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

Nordic Climate Facility’s Third Call for Proposals

The Nordic Climate Facility has issued the third call for proposals on “innovative low-cost climate solutions with a focus on local business development in eligible developing countries.” . . . → Read More: Nordic Climate Facility’s Third Call for Proposals

UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals

UBS Optimus Foundation (UBSOF) has issued a call for proposals from eligible NGOs and their partnerships with universities or research institutions in Asia, Latin America and Africa to fund the projects aimed at linking health and education. . . . → Read More: UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals

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

Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers

The 3rd Conference of the Asian Borderlands Research Network on Connections, Corridors, and Communities has issued a call for papers. The conference will be held in October 2012 in Kunming, China. . . . → Read More: Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers

Sida International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management

The Swedish International Development Agency’s (Sida) International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management organized in cooperation with Lund University will be held in two parts: Part 1: September 17 – October 11, 2012 in Sweden and Part 2: 10 days in March, 2013 in another participating country.

From . . . → Read More: Sida International Training Programme on Child Rights, Classroom and School Management

AusAID’s Human Rights Grants Scheme now open

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is now open to accepting applications for the Human Rights Grants Scheme (HRGS). The Scheme provides funding opportunity to organizations involved in building the capacity of organizations in developing countries to promote and protect human rights in direct and tangible ways.

However, unlike before, when the . . . → Read More: AusAID’s Human Rights Grants Scheme now open

ActionAid Denmark invites development practitioners from select countries to register as Inspirators

ActionAid initiated Inspirators are the cross national placements of development practitioners between 3 to 9 months.

Inspirators are development practitioners with considerable hands on experiences from developing or newly industrialised countries. Inspirators are typically placed with one of our local partner organisations for a shorter period of time to provide capacity . . . → Read More: ActionAid Denmark invites development practitioners from select countries to register as Inspirators

Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan

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Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) that recently concluded in Busan, Korea on August 30 was attended by several regional leaders, governments, global organizations, medical researchers, community organizations, activists. Theme of this year’s ICAAP was ‘Diverse Voices, United Action’.

During the 5-day congress, more . . . → Read More: Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan

Wee Kim Wee School, Singapore invites Asian Journalists and Freelancers to attend the three-month 2012 Asia Journalism Fellowship

The Wee Kim Wee School is currently seeking applications from Asian journalists for the three months 2012 Asia Journalism Fellowship (AJF) program. The 2012 Fellowship will run from 27 February to 18 May. . . . → Read More: Wee Kim Wee School, Singapore invites Asian Journalists and Freelancers to attend the three-month 2012 Asia Journalism Fellowship

Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV

Partners for Prevention is holding the Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention from November 3-5, 2011 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. . . . → Read More: Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV

Leitner Center invites law graduates to administer the Asia Law and Justice Program

The Asia Law and Justice (ALJ) Program initiated by the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School is engaged in studying and promoting the rule of law and adherence to basic human rights throughout Asia. For the purpose of attaining its goals, the program engages in various activities like . . . → Read More: Leitner Center invites law graduates to administer the Asia Law and Justice Program

SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia

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Through the European Commission (EC) funded programme, Developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Methodologies and Services for the Informal Economy, SNV is implementing the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income (HITT). The HITT Programme is implemented with the support of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) . . . → Read More: SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia

Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center seeks applications for Program Associates for participation in FY2011 Program for Human Resource Development in Asia for Peacebuilding

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The Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center (HPC), commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) is inviting applications for 15 Asian Program Associates (PAs) for participation in FY2011 Program for Human Resource Development in Asia for Peacebuilding. This program is an initiative of MOFA and was started in 2007 to . . . → Read More: Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center seeks applications for Program Associates for participation in FY2011 Program for Human Resource Development in Asia for Peacebuilding

NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

The first United Nations Program with formal representation from civil society, the UNAIDS is led by Program Coordinating Board (PCB) working as a forum for HIV and AIDS policy. The delegates in PCB work as the voice of the community and the people living with HIV and AIDS.

The UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation . . . → Read More: NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

Nominations sought for The Yayori Award from individuals or groups in Asia working towards ending discrimination against women

The Yayori Award

The Yayori Award focuses on women activists, journalists, and artists who work at the grassroots level with socially marginalized peoples in order to create a 21st century free from war and discrimination against women. Younger activists are especially encouraged to apply so that the Yayori Award can support future leaders.

