PRM seeks Funding Proposals from NGO Programs benefiting Refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen

Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa has issued a call for proposals to fund NGO programs aimed at benefiting Refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen. . . . → Read More: PRM seeks Funding Proposals from NGO Programs benefiting Refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen

UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives

UK Government is going to offer its assistance to Ghana aimed at avoiding unintended pregnancies in that country. . . . → Read More: UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives

OHCHR seeks applications to attend the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

OHCHR has issued a call for submission of applications to attend to attend the 11th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. . . . → Read More: OHCHR seeks applications to attend the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

PRM funding opportunity for the 2012 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance Program aimed at assisting the admitted refugees in the US

The Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration is currently seeking proposals from eligible organizations . . . → Read More: PRM funding opportunity for the 2012 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance Program aimed at assisting the admitted refugees in the US

Hitachi Scholarship Foundation opportunity for faculty members from select South East Asian Universities

The Hitachi Foundation is currently seeking applications for scholarship providing excellent opportunity for select Southeast Asian universities in Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to send faculty members, who wish to continue teaching and research at their universities after graduation, to Japan as part of their human development programs. Recipients of . . . → Read More: Hitachi Scholarship Foundation opportunity for faculty members from select South East Asian Universities

Education Department in Sindh Province of Pakistan gets $155 million grant from USAID

United States Agency for International development (USAID) has approved a grant of $155 million aimed at promoting the education sector in the Pakistani province of Sindh, said Sindh Education Secretary Siddiq Memon, reports Daily Times.

Mr. Memon reportedly said that during a recently held meeting between Education Minister of the province . . . → Read More: Education Department in Sindh Province of Pakistan gets $155 million grant from USAID

UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package

Source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/

Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary, during a recent visit to Mogadishu, Somalia warned that about 400,000 children are at the risk of death due to starvation if urgent action is not taken now. He also announced that Britain will supply vital aid consisting of extra food and medical supplies, to . . . → Read More: UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Albania 2011-2012

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Albania 2011-2012

CIDA Contribution:

The current CFLI proposes to contribute $50,000 in the year 2011-2012

CIDA’s 2008-2009 disbursements for projects and initiatives in Albania: $370,000.

Canada Embassy:

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Albania is managed by the Embassy of Canada to Italy

Description:

The Canadian . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Albania 2011-2012

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Angola – 2011-2012

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Angola – 2011-2012

CIDA Contribution:

CIDA’s 2008-2009 disbursements for projects and initiatives in Angola: $2.56 million.

Maximum CIDA Contribution for 2011-12 is $ 167,500

Executing Agency: Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Angola and Botswana

Description:

CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) through The Canada Fund for . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Angola – 2011-2012

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Zambia – 2011-2012

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Zambia – 2011-2012

Maximum CIDA Contribution:   $ 137,500

Executing Agency:           High Commission of Canada to Zambia

Description

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Zambia. In providing funding for small projects that . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Zambia – 2011-2012

US to contribute $1.2 million to WTO’s Trade-Related Technical Assistance program for developing countries

Source: http://finchannel.com/

The United States will contribute $1.2 million to WTO’s trade-related technical assistance (TRTA) program for developing countries. The TRTA program focuses on providing training for developing countries to improve their ability to analyse issues. The program also helps these countries by improving their abilities to assess the interests and . . . → Read More: US to contribute $1.2 million to WTO’s Trade-Related Technical Assistance program for developing countries

Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels

Source: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93279

Aid watchdog Development Initiatives has released its annual Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) report which shows that institutional donor aid achieved its highest-ever level of US$16.7 billion in 2010. However, the aid costs also touched the highest-ever level for 2010.

The report also states that disaster preparedness is . . . → Read More: Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels

The Robert F. Kennedy Center seeks applications for Donald M. Wilson Fellowship from recent graduates wishing to devote their professional lives to public service

The Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Center for Justice and Human Rights encourages and appreciates all assistance in the fight for social justice. The Center is committed to attracting and maintaining a high quality, dedicated, and diverse work force. The RFK Center is a 501c3 not for profit organization and an equal opportunity employer.

