2012 GOI Peace Foundation – UNESCO International Essay Contest

Deadline- June 30, 2012.

GOI Peace Foundation was founded in March 1999. GOI peace foundation is a public interest incorporated Foundation authorized by the government of Japan. The mission of this foundation is to spread peace across the globe by getting people together and encouraging them towards spreading peace. GOI Peace . . . → Read More: 2012 GOI Peace Foundation – UNESCO International Essay Contest

Shift 2012 Calendar Competition

Shift 2012 Calendar Competition aims to discover fresh creators and support them. Shift offers a platform to show works using a calendar as a medium.

Shift has been striving to provide artists many platforms to showcase their works online. The Shift calendar competition has been initiated in 2003 successively. Since then, it . . . → Read More: Shift 2012 Calendar Competition

The Resource Alliance NGO Awards in India

Deadline- 29 February 2012

Countries/Region- India

NGO Awards is a unique, national competition organized by the Resource Alliance. It aims to celebrate and reward the best non-governmental and non-profit organizations by showcasing examples of best practice and successful resource mobilization. The awards focus on professional management, innovation in local . . . → Read More: The Resource Alliance NGO Awards in India

IPI News Innovation Contest

The main motto of IPI News Innovation Contest is to advance the future of news by funding innovative ways to digitally inform communities in Europe, Middle East and Africa. With the help these grants, International Press Institute (IPI) is supporting projects from profit or non-profit organizations and individuals which revolve around online news . . . → Read More: IPI News Innovation Contest

Fulbright New Zealand Travel Awards

Fulbright New Zealand Travel Awards are for New Zealand academics, artists or professionals to present their work to American audiences. There are around twelve awards valued at up to NZ$ 5,000 granted each year, towards a 12 to 90 day visit to the US.

Travel Award exchanges must include at least . . . → Read More: Fulbright New Zealand Travel Awards

Beyond Sport Awards 2012

The Beyond Sport Summit 2012 will be organized in London from July 22 to 25, 2012. Beyond Sport Awards 2012 will cover the entire sporting spectrum of health, social inclusion, corporate and social responsibility, and philanthropy. There are 12 categories for the Beyond Sport Awards 2012. These categories are divided into three clear . . . → Read More: Beyond Sport Awards 2012

Call for Nominations invited at the Tech Awards

The Tech Awards invites nominations for the year 2012. The Tech Awards is an international awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity.

Nominations for The Tech Awards are accepted year-round. The Tech Awards team will review it to ensure the participants meet the program’s requirements . . . → Read More: Call for Nominations invited at the Tech Awards

Call for Proposal 2012-Young Researchers Award-Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)

Deadline- 15 March 2012.

Countries/Region-  All countries

GBIF enables free and open access to biodiversity data online. Informatics activities of the Secretariat focus on developing a full suite of information technology infrastructure, architecture, services and tools to serve a fully functional network of participants. This is an international government-initiated . . . → Read More: Call for Proposal 2012-Young Researchers Award-Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)

International Hrant Dink Award

The Hrant Dink foundation will annually present the international Hrant Dink award on Hrant dink’s birthday which will be organized on September 15th.

The award will be presented to people who work to ensure a world free of racism, discrimination and violence which take personal risks for their ideals along with . . . → Read More: International Hrant Dink Award

Ashoka’s “Activating Empathy: Transforming Schools to Teach What Matters”

Ashoka is launching a global initiative to ensure that children master empathy, enabling them to be effective citizens, leaders and trailblazers. Empathy is a critical skill in a world defined by rapid change–one that is foundational to the social, teamwork and leadership skills required to contribute successfully to society.

Activating Empathy: . . . → Read More: Ashoka’s “Activating Empathy: Transforming Schools to Teach What Matters”

Call for nominations invited at International Children’s Peace Prize 2012

Call for nominations are invited at International Children’s Peace Prize 2012. The main aim of this Prize is not only to recognize the winners but also to offer the winner a platform to promote his or her ideals and causes. The message that these young heroes convey is to reach a broader public, . . . → Read More: Call for nominations invited at International Children’s Peace Prize 2012

Swiss Re’s International ReSource Award: Sustainable Watershed Management

Swiss Re’s International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management 2013 is now open to accepting applications. The Award acknowledges initiatives which are aimed at to raising public awareness of the ecological, social and economic significance of water sources and watersheds in developing and emerging countries. Prize money of around US$150,000 will be allocated . . . → Read More: Swiss Re’s International ReSource Award: Sustainable Watershed Management

2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!

