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Progressio is an international development charity working for justice and the eradication of poverty.

We work in partnership with civil groups and governments in:

  • Latin America
  • Caribbean
  • Africa
  • Middle East
  • South East Asia
  • UK and Europe

Our approach combines advocacy work to secure equitable policies with the strengthening of community-based organisations that represent the interests of the poor and improve their quality of life (see our core values).

Through our country programmes, we place experienced professionals to share their skills with partners in 11 countries.

Our advocacy work is focused on three themes:

Progressio has more than 2,000 members around the world who receive our quarterly magazine, invitations to conferences and discounts on new publications.

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Progressio is the new name of the Catholic Institute for International Relations (CIIR) which is registered in the UK as a charity (Charity Registration No. 294329) and a company limited by guarantee (number 2002500).
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Musa Chibwana: "We can all make a difference"

Welcome to Progressio E-News August 2010

 It is easy to underestimate the impact of our small acts in support of people suffering poverty and injustice. But a quote this week from Musa, one of our staff working in the children’s sector in Zimbabwe, helps to shake such sentiments: “We cannot all be development workers, but we can all make a difference. The people who support me in the UK can claim ownership of the results. There are a lot of poor children who have hope thanks to this support.’ Christine Allen Executive Director Progressio

News

Haiti: We need a new approach to development Ordinary Haitians must be more involved in their country’s road to recovery, says Lizzette Robleto, just back from the country. Read her views and have your say Climate hope?

More floods. More droughts. Climate change is pushing Malawians further into poverty. Innocent Ogaba, one of our development workers from Malawi is trying to get answers at his first ever climate negotiations in Germany. Read Innocent’s thoughts Post a message of support or ask Innocent a question

Blog: Small aid can be beautiful Who says large-scale aid is the future? Christine Allen, Progressio Executive Director, joins the ‘value for money’ debate and sings the praises of small-scale development.

Progressio Action: Ever Lobbied your MP? Maybe now’s the time! Stop Climate Chaos are organising a local constituency lobby of MPs to rebuild support for action on climate change. Could you co-ordinate some of your fellow constituents to lobby on the 5 or 6 November? We’ll offer you all the support you need in the run-up. Email daniel@progressio.org.uk to register your interest.

Jobs

Organisational Development and Networking Adviser Based in Baucau, Timor-Leste http://www.progressio.org.uk/jobs/organisational-development-and-networking-adviser
Especialista en Medioambiente y Gestión del Riesgo Con la Asociación de Mujeres Productoras (ASOMUPRO) – ‘Las Gaviotas’ En Estelí, Nicaragua (con desplazamientos por el país) http://www.progressio.org.uk/jobs/especialista-en-medioambiente-y-gesti%C3%B3n-del-riesgo
E-news is provided by Progressio, an international charity that enables poor communities to solve their own problems through support from skilled workers. And we lobby decision-makers to change policies that keep people poor. We were formerly the Catholic Institute for International Relations. (Charity Registration No. 294329).

Welcome to Progressio E-News July 2010

At Progressio we work to help support communities to overcome the barriers that keep them poor, whether they are recovering from the earthquake in Haiti, fighting illegal logging in Honduras or taking part in elections in Somaliland.

If that is your vision too, why not join our growing online community across the globe?

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Christine Allen
Executive Director

Progressio News

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Haiti: 6 months on slide show

Take 3 minutes to listen to the voices and see the reality of daily life for Haiti's people 6 months after January’s devastating earthquake

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Historic logging victory!

Thanks to the efforts of Progressio supporters like you, the EU has voted to stamp out the trade in illegal timber

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Somaliland election: Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo wins

Read how Progressio's election monitoring team observed the vote in this forgotten corner of Somalia in a spirit of peacefulness and goodwill

See how the vote unfolded in pictures

Jobs

Head of Fundraising (UK and International)

We have an exciting opportunity to lead a new Progressio team, combining institutional grants, individual giving, major donors and all other areas of fundraising.

Are you the person we are looking for?