. . . → Read More: The Robert F. Kennedy Center seeks applications for Donald M. Wilson Fellowship from recent graduates wishing to devote their professional lives to public service

Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative seeks proposals to fund Protection of Minorities and Media Freedom Program in Italy

The Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world. Through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance, the Justice Initiative promotes human rights and builds legal capacity for open societies. The initiative promotes accountability for international crimes, combats racial discrimination and statelessness, supports criminal justice reform, addresses . . . → Read More: Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative seeks proposals to fund Protection of Minorities and Media Freedom Program in Italy

The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation seeks concept applications for supporting the related projects in the developing countries

The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation was incorporated in 1985 with the objectives to promote the conservation of natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and improve health in the developing world. The foundation helps build capacity within developing countries in its three areas of interest with grants that support . . . → Read More: The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation seeks concept applications for supporting the related projects in the developing countries

Monitoring anti-trafficking re/integration programmes. A tool from King Baudouin Foundation and the Nexus Institute

King Baudouin Foundation, in partnership with The Nexus Institute, Washington has developed a monitoring tool in the context of its Trafficking Victims Re/integration Programme (TVRP) in South-eastern Europe (SEE).

TVRP provides fund to NGO’s in several countries of the region. In addition to direct funding, the TVRP provides technical assistance and . . . → Read More: Monitoring anti-trafficking re/integration programmes. A tool from King Baudouin Foundation and the Nexus Institute

AVAC 2012 Advocacy Fellowship opportunity for mid-career advocates aimed at implementing HIV prevention related activities

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention invites applications for 2012 Advocacy Fellowship project. The project is aimed at supporting the emerging and mid-career advocates to design and implement advocacy projects focused on biomedical HIV prevention research and related implementation activities in their countries and communities. Advocacy Fellows carry out their projects while based . . . → Read More: AVAC 2012 Advocacy Fellowship opportunity for mid-career advocates aimed at implementing HIV prevention related activities

USAID funding opportunity for Improving Nutrition in Tanzania

USAID is seeking applications for an Assistance Agreement for funding a program for Improving Nutrition in Tanzania. The Recipient will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objective of Improving Nutrition in Tanzania.

The program will emphasize strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian systems at all levels and across sectors to . . . → Read More: USAID funding opportunity for Improving Nutrition in Tanzania

Call for proposals: Funding opportunity to support social inclusion of people at a disadvantage and facilitate their access to the job market

EU seeks proposals for the grant scheme Establishing Support in Social Inclusion and Employment of Disadvantaged and Marginalized Groups with the purpose of reinforcing social inclusion of people at a disadvantage and supporting access to employment of disadvantaged groups in Croatia.

Average unemployment rate in Croatia in 2010 was 17.6%.  Some . . . → Read More: Call for proposals: Funding opportunity to support social inclusion of people at a disadvantage and facilitate their access to the job market

Call for Proposals: PRM Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at helping Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Bureau of Population, Refugees, And Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from International Organizations and NGO’s for its 2011 funding project aimed at filling gaps in the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance for particularly vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees, including Afro-Colombian and indigenous populations; improving the response capacity of the government of . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: PRM Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at helping Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

USAID invites applications for supporting the ENGINE- an integrated nutrition program in Ethiopia

Ethiopia USAID invites applications for Assistance Agreements from all U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations for funding to support a program entitled “Empowering New Generations to Improve Nutrition and Economic opportunities (ENGINE) – An integrated nutrition program.” The overall goal of the program is to decrease maternal, neonatal and child mortality by improving the . . . → Read More: USAID invites applications for supporting the ENGINE- an integrated nutrition program in Ethiopia

FY 2011 Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at IDPs, Stateless Persons and Refugees in the Russian Federation/ North Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) under the United States Department of State, looks after the formulation of policies on population, refugees, and migration. Moreover, it also administers the U.S. refugee assistance and admissions programs.

