19 March 2011
Nepalese Society for Children's Literature
Nepalese Society for Children's Literature
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Email Address: drspnepal@hotmail.com
Editor/Founder: Rambabu Subedi
Country: Nepal
Type: Institution
Description: Established in 1987 AD with a view to promote Children's Literature and reading activities in Nepal bringing together the writers, illustrators, editors of Children's books as well as publishers, librarians, teachers, and experts involved in Children's activities. Since 2006 NESCHIL has been the member of International Board on Books for Young IBBY and working as Nepal section of IBBY (NBBY). Nepalese Society for Children's Literature , an independent academic organization has been established to: (a) organize conferences, seminars, symposiums, workshops and lecture programmes at regular intervals and to encourage its members to participate in such activities, (b) carry out research activities in children's books and reading, (c) publish journal and newsletter to disseminate knowledge and information about children's books and reading, (d) encourage the writers, illustrators, translators and editors for the promotion of children's books and reading, (e) organize competition programmes for the writers and illuatrators of children's books and to honour writers, illustrators, translators, editors and publishers as well as the individuals for their outstanding contributions in the field of childrens' literature, and (f) promote co-operation among the national and international organizations engaged in the development of children's books and reading.
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Email Address: drspnepal@hotmail.com
Editor/Founder: Rambabu Subedi
Country: Nepal
Type: Institution
Description: Established in 1987 AD with a view to promote Children's Literature and reading activities in Nepal bringing together the writers, illustrators, editors of Children's books as well as publishers, librarians, teachers, and experts involved in Children's activities. Since 2006 NESCHIL has been the member of International Board on Books for Young IBBY and working as Nepal section of IBBY (NBBY). Nepalese Society for Children's Literature , an independent academic organization has been established to: (a) organize conferences, seminars, symposiums, workshops and lecture programmes at regular intervals and to encourage its members to participate in such activities, (b) carry out research activities in children's books and reading, (c) publish journal and newsletter to disseminate knowledge and information about children's books and reading, (d) encourage the writers, illustrators, translators and editors for the promotion of children's books and reading, (e) organize competition programmes for the writers and illuatrators of children's books and to honour writers, illustrators, translators, editors and publishers as well as the individuals for their outstanding contributions in the field of childrens' literature, and (f) promote co-operation among the national and international organizations engaged in the development of children's books and reading.
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02 February 2011
Culture 360: Connecting Asia and Europe Through Arts and Culture
Culture 360: Connecting Asia and Europe Through Arts and Culture
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Email Address: info@culture360.org
Editor/Founder: Asia-Europe Foundation
Country: Singapore
Type: Institution/ Resource
Description: culture360.org is a portal initiated by Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) managed by the Cultural Exchange Department at the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). Culture360.org aims to stimulate the cultural engagement between Asia and Europe and enhance greater understanding between the two regions. Created for and fuelled by artists, cultural practitioners and policy makers, culture360.org is your platform to inform, collaborate, interact and exchange ideas with the arts and cultural communities across Asia and Europe. As a reference tool, and a place for dialogue, this exciting portal will take cultural cooperation between Asia and Europe to a whole new level.
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Email Address: info@culture360.org
Editor/Founder: Asia-Europe Foundation
Country: Singapore
Type: Institution/ Resource
Description: culture360.org is a portal initiated by Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) managed by the Cultural Exchange Department at the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). Culture360.org aims to stimulate the cultural engagement between Asia and Europe and enhance greater understanding between the two regions. Created for and fuelled by artists, cultural practitioners and policy makers, culture360.org is your platform to inform, collaborate, interact and exchange ideas with the arts and cultural communities across Asia and Europe. As a reference tool, and a place for dialogue, this exciting portal will take cultural cooperation between Asia and Europe to a whole new level.
