Microfinance is being increasingly recognized as a sustainable solution for developmental interventions. In fact, the success of some innovative experiments to alleviate poverty in countries has proved that small credit given to the poor can effectively increase their income-level through entrepreneurship and skill support development. In addition to this, it has also been noted that . . . → Read More: Microfinance, Cooperatives and Microinsurance as Sustainable Solutions
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Gender should an integrated component of all the activities of the strategy. Gender equality should be ensured in all the stages of cooperative formation and strengthening. In order to bring women forward on par with men, special attention should be given to women. Women should be given priority in the SHG formation process. In order . . . → Read More: Gender in Microfinance and Cooperatives The strategy can adopt the following ways to promote the cooperatives and ensure their sustainability. Building effective management information systems (MIS) Reaching large number of clients with vision for growth; Promoting savings services and diversify savings products; Offering services that fit the clients’ needs and diversify loan products; Simplify procedures to reduce operational costs; Motivating . . . → Read More: Sustainability of Cooperatives Cooperatives play a crucial role in promoting values of self-reliance, good governance, equity and transparency. The concept of cooperatives is based upon the ethical values of openness, honesty and social responsibility. They are organized by a group of persons voluntarily coming together to meet their common social, economic and cultural needs. They are owned and . . . → Read More: Cooperatives as a Means to Promote Sustainable Livelihoods The strategy can involve development of microfinance through promotional activities at two-levels: SHG and cooperative level. Self-Help Groups cab be promoted at the village/ hamlet level consisting of, say, 20 members. The SHGs meet at regular intervals and collect savings from the members and carry out inter-lending among themselves. The Groups will be strengthened through . . . → Read More: Savings and Credit Cooperatives Entry-Point Activities are necessary part to orient the community members towards thrift and credit activities. Direct dialogue about the intervention can create a negative attitude among them and hence, some innovative method should be applied to bring about a positive air in the project area. Entry-Point Activities help us manage that. However, these activities cannot . . . → Read More: Entry-Point Activities The project will compile an inventory of the existing SHGs (self-help groups) in the project area in the beginning. This information will help the project to assess the existing SHGs and their capacities. The existing SHGs can be assessed applying the following criteria: Criteria: Age of the group ( at least one year old) Number . . . → Read More: Self-Help Groups (SHGs) The goal of a microfinance and cooperative strategy can be to enhance easily accessible, cost effective and sustainable financial services to the people living in the project area that would enable increased investment in income generating activities resulting in an increase of their income levels. The strategy would specifically: Enhance accessibility of financial services Enhance . . . → Read More: Goal of the Microfinance and Cooperative Strategy The ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility, set up to promote and carry out research in microinsurance in developing countries, has now announced a Call for Proposals from researchers and academics on conducting research in microinsurance in developing countries. Interested persons can consult to the Microinsurance Innovation Facility website here. NGOs who are interested in carrying out . . . → Read More: Up to $10,000 Research Grants-MIF Call for Proposals The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship support social entrepreneurs who have been working on current critical challenges such as environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, economic and social equity and peace and security. There are also sub-issues in these areas, which include climate change, nuclear proliferation, pandemics, conflict in the Middle East . . . → Read More: Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship 2009 The Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing organization, developed from a public/private partnership of global institutions and governments. The Fund provides substantial resources for poor countries to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It works with other bilateral and multilateral organizations and supports developing countries in strengthening their . . . → Read More: Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, The  Comments are closed  Multilateral Funds for NGOs  AIDS, call, health, hiv aids, malaria, public-private partnership, society Under the Social Edge Program, the Center for Science, Technology and Society of the Santa Clara’s University in California, United States is organizing the ‘Global Social Benefit Incubator.’ The Global Social Benefit Incubator is a program for social benefit entrepreneurs in developing countries that provides assistance for organizations to develop sustainability ideas and business plans . . . → Read More: Global Social Benefit Incubator for Organizational Sustainability New Deadline: Extended up to 27 March 2009The European Commission and the United Nations Joint Migration and Development Initiative (UNJMDI) under a Joint Initiative have launched the Call for Proposals to providing funding support in the four priority areas of: 1) Migrant remittances;2) Migrant communities;3) Migrant capacities;4) Migrant rights The objectives of the Joint Initiative . . . → Read More: EC-United Nations' JMDI Call for Proposals Gender in development refers to the socially constructive role of women and men, girls and boys in developmental projects. Gender is highly essential not only from a donor perspective, but also from the developmental planning and implementation points of view. Gender enables effective delivery of services with high level of participation based upon equitable distribution . . . → Read More: Writing Gender into Proposals PowerPoint presentations effectively communicate organizational needs to donors while seeking funds or submitting proposals. An opportunity given to make a presentation to the donor should be utilized most effectively for making the donor understand the challenges and the needs of the organization. This involves designing a successful presentation on the PowerPoint. Below are some PowerPoint . . . → Read More: How to Develop Effective PowerPoint Presentations Interested students across the world can apply for partial or full scholarships to undertake MS in Gender Studies, Critical Gender Studies and other programs offered by the Department of Gender Studies, Central European University. Although there is no clear information about the specific scholarships to be awarded to the students, announcements have been made as . . . → Read More: Scholarships from Department of Gender Studies – Central European University The Berghof Conflict Research (BCR) is offering PhD scholarships to international students under the Georg Zundel PhD Grant for Social Sciences 2009 in Europe. There are grants available for two years and provides funding up to 1000 Euros in addition to travel and research support and health insurance. BCR is the research center for the . . . → Read More: Social Sciences Grant 2009 from BCR, Germany Previous Budget The budget has to be itemized as clearly as possible, presented in the required format. It should be in line with the activities set in the project. It will be an additional advantage to mention contribution from other sources such as the community or other donors. Contribution made by the proposing organization . . . → Read More: Budget and Proposal Packaging Previous Although it is the responsibility of the donor to carry out monitoring and evaluation of the project, it usually seeks the plan from the implementing NGO about it. Monitoring and evaluation enables constant check on the activities and helps review the progress made at every step. Monitoring should be the integral part of project . . . → Read More: Monitoring & Evaluation Early and mid-career development professionals and practitioners can apply for the Feldman Fellowship 2009, which offers the Master Degree in Sustainable International Development (SID) at the Brandes University. The discipline comprises of graduate students from more than 40 countries around the world. The scholarship is offered to international students interested in the themes of poverty . . . → Read More: Feldman Fellowship in Sustainable International Development Previous Results are changes that we expect to take place after implementing the project activities. The results are generally positive experiences undergone by the beneficiaries. Results are divided into three types: 1. Outputs 2. Outcomes 3. Impact Outputs are immediate results that we achieve soon after the completion the project or any specific project activity. . . . → Read More: Results Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, completion, impact, outputs, policy advocacy, project rationale, proposal writing, result, Statement, writing a proposal Previous Performance Indicators A Performance Indicator is a measure of the result. It gives a sense of what has been or what is to be achieved. For example, the number of households keeping their surroundings clean and hygienic or the number of women participating in training programs. There are two types of indicators, . . . → Read More: Performance Indicators and Risks & Assumptions Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, assumptions, number, project rationale, proposal writing, result, Statement, writing a proposal Previous Proposals are required to outline how the objectives of the project would be achieved. Here, it will be necessary to mention the strategies and the activities to be implemented in the project. There is lot of difference between strategies and activities. Strategies are broad concepts under which activities are placed. Strategies in a project . . . → Read More: Strategies and Activities Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, project rationale, proposal writing, writing a proposal Previous Project Objectives should be: SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. Project objectives are the specific objectives for which the project works to achieve them within a stipulated time. They should directly address the problem mentioned in the Problem Statement. They should be specific: the more specific it is the better to design activities, . . . → Read More: Writing Project Objectives Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, logical framework analysis, project rationale, proposal writing, writing a proposal Previous A project goal is a very general, high-level and long-term objective of the project. It is different from project objectives because the latter are very specific and have to be addressed alone by the project. But a goal cannot be achieved by the project on its own since there will be other forces like . . . → Read More: Project Goal Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal agency, amp project, objective, problem, project rationale, proposal writing, Statement, work, writing a proposal Previous Sometimes, we may find difficulties in writing the exact problem we intend to address in the proposed project. It happens this way that the problem we are mentioning in the proposal is not a problem at all, but is actually an effect of another problem. For example, suppose there is high child mortality rate . . . → Read More: Explaining the Problem