Thursday, October 19, 2017

View of the Week (MId-Week Edition): From the Middle East.....

The Middle East continues to be challenging especially in the aftermath of the Iran Decision by President Trump.     As such, our team decided to showcase the best of the Middle East in light of the profound challenges thanks to the BBC.   Please Enjoy: 

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Notations From the Grid ( Weekly Edition): On Our World....

Please enjoy these selections courtesy of the team at devex.com on Education and the plight of NGO's as we hope this is helpful to all in transforming local communities: 


EDUCATION
3 tips to design education programs for roving and displaced communities
While humanitarian actors in South Sudan are stretched ever thinner, some development agencies are focusing on improving access to education for remote and displaced communities. Devex asked experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization and Girls Education South Sudan how to design and implement these specialized programs. Read more
TECHNOLOGY
Q&A: How NGOs can protect themselves online
With cyberattacks on the rise, many organizations are scrambling to ramp up their online security measures — but high costs and a lack of expertise can make it difficult for nonprofit actors to take the necessary precautions. Devex sat down with Melanie Rieback, CEO of Radically Open Security, to get her insights on the best steps NGOs can take to protect themselves online, while keeping costs down. Read more 

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Notations From the Grid (Special Weekly Edition): On the Latest From #MOAS

We here at the Daily Outsider are in awe at the work done by MOAS in support of refugees around the World.   As this latest snapshot will indicate, they have expanded to be supportive of the Rohinyga as they continue the noble work in support of the less fortunate around the World: 

 

South East Asia Mission
 
MOAS is now established in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, where we are working to provide aid and medical care to Rohingya refugees seeking shelter along the border. The team have been working tirelessly to get the first MOAS Aid Station up and running and are already working hard to deliver our services to those who so desperately need them. Please help us meet the needs of this community in crisis.
Broomberg and Chanarin installation in King's Cross
Art on the Underground has unveiled a new film commission by artists Broomberg and Chararin at King's Cross Underground Station. The 12-minute film, entitled 'Bureaucracy of Angels', was partly filmed on a MOAS vessel last September during our 2016 Central Mediterranean mission. The film will run until 25th November, and we encourage all our supporters in London to visit the station and experience the film!
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What happened this month?

6 Degrees Citizen Space
Regina Catrambone, MOAS Co-Founder and Director, went to Canada to take part in 6 Degrees Citizen Space, a 3-day immersive discussion and dialogue on migration, citizenship and inclusion. You can read Regina's reflection on her experiences below.
FULL ARTICLE

Shelter Seeking: Cycling for Solidarity
 
Check out this amazing project from MOAS supporter Fiona, who has cycled from Switzerland to Greece to raise money for our work. She's hoping to raise one franc for every mile! 
 
HELP HER OUT