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26 December 2010
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
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Email Address: laure.chedrawi@arabculturefund.org
Editor/Founder: Ghassan Salameh
Country: Middle East
Type: Institution
Description: The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture is an independent Arab initiative established by local cultural lobbyists and a group of international donors in 2007. AFAC funds individuals and organizations in the fields of cinema, performing arts, literature, music and visual arts, while facilitating cultural exchange and cooperation across the Arab world and globally. AFAC envisions a thriving Arab art and cultural scene that is confident in its expression, open to dialogue, accessible to all, and sustained locally by committed patrons. By engaging artists and cultural practitioners to assess their needs and facilitate cooperation, educating patrons on the social impact of arts and culture, advising stakeholders on necessary interventions, and supporting projects with direct independent funding, AFAC will play a leading role in achieving this vision, serving as a model and catalyst for homegrown philanthropic initiatives across the Arab world. AFAC’s operations are guided by two fundamental principles: transparency in the grant giving process and independence through a diversity of funding sources.
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Email Address: laure.chedrawi@arabculturefund.org
Editor/Founder: Ghassan Salameh
Country: Middle East
Type: Institution
Description: The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture is an independent Arab initiative established by local cultural lobbyists and a group of international donors in 2007. AFAC funds individuals and organizations in the fields of cinema, performing arts, literature, music and visual arts, while facilitating cultural exchange and cooperation across the Arab world and globally. AFAC envisions a thriving Arab art and cultural scene that is confident in its expression, open to dialogue, accessible to all, and sustained locally by committed patrons. By engaging artists and cultural practitioners to assess their needs and facilitate cooperation, educating patrons on the social impact of arts and culture, advising stakeholders on necessary interventions, and supporting projects with direct independent funding, AFAC will play a leading role in achieving this vision, serving as a model and catalyst for homegrown philanthropic initiatives across the Arab world. AFAC’s operations are guided by two fundamental principles: transparency in the grant giving process and independence through a diversity of funding sources.
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06 September 2010
Palestine Writing Workshop
Palestine Writing Workshop
Website: http://palestineworkshop.org/
Email Address: write@palestineworkshop.org
Editor/Founder: Ruanne Abou-Rahme
Country: Palestine
Type: Institution
Description: The Workshop is the first programme in Palestine to offer emerging writers a structured community and curriculum to develop as creative writers. The objective of the Workshop is to target, encourage, and train aspiring writers, to provide them with a set of transferable skills to support their artistic and intellectual writing capacity, to build a community of emerging Palestinian writers, and to identify new talents. Facilitating a range of course modules and workshops across all writing genres (poetry, fiction, non-fiction, life-writing, spoken word, critical writing, writing for income), the programme will offer a structured diploma-granting course available to students enrolled in the programme, as well as the option for students to audit courses or workshops. In its first programme period, the Workshop currently offers Writer in Residence Workshops. Within the next 6 months, the Workshop will launch 10 week courses, develop new writer-in-residence workshops, facilitate basic online writing modules and support, and create a community for creative writers, including extra curricular and required activities and programmes. Founded by an instructor from the Birzeit University (BZU) Department of English Language and Literature in an effort to foster seeds planted by the Palestine Festival of Literature, the Workshop works with the BZU Center for Continuing Education (CCE) and others to look beyond academe. It seeks to empower aspiring writers throughout the country, giving them the tools to creatively express and develop their inner thoughts and experiences.
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Website: http://palestineworkshop.org/
Email Address: write@palestineworkshop.org
Editor/Founder: Ruanne Abou-Rahme
Country: Palestine
Type: Institution
Description: The Workshop is the first programme in Palestine to offer emerging writers a structured community and curriculum to develop as creative writers. The objective of the Workshop is to target, encourage, and train aspiring writers, to provide them with a set of transferable skills to support their artistic and intellectual writing capacity, to build a community of emerging Palestinian writers, and to identify new talents. Facilitating a range of course modules and workshops across all writing genres (poetry, fiction, non-fiction, life-writing, spoken word, critical writing, writing for income), the programme will offer a structured diploma-granting course available to students enrolled in the programme, as well as the option for students to audit courses or workshops. In its first programme period, the Workshop currently offers Writer in Residence Workshops. Within the next 6 months, the Workshop will launch 10 week courses, develop new writer-in-residence workshops, facilitate basic online writing modules and support, and create a community for creative writers, including extra curricular and required activities and programmes. Founded by an instructor from the Birzeit University (BZU) Department of English Language and Literature in an effort to foster seeds planted by the Palestine Festival of Literature, the Workshop works with the BZU Center for Continuing Education (CCE) and others to look beyond academe. It seeks to empower aspiring writers throughout the country, giving them the tools to creatively express and develop their inner thoughts and experiences.