Statement in the Proposal Previous The Problem Statement/Project Rationale gives an explanation about the issue that is being addressed by the project. It also argues in favour of implementing the project in the proposed area in the existing conditions. It is very critical that we give evidence to what we are writing in this section of the proposal. Evidence . . . → Read More: Writing Problem Statement/Project Rationale in a Proposal Previous A general format of the proposal consists of the following parts: 1. Problem Statement 2. Rationale or Justification for implementing the Project 3. Project Goal & Objectives 4. Strategy & Activities 5. Results: Outputs and Outcomes 6. Budget This basic format of a proposal has expanded covering many concepts and issues, confronting project funding . . . → Read More: The Actual Proposal Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, format, funding, outputs, project implementation, project rationale, proposal writing, Statement, strategy, writing a proposal Previous New individuals working on proposals in a particular NGO may face problems in writing about organizational background. They prefer to just copy previous information into this particular section of the proposal. However, this information may be sometimes outdated. You may have forgotten to add an important NGO activity. Besides, many times, there are facts . . . → Read More: Writing about Ourselves: the Organization Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, information, ngo, organization, project rationale, proposal format, Statement, writing a proposal Previous Before we start writing a proposal, it is important for us to do some research. No matter how small or big the project is some kind of references to existing literature or data should be made. Usually, it is expected that the NGO has enough information at hand about the problem or the project . . . → Read More: Before Writing a Proposal Previous Before we start learning about proposal writing, it will serve our purpose if we outline the exact difficulties we face working on the proposal. The following are the common problems we face while trying to write a proposal: Confused about the format? There are as many proposal formats as there are a number of . . . → Read More: Problems in Writing Proposals Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, information, problems, project rationale, proposal formats, Statement, writing, writing a proposal A proposal is an essential marketing document that helps cultivate an initial professional relationship between an organization and a donor over a project to be implemented. The proposal outlines the plan of the implementing organization about the project, giving extensive information about the intention, for implementing it, the ways to manage it and the results . . . → Read More: Introduction to Proposal Writing Comments are closed How to Write a Proposal amp project, development, idea, information, ngo sector, project rationale, sector, writing a proposal The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) works for the advancement of children in places where opportunities for them are low and challenging. It “aims to deliver large-scale, long-term transformational advances for children as evidenced by clear indicators for children to survive, thrive and mature successfully into adulthood.” In order to achieve the aim, it ensures . . . → Read More: Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) Ford Foundation is one of the largest, independent grantmaking organizations in the world, with an extensive presence in many countries of the world. The Foundation has been involved in mostly providing grants and scholarships to organizations, institutions and individuals undertaking developmental interventions, research studies in different countries. The mission of the Foundation is defined by . . . → Read More: Ford Foundation Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs community, culture, Ford Foundation, justice, Knowledge, society The Directorate General for Development Cooperation under the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs works towards providing international development assistance to the countries. The Directorate works to ensure satisfaction of basic needs, safeguarding human life, enhancing human resources, environmental conservation and implementation of self-reliant developmental processes in developing countries. The Directorate provides both grants and soft . . . → Read More: Italian Cooperation Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs assistance, development, development cooperation, developmental, hiv aids, ministry, ministry of foreign affairs, programme The Government of Ireland’s Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) manages the Irish Aid, providing assistance to people, governments and civil society in other countries. Irish Aid is an integral part of Ireland’s foreign policy and it has played a critical role in supporting many programmes for development around the world. Poverty is the key focus of . . . → Read More: Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs assistance, Cooperation, health, irish aid, Scheme, society Hellenic Aid is the Greece’s official development assistance, managing funding support to programmes and projects in other countries with whom Greece has bilateral relations. It also monitors and facilitates programmes, which are implemented by the civil society, governmetal agencies and institutions. The aid is also channelized through the European Commission under various EuropeAid programmes. Hellenic . . . → Read More: Hellenic Aid Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs assistance, development, development cooperation, funding, society, support New Zealand’s International Aid & Development Agency (NZAID) is the official agency of the New Zealand managing the Official Development Assistance of the country. It is a semi-autonomous organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and advises the ministry on matters of the country’s development assistance. Its vision states: “Towards a safe and . . . → Read More: New Zealand’s International Aid & Development Agency (NZAID) Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs assistance, Country, development, lao pdr, ministry, trade The European Commission has issued a Call for Proposals for NGOs around the world under its “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development.” The thematic objective of the Programme is to build the capacities of NGOs and the local authorities so that they can work efficiently with local communities, raise public awareness of developmental issues, . . . → Read More: EC Call for Proposals: NGO, Civil Society, Local Authorities Capacity-building The Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP), launched by the International House of Japan and the Japan Foundation, aims at building a network of public intellectuals who are committed to civil society in Asia. The Program selects 6-7 Fellows every year from different Asian countries and so far, more than 70 Fellows from 15 countries of . . . → Read More: Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) The US Department of State under its Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Person (G/TIP) is requesting proposals from NGOs on regional and national-based projects to counter trafficking persons. The G/TIP is an important tool for the Department of State and uses it in conducting diplomacy with other countries. It also issues annual TIP . . . → Read More: US State Department Funding NGOs on Anti-Trafficking Projects In continuation of its efforts to bolster innovation in the NGO sector (as well as the private sector), Changemakers.net, which is an initiative of the Ashoka, a new competition has been launched. Referred as “The Power of Us: Re-imagine Media,” this competition invites ideas “for inspiring a better world through media and technology.” NGOs as . . . → Read More: $50,000 in Seed Funding from Changmakers.net What is a Concept Note? A Concept Note is perhaps the shortest expression your project idea given on paper to a donor. It is usually requested by the donor in situations where no proposals have been solicited from NGOs. Most of the donor agencies prefer to understand the project through a Concept Note rather than . . . → Read More: How to Write a Concept Note International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the Canadian Crown Corporation that works to promote reseach and development in developing countries. It brings together development professional, practitioners and organizations on a platform to undertake research on issues affecting development in poor and developing countries. It works to foster effective partnerships between Canadian researchers and organzations with . . . → Read More: International Development Research Centre (IDRC) New Zealand Development Scholarship Scheme offers opportunities for individuals from developing countries to undertake studies on development-related studies in New Zealand. The scholarships cover full-time, tertiary level education for individuals. Subjects can include the following: Education Health Rural Livelihoods Governance Human Rights Economic Development There are two main categories in the Scheme, namely, New Zealand . . . → Read More: New Zealand Development Scholarship Scheme The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is seeking grant applications from NGOs to seek funding support under its Peace One-Offs scheme. The Peaceful Relations Grant focuses upon “settling differences peacefully between states, communities, ethnic or faith groups, or other bodies in situations of mutual hostility and conflict.” The other part of the grant focuses upon elimination . . . → Read More: The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust funding on Peace Comments are closed Uncategorized The Rabobank Foundation works to improve “the lives of the underprivileged and disadvantages groups of people in society by providing them with the opportunity to live full and independent lives.” It was established in 1973 in Netherlands. Though working as an independent foundation, it is also supported by the Rabobank Group. It provides funding to . . . → Read More: Rabobank Foundation The Tokyo-based Sasakawa Peace Foundation has a mission to work towards the international community for the welfare of human kind and contribute towards peace. For this purpose, it carries out activities such as research, human resource development, international conferences, exchange, dissemination and cooperation with other organizations across the world. NGOs can seek funding from this . . . → Read More: Sasakawa Peace Foundation, The Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs community, development, human resource development, Nippon Foundation, resource, Sasakawa, welfare Better World Together Foundation is a California-based Foundation, emerging out of business philanthropy. It primarily provides grants to organizations in the United States. However, it has limited international grants for NGOs mostly located in the countries of Tanzania, Malawi and Kenya. Better World Together Foundation provides grants in three major areas, namely, ‘Child Development,’ ‘Health . . . → Read More: Better World Together Foundation Gives Grants to NGOs in Southern Africa The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation has a focus in conservation of natural resources, production and distribution of food and promotion of healthcare. It provides grants to projects and programs that build the capacities of organizations and groups working in the core areas of conservation, food and health. It seeks to support projects which have . . . → Read More: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation, The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is a highly competitive global fund made available