SOCIAL WORK AND HIV/AIDS 2012-CANADA

Deadline:February 20, 2012

Countries/Region: Québec and Canada

Eligibility:-

promote a network of Social Workers from all parts of Canada, who work with people living with HIV/AIDS. Share our experiences on evidence-based psychosocial interventions specific to each setting. Explore the effectiveness and the ethical aspects of the new means of HIV prevention (Preexposure prophylaxis). Update on . . . → Read More: SOCIAL WORK AND HIV/AIDS 2012-CANADA

Call for Papers invited at SSS 2012

Call for Papers are invited at SSS 2012 -14th International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems from October 1-4, 2012 at Toronto, Canada.

This SSS symposium is a prestigious international forum for researchers and practitioners in the design and development of fault-tolerant distributed systems with self-properties as self-stabilizing, . . . → Read More: Call for Papers invited at SSS 2012

Call for Papers are invited at Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa

Call for Papers are invited on The Third Annual Conference on the subject “Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa” which will be organized from May 17 to 19, 2012 at the Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada. This conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Business Administration at Université Laval, Québec (Canada).

 Moreover, . . . → Read More: Call for Papers are invited at Business and Entrepreneurship in Africa

CIDA invites Proposals from Organizations incorporated in Canada for the International Youth Internship Program 2012-2014

CIDA has issued a call for proposals for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) 2012-2014. IYIP is a part of the employment program for Canadian graduates . . . → Read More: CIDA invites Proposals from Organizations incorporated in Canada for the International Youth Internship Program 2012-2014

Applications are invited for Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant Program

Applications are currently being invited from interested candidates for Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant Program. . . . → Read More: Applications are invited for Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant Program

Canadian International Development Agency becomes a member of International Aid Transparency Initiative

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has joined the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) that aims to improve the public availability . . . → Read More: Canadian International Development Agency becomes a member of International Aid Transparency Initiative

IHS invites Applications for the Humane Studies Fellowship from candidates outside the US, Canada, and the UK

IHS is currently inviting applications for the Humane Studies Fellowships that are awarded to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates . . . → Read More: IHS invites Applications for the Humane Studies Fellowship from candidates outside the US, Canada, and the UK

The Consortium for Peace Studies invites Applications for Research Fellowships

Consortium for Peace Studies (CPS) at the University of Calgary, Canada is currently inviting applications for award of two $6000 research fellowships. . . . → Read More: The Consortium for Peace Studies invites Applications for Research Fellowships

Sauvé Scholars Program 2012-2013 open for energetic young graduates offering opportunity to spend nine-months in Montreal, Canada

Applications are now open for the 2012-2013 Sauvé Scholars Program inviting young leaders from across the globe that want to change the world. . . . → Read More: Sauvé Scholars Program 2012-2013 open for energetic young graduates offering opportunity to spend nine-months in Montreal, Canada

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

Equitas invites Human Rights Workers and Educators to attend the 33rd International Training Program in Montreal, Canada

Equitas is currently seeking applications from organizations around the world to nominate eligible candidates to attend the 33rd annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP). This three week training program to be held during June 3 – June 22, 2012 in Montreal, Canada. . . . → Read More: Equitas invites Human Rights Workers and Educators to attend the 33rd International Training Program in Montreal, Canada

Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment

The main purpose of the conference is to identify ways to economically empower women, and to select tools and techniques that would prove to be beneficial for women. . . . → Read More: Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment

Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government

The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s development and relief agency, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D), will receive grants worth over $1.5 million. . . . → Read More: Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada Seeks Applications for Youth Ambassadors for the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada is inviting applications from young people in the age group of 15 – 24 years. . . . → Read More: The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada Seeks Applications for Youth Ambassadors for the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child

Status of Women Canada Seeks Grant Proposals in Canada

Status of Women Canada is currently seeking proposals from organizations for funding to carry out projects. . . . → Read More: Status of Women Canada Seeks Grant Proposals in Canada

International Student Humanitarian Award opportunity for post-secondary students in impoverished or war-torn areas to pursue studies in Canada

University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus is currently seeking nominations for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Humanitarian Award (ISHA). . . . → Read More: International Student Humanitarian Award opportunity for post-secondary students in impoverished or war-torn areas to pursue studies in Canada

PEO International Peace Scholarship opportunity for eligible women around the world to study in the US and Canada

P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is currently seeking applications for the International Peace Scholarship program from eligible women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.

