Newsletter - February 2010
DIRECTOR’S CORNER
Partners should continue the fight for local democracy
With the MS Sudan programme closing by the end of 2010, MS Sudan is now doing its best to prepare and strengthen our partners. Read more
THEME: CITIZENS, PLAY YOUR PART!
Time to engage the citizens
After the elections in April, it is important for civil society as well as individual citizens to take part in developing their country together with their newly elected leaders. Read more
Here are three examples of what our partners have already done to encourage civic engagement:
GFDA: Creating a forum for debate and action Read more
MCDF: Giving a voice to the community Read more
Grace FM: Calls for debate Read more
TEST: How well do you know your rights? Read more
ELECTIONS UPDATE
Status on the election process Read more
The polling day – your vote is secret! Read more
NEWS FROM MS SUDAN
MS Sudan is closing by the end of 2010
Due to unfulfilled funding expectations and a merger with ActionAid International, MS Denmark has decided to close the MS Sudan programme. Read more
PAC: Partners should build on the foundation laid by MS Sudan
PAC encourages the partners to make use of the abilities and support MS Sudan has given them and promises to do their best to secure funding beyond 2010. Read more
New e-mail addresses at MS Sudan Read more
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Democracy bus on tour in Southern Sudan
A Democracy Bus is bringing civic educators, musicians and actors to villages in three counties in Southern Sudan with information about democracy and elections. Read more
PARTNERS WITH MS SUDAN
Here is a list with contact details for all the partners working with MS Sudan.
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