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03 September 2010
Takahe Poetry Competition 2010 (ope to New Zeland and international entries
Deadline: 30 September 2010
Eligibility: open to New Zealand and international entries
Reading/Application Fee: NZ$5.00
Accepts (genre): poeetry
Prize/Payment: $250
This year our poetry competition will be judged by JAMES NORCLIFFE
FIRST PRIZE: $250
SECOND PRIZE: $100
Two runners up will receive one year's free subscription to Takahe
Unpublished poems of up to 50 lines on any theme will be accepted. Entry Fee: NZ$5.00 per poem. Each poem should be printed on one side of A4 and posted to:
Takahe Poetry Competition 2010
PO Box 13-335
Christchurch 8141
New Zealand
To be received no later than 30 September 2010. No email entries, please. Results will be published in Takahe 71 (December) 2010
Conditions of Entry:
1. Each entry must be the original work of the person submitting it; entries must not have been previously published, or broadcast, and must not be submitted elsewhere for any competition, or for publication in any form, until after the announcement of the results of this competition .
2. Maximum length for each poem submitted is 50 lines.
3. Entrants may submit as many previously unpublished poems as they wish, but each poem must be named separately on the entry form (photocopies or down-loads acceptable). Entry forms may be downloaded from: http://www.takahe.org.nz
4. Each poem must be accompanied by a NZ$5 entry fee, and a stamped, addressed envelope for return of results and/or entry/entries. Overseas entrants can either send an International Reply Coupon with their addressed envelope, or add NZ$2.50 to their total entry fee for handling and postage. Overseas entrants are asked to email admin@takahe.org.nz for advice on payment. A single SAE or substitute will suffice for multiple entries.
5. The entrant’s name or nom de plume must not appear on the manuscript .
6. All entries should be typed on A4 paper.
7. Worldwide copyright of entries will remain with the author.
8. All entries received will be considered for publication in Takahe.
9. The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. In the event of the competition being cancelled all monies will be refunded.
11. No entries will be returned unless Clause 4 has been complied with.
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Eligibility: open to New Zealand and international entries
Reading/Application Fee: NZ$5.00
Accepts (genre): poeetry
Prize/Payment: $250
This year our poetry competition will be judged by JAMES NORCLIFFE
FIRST PRIZE: $250
SECOND PRIZE: $100
Two runners up will receive one year's free subscription to Takahe
Unpublished poems of up to 50 lines on any theme will be accepted. Entry Fee: NZ$5.00 per poem. Each poem should be printed on one side of A4 and posted to:
Takahe Poetry Competition 2010
PO Box 13-335
Christchurch 8141
New Zealand
To be received no later than 30 September 2010. No email entries, please. Results will be published in Takahe 71 (December) 2010
Conditions of Entry:
1. Each entry must be the original work of the person submitting it; entries must not have been previously published, or broadcast, and must not be submitted elsewhere for any competition, or for publication in any form, until after the announcement of the results of this competition .
2. Maximum length for each poem submitted is 50 lines.
3. Entrants may submit as many previously unpublished poems as they wish, but each poem must be named separately on the entry form (photocopies or down-loads acceptable). Entry forms may be downloaded from: http://www.takahe.org.nz
4. Each poem must be accompanied by a NZ$5 entry fee, and a stamped, addressed envelope for return of results and/or entry/entries. Overseas entrants can either send an International Reply Coupon with their addressed envelope, or add NZ$2.50 to their total entry fee for handling and postage. Overseas entrants are asked to email admin@takahe.org.nz for advice on payment. A single SAE or substitute will suffice for multiple entries.