2012 Official Call for Nominations – Deadline: April 1, 2012

The World of Children Award is dedicated to dramatically improving children’s lives by identifying and recognizing extraordinary individuals who work on behalf of children in need. The World of Children Award sets the Gold Standard in child advocacy worldwide and to receive a . . . → Read More: 2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!

Call for Nominations Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize 2012

The Jacobs Foundation invites specialists and experts in the field of child and adolescent research worldwide to nominate candidates for the Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize 2012. The prize in honour of the Jacobs Foundation’s late founder Klaus J. Jacobs is awarded annually in the first week of December in Zurich, Switzerland.

. . . → Read More: Call for Nominations Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize 2012

Human Rights First: Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award

Deadline: February 6, 2012

Countries/Region: Africa, Americas, Asia & Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa

Human Rights First builds respect for human rights and the rule of law to help ensure the dignity to which everyone is entitled and to stem intolerance, tyranny, and violence.

. . . → Read More: Human Rights First: Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award

Child Care Awards of Excellence-Ministry of Children and Family Development

Deadline:March 5, 2012

Countries/Region: British Columbia

Nominations for the 2012 B.C. child care awards of excellence are now open. Every year, the Ministry of Children and Family Development celebrates outstanding individuals, local governments, facilities and organizations delivering exceptional service to B.C.’s children and families.The Child Care Resource and Referral . . . → Read More: Child Care Awards of Excellence-Ministry of Children and Family Development

The Everyday Digital Native Video Contest

The Centre for Internet & Society and Hivos Knowledge Programme announce the Everyday Digital Native (Digital AlterNatives) Video Contest. Prize of EUR 500 will be awarded to each of top 10 video finalists.

Selection Process:

Round 1: Send in your proposal via https://www.research.net/s/BZXQPHL by midnight, 26 January 2012 Round 2: The juries will shortlist 25 . . . → Read More: The Everyday Digital Native Video Contest

Nominations for 2012 CNN Heroes

A CNN Hero’s journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who’s been touched by their efforts and want to share their story with the world.

Nominations must be in the name of a single individual, at least 13 years of age, whose accomplishment occurred (or continued) after September 1, . . . → Read More: Nominations for 2012 CNN Heroes

2012 Video Challenge – Europe

The European Economic and Social Committee invites participation in the 2012 Video Challenge. This annual challenge encourages video creativity and the use of social networking, within youth across the 27 EU Member States.

Entry into the challenge is free and participants can submit their video URL on the website from 01/01/2012 . . . → Read More: 2012 Video Challenge – Europe

Sakıp Sabancı International Research Award 2012

Submissions are invited for an essay competition on the subject “Performance of the Turkish Economy during Global Crises.” The Turkish economy has been remarkably flexible in the latest global crisis. However, contemporary national economies are increasingly integrated into a global system by means of different financial and trade links due to which economic crises can . . . → Read More: Sakıp Sabancı International Research Award 2012

Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowships

Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowships aims to offer modern education in the sciences and reflective education in philosophy, society and the arts.

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) invites the Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowships. These fellowships, available in the fall and the spring, are awarded to journalists who have attained a level of . . . → Read More: Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowships

Human Rights First Liberty Award

The 2012 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award of Human Rights First seeks to recognize an individual or organization’s commitment to international human rights advocacy. There is an award of $25,000 prize which is presented during a Spring 2012 award ceremony in New York City.

The award, established in 1989, . . . → Read More: Human Rights First Liberty Award

International Excellence Regional Scholarships

The International Excellence Regional Scholarships aims to support students applying from specific regions. This scholarship is of duration 1 year and will be awarded to 10 students. This scholarship will be given in Countries India, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, USA and Vietnam.

Ten scholarships are available to students applying from the . . . → Read More: International Excellence Regional Scholarships

Call for Nominations at 2012 Knight International Journalism Award

Call for Nominations are invited for 2012 Knight International Journalism Award. This award is granted every year to the candidates who maintain highest professional standards to create highly significant impact on the lives of people in their countries. Nominees can be editors, reporters, media managers, citizen journalists or bloggers.