In FY2011, PRM expects to provide approximately $1.9 million to fund NGO programs in . . . → Read More: FY 2011 Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at IDPs, Stateless Persons and Refugees in the Russian Federation/ North Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

PACF Small Grants Programme seeks Technical Assistance Providers

As part of the 2011 Small Grants Programme, the Positive Action for Children Fund (PACF) is seeking a number of Technical Assistance providers to support the round of small grants grantees in the following areas:

Strategic planning Project Management Effective Communications Monitoring and evaluation Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Working . . . → Read More: PACF Small Grants Programme seeks Technical Assistance Providers

Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute with funding assistance from the Canadian International Development agency (CIDA) is calling for applications for the Action Research Project Grants (ARPG) with a specific objective of supporting applied and participatory research to find local solutions that will have lasting impacts on communities in India by improving the human condition. . . . → Read More: Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor seeking proposals for the Lifeline: Embattled NGOs Assistance Fund

US Nonprofit organizations with 501(c) (3) or comparable organizations headquartered internationally are invited to submit proposals for Lifeline: Embattled NGOs Assistance Fund of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) at the US Department of State.

Proposals have been requested for for effective and rapid methods to conduct the . . . → Read More: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor seeking proposals for the Lifeline: Embattled NGOs Assistance Fund

Ramsar Small Grants Fund accepting proposals from NGOs

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is accepting proposals for its Small Grants Program aimed at assisting developing countries and those economies in transition to implement the Convention and to support the conservation and wise use of wetland resources, with a strong human and social dimension.

Funds may also be used to . . . → Read More: Ramsar Small Grants Fund accepting proposals from NGOs

USAID Request for Applications for Integrated Improved Livelihoods Program in Rwanda

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for an Assistance Agreement for funding to support a program entitled “Integrated Improved Livelihoods Program (IILP) in Rwanda.

The purpose of the program is to improve livelihoods of Rwanda’s very poor particularly women, through expansion of responsible and appropriate access . . . → Read More: USAID Request for Applications for Integrated Improved Livelihoods Program in Rwanda

Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust’s Visiting Fellowship Programme 2011-12

The Charles Wallace Trust is accepting applications for Visiting Fellowship Programme 2011-12. The programme provides assistance to mid-career professionals who wish to undertake short visits to the United Kingdom to broaden their professional knowledge, skills and contacts.

The visiting fellowships may take the form of an attachment to a university department, . . . → Read More: Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust’s Visiting Fellowship Programme 2011-12

US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs.

Country Specific Instructions:

(1) Chad

Proposals should . . . → Read More: US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic

UNESCO calling for experts to provide technical assistance for strengthening the Governance of Culture in Developing Countries

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched its first joint EU/UNESCO technical assistance project aimed at strengthening the system of governance for culture in developing countries and reinforce the role of culture as a vector for sustainable development and poverty reduction. The project contributes directly towards the implementation of . . . → Read More: UNESCO calling for experts to provide technical assistance for strengthening the Governance of Culture in Developing Countries

UNFPA accepting applications for the Special Youth Programme 2011

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is currently open to accepting applications for the Special Youth Fellowship Programme.

This fellowship provides an opportunity to young people from developing countries to engage in policy development and programming, help build the capacity of young people and to sensitize young people and UNFPA staff . . . → Read More: UNFPA accepting applications for the Special Youth Programme 2011

USAID seeking proposals for the “Afro-Columbian and Indigenous” Program in Colombia

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is accepting applications from Colombian NGOs as well as US organizations for funding the “Afro-Columbian and Indigenous” Program.

This program supports and is being funded by two of USAID/Colombia’s Assistance Objectives, both of which assist to achieve the Mission’s overall goal to improve . . . → Read More: USAID seeking proposals for the “Afro-Columbian and Indigenous” Program in Colombia

USAID’s Colombia Alliance Program inviting applications for funding

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking concept papers (of up to five pages) first and then full applications from prospective partners to implement activities in support of the Colombia Alliance Program (CAP)/Programa de Alianzas en Colombia (PAC) under the Annual Program Statement (APS).