5. The entrant’s name or nom de plume must not appear on the manuscript .
6. All entries should be typed on A4 paper.
7. Worldwide copyright of entries will remain with the author.
8. All entries received will be considered for publication in Takahe.
9. The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. In the event of the competition being cancelled all monies will be refunded.
11. No entries will be returned unless Clause 4 has been complied with.
More information here.
28 August 2010
Canvas: Celebrating Philippine Art, Culture, and Environment
Canvas: Celebrating Philippine Art, Culture, and Environment
Website: http://canvas.ph/
Email Address: info@canvas.ph
Editor/Founder: Gigo Alampay
Country: Philippines
Type: Institution
Description: The Center of Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) promotes greater awareness and appreciation for Philippine art and culture principally through exhibitions and projects that, not only showcase artworks from some of the best young contemporary Filipino artists around, but also lead to the publication of books, prints, and other merchandise that make these artworks more accessible to more people.
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Website: http://canvas.ph/
Email Address: info@canvas.ph
Editor/Founder: Gigo Alampay
Country: Philippines
Type: Institution
Description: The Center of Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) promotes greater awareness and appreciation for Philippine art and culture principally through exhibitions and projects that, not only showcase artworks from some of the best young contemporary Filipino artists around, but also lead to the publication of books, prints, and other merchandise that make these artworks more accessible to more people.
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22 August 2010
Alwan for the Arts
Alwan for the Arts
Website: http://www.alwanforthearts.org/
Email Address: Online form
Editor/Founder: Elissar Boujaoude
Country: Middle East/USA
Type: Institution
Description: Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range of cultural events, thereby enriching the cross- cultural and artistic encounter. Alwan is committed to maintaining a space for reflection, dialogue, and growth in the arts and cultures of the peoples of the Middle East, North Africa, and the diaspora. Since 1998, Alwan for the Arts has played a leading role in promoting the diverse cultures of the Arab countries in New York City. Alwan organizes film festivals and screenings, book/poetry readings and signings, lectures and conferences, art exhibits, musical and theatrical performances, and language and literature classes. In 2003, Alwan established a center in lower Manhattan which provides a physical base for its diverse cultural activities.
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Website: http://www.alwanforthearts.org/
Email Address: Online form
Editor/Founder: Elissar Boujaoude
Country: Middle East/USA
Type: Institution
Description: Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range of cultural events, thereby enriching the cross- cultural and artistic encounter. Alwan is committed to maintaining a space for reflection, dialogue, and growth in the arts and cultures of the peoples of the Middle East, North Africa, and the diaspora. Since 1998, Alwan for the Arts has played a leading role in promoting the diverse cultures of the Arab countries in New York City. Alwan organizes film festivals and screenings, book/poetry readings and signings, lectures and conferences, art exhibits, musical and theatrical performances, and language and literature classes. In 2003, Alwan established a center in lower Manhattan which provides a physical base for its diverse cultural activities.
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04 August 2010
Sri Lanka Press Institute
Sri Lanka Press Institute
Website: http://www.slpi.lk/
Email Address: info@slpi.lk
Editor/Consultant: Anoma De Alwis
Country: Sri Lanka
Type: Institution
Description: The PCCSL continues to resolve disputes between the print media and the public; and to advocate for more responsible – ethical journalism. In its efforts to improve confidence and awareness of stakeholders about the PCCSL as well as the Code of Ethics it adopts (the Code of Professional Practice of The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka), the PCCSL conducts networking with key civil society organizations and has expanded its membership. Given the fact that there is strong support for a self-regulatory body in Sri Lanka, the PCCSL also plans to explore possibilities of opening up for third-party complaints, as well as initiating complaints on its own. The SLCJ conducts three core programmes: the one-year diploma course for new entrants in journalism, the mid-career programme for working journalists and the training programme for regional correspondents. This involves curriculum development, training of staff and investment in technology.