The award . . . → Read More: Call for Nominations at 2012 Knight International Journalism Award

May 18 Foundation’s Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2012

The May 18 Memorial Foundation in Gwangju in the Republic of Korea has issued a call for nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights.

The prize goes to one individual or an organization that has struggled for or contributed to the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their community and . . . → Read More: May 18 Foundation’s Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2012

Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights

Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights honors individuals and organizations that are most giving, innovative and influential in the development and human progress and to keep up with the human rights movements and activities, to appraise the innovators and activists, and to motivate them to continue their achievements to accomplish promising humanitarian objectives. . . . → Read More: Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights

The PGB Award

Deadline: 25 January 2012

Countries/Regions: Sweden

Jonas Lemberg, a news photographer since 1991, started out with a wish to make a change and make the world a better place to live. Now, several years later, he has founded an organisation with a big wish to give something back; to the photographers who work . . . → Read More: The PGB Award

Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

DEADLINE- March 13, 2012.

Countries/Region- Latin America, North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Award offers funding, coaching, networking opportunities and exposure. It is a unique opportunity for early-phase women entrepreneurs to take their companies to the next level. The Award . . . → Read More: Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

Samhita- 35 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards

Countries/Region- India

The awards given by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation were set up to continue the legacy of Late Mr. Jamnalal Bajaj to serve the society. The Awards recognize constructive work in the area of rural development, application of science and technology, development of women and child, and promotion of Gandhian . . . → Read More: Samhita- 35 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards

Ashoka Changemakers-Activating Empathy

DEADLINE- March 30, 2012

Ashoka Changemakers is the world’s fast track for social change. If your destination is changing the world, you will get there with Changemakers: charting your best route, learning detours to roadblocks, getting the fuel you need, and meeting fellow travelers who can help you. No matter where . . . → Read More: Ashoka Changemakers-Activating Empathy

International Thesis Award: South of the World

ISF-Fi (Ingegneria Senza Frontiere – Firenze ONLUS or Engineering without Borders – Florence) is organizing the International Thesis Award “Premio Tattarillo” for Bachelor, MS and PhD theses with the objective to stimulating the interest of students and international academia community in sustainability topics in the “South of the World.”

Tattarillo Award . . . → Read More: International Thesis Award: South of the World

Skoll Awards: Core Grant Support and Noncash Award

The Skoll Foundation has announced the opening of the 2013 application process for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship given out each year to select social entrepreneurs who are solving the world’s most pressing problems. The award gives a core support grant to the organization over a period of three years in addition . . . → Read More: Skoll Awards: Core Grant Support and Noncash Award

UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and theCaribbean

The UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean is awarded every two years to the best best social science thesis of young researchers from Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Prize was instituted by the Executive Board, at the initiative of the . . . → Read More: UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and theCaribbean

UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Prize was instituted by the Executive Board, at the initiative of the Government of the Dominican Republic, in connection with the commemoration of the centenary of Professor Bosch’s birth in 2009. In creating the Prize, the Member States on the Executive Board recognized the remarkable contribution of Professor Juan Bosch to the . . . → Read More: UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean

A Global Film Competition

“1 of 7 Billion” is a global short film competition, organized by the 7 Billion Actions initiative and the Foundation 10.12.48. It is designed to inspire people everywhere to use their talents to explore one of the seven key issues targeted by 7 Billion Actions:

Poverty and breaking the circle of inequality Empowerment . . . → Read More: A Global Film Competition

Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Front Line is currently inviting nominations for the Front Line Defenders Awards for Human Rights Defenders At Risk. This award was started in 2005 to raise people’s awareness about the works of human rights defenders. The award recognizes and honors human rights defender/defenders who, through non-violent work, are courageously making an outstanding contribution . . . → Read More: Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

UNCCD inviting Applications for Land for Life Award 2012

UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) is currently inviting applications for 2012 Land for Life Award with the aim of rewarding and recognizing the leadership for sustainable land management. This award is an initiative to honour sustainable land management efforts that foster gender equality, cultural diversity and social inclusion. The winners of . . . → Read More: UNCCD inviting Applications for Land for Life Award 2012

Shelters for All Competition

The Shelters for All Competition is organized for developing solutions to the urban housing crisis existing in the developing world. . . . → Read More: Shelters for All Competition

Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life 2012

Nominations are open for the 2012 WWSF Women’s World Summit Foundation Prize honoring women and women’s groups around the world . . . → Read More: Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life 2012

Action for Nature seeks Nominations for International Young Eco Hero Awards

AFN is currently inviting nominations for International Young Eco Hero Awards. . . . → Read More: Action for Nature seeks Nominations for International Young Eco Hero Awards

The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation seeks Entries for Biennial Prize

The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation is currently inviting entries for Premio Daniel Carasso Prize, an international award offered to a researcher with outstanding basic or applied research work on the topic “sustainable food and diets for long term human health”. This prize was started in memory of Daniel Carasso who dedicated his . . . → Read More: The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation seeks Entries for Biennial Prize

One World Media seeks entries for One World Media Awards

One World Media is currently inviting entries for the One World Media Awards offered to recognize contributions of media professionals in promoting human rights and development . . . → Read More: One World Media seeks entries for One World Media Awards

USAID and Devex seek Entries for the Essay Contest

USAID is association with Devex, is currently inviting entries for the essay competition to find five most interesting and insightful opinions . . . → Read More: USAID and Devex seek Entries for the Essay Contest

OECD seeks Video Submissions for 2012 Global Youth Video Competition themed on Education and Skills

OECD is currently inviting video submissions for the 2012 Global Youth Video Competition. . . . → Read More: OECD seeks Video Submissions for 2012 Global Youth Video Competition themed on Education and Skills

Entries invited from Young People in EU Member States for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Entries are being invited for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize that is awarded jointly and annually by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen. . . . → Read More: Entries invited from Young People in EU Member States for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Dell Social Innovation Challenge Competition

Dell Corporation invites all undergrad or graduate students in any field of study, from any country, to enter the Social Innovation Challenge competition. . . . → Read More: Dell Social Innovation Challenge Competition

Nominations invited for the 2012-2013 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

CSSC is currently inviting nominations for its prestigious 2012- 2013 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award. . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2012-2013 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre seeks Nominations for AMIC Awards 2012

AMIC is now inviting nominations for “The AMIC Media and Communication Advancement and Innovation Award” and “The AMIC Asia Communication Award” 2012. . . . → Read More: The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre seeks Nominations for AMIC Awards 2012

Friends of Kamal Joumblatt Association seeks Nominations for the Prize for Human Rights in the Arab World

Friends of Kamal Joumblatt Association is currently inviting nominations from eligible individuals and organizations for the Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights in the Arab World. . . . → Read More: Friends of Kamal Joumblatt Association seeks Nominations for the Prize for Human Rights in the Arab World

Nominations Open for Individuals and Organizations for the Nansen Refugee Award 2012

Nominations are now open for the Nansen Refugee Award 2012 which is instituted to honor an individual or an organization each year in recognition of extraordinary and dedicated service to refugees . . . → Read More: Nominations Open for Individuals and Organizations for the Nansen Refugee Award 2012

BergHind Joseph invites Entries for Photographic Competition 2011 focussed on Leadership

BergHind Joseph is currently inviting entries for Photographic Competition 2011. . . . → Read More: BergHind Joseph invites Entries for Photographic Competition 2011 focussed on Leadership

Video Documentary Competition on Transnational Organized Crime and Corruption

The Associazione Ilaria Alpi, FLARE Network, and Novaja Gazeta are currently inviting applications for the competition. . . . → Read More: Video Documentary Competition on Transnational Organized Crime and Corruption

Women’s Link Worldwide invites Nominations for the Gender Justice Uncovered Awards

Women’s Link Worldwide is currently inviting nominations for the Gender Justice Uncovered Awards that aim to underline the decisions given by the court, affecting the gender equity positively or negatively. . . . → Read More: Women’s Link Worldwide invites Nominations for the Gender Justice Uncovered Awards

Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge

Reed Elsevier has launched the Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge for individuals or organizations operating in the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. . . . → Read More: Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge

Australian Government’s Endeavour Awards: Scholarship Opportunities for Study, Research and Professional Development

The Australian Government is open to accepting applications for the 2012 second round of the Endeavour Executive Awards including the Endeavour Awards for Japan. . . . → Read More: Australian Government’s Endeavour Awards: Scholarship Opportunities for Study, Research and Professional Development