PEO, one of the pioneer societies for women founded in 1869, is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; . . . → Read More: PEO International Peace Scholarship opportunity for eligible women around the world to study in the US and Canada

IEN and WMAN 2011- 2012 Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program for community-based organizations, and Tribes or Tribal programs in the US and Canada

Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and Western Mining Action Network (WMAN) supported Mining Mini-grants Program aims at supporting and enhancing the capacity building efforts of mining-impacted communities in the U.S. and Canada . . . → Read More: IEN and WMAN 2011- 2012 Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program for community-based organizations, and Tribes or Tribal programs in the US and Canada

SD Tech Fund seeks Statement of Interest for funding from Canadian Projects focussed on Clean Technology

Between research and commercialization lie the critical stages of development and demonstration: the points at which technologies leave the laboratory and undergo conclusive real-world testing.

Traditionally, development and demonstration have suffered from a financing gap, making them a weak link in what’s known as the innovation chain. That gap has proved . . . → Read More: SD Tech Fund seeks Statement of Interest for funding from Canadian Projects focussed on Clean Technology

University of Western Ontario, Canada invites papers for Islam and Democracy Conference to be held in March 2012

The Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Western Ontario, in partnership with Huron University College and King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario, are holding a three day interdisciplinary conference on 23-25 March 2012 entitled Islam and Democracy.

In this context, submissions . . . → Read More: University of Western Ontario, Canada invites papers for Islam and Democracy Conference to be held in March 2012

Prime Minister of Canada announces support for food security in Honduras

Source: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/

Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, has announced complete support to make food security condition in Honduras better, especially for children and those in the poorest regions of the country.

Many new projects and programs have been announced that include support for the World Food Program in Honduras focusing . . . → Read More: Prime Minister of Canada announces support for food security in Honduras

EAI invites applications from non-Asian Asianists for the “Fellows Program on Peace, Governance, and Development in East Asia” to give seminars and lectures based on unpublished articles

Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/

East Asia Institute (EAI) is seeking applications for the Fellows Program from established and next-generation East Asia specialists of the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and other non-Asian regions to give seminars and lectures based on unpublished articles.

The “Fellows Program on Peace, Governance, and Development in East . . . → Read More: EAI invites applications from non-Asian Asianists for the “Fellows Program on Peace, Governance, and Development in East Asia” to give seminars and lectures based on unpublished articles

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina

Title: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina

Canadian International Development Agency through The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina aims to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in that country.

CIDA Contribution:

The current CFLI proposes to contribute $120, 000 in the year 2011-2012

CIDA’s . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina

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

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

Maximum CIDA Contribution:   $ 100,000

Embassy Canada: High Commission of Canada to Kenya

Description:

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

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Lebanon – 2010-2011

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Lebanon – 2010-2011

CIDA Contribution:

CIDA’s 2008-2009 disbursements for projects and initiatives in Lebanon: $11.69 million.

Maximum CIDA Contribution for 2010-11 is $ 175,000

Executing Agency: Embassy of Canada to Lebanon

Description:

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Lebanon – 2010-2011

IDRC invites applications for Research Awards 2011 from researchers from Canada and developing countries

IDRC (International Development Research Centre) is seeking applications for the Internship Awards 2011 that are open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries.

The IDRC Research Awards are offered annually to provide financial assistance to students to continue their research work. These research awards were founded with . . . → Read More: IDRC invites applications for Research Awards 2011 from researchers from Canada and developing countries

Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards

The Government of Canada believes that the best solutions to the challenges facing the communities of the country are often found locally. In this context, in January 2011, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards to recognize the enormous contribution volunteers make to Canada. The Government of Canada . . . → Read More: Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards

New Public Private Partnership in Canada to develop and sustain zinc treatment programs to help reduce child mortality

Sourced From: http://www.micronutrient.org/English/view.asp?x=752

The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck) recently announced about their new partnership aimed at developing and sustaining zinc treatment programs to help save children´s