for NGOs actively working towards promotion of democracy and strengthening of the civil society. The proposals are now accepted by UNDEF between 10 November and 31 December 2008. Detailed proposals guidelines are available at this link. Proposals are only accepted through the . . . → Read More: The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) now open Comments are closed Uncategorized The Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights is inviting nominations of individuals who have undertaken practical work in the area of health and human rights with marginalized communities in developing countries. The award has substantial financial rewards and other benefits and will be presented to the winner at the Global Health Council’s . . . → Read More: Health and Human Rights: Award for Practitioners The European Commission‘s Restricted Call for Proposals under the “Capacity Development and Advocacy on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Policies” is seeking concept notes from NGOs before 17 November 2008. The objectives of the programme are to strengthen civil society advocacy skills and increase their sustainability in context of sexual and reproductive health in . . . → Read More: EC Funding on Sexual and Reproductive Health Comments are closed Uncategorized The European Commission has issued a Restricted Call for Proposals from NGOs as well as international organizations working in Asian countries under its SWITCH-Asia “Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production.” The objective of the programme is “To promote economic prosperity and poverty reduction in Asian countries through sustainable growth with reduced environmental impact by industries and . . . → Read More: EC Call for Proposals for NGOs in Asia Comments are closed Uncategorized The McKnight Foundation‘s International grantmaking deadline for countries of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam is nearing. NGOs and international NGOs working in these countries can send a 2-4 page letter of inquiry seeking support for proposed projects based on the thematic area of livelihood development of vulnerable communities. The deadline for submitting the letter of inquiry . . . → Read More: McKnight Foundation support to NGOs in Southeast Asia The David & Lucile Packard Foundation providing grant support to organizations around the world in core areas of reproductive health, child education and development and conservation. It also has a specific focus on building organizational effectiveness of the partner NGO. It also makes program-related investments, when it thinks that grantmaking is not the best option . . . → Read More: David & Lucile Packard Foundation' Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs building, development, education, grant, lucile packard foundation, support McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health (MRC) and its Ethical, Social and Cultural Program for the Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) are seeking proposals from NGOs (as wellas from individuals, institutions and companies) to implement projects based upon the use of technologies “that arise from the GCGH projects.” NGOs from middle-income and low-income (developing) countries, . . . → Read More: Request for Health-related Proposals from McLaughlin-Rotman Centre Comments are closed Uncategorized amfAR is an international nonprofit working towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS around the world. Currently, it is seeking proposals from NGOs in the Caribbean under its MSM Initiative. This initiative addresses the spread of HIV/AIDS among men who have sex with men. The initiative would support organizations in spreading awareness, building strategies and strengthening policies . . . → Read More: amfAR providing Grants for HIV/AIDS Comments are closed Uncategorized The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at the American University Washington College of Law has announced the topic for its 2009 Human Rights Essay Award: “60 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: its contemporary normative impact.” The essay has to be submitted before 3 February 2009. Winners will get a scholarship . . . → Read More: The 2009 Human Rights Essay Award Sundance Institute is providing grants of up to US $20,000 to organizations and individuals who have developed or are working on documentaries which address human rights, social justice and civil liberties around the world. The grants divided into two categories are available for both the projects: those at the pre-production stage and also those at . . . → Read More: Fund for Documentaries on Human Rights, Social Justice Comments are closed Uncategorized NGOs can apply for grants from the UK-based Barrow Cadbury Trust. The Trust ensures that its funding policy is guided with flexibility. It mostly funds in the programme areas of ‘Young Adults and Criminal Justice,’ ‘Inclusive Communities’ and ‘Global Exchange.’ Alleviating poverty and addressing marginalization falles under the programme area of ‘Inclusive Communities.’ Grants are . . . → Read More: Barrow Cadbury Trust Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs funding, global exchange, justice, link, young, young adults Global Health Report-2 raises Questions on Gates Foundation’s Funding to Health Projects29 Dec 2008 CIDA grants $100,000 to Communications Technologies for the indigenous people of the Americas29 Dec 2008 Corporates investing in women empowerment training programs in developing countries25 Dec 2008 Prem Rawat Foundation donates US $25,000 to ORBIS UK for blindness program in India24 . . . → Read More: Donor & Development Twitters Comments are closed Uncategorized Echoing Green is offering fellowships to NGO practitioners, who have been running their organizatons in an innovative manner to bring about change in their community and country. Conditions of the grant include: the NGO run by the applicant has to be his original idea; it has to be functioning for approximately two years; and the . . . → Read More: Seed Funding to run NGOs from Echoing Green The USAID (United States Agency for International Development) has launched the Development Grants Program (DGP) to provide funding support to NGOs in countries where the Agency has its presence (click here for the list of eligible countries). Proposals are specifically invited from small and struggling NGOs who have poor access to large fundings from donors. Organizations . . . → Read More: USAID's Development Grants Program for NGOs Comments are closed Uncategorized The 2009 Impact Awards recognizes NGOs working on children’s health, education and protection in Africa and South Asia. Each of the awards carries an unrestricted funding of US $100,000 along with consultancy support. NGOs from South Asia and Africa can apply for these awards. The last date for sending the application is 28 November 2008. . . . → Read More: NGOs in Africa/South Asia can apply for 2009 Impact Awards World Bank in partnership with other organizations introduced the Development Marketplace for building competition and innovation in the NGO sector. NGOs are encouraged to be part of this global, regional and national-level competitions announced annually to select the best ideas for development. Besides NGOs, other groups such as social entrepreneurs, academia and business associations can . . . → Read More: Development Marketplace The Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM) is a small grants scheme of the World Bank that provides a support of US $5,000 to projects which are focused upon reducing poverty and increasing sustainable development in communities through artisanal and small-scale mining. NGOs and community-based organizations can seek this fund by submitting project proposals. The . . . → Read More: Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM) Comments are closed Multilateral Funds for NGOs Bank, CASM, environmental sustainability, grants scheme, information, link, ngos, poverty reduction, project proposals Conflict is a reality that is faced by development agencies in many parts of the world. In fact, repeated experiences around the globe have shown that normal developmental processes face dangers as much as any other group or individual in a conflict situation. The World Bank understands that innovative solutions cannot be implemented easily in . . . → Read More: Post-Conflict Fund CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest) is located at the World Bank, but it operates as an independent institution to increase microfinance services to the world’s poor. CGAP understands that credit is a critical tool to eliminate poverty and hence collaborates with different partners to provide these services to the poor communities in developing . . . → Read More: Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP) infoDev is a program of the World Bank with a focus upon the global development of Information Communication Technology. It is funded by the World Bank along with other bilateral and multilateral donors. The mandate of infoDev is to “maximize the impact of ICTs in global efforts to achieve the internationally-supported Millennium Development Goals.” infoDev . . . → Read More: infoDev Comments are closed Multilateral Funds for NGOs Bank, communication, development, education, education governance, infoDev, Millennium Development Goals, nw washington dc The African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) of the World Bank works towards controlling onchocerciasis (river blindness). The Program supports distribution of ivermectin in the sub-Saharan countries of Africa. APOC strives to control the disease in the poor and remote areas of the African countries. It also provides support for carrying research work. NGO can . . . → Read More: African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) Comments are closed Multilateral Funds for NGOs information, link, population and reproductive health, project proposals, support, work The Preston Fund for Girls’ Education provides funding support to NGOs that work on girls’ education. The Fund was established in the memory of Lewis Preston, one of the former presidents of the World Bank and is supported by other donors including the World Bank, J.P. Morgan & Co. and the Dutch Government. There are . . . → Read More: Preston Fund for Girls' Education Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), which was established in 1991, works to provide a holistic approach towards capacity building in Africa. It also coordinates partnership with different developmental agencies including international donors supporting projects in Africa. In fact, ACBF itself was born out of the need for a coordinating mechanism between the diverse number of . . . → Read More: Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Comments are closed Multilateral Funds for NGOs African, Bank, building, developmental, need, ngo projects The World Bank in the conventional sense is not a bank, but works as a platform for providing financial and technical assistance to developing countries on various themes such as education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture, and environmental and natural resource management. The World Bank is made up of two . . . → Read More: World Bank King Baudouin Foundation is the Belgium-based foundation established in the year, 1976. It works towards improving the living conditions of the people by creating justice, democracy and diversity. It focused on themes of migration and multicultural society, social justice & poverty, civil society & social commitment, health and philanthropy. It also works towards protecting the . . . → Read More: King Baudouin Foundation: Giving Grants for NGOs Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs brussels belgium, diversity, information, justice, King Baudouin Foundation, migration, society