King Baudouin African Development Prize 2012-2013

The King Baudouin Foundation has announced the King Baudouin African Development Prize 2012-2013 for individuals or organizations making outstanding contribution to development in Africa. . . . → Read More: King Baudouin African Development Prize 2012-2013

2012 Red Ribbon Award: $10,000 grant opportunity for grassroots NGOs

The Red Ribbon Award seeks to recognize and provide grants of $10,000 to community-based organizations. . . . → Read More: 2012 Red Ribbon Award: $10,000 grant opportunity for grassroots NGOs

Ashoka Changemakers’ Innovations for Health: Seeking Solutions to improve health and health care

Ashoka Changemakers and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio are seeking health care solutions from anywhere in the world that have the potential to be applied in other countries to improve health and health care. . . . → Read More: Ashoka Changemakers’ Innovations for Health: Seeking Solutions to improve health and health care

Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum invites Entries for Environemental Photo Exhibition

Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is currently inviting photographers from across the world to send entries for the Environmental Photography Exhibition that will be organized by the museum in the coming days. . . . → Read More: Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum invites Entries for Environemental Photo Exhibition

Nominations invited for Dubai International Award for Best Practices aimed at improving the living environment

The purpose of DIABP is to recognise and enhance awareness of outstanding and sustainable achievements in improving the living environment . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for Dubai International Award for Best Practices aimed at improving the living environment

Martin Ennals Foundation seeks Nominations for the Human Rights Defenders Award

Martin Ennals Foundation is inviting nominations for the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders, which is offered to recognize and honor people who are working to protect and promote the human rights. . . . → Read More: Martin Ennals Foundation seeks Nominations for the Human Rights Defenders Award

Ashoka Changemakers and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio invite Entries for Innovations for Health Competition

Ashoka Changemakers, in association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio, invites entries around the world in the form of innovative health care solutions having potential to improve health care situation in other countries and regions. . . . → Read More: Ashoka Changemakers and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio invite Entries for Innovations for Health Competition

PAHO invites Entries for Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest from Organizations in the Americas

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is currently seeking applications for the V Competition of Best Practices that Incorporate a Gender Equality Perspective in Health. . . . → Read More: PAHO invites Entries for Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest from Organizations in the Americas

The Humanitarian Water and Food Award 2012

The Humanitarian Water and Food Award acknowledges and promotes sustainable ways to bring water and food to all people. If you are involved in an initiative that sustainably provides food and/or water in areas where previously there was insecurity, then you can apply to this opportunity. . . . → Read More: The Humanitarian Water and Food Award 2012

Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change

The IMPACT (Innovative Models Promoting Adaptation and Climate Technologies) Business Award rewards enterprises that apply innovative business solutions in combating Climate Change. The IMPACT Business Award implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will make a total . . . → Read More: Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change

Women’s Refugee Comission Calling Nominations for Voices of Courage Awards 2012 “Displaced Adolescent Girls”

The Women’s Refugee Commission is accepting nominations to honor individual refugee, internally displaced, asylum-seeking and resettled women and young people who are developing or leading programs that benefit displaced or asylum-seeking adolescent girls at the Voices of Courage Awards luncheon on 1 May 2012. . . . → Read More: Women’s Refugee Comission Calling Nominations for Voices of Courage Awards 2012 “Displaced Adolescent Girls”

UNEP seeks Entries for 2011 Young Environmental Journalist Award from African Journalists reporting on Environment

United Nations Environment Program is seeking entries from journalists in Africa for the 2011 UNEP Young Environmental Journalist Award aimed at honoring the original, accurate and inspiring reporting related to environment. The award is open to print, broadcast and online journalists who have reported on environmental issues in 2011. . . . → Read More: UNEP seeks Entries for 2011 Young Environmental Journalist Award from African Journalists reporting on Environment

UNESCO inviting Heritage Nominations for Inscription on its Memory of the World International Register

UNESCO has issued a new call for nominations seeking proposals for inscription on its Memory of the World International Register. . . . → Read More: UNESCO inviting Heritage Nominations for Inscription on its Memory of the World International Register

Nominations now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2012 from Outstanding Innovations and Scientific Discoveries