The USAID Mission in . . . → Read More: USAID’s Colombia Alliance Program inviting applications for funding

Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration providing funding to support NGOs in Thailand

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration at the US State Department is accepting proposals from (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations for refugee assistance in Thailand.

Limited funding is available to support NGOs providing assistance . . . → Read More: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration providing funding to support NGOs in Thailand

Project Coordination and Project Roles

Partnerships are a necessity for successful implementation of a project, While answering the Question 3.7, you can list out the project partners. Make sure that you involve all those who will be directly or indirectly influenced by the project. This will not only avoid risks but also help attain results easily. Partners may . . . → Read More: Project Coordination and Project Roles

Echoing Green Fellowship: Start-up grants and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity

The Echoing Green Fellowship is now open to accepting applications for its 2011 program. The Fellowship provides start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity.

The Fellowship is a two-year program and offers:

A grant of $60,000 for individuals ($90,000 for 2-person partnerships) paid in four . . . → Read More: Echoing Green Fellowship: Start-up grants and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity

Czech Republic’s Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

The Czech Republic is offering scholarship awards within the Foreign Development Assistance Program for the academic year 2011/2012.

The Government of the Czech Republic offers a number of scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance Programme in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public . . . → Read More: Czech Republic’s Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

Call for Applications for Development Research grants under the Danish development assistance

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark under the framework of the Danish development assistance has announced the 2011 call for applications to provide research grants to organizations and individuals in the field of development research.

“Applications can only be submitted by an organisation, such as a governmental institution, business enterprise . . . → Read More: Call for Applications for Development Research grants under the Danish development assistance

Young Reporters against Poverty Competition in Europe

The Young Reporters against Poverty is a Europe-wide competition for students of journalism in Europe to submit a written article (1000 words max.) or radio broadcast (MP3 format, 3 minutes max.) in their native language on the subject of ‘EU development assistance.’ The focus should be “aid” (excluding humanitarian or emergency assistance) to . . . → Read More: Young Reporters against Poverty Competition in Europe

UBC accepting nominations for the International Student Humanitarian Award

The University of British Columbia is accepting nominations for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Humanitarian Award (ISHA).

The award “recognizes outstanding international students from impoverished or war-torn areas, who have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances and who would be unable to pursue post-secondary education without financial assistance.

. . . → Read More: UBC accepting nominations for the International Student Humanitarian Award

I2I Marketplace Proposal Writing Competition on Sustainable Social Enterprise Model

I2I  is a proposal writing competition on “Sustainable Social Enterprise Model” wherein the best proposal submitted by the NGOs will be shortlisted.

I2I Award will provide a unique opportunity for Civil Society Organizations to obtain funding assistance for the selected project proposal during the event if selected. I2I is inviting innovative . . . → Read More: I2I Marketplace Proposal Writing Competition on Sustainable Social Enterprise Model

AUSAID says Australia’s humanitarian aid to Pakistan is now $35 million

The Australian aid to provide relief for Pakistan floods and disasters has now increased to $35 million. According to AUSAID, the assistance will be rendered in the following manner:

food to two million people over the next fortnight and a further six million people by the end of September through the World Food . . . → Read More: AUSAID says Australia’s humanitarian aid to Pakistan is now $35 million

Pakistan: U.S. Dispatches Disaster Assistance Team

In recognition of the growing humanitarian assistance needs outlined by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah has dispatched a special Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to Islamabad to coordinate U.S. response in support of Pakistan’s government. USAID Mission Press Releases

Canada’s international assistance produces results : visit CIDA’s website for details

CIDA_CA: Canada’s international assistance produces results : visit CIDA’s website for details http://bit.ly/bmrY19 Twitter / CIDA_CA

Technical Assistance to the Democratic Governance Programme Malawi

Reference: EuropeAid/130375/D/SER/MWPublished: 30/07/2010Updated: 30/07/2010Status: ForecastType: ServicesGeographical Zone: MalawiProgramme: Africa, Caribbean and PacificBudget: 4,900,000 EUR

