Sixty-fourth annual three day joint conference involving United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) under the theme “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” is starting in Bonn, Germany, begins next week. The conference will focus on sustainable development, volunteerism and the … [Read more...] about Sixty fourth annual UN-NGO Conference in Bonn next week to be attended by record 2000 participants from 100 countries
Archives for August 2011
US President’s Malaria Initiative awards $189m contract to Abt. Associates under IRS program to support malaria prevention activities in Africa
Source: http://www.usaid.gov/ The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), recently announced the expansion of its Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) program by providing technical and financial support to the Ministries of Health and National Malaria Control … [Read more...] about US President’s Malaria Initiative awards $189m contract to Abt. Associates under IRS program to support malaria prevention activities in Africa
Monique Coleman, UN Youth Champion, fulfilling her role quite successfully with awareness visits around the world
Source: http://www.iyfnet.org/news/1799 Entertainer Monique Coleman was appointed by Secretary General Ban Ki Moon last November as the first ever UN Youth Champion for the International Year of Youth and is currently on a world tour to raise awareness of challenges facing youth with a message of … [Read more...] about Monique Coleman, UN Youth Champion, fulfilling her role quite successfully with awareness visits around the world
Trocaire strengthens its emergency relief work in East Africa in response to the food crisis with €7.5 spending till 2011 end
Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/442513 Trocaire, an Irish non-governmental organization (NGO) development agency, has announced its intentions to spend €7.5m in response to the east Africa food crisis in 2011, after donations from the Irish public surpassed the €5m mark. With the lives of 12.4 … [Read more...] about Trocaire strengthens its emergency relief work in East Africa in response to the food crisis with €7.5 spending till 2011 end
Second edition of UNAOC Fellowship Program this fall to enable 24 young leaders from the Muslim World, and the U.S. and Europe to visit each others’ regions
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in the month of September is holding the 2nd edition of its Fellowship Programme for emerging leaders from the US, Europe and the Arab World. The UNAOC Fellowship Program has been developed in partnership with the British Council, the League of Arab … [Read more...] about Second edition of UNAOC Fellowship Program this fall to enable 24 young leaders from the Muslim World, and the U.S. and Europe to visit each others’ regions
Eight UNAOC Research Network Partners are among the top 500 Academic Ranking of World Universities 2011
Source: http://www.unaoc.org/ The Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University recently announced 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU, a list of top 500 Universities in the world that included eight of the UNAOC Research Network Partners. The UNAOC partners … [Read more...] about Eight UNAOC Research Network Partners are among the top 500 Academic Ranking of World Universities 2011
University of Oslo Department of Special Needs Education seeks applications for PhD Research fellowship
University of Oslo’s Department of Special Needs Education is currently seeking applications for a vacant PhD Research fellowship from candidates that are interested in developing and doing research at the department. Priority area of research is “Learning, mastery and quality of life for children … [Read more...] about University of Oslo Department of Special Needs Education seeks applications for PhD Research fellowship
First Peoples Worldwide’s Keepers of the Earth Fund
First Peoples Worldwide’s Keepers of the Earth Fund aims at supporting Indigenous-led projects and increasing access to funding for Indigenous communities and supporting Indigenous-led projects that create greater Indigenous control of Indigenous assets. It supports strategies that address … [Read more...] about First Peoples Worldwide’s Keepers of the Earth Fund
WYMD invites photo submissions for the Global Photography Contest “Youth in Action: A Snapshot of Democracy”
World Youth Movement for Democracy (WMYD) aims to serve as a platform for young activists to address the importance of promoting democratic values, a forum for sharing information and ideas, and an action-oriented, solidarity movement. It provides a space for young activists to build relationships … [Read more...] about WYMD invites photo submissions for the Global Photography Contest “Youth in Action: A Snapshot of Democracy”
CGI and ASEAN Foundation seek applications for Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology from eligible candidates in the region
The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) and ASEAN Foundation (AF) are seeking applications for the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute - ASEAN Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology. Purpose of this scholarship is to develop highly qualified human resources in the area of … [Read more...] about CGI and ASEAN Foundation seek applications for Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology from eligible candidates in the region
