annual tracking of use of the Internet by larger charities.
one of a series of Forums that are an opportunity to network and hear three talks on subjects about IT and Internet issues highly relevant to voluntary and community organisastions. At the end of the three talks there will be an opportunity for an open discussion. The event is free, but if you want to come please email joes@futurefoundation.net so we can get a rough idea of numbers for catering.
The venue is Horwath Clark Whitehill, 25 New St Square, off New Fetter Lane, EC4A 3LN (a short wolking distance from the event listed above) from 1pm for a sandwich lunch, with the talks starting at 1.30pm and finishing between 4-5pm.
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information from January to March 2003
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