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About the Department of Transport Vision "Transport, the Heartbeat of South Africa's Economic Growth and Social Development." Mission The Department of Transport aims to lead the development of efficient integrated transport systems by creating a framework of sustainable policies and regulations; and implementable models to support government strategies for economic, social and international development The Values - The core values of the department are: - Maintain fairness and equity in all our operations; - Strive for quality and affordable transport for all; - Stimulate innovation in the transport sector; - Ensure transparency, accountability, accessibility; and - Upholding of the Batho Pele principles. - The Strategic Objectives The objectives that we aim to achieve in providing a policy framework, regulation and implementation models are: - Competitive transport costs; - Safety and security improvements; - Reduce infrastructure backlogs; - Improve access; and - Reduce time in transit.

The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) leads a nationwide movement dedicated to helping individuals, children and families access the basic necessities they require to thrive and reach their full potential…including clean, dry diapers, period supplies and other basic needs. Launched in 2011 with the support of founding sponsor Huggies®, NDBN is dedicated to creating awareness, providing assistance and building community to #EndDiaperNeed in the US. Its active membership includes more than 300 basic needs banks serving local communities in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More information on NDBN and diaper need is available at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org, and on Twitter (@DiaperNetwork), Instagram (@DiaperNetwork) and Facebook (facebook.com/NationalDiaperBankNetwork). In May 2018, the organization launched the Alliance for Period Supplies, with the support of founding sponsor U by Kotex®, to raise national awareness of period poverty (#periodpoverty) and support the development and expansion of period supply programs in communities throughout the country. The organization is comprised of more than 130 Allied Programs that collect, warehouse and distribute menstrual/period supplies in local communities. More information on Alliance for Period Supplies is available at allianceforperiodsupplies.org, and on Twitter (@PeriodSupplies), Instagram (@PeriodSupplies) and Facebook (facebook.com/AllianceForPeriodSupplies).

INSPIRING, DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING THE DISABILITY WORKFORCE. If you work in the disability sector, National Disability Practitioners (NDP) is the support network you need a community of more than 14,000 disability practitioners across Australia! Our members include support workers, allied health practitioners, leaders, educators, business support staff, advocates, students and volunteers. NDP provides you a one-stop-shop where you can access information, develop your career through our Learning Hub, and make the right connections. SOCIAL MEDIA: * Facebook - /NationalDisabilityPractitioners * Twitter - /NDPbuzz * Instagram - /ndplife

EVOLUTION OF NDMA The Government of India, in recognition of the importance of Disaster Management as a national priority, on 23 December 2005, enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister to spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster Management in India. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES NDMA as the apex body is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective response to disasters. National Disaster Management Authority has been constituted with the Prime Minister of India as its Chairman, a Vice Chairman with the status of Cabinet Minister, and eight members with the status of Ministers of State. Each of the members has a well defined functional domain covering various states as also disaster specific areas of focus and concern. To carry out the mandated functions, NDMA has evolved a functional and operational infrastructure. The concept of the organization is based on a disaster divisions-cum-secretariat system. Each member of the Authority heads disaster-specific divisions for specific disaster and functional domains. The NDMA Secretariat, headed by a Secretary is responsible to provide secretarial support and continuity.

The National Disaster Relief Foundation provides direct monetary relief to homeowners who have lost their homes as a result of disaster. The only nationwide charity of its kind, the Foundation delivers ninety percent of every donated dollar directly to families. Learn more about the Foundation by visiting http://www.NDRF.us

National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) is a prestigious national research university in Taiwan, with a fast-growing reputation in Asia and the world. (QS, THE, US.News) As Taiwan's most liberal and democratic university, NDHU is one of the seven top universities selected by the European Union Centre to serve as Taiwan's think tank for European Union Studies. NDHU also serves as Taiwan's leading think tank for indigenous studies. It is funded by the Council of Indigenous Peoples of Republic of China (Taiwan), and both share an extraordinary partnership. NDHU offers a wide range of academic disciplines, covering 6th most fields in Taiwan, such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Business, Education, Indigenous Studies, Arts, Design, Music, Environmental Studies, Oceanology, Sciences, Engineering, and Computer Science. NDHU strives to contribute to the world through excellent academic research, talent development, and building an exceptional environment that fosters academic and social excellence. 國立東華大學，被譽為花東縱谷裡的學術殿堂，創立於1994年7月1日，從無到有，篳路藍縷，一磚一瓦的把學校從甘蔗田與芒草花叢裡建設起來，除為臺灣培育高等教育人才外，更肩負發展臺灣東岸之責。 自創校以來，除專心校內之建設、學術研究與教學外，更積極致力於創造臺灣社會影響力，辦理各類進修研習課程，提昇地方人力資源；同時開放校內各項資源，如圖書館、體育園區、講堂等設施，供地方民眾、學校使用，以達資源分享；本校師生亦積極投入地方教育、文化、社區等工作，實地參與、協助並指導各類活動。尤其對東部地區公、教人員的在職進修與研習的推動最具成效，服務範圍南北長達近四百公里。 放眼世界各地一流大學，其卓越的成就皆陶鑄於長期的成文與不成文之校園文化。本校在期許成為國際一流學府之際，秉持自由、民主、創造、卓越四大創校精神，逐步建立優良的校園風氣與健全的校園規章，同時強化有關國際事務的專業課程，培養學生具備宏觀的國際視野及應對國際事務的能力，並在東部純樸的民風陶冶下，孕育出東華人特有的樸實敦厚的精神。