. . . → Read More: Nominations sought for The Yayori Award from individuals or groups in Asia working towards ending discrimination against women

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The Asia Foundation’s Bangladesh Economic Governance Index Ranks 19 Local Governments On Business-Friendliness

Study demonstrates link between good economic governance and local business environment

DHAKA and SAN FRANCISCO—The Bangladesh private sector is severely limited in its ability to grow and create jobs because of government barriers and constraints, according to an extensive study released today by The Asia Foundation. In a first of its kind survey . . . → Read More: The Asia Foundation’s Bangladesh Economic Governance Index Ranks 19 Local Governments On Business-Friendliness

2010 Progress Report: Stress-Tolerant Rice for Farm Households in Africa and South Asia

Learn about IRRI’s progress in the last year on their project to help develop and supply farm households in Africa and South Asia with new breeds of stress-tolerant rice. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Call for Proposals: Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative

The Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative welcomes proposals from organizations working to promote human rights, independent media, and civil society in the region. Open Society Institute: Available Grants

NY Times: Asia Foundation Continues Work in Afghanistan Despite Recent Violence

An article in The New York Times reports that non-governmental aid groups have vowed to stay in Afghanistan despite the recent slaying of 10 foreign relief workers. The article cites The Asia Foundation as one such group, and one of the oldest American agencies working in Afghanistan. Read the full article: “Aid Groups in Afghanistan . . . → Read More: NY Times: Asia Foundation Continues Work in Afghanistan Despite Recent Violence

Call for Applications: Central Asia and Caucasus Research and Training Initiative

The Open Society Institute invites academics in the social sciences and humanities to apply for fellowships supporting scholarly development in Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Mongolia. Open Society Institute: Available Grants

The sixth round of funding now open to apply for the Tsunami Regional Trust Fund

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) had established the Tsunami Regional Trust Fund in 2005 in response to the destructive Indian Ocean Tsunami which occurred in December 2004. The Fund is the outcome fo the need for an effective regional disaster preparedness mechanism in the Indian . . . → Read More: The sixth round of funding now open to apply for the Tsunami Regional Trust Fund

Wenhui Award for Education Innovation: Reaching the Marginalized in Basic Education

The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) and the National Commission of the People’s Republic of Chaina for UNESCO have jointly established the UNESCO-APEID Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation. Individuals and institutions from the UNESCO member states in Asia and the Pacific region that have designed and implemented significant educational . . . → Read More: Wenhui Award for Education Innovation: Reaching the Marginalized in Basic Education

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: 2010 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy offers the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award for an individual or an organization making concrete and significant contributions to the advancement of democracy and human rights in Asia through peaceful means. It will provide recognition to the award winner and also demonstrate a long-term commitment to the . . . → Read More: Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: 2010 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) and UNICEF have launched the Asia-Pacific Award for Television 2010. This annual award is given to the best television programming on children’s rights produced within the Asia-Pacific region to recognize the efforts of broadcasters “in pursuing both the production of . . . → Read More: Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award

Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program

IT for Change, a nonprofit organization located in India has announced a call for pre-proposals under its Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society, an Asia-wide research program organized with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Individual researchers or research teams affiliated to a recognized and reputable institution can apply . . . → Read More: Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program

Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -2

The objectives of the Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program are: to understand how emerging techno-social paradigms, shaped by new information and communication technologies (ICTs), recast the citizenship of marginalised women; to examine the challenges to and opportunities for women’s citizenship as they are shaped by new ICTs . . . → Read More: Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -2

Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -3

Applicants should be either at doctoral-level or should have at least 15 years of experience. They should preferably have experience in the fields of gender and development, information society or digital media in the global South. They should also demonstrate their interest in feminist research. Preference is given to research teams but individual . . . → Read More: Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -3

Toyota Foundation’s Asian Neighbors Network Program

The Asian Neighbors Network Program is only for applicants and projects based in Asia. “The Asian Neighbors Program, embracing the perspectives of relationships with nature and relationships with people, solicits proposals for practical projects aimed at resolving challenges that face communities in Asia. Three project areas have been established: (1) relationships with nature, . . . → Read More: Toyota Foundation’s Asian Neighbors Network Program

Impact Investment Exchange, the Asia’s first Social Stock Exchange funded by the Rockefeller Foundation

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The Rockefeller Foundation under its Impact Investing work has made a grant of US $495,000 to the Singapore-based Impact Investment Exchange (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (IIX). The grant will support the creation of Asia’s first social stock exchange by undertaking research and proof-of-concept analysis. It will . . . → Read More: Impact Investment Exchange, the Asia’s first Social Stock Exchange funded by the Rockefeller Foundation

Applications invited from Asian Civil Society Professionals for the Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2010

The International House of Japan and the Japan Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP). The ALFP is an opportunity for individuals working in the civil society/NGO sector in Asia to gain increased professional understanding about related issues through workshops, seminars, the retreat meeting, field trips and . . . → Read More: Applications invited from Asian Civil Society Professionals for the Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2010

US Funding for Elections, Political Participation and Consensus Building for countries in Africa, the Near East, and South Asia

US Funding for Elections, Political Participation and Consensus Building for countries in Africa, the Near East, and South Asia The US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor has issued the Request for Proposals under the “Elections, Political Participation and Consensus Building for countries in Africa, the Near East, and South Asia.” Only . . . → Read More: US Funding for Elections, Political Participation and Consensus Building for countries in Africa, the Near East, and South Asia

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