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Website: http://www.slpi.lk/
Email Address: info@slpi.lk
Editor/Consultant: Anoma De Alwis
Country: Sri Lanka
Type: Institution
Description: The PCCSL continues to resolve disputes between the print media and the public; and to advocate for more responsible – ethical journalism. In its efforts to improve confidence and awareness of stakeholders about the PCCSL as well as the Code of Ethics it adopts (the Code of Professional Practice of The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka), the PCCSL conducts networking with key civil society organizations and has expanded its membership. Given the fact that there is strong support for a self-regulatory body in Sri Lanka, the PCCSL also plans to explore possibilities of opening up for third-party complaints, as well as initiating complaints on its own. The SLCJ conducts three core programmes: the one-year diploma course for new entrants in journalism, the mid-career programme for working journalists and the training programme for regional correspondents. This involves curriculum development, training of staff and investment in technology.
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02 July 2010
Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices
Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices
Website: http://www.ailap.org/
Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Consultant: Ateneo de Manila University
Country: Philippines
Type: Institution
Description: The Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices (AILAP) offers yearly fellowships in creative writing for young writers across the nation. Its writing workshops cater to aspiring writers, presenting them with the fundamentals of writing as craft, art, and philosophical engagement so that they can enter the mainstream of Philippine Literature with a sense of responsibility that adds depth and direction to national cultural practices. More importantly, AILAP integrates the intellectual mainstreams of the Ateneo education to inspire individual writers in pursuing projects that are relevant to the history of ideas and the cultural traditions of the country.
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Website: http://www.ailap.org/
Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Consultant: Ateneo de Manila University
Country: Philippines
Type: Institution
Description: The Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices (AILAP) offers yearly fellowships in creative writing for young writers across the nation. Its writing workshops cater to aspiring writers, presenting them with the fundamentals of writing as craft, art, and philosophical engagement so that they can enter the mainstream of Philippine Literature with a sense of responsibility that adds depth and direction to national cultural practices. More importantly, AILAP integrates the intellectual mainstreams of the Ateneo education to inspire individual writers in pursuing projects that are relevant to the history of ideas and the cultural traditions of the country.
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17 June 2010
David Henry Hwang Writers Institute
David Henry Hwang Writers Institute
Website: http://www.eastwestplayers.org/arts_education/literary_DHHWI.htm
Email Address: JLiu@EastWestPlayers.org
Editor/Consultant: Jeff Liu
Country: USA
Type: Institution
Description: In 1991, playwright David Henry Hwang (F.O.B., THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD, M. BUTTERFLY) and East West Players joined together to create the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute. The Institute provides a series of writing classes designed to foster new work for the stage. It is a nationally recognized force in the creation of plays that embrace the voice of a multi-ethnic America. We as a multicultural community need to speak out, tell the world who we are, where we came from, and most importantly where we are going. In doing this, we affirm the legacy of our individual and shared histories in America. The Institute is administered by East West Players' Literary Manager, Jeff Liu.
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Website: http://www.eastwestplayers.org/arts_education/literary_DHHWI.htm
Email Address: JLiu@EastWestPlayers.org
Editor/Consultant: Jeff Liu
Country: USA
Type: Institution
Description: In 1991, playwright David Henry Hwang (F.O.B., THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD, M. BUTTERFLY) and East West Players joined together to create the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute. The Institute provides a series of writing classes designed to foster new work for the stage. It is a nationally recognized force in the creation of plays that embrace the voice of a multi-ethnic America. We as a multicultural community need to speak out, tell the world who we are, where we came from, and most importantly where we are going. In doing this, we affirm the legacy of our individual and shared histories in America. The Institute is administered by East West Players' Literary Manager, Jeff Liu.
