SANGONeT will launch its first online discussion in the coming months. Keep your eyes peeled to this section of the portal, for the topic to be announced.

Individuals and organisations wishing to host online discussions about topical development and NGO issues are welcome to forward suggestions to portal@sangonet.org.za.

PARTICIPATE IN OTHER e-DISCUSSIONS!

• Habitat Jam (1-3 Dec 05)

The Habitat Jam is a global online discussion that will take place from 1-3 December ’05. This event is co-hosted by the UN-Habitat and the Canadian Government, with the aim of giving urban dwellers throughout the world the opportunity to talk about their dreams and aspirations for their cities. Topics to be covered include, access to water, environmental sustainability, safety and security, finance and governance and slum dwellers. To register for the discussion, click here.

• GenderLinks Cyber Dialogues (24 Nov – 9 Dec 05)

Genderlinks (GL) invites you to join the 16 Days of cyber dialogues from 24 November to the 9 December. The cyber dialogues is one of the strategies GL is using in the 16 Days of No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. Last year Gender Links piloted the cyber dialogues in South Africa and had people chatting across the country. This year the cyber dialogues will have people chatting across borders. The cyber dialogues will include all the countries in the SADC region and as well discussions in different languages. To find  out more about discussion themes and how to register, click here.

• How can microfinance reduce the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable communities? (current – 30 Dec 05)

This is an e-discussion hosted by the Insecurity Forum that examines the value of Microcredit as a tool for poverty reduction within the context of disaster relief. To find out more and participate in the discussion, click here.