Nominations are now open for the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) International Prize for Pioneering Human Development Projects 2012. The Prize supports the distinguished efforts aiming at promoting the concepts of human development; highlight the best practices in development, which aim to improve the living conditions of the poor and the disadvantaged with particular emphasis on women and children; enhance the exchange dissemination of the successful development experiences; and develop better mechanisms to solve the problems of poverty and marginalization of vulnerable groups.
The 2012 Prize invites nominations in the subject area of “food security” and NGOs, INGOs, regional organizations, ministries, public agencies, universities, research centers and the UN can apply. The Programme has allocated over $500,000 spread over four categories or the Prize.
- First category: The role of international organizations in supporting the developing countries’ national policies and programs for a sustainable food security (For projects implemented by UN, international or regional organizations).
- Second category: NGOs-led efforts to developing the skills and capabilities of the poor for food security in the poor communities, (For projects implemented by national NGOs).
- Third category: Governmental efforts in adoption of pioneering programs, polices and best practices to achieve food security for the poor, (For projects by government ministries and public institutions).
- Fourth category: Individual-led efforts to integrate the poor and poor households in food security activities, (For projects initiated, sponsored and/or implemented by individuals).
The eligible nominations are evaluated by qualified development experts specialized in the Prize subject, while the selection of winners is undertaken by the Prize Committee, after sufficient discussion of the evaluation results and reports.
The deadline to submit nominations is 31 May 2012. For more information, visit this link.
my district in Sierra leone needs supports to improve food security and nutrition, your contribution is needed.
thanks Halimah
AID is working since last21 years for lively hood, gender & women development in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
Greetings from Ghana. European Union Peace Network for Africa EUPNA, We thank you for your email of AGFUND “Food security for the poor. We hereby apply for. We kindly need the necessary application form in which we have to fill.
There are many communities in my country facing food insecurity. As NGO, we rely to persue this agenda in order to improve people’s life in the sence of providing good food.
We look forward hearing from you.
Our Regards,
Rev. Isaac Baffour Adjei
CAS(CARE FOR SINGLE PARENTS) is an NGO that supports single parents to help themselves and their children. This organization was founded in 2010 by a generous couple (Mr. and Mrs. Mugurusi) after realizing the challenges single parents and their children are facing in Kabarole District Fort Portal Uganda.
I have parents and children who have AIDS and those who are living with HIV disease. These people need great care and good feeding so that thought they are having the disease they can live and still look after their children and themselves hence build tomorrows
Therefore i ask you kindly to consider these vulnerable people we get this chance of helping them.
Thank you so much once again as i hope to hear from you.
Easter Mwanga Mugurusi
Kabarole District
Fort Portal- Uganda
Grace Arise International is a Non Governmental Organization working in Northern Uganda.we have for program Agriculture (Food security),Education,Water and Sanitation,Health.
currently we are targeting to improved the lives of the poor vulnerable farmers of the war affected person in northern Uganda by supporting them with agriculture inputs.
we are begging for grant application form.
thank
Project Director
I am so happy to receive this information from you now. may you kindly send us the application forms for this-FOOD SECURITY FOR THE POOR”
Looking to your positive response
We can not read and write English
Please send us the information in frensh too.
Thanks you and best regards.
Emma
I am happy to hear this message from you and i would be very glade if you send your Application form to me. I shall be happy to hear from you
This is an encouraging opportunity.Food security is an overwhelming need in the poor Countries that can enable the communities withing these Countries benefit immensely in their day to day livelihood.
It is an effort that will eliminate poverty in our country.
The how to apply is not stated in your script and is needful.I wait to receive it for application purposes.
Thanks a lot.
Walter Pile
( River of Life program of Nairobi)
Greetings to you in the name of Christ. How are you? I hope you all will be fine and happy in your work with the people.
I am so happy to receive this information from you now. Now I have one thing to ask you.It is ” Application Form” for FOOD SECURITY FOR THE POOR”
Please I need this format.
Thanks, now Paletwa is facing food shortage. Please help us.
Thanks,
James