 

E-news is provided by Progressio, an international charity that enables poor communities to solve their own problems through support from skilled workers. And we lobby decision-makers to change policies that keep people poor.

We were formerly the Catholic Institute for International Relations. (Charity Registration No. 294329).

Welcome to Progressio E-News June 2010

This month I am struck by the fragile nature of the environments in which much of the world's population live.

As the news from Haiti shows, the worst thing for people is to feel forgotten and powerless. But when people have the power to take charge of their situation - like the communities in Peru protecting their own environment - they really can transform their lives for the better.

 

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Christine Allen
Executive Director

Progressio News

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Haiti: People feel abandoned and hopeless

Tensions are running high and frustration is growing among earthquake survivors, writes Progressio's media officer Jo Barrett

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Water must not be forgotten in global response to climate change

Decision-makers must not forget that the impact of climate change on water resources will have a dramatic effect on vulnerable people and fragile environments

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The water harvesting feast

Andean communities in Peru are using time-honoured methods to adapt to modern climate change, writes Progressio development worker Cindy Krose

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Somaliland: elections due on 26 June

Progressio will be playing a key role in coordinating observers during the long-delayed presidential elections

Visit our website for regular progress updates from Progressio's election team during the month of June

 

Progressio Events

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Haiti earthquake: How do we build a future that can stand the test of time?

Book your place at this unmissable talk with Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Haiti’s former Prime Minister

 
Progressio e-news

Welcome to Progressio E-News May 2010

Huge thanks to hundreds of you who took part in our successful action on illegal logging this week. MEPs received a deluge of emails demanding change.

It’s a first step and a fantastic demonstration of what people can achieve – it shows that every action, however small, helps to achieve lasting change.

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Christine Allen
Executive Director

Progressio News

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Illegal logging campaign success!

Thanks to your support MEPs have voted in favour of tough new legislation which could see an end to illegally logged wood being sold in the EU.

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Why Malawians are watching the UK election

People in Malawi are hoping British voters will look beyond their borders and support bold action on international development, writes Progressio’s Country Manager Lloyd Simwaka

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El Salvador: Because water is life

People in San Salvador are taking to the streets to claim their rights to this invaluable resource, writes Progressio development worker Maggie Von Vogt

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The importance of water

Decisions made by a new UK government will reach far beyond UK waters, writes Progressio’s Advocacy Manager Tim Aldred

Action

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Climate vigil: Tell the new UK government it must act fast to save the planet

Days after the UK general election, thousands of people will come together in London to urge the country’s newly elected MPs not to forget the climate crisis.

Find out how you can take part in a weekend of climate action


E-news is provided by Progressio, an international charity that enables poor communities to solve their own problems through support from skilled workers. And we lobby decision-makers to change policies that keep people poor.

We were formerly the Catholic Institute for International Relations. (Charity Registration No. 294329).
Progressio e-news

Welcome to Progressio E-News – February 2010

The Haiti earthquake is no longer front-page news – but the way Haiti’s people have responded to the disaster is a story worth reading.

It’s a story of resilience and of hope. It shows that Haiti’s people – supported by your generous donations – hold the key to reconstruction and recovery. They need our continuing support in the difficult times ahead.

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Christine Allen
Executive Director

Progressio News

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Haiti Earthquake: Haitians must build new future for themselves

After the earthquake, community groups are playing a key role in responding to the disaster and planning for the future

Read why Haiti’s people must lead the reconstruction of their country

Read more about Progressio’s response to the earthquake

Please help us respond to the Haiti disaster: make a donation now

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Illegal logging: UK government makes pledge on imported wood

Rural communities in the developing world will benefit from a UK government pledge to only use imported wood from environmentally and socially sustainable sources

Read how the UK pledge could help limit illegal logging

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Somaliland: Observers welcome progress towards elections

Setting a date for presidential elections would maintain Somaliland’s reputation as “a beacon of democratisation in Africa”