Call for proposals & Procurement notices

Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform

At an official ceremony held in the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Economy on August 6, 2010, Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema signed two Assistance Agreements under which the U.S. Government will provide up to $ 50 million to the Government of . . . → Read More: Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform

Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that Canada would provide an additional $ 80 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti. Today’s announcement brings Canada’s total response to a potential $ 135 million and involves contributions to the United Nations (UN) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red . . . → Read More: Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake

CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN

CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN Twitter / CIDA_CA

Nicaragua: U.S. military Reserves Begin Beyond the Horizon Humanitarian Assistance in Nicaragua

Ambassador Robert J. Callahan inaugurated in Mateare the Beyond the Horizon humanitarian assistance exercise in the Nicaraguan communities of Managua and Leon, to be carried out by reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces under the command of SOUTHCOM from April to June of 2010. USAID Mission Press Releases: Latin America and the Caribbean

. . . → Read More: Nicaragua: U.S. military Reserves Begin Beyond the Horizon Humanitarian Assistance in Nicaragua

Government of Canada Announces Initial Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that the Government of Canada will immediately provide up to $ 5 million for urgent humanitarian assistance to Haitians affected by the catastrophic earthquake on January 12th. Media Releases by Category – CIDA

CIDA: Canadian assistance in response to floods in Pakistan

CIDA on twitter says about the Canadian assistance in response to floods in Pakistan: http://bit.ly/djnT7R Twitter / CIDA_CA

SMILING Grants from the European Commission to NGOs in Bangladesh

The Small Initiatives by Local Innovative NGOs (SMILING) is a funding programme of the European Commission in Bangladesh. The programme aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of local NGOs in the country so that they are better able to address poverty-related issues and problems amongst disadvantaged groups and communities. The specific objectives . . . → Read More: SMILING Grants from the European Commission to NGOs in Bangladesh

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) works to strengthen democracy and human rights in Taiwan. It is the first national democracy assistance foundation in Asia and it is based in Taiwan. It is committed to promote democracy in Asia and works with like-minded organizations and individuals. It provides grants internationally to address issues related to . . . → Read More: Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

Italian Cooperation

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

Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI)

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)

Hellenic Aid

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

New Zealand’s International Aid & Development Agency (NZAID)

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)

World Bank

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

Belgium’s Development Cooperation

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

First Hand Foundation

First Hand Foundation supports children with health problems around the world, especially where insurance and other forms of financial assistance are absent. NGOs who wish to address the needs of such a child, suffering from a critical health problem, can request help from the First Hand Foundation. Applicants need to submit the prescribed . . . → Read More: First Hand Foundation

Presbyterian Hunger Program

Every year, the Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants to NGOs that implement projects/programs addressing hunger in any part of the world. Assistance includes long-term development grants addressing the hunger issue through a multi-faceted approach leading to the empowerment of the people. There is also Direct Relief grant for emergency support. Proposals are accepted round the . . . → Read More: Presbyterian Hunger Program

Western Union Foundation

The Western Union Foundation established as the charitable arm of the Western Union company aims to provide assistance to individuals, families and communities around the world by supporting them in education, humanitarian and relief projects. It supports NGOs in implementing the projects based on these themes. The Foundation’s funding programs include the following:

Creating pathways . . . → Read More: Western Union Foundation

Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID)

AUSAID (Australian Agency for International Development) is the Australian Government’s overseas aid programme providing grant assistance to NGOs (and the government and other institutions) for purposes of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development, in line with Australia’s national interest. The themes addressed by the aid programme include:

Economic growth Education Environment Gender . . . → Read More: Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID)

Netherlands Development Assistance (NEDA)

Netherlands Development Assistance (NEDA) implements the Development Cooperation Policy of the Government of Netherlands under its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. NEDA’s main focus is to combat poverty and it provides substantial aid money to countries, especially in Africa to improve the living conditions of the people. It also ensures that human rights issues are addressed . . . → Read More: Netherlands Development Assistance (NEDA)

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the overseas development agency of the United States Government. “U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America’s foreign policy interests in expanding democracy and free markets while improving the lives of the citizens of the developing world. Spending less than . . . → Read More: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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