The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Volvo Environment Prize from universities, research institutes, scientists and engineers as well as other individuals and organizations. Laureates may come from all fields related to environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives. . . . → Read More: Nominations now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2012 from Outstanding Innovations and Scientific Discoveries

Opportunity for NGOs around the World to register for ECOSOC Consultative Status with the UN

NGO Branch at the United Nations Department of Economic Affairs invites non-governmental organizations around the world to register for the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) consultative status providing them the opportunity to take part in formal UN deliberations. . . . → Read More: Opportunity for NGOs around the World to register for ECOSOC Consultative Status with the UN

The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award

Nominations are invited for the Gates Vaccine Innovation Award, which recognizes and honors efforts made to find innovative and effective ways to immunize children in the poorest regions of the world. The winner will receive $250,000 and a personal acknowledgement by Gates Foundation leadership. . . . → Read More: The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award

WWSF seeks Nominations from around the World for the 2012 Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life

Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) is currently seeking nominations for the 2012 Prize for women’s creativity in rural life aimed at honoring women and women’s groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities. . . . → Read More: WWSF seeks Nominations from around the World for the 2012 Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life

The Right Livelihood Award Foundation invites all to propose Anyone for the 2012 Award

The Right Livelihood Award Foundation is currently seeking proposals from all around the world for the 2012 Right Livelihood Awards, also known as “Alternative Nobel Prize”. Anyone – except Right Livelihood Award Jury and staff members – can propose anyone… . . . → Read More: The Right Livelihood Award Foundation invites all to propose Anyone for the 2012 Award

Canada World Youth seeks Nominations for the 2012 Leadership Awards

Canada World Youth (CWY) is currently seeking nominations for the 2012 Leadership Awards aimed at recognizing the excellent achievements of young Canadians and youth from around the world,\. . . . → Read More: Canada World Youth seeks Nominations for the 2012 Leadership Awards

Partners Albania seeks nominations for the Philanthropy Award 2011

Partners Albania, Center for Change and Conflict Management, is currently seeking nominations for the Philanthropy Award 2011 aimed at promoting philanthropy in Albania. . . . → Read More: Partners Albania seeks nominations for the Philanthropy Award 2011

IFEX seeks Entries for the International Day to End Impunity 2011 Poster Contest

The International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) invites all to submit entries for the inaugural International Day to End Impunity 2011 poster contest with the purpose of drawing world’s attention to impunity through these posters that depict impunity in some way. . . . → Read More: IFEX seeks Entries for the International Day to End Impunity 2011 Poster Contest

Ashoka invites Business and Social Entrepreneurs to take up the 20 key Challenges facing the World Today

Ashoka has now taken up to explore the challenges facing the world today and as a result it has determined 20 main issues that require an immediate attention of excellent entrepreneurs (social or business). . . . → Read More: Ashoka invites Business and Social Entrepreneurs to take up the 20 key Challenges facing the World Today

Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access

The Electronic Publishing Trust (EPT) is seeking nominations for the award aimed at recognizing the individuals in developing countries working for open access (OA). . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access

Connect4Climate invites African Youth to submit Entries for the Photo and Video Competition on Climate Change

Connect4Climate (C4C) is seeking entries for the photo and video competition on climate change focused on African youth aged 13 to 30. To participate in this competition you can send your photos or videos (60 seconds or less) telling a story on climate change or present a cool idea for solutions to climate change issues. . . . → Read More: Connect4Climate invites African Youth to submit Entries for the Photo and Video Competition on Climate Change

2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations

The mHealth Alliance and the Rockefeller Foundation are seeking nominations from innovators across the world for the Top 11 in 2011 Innovators Challenge. . . . → Read More: 2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations

Call for Proposals: Joint Collaboration Development Awards under UK-NSTDA Researcher Mobility Scheme

Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and The British High Commission in Singapore have made Call for Proposals to promote and strengthen the beginning of new collaborations between researchers of UK and Thailand. . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: Joint Collaboration Development Awards under UK-NSTDA Researcher Mobility Scheme

IDRC Doctoral Research Awards

IDRC invites applications for the bi-annual Doctoral Research Awards from Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries who are currently pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university. These awards are intended for field research in one or more developing countries. . . . → Read More: IDRC Doctoral Research Awards