The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is a UK-based independent organization providing funds to NGOs and other bodies on peace, political equality and social justice. The organization also funds individuals working in these areas. Although the funding is geographically confined to South Africa, in addition to UK and Ireland, the Trust issues funding notifications and call . . . → Read More: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust funds NGOs in South Africa Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs agenda, call, call for proposals, funding, information, justice The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is the independent institution of the Government of Japan, responsible for the international cooperation and development agenda of the country. It aims to reduce poverty and enhance the process of socio-economic development in poor and developing countries around the world. It has its headquarters based in Tokyo and many . . . → Read More: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs agenda, Cooperation, development, education, poverty alleviation, support ICCO is the Netherlands-based interchurch organization for development cooperation working to reduce poverty and justice around the world so that people can live a lift of dignity and prosperity. In order to achieve its primary goal, ICCO provides grant support to local NGOs in different countries. ICCO currently works in more than fifty countries of . . . → Read More: ICCO: Partnering with NGOs on Health and Educationt Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs democratization, development, development cooperation, developmental projects, information, proposal formats, support The Global Fund for Women is a grantmaking international network organization based in the United States, but making worldwide grants to women’s groups and organizations. It works to advance the rights of women around the world and specifically focuses upon women’s economic security, violence against women, education, health and leadership. It is only in these . . . → Read More: Global Fund for Women: Flexible Grants for NGOs The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is the official development agency of the Government of UK managing aid for the poor, developing countries. The objective of providing aid to developing countries is to eradicate extreme poverty around the globe. DFID works from its headquarters in London and East Kilbride (near Glasgow) and is supported . . . → Read More: UKAID: Department for International Development Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs aid, civil society challenge fund, development, developmental, funding, international ngos, Millennium Development Goals, support The Belgian Directorate-Generale for Development Cooperation (DGDC) is official development assistance agency managing the official overseas aid of the country. It works under the Minister of Development Cooperation and is the Directorate-Generale of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. Development cooperation is based upon the cooperative agreements signed with . . . → Read More: Belgium’s Development Cooperation The EuropeAid Cooperation Office of the European Commission the external aid instruments of the European Commission. The aid is delivered to various developmental actors around the world such as the civil society, international organizations and governmental bodies. The aid is provided for developmental actions in poor countries especially against poverty and environmental degradation. Other areas . . . → Read More: EuropeAid The David & Lucile Packard Foundation is an American grantmaking organization established in the year 1964 with the objective of providing philanthropy services to the world’s poor and the needy based upon the values of integrity, respect for all people, belief in individual leadership, commitment to effectiveness and capacity to think big. The Foundation provides . . . → Read More: David & Lucile Packard Foundation, The Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs American, development, grantmaking guidelines, grantmaking organization, lucile packard foundation, ngos, objective, organization The Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) is the official development cooperation agency of the Government of Denmark under the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Danish Development Policy focuses upon eradication of poverty and ensuring sustainable development. It works in select countries referred to as programme countries and provides support to NGOs as well as . . . → Read More: Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs development, development cooperation agency, development research grants, developmental, Eradication, ministry, support Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is the overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The agency works to create an environment of equal opportunities for men and women irrespective of their race, nationality and religion. The mission of CAFOD is “to promote human development and social justice in . . . → Read More: CAFOD support for Capacity-building of NGOs The Bernard van Leer Foundation is a Netherlands-based grantmaking organization with a focus upon early childhood development. It was established in the year 1949 and runs on the bequest of Bernard van Leer (1883-1958), who was a Dutch industrialist and philanthropist. The Foundation provides grants to NGOs for the purpose of implementing programs that bring . . . → Read More: Bernard van Leer Foundation funds Child Development Projects Baxter International Foundation, established by the Baxter International Inc., works towards making healthcare accessible and affordable worldwide. It provides grants to NGOs to undertake programs that help communities to have quality healthcare in an affordable manner. Grants are made in different countries of the world, but NGOs need to make sure