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Center for Independent Journalism (Malaysia)
Center for Independent Journalism (Malaysia)
Website: http://www.cijmalaysia.org/
Email Address: Online form
Editor/Consultant: Masjaliza Hamzah
Country: Malaysia
Type: Institution
Description: The Centre for Independent Journalism, Malaysia (CIJ) is a non-profit organisation that aspires for a society that is democratic, just and free where all people will enjoy free media and the freedom to express, seek, and impart information. As a civil society group, CIJ actively advocates for broader space for expression and views and openness of information in Malaysia. We constantly give a perspective to issues in regards to freedom of expression, media freedom and ethical journalism through press statements, articles, and an annual review on the Malaysian situation. We campaign for the repeal of restrictive laws such as the Printing Presses and Publications Act and the Official Secrets Act and against additional legislative curbs on media freedom. CIJ attempts to raise public awareness on the values of freedom of expression, press freedom and freedom of information by organizing and giving talks.
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Website: http://www.cijmalaysia.org/
Email Address: Online form
Editor/Consultant: Masjaliza Hamzah
Country: Malaysia
Type: Institution
Description: The Centre for Independent Journalism, Malaysia (CIJ) is a non-profit organisation that aspires for a society that is democratic, just and free where all people will enjoy free media and the freedom to express, seek, and impart information. As a civil society group, CIJ actively advocates for broader space for expression and views and openness of information in Malaysia. We constantly give a perspective to issues in regards to freedom of expression, media freedom and ethical journalism through press statements, articles, and an annual review on the Malaysian situation. We campaign for the repeal of restrictive laws such as the Printing Presses and Publications Act and the Official Secrets Act and against additional legislative curbs on media freedom. CIJ attempts to raise public awareness on the values of freedom of expression, press freedom and freedom of information by organizing and giving talks.
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09 April 2010
The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature
The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature
Website: http://www.ithl.org.il/
Email Address: litscene@ithl.org.il
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Israel
Type: Institution
Description: As a young state made up of people from very diverse cultures, Israel (pop. 7M) has a rich and rapidly evolving literary culture. The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature (ITHL) was founded in 1962 to acquaint foreign readers with the best of modern Hebrew literature. Over the years, the range of its activities has expanded far beyond translation. Concurrently, and largely in response to the work of ITHL, international interest in Hebrew literature has grown significantly.
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Website: http://www.ithl.org.il/
Email Address: litscene@ithl.org.il
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Israel
Type: Institution
Description: As a young state made up of people from very diverse cultures, Israel (pop. 7M) has a rich and rapidly evolving literary culture. The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature (ITHL) was founded in 1962 to acquaint foreign readers with the best of modern Hebrew literature. Over the years, the range of its activities has expanded far beyond translation. Concurrently, and largely in response to the work of ITHL, international interest in Hebrew literature has grown significantly.
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25 March 2010
Tamer Institute
Tamer Institute
Website: http://www.tamerinst.org/#
Email Address: tamer@palnet.com
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Palestine
Type: Institution
Description: Tamer Institute for Community Education is an educational non-governmental non-profit organization established in 1989 as a natural and necessary response to the urgent needs of the Palestinian community during the first intifada (uprising). The most important of these is the need to acquire means to help people learn and become productive. Focusing principally on the rights to education, identity, freedom of expression, and access to information, Tamer works across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, primarily targeting children and young people and developing alternatives and supplements to formal education. Our programs promote reading and writing on the national and regional levels, in the development of children’s literature, creative self-expression as well as youth empowerment through advocacy and community development initiatives. Our philosophy is centered on the idea that learning environments for children and young people can only be created among youth who are encouraged to read, write, and participate in dialogue while working in small groups united by a common dream and joint aspirations. In order to increase community learning, youth should also be involved in action at the community level, and come out with a tangible end product.