ARRL Invites Nominations for 2011 International Humanitarian Award

Nominations are invited for the 2011 ARRL International Humanitarian Award. All amateurs, who have used Amateur Radio as a medium to work for human welfare, and promote international understanding and peace, can send in their nominations. . . . → Read More: ARRL Invites Nominations for 2011 International Humanitarian Award

Nominations invited for the 2012 Asian Human Capital Award

Nominations are now open for the Asian Human Capital Award inviting entries from all organizations with operations in Asia. The award is aimed at honoring innovative and impactful people practices adopted by Asia-based organizations. . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2012 Asian Human Capital Award

Nominations invited for the Tanenbaum Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 from lesser known Religiously Motivated People

Tanenbaum is seeking nominations for the Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 aimed at recognizing religiously motivated men and women who put their lives at risk to advance peace in areas of armed conflict around the world. . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the Tanenbaum Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 from lesser known Religiously Motivated People

Development Gateway seeks Entries for the Photo Contest depicting Empowerment and People Finding Solutions

Development Gateway is inviting photographers around the world to submit photo entries along with stories of people in developing countries working to build a better world. . . . → Read More: Development Gateway seeks Entries for the Photo Contest depicting Empowerment and People Finding Solutions

Submit an Enterprise Concept for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011

Social Venture Hong Kong is seeking innovative social enterprise concepts from general for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011 aimed at promoting the culture of social innovation and enriching people’s knowledge on social issues. . . . → Read More: Submit an Enterprise Concept for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011

Global SchoolNet Foundation announces “Doors to Diplomacy” 2012 Web Project Competition

Global SchoolNet Foundation (GSN ) with support from the U.S. Department of State have announced the 2012 “Doors to Diplomacy” award competition aimed at recognizing . . . → Read More: Global SchoolNet Foundation announces “Doors to Diplomacy” 2012 Web Project Competition

Institute of International Education seeks nominations for the 2012 Andrew Heiskell Awards from initiatives promoting internationalization of education

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently seeking nominations from IIE Network members for the 2012 Andrew Heiskell Awards. . . . → Read More: Institute of International Education seeks nominations for the 2012 Andrew Heiskell Awards from initiatives promoting internationalization of education

CRDF Global invites innovative solutions to critical problems from select countries for GIST Technology Idea Competition

CRDF Global invites interested and eligible innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs from select eligible countries to participate in the first‐ever multinational technology idea competition. . . . → Read More: CRDF Global invites innovative solutions to critical problems from select countries for GIST Technology Idea Competition

World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch seek Applications for Tim Hetherington Grant for Photographers

World Press Photo, in association with Human Rights Watch, is inviting applications for Tim Hetherrington Grant providing support to complete an existing project on a human rights theme. . . . → Read More: World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch seek Applications for Tim Hetherington Grant for Photographers

Environmental Excellence Awards Program

International Erosion Control Association (IECA) invites nominations for various awards . . . → Read More: Environmental Excellence Awards Program

EQUUS Foundation seeks Nominations for the Third Annual EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award

Any member of the equestrian community may nominate an individual for The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award. . . . → Read More: EQUUS Foundation seeks Nominations for the Third Annual EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award

World Habitat Awards accepting submissions

The Awards are given annually to projects that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems. . . . → Read More: World Habitat Awards accepting submissions

UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012

Nominations are invited by UNESCO, for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. . . . → Read More: UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012

Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards

Peace X Peace is seeking nominations for Women, Power, and Peace Awards, which are coming up on December 5th. . . . → Read More: Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards

Government of the Republic of Korea Invites Entries for 2011 HLF-4 International Essay Contest

The Government of the Republic of Korea will host the 2011 HLF-4 International Essay Contest to share young people’s inspiration. . . . → Read More: Government of the Republic of Korea Invites Entries for 2011 HLF-4 International Essay Contest

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations for 2011 Award

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is inviting nominations for the Human Rights Award 2011. . . . → Read More: Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations for 2011 Award

Foster School’s Global Business Centre invites entries for Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2012

The Global Business Center of Foster School is currently seeking entries for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) 2012. . . . → Read More: Foster School’s Global Business Centre invites entries for Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2012

ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy  (ITDP) is dedicated towards finding transport solutions that can result in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reduce poverty, and advance the quality of urban life.

ITDP is currently inviting nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award that is offered every year to a city that demonstrated . . . → Read More: ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution

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