that Baxter International Inc. . . . → Read More: Baxter International Foundation supports NGOs for Health Projects The Name of the Game is Sustainability by John Lowrie Aid….For Who?? by Chris Minko Hexadecimal codes (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=253902331297681″; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in history. Emerging out of a highly successful corporate organization (Microsoft), the Foundation works around the world to improve the living condition of the poor by partnering with NGOs, institutions and research centers. Its approach is based upon the 15 guiding principles . . . → Read More: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The UK-based INGOs can seek grant support from The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation in the UK for funding projects on healthcare, health education and community development projects in developing countries. Local NGOs in developing countries can request their UK-based international organizations to partner on such initiatives and seek financial support from the Foundation. Both Small Grant . . . → Read More: Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, The Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs community, community development projects, development, funding, INGOs, Local, ngos, support Charles Bronfman Prize 2009 nominations are invited from NGOs for dynamic individuals who have carried out humanitarian work significantly for the betterment of the world. Individuals from NGOs who have made significant contributions in areas of human rights, conflict resolution, community development and education can be nominated through a process as outlined in the guidelines . . . → Read More: The Charles Bronfman Prize NGOs in Humanitarian Work Global Fund for Women provides travel grants to individuals, representing NGOs or women’s groups, which fulfill the set criteria, to participate in conferences. Applicants need to submit the proposal at least eight weeks prior to the conference so that Global Fund for Women has enough time to make the final decisions. The available . . . → Read More: Travel Grant for Conference Participation from the Global Fund for Women Global Fund for Children is a grantmaking organization, providing funds to NGOs worldwide for the betterment of vulnerable children. Projects could be on child education, child health and other innovative means addressing the vulnerability of children, but should demonstrate sustainability and institutional growth. Global Fund for Children believes in strong partnerships with local NGOs and . . . → Read More: Global Fund for Children Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs children, education, funding, Global Fund, grantmaking organization, health, institutional growth, letter of inquiry Is your NGO involved in building or sustaining value chains for products and models made by your organization or your community? USAID has launched the Innovations in Financing Value Chains competition to successful and pioneering project activities, products and models that contribute to the increased competitiveness of value chains. Selected NGOs will receive awards in . . . → Read More: USAID's Award for NGOs working on Value Chains SIRCA (Strengthening ICTD Research Capacity in Asia) is the joint program of the IDRC (International Development Research Centre) and the SiRC (The Singapore Internet Research Center) that provides grants to research leaders to conduct research in Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICTD). Professionals from the NGO sector and other social science field in Asia . . . → Read More: Grant for ICT Development from IDRC and SiRC NGOs can seek funding from the Japan-based Sasakawa Peace Foundation for projects related to peace-building, conflict resolution and also globalization issues of inequality, market and dispatity issues etc. The project funding is available for 1-3 years, but NGO applicants need to go through a rigorous selection process. There are deadlines for accepting proposals around the . . . → Read More: Sasakawa Peace Foundation Grants to NGOs on Peace Comments are closed Uncategorized The Intel Corporation supports community-based interventions of NGOs in selected countries, where it works. It has a primary focus upon funding projects related to education. There are also other areas for which funding is made available like environment and conservation of natural resources. Grant application can be downloaded from this link, but make sure that . . . → Read More: Intel provides Education Grants to NGOs Cash Grant Requests are available from the Monsanto Fund. NGOs can apply for grants to this fund for nutrition, health, environment and community development. But since this is a corporate donor, funding is available in countries where the company operates and the proposals have to be submitted to local country/regional offices only. The list of . . . → Read More: Monsanto Fund The Rockfeller Brothers Fund supports NGOs around the globe through limited funding on themes such as leadership, health, environment etc that contribute towards “a just, peaceful and sustainable world.” Applicants are requested to go through the funding guidelines of the Rockfeller Brothers Fund before applying for grants. Letter of Inquiry has to be . . . → Read More: Rockfeller Brothers Fund, The Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs applicants, funding, leadership, letter of inquiry, link, submission The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports NGOs in the Southern African countries of Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe and also in the Latin America and the Caribbean. Themes and issues are mostly related to poverty and children. Recently, the Foundation is about to make changes in its online funding applications. However, . . . → Read More: Kellogg Foundation supporting NGOs in Southern Africa |
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