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Website: http://www.tamerinst.org/#
Email Address: tamer@palnet.com
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Palestine
Type: Institution
Description: Tamer Institute for Community Education is an educational non-governmental non-profit organization established in 1989 as a natural and necessary response to the urgent needs of the Palestinian community during the first intifada (uprising). The most important of these is the need to acquire means to help people learn and become productive. Focusing principally on the rights to education, identity, freedom of expression, and access to information, Tamer works across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, primarily targeting children and young people and developing alternatives and supplements to formal education. Our programs promote reading and writing on the national and regional levels, in the development of children’s literature, creative self-expression as well as youth empowerment through advocacy and community development initiatives. Our philosophy is centered on the idea that learning environments for children and young people can only be created among youth who are encouraged to read, write, and participate in dialogue while working in small groups united by a common dream and joint aspirations. In order to increase community learning, youth should also be involved in action at the community level, and come out with a tangible end product.
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24 March 2010
British Association for South Asian Studies
British Association for South Asian Studies
Website: http://www.basas.org.uk/
Email Address: basas@basas.org.uk
Editor/Consultant: Kunal Sen
Country: South Asia/UK
Type: Institution
Description: The British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) supports advanced research in the humanities and social sciences of South Asia. One of the overseas organisations grant-aided by the British Academy, it is a registered charity (number 264591). BASAS is one of the world's leading learned societies for the study of South Asia. It is the largest UK academic association for the study of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and the South Asian diaspora. The Association was first established in 1972 as the Society for Afghan Studies. The Society expanded it remit from 1979, becoming the Society for South Asian Studies. In 2007 the Society merged with the British Association for South Studies. The new organisation combines the grant-giving and overseas research project roles of the Society for South Asian Studies with the representative and advocacy roles of the British Association for South Asian Studies.
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Website: http://www.basas.org.uk/
Email Address: basas@basas.org.uk
Editor/Consultant: Kunal Sen
Country: South Asia/UK
Type: Institution
Description: The British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) supports advanced research in the humanities and social sciences of South Asia. One of the overseas organisations grant-aided by the British Academy, it is a registered charity (number 264591). BASAS is one of the world's leading learned societies for the study of South Asia. It is the largest UK academic association for the study of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and the South Asian diaspora. The Association was first established in 1972 as the Society for Afghan Studies. The Society expanded it remit from 1979, becoming the Society for South Asian Studies. In 2007 the Society merged with the British Association for South Studies. The new organisation combines the grant-giving and overseas research project roles of the Society for South Asian Studies with the representative and advocacy roles of the British Association for South Asian Studies.
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18 January 2010
Hmong Asia
Hmong Asia
Website: http://hmongasia.com/
Email Address: support@hmongasia.com
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Thailand
Type: Institution
Description: Translation of Thai Literature into English
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Website: http://hmongasia.com/
Email Address: support@hmongasia.com
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Thailand
Type: Institution
Description: Translation of Thai Literature into English
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National Institute of Japanese Literature
National Institute of Japanese Literature
Website: http://www.nijl.ac.jp/index_e.html
Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Consultant: Yuichiro Imanishi
Country: Japan
Type: Institution
Description: The NIJL promotes exclusive investigative research on Japanese literary resource within and out of Japan. It also collects those materials in an original or photographed form and organizes the acquired informational data. To advance the infrastructure development of Japanese literature and other related study area, the NIJL shares the information with community from both home and abroad in various ways and holds several exhibitions and lectures.
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Website: http://www.nijl.ac.jp/index_e.html
Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Consultant: Yuichiro Imanishi
Country: Japan
Type: Institution
Description: The NIJL promotes exclusive investigative research on Japanese literary resource within and out of Japan. It also collects those materials in an original or photographed form and organizes the acquired informational data. To advance the infrastructure development of Japanese literature and other related study area, the NIJL shares the information with community from both home and abroad in various ways and holds several exhibitions and lectures.
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Prakriti Foundation
Prakriti Foundation
Website: http://www.prakritifoundation.com/
Email Address: prakritifoundation@gmail.com
Editor/Consultant: Ranvir Shah
Country: India
Type: Institution
Description: Founded by theater and arts enthusiast Ranvir Shah and coordinated by art critic and educationist V.R.Devika, Prakriti Foundation is interested in hearing the many voices of interest that make up the diverse culture of India. The foundation wishes to share information and wisdom that many of the giant scholors of India and abroad have to give us. It is interested in tarka (arguments) about many different subjects and also is show casing brilliance in music, dance, art, photography, painting and theatre, art history not just as performances but as points of view to witness and discuss.