Read how progress on voter registration is bringing elections nearer

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Yemen: Imams against AIDS

Imams are helping to break the culture of silence about HIV in Yemen, writes freelance journalist Rowenna Davis

Read how Imams are helping tackle stigma in Yemen

 

Action

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Join the call for a ‘Robin Hood Tax’

It takes from the rich, and gives to the poor: a tiny tax on transactions on the financial markets would provide billions of pounds to tackle poverty and climate change

Find out more about the ‘Robin Hood Tax’ – and help make it happen

 

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Nobel-Prize Winner Prof. Mohan Munasinghe to speak at Progressio event in October

Renowned climate change expert and co-winner with Al Gore of the 2007 Nobel Peace prize, Prof. Mohan Munasinghe will speak at a Progressio event on viable models of development that can alleviate poverty without exacerbating climate change, on October 19 at the Royal Commonwealth Society.

Welcome to Progressio E-News November 2009

Climate change negotiations are in danger of stalling ahead of the Copenhagen summit – so it’s even more crucial that we show world leaders that the world’s people will not accept failure to reach a deal!

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Christine Allen
Executive Director

 

Progressio News

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Blog: Climate change negotiations: the immoveable moveable walls…

Political tensions are running high and countries are negotiating behind closed doors at the pre-Copenhagen UNFCCC conference in Barcelona, writes Progressio’s campaigns officer Brie O’Keefe

Read Brie’s ‘Poverty Bites’ blog from Barcelona  

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UK support for Latin America “vital” to help poor people cope with climate change

Progressio has told the UK government that Latin America’s 250 million poor will bear the brunt of the “breath-taking” environmental degradation linked to climate change

Read why the Department for International Development must continue to support Latin America

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Blog: Rafael Correa: Transforming Ecuador into a green economy

Respect, harmony, happiness and justice should be valued as much as a new car or a new phone, reports Progressio volunteer Maria Cecilia Milesi

Read Cecilia’s blog on President Correa’s new ‘Good living’ vision for Ecuador

 

Progressio Action

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March for climate justice: Join Progressio at The Wave – 5 December 2009

Look out for Progressio’s orange banners and supporters dressed up in blue aprons and blue washing up gloves at Grosvenor Square. We will be marching with the Sax Pastilles Dixieland jazz group so...

Bring your pots and pans and be prepared to make a noise about climate change!

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Video action: Be part of the World's biggest Wave!

Can’t be there on the day? Show your support by making a 4-second wave video.

Add your video to the Stop Climate Chaos wave website

 

Progressio Events

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The Wave ecumenical church service

Join like-minded Christians to hear Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols and Southern voices exploring spiritual aspects of climate change

Find out more about the Wave church service

 


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Please contact Jo Barrett if you wish to publish any of the material contained in this email or associated articles.

 

Welcome to Progressio E-News October 2009

Democracy cannot work if politicians and decision-makers do not hear the people’s voice. Let’s make sure the world’s leaders gathering in Copenhagen in December hear us loud and clear: because tackling climate change and poverty is too important to leave to the politicians alone to decide. 

Weblog: Time to pile on the pressure for Copenhagen

Climate change minister Ed Miliband warned the Labour Party Conference that negotiations are moving too slowly to be sure of success.

Read Progressio Advocacy Manager Tim Aldred’s blog to find out why people must put more pressure on the politicians

 

Photostory: Just Add Water campaign launch

A group of 1950s housewives launched Progressio’s Just Add Water campaign to ensure that water is a key issue in climate change negotiations in Copenhagen in December.

Progressio Action

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Day of prayer on climate change

Join Christians and Churches throughout the UK and Ireland in praying for action on climate change ahead of the climate summit in Copenhagen.

Just Add Water! Progressio’s new campaign on climate change

As world leaders descend on Copenhagen in December, Progressio is calling on its supporters to send them a vital message: don’t forget water! Climate change is affecting rainfall, weather patterns and drought – and in turn the livelihoods of poor farmers around the world. This crucial resource must be remembered in Copenhagen!
 
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