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Website: http://www.prakritifoundation.com/
Email Address: prakritifoundation@gmail.com
Editor/Consultant: Ranvir Shah
Country: India
Type: Institution
Description: Founded by theater and arts enthusiast Ranvir Shah and coordinated by art critic and educationist V.R.Devika, Prakriti Foundation is interested in hearing the many voices of interest that make up the diverse culture of India. The foundation wishes to share information and wisdom that many of the giant scholors of India and abroad have to give us. It is interested in tarka (arguments) about many different subjects and also is show casing brilliance in music, dance, art, photography, painting and theatre, art history not just as performances but as points of view to witness and discuss.
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Sawikaan
Sawikaan
Website: http://www.sawikaan.net/
Email Address: filipinas.translation@gmail.com
Editor/Consultant: Romulo Baquiran, Jr.
Country: Philippines
Type: Institution
Description: Pagbabanyuhay ng salita sa pamamagitan ng wika.
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Website: http://www.sawikaan.net/
Email Address: filipinas.translation@gmail.com
Editor/Consultant: Romulo Baquiran, Jr.
Country: Philippines
Type: Institution
Description: Pagbabanyuhay ng salita sa pamamagitan ng wika.
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Sarai
Sarai
Website: http://www.sarai.net/
Email Address: dak@sarai.net
Editor/Consultant: Ravi Vasudevan
Country: South Asia
Type: Institution
Description: Sarai is a programme of CSDS - The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), founded in 1964, is one of India's best-known independent research institutes. Bringing together some of South Asia's best known thinkers and writers, the CSDS has played an important part in shaping the intellectual and creative map of this part of the world. The CSDS' research has focused on democratic politics, cultures and the politics of knowledge, critical discourses on science and technology, and violence, ethnicity and diversity. Added to this has been an important new programme of the Centre: Sarai, which reflects the Centre's very contemporary concerns in intellectually and creatively addressing issues of the new millennium.
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Website: http://www.sarai.net/
Email Address: dak@sarai.net
Editor/Consultant: Ravi Vasudevan
Country: South Asia
Type: Institution
Description: Sarai is a programme of CSDS - The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), founded in 1964, is one of India's best-known independent research institutes. Bringing together some of South Asia's best known thinkers and writers, the CSDS has played an important part in shaping the intellectual and creative map of this part of the world. The CSDS' research has focused on democratic politics, cultures and the politics of knowledge, critical discourses on science and technology, and violence, ethnicity and diversity. Added to this has been an important new programme of the Centre: Sarai, which reflects the Centre's very contemporary concerns in intellectually and creatively addressing issues of the new millennium.
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Singapore Book Council
Singapore Book Council
Website: http://singaporebookcouncil.wordpress.com
Email Address: info@bookcouncil.sg
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Singapore
Type: Institution
Description: NBDCS or the Book Council is a non-profit umbrella body inaugurated in February 1969 to promote storytelling, reading, writing and publishing. The Book Council brings the book industry and literary community together through social events, courses, seminars, conferences and author lectures. The Book Council has now set its sight on energising writers, publishers and related professional bodies with the objective of developing Singapore into an international centre for writers and publishers of Asian content.
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Website: http://singaporebookcouncil.wordpress.com
Email Address: info@bookcouncil.sg
Editor/Consultant: Undisclosed
Country: Singapore
Type: Institution
Description: NBDCS or the Book Council is a non-profit umbrella body inaugurated in February 1969 to promote storytelling, reading, writing and publishing. The Book Council brings the book industry and literary community together through social events, courses, seminars, conferences and author lectures. The Book Council has now set its sight on energising writers, publishers and related professional bodies with the objective of developing Singapore into an international centre for writers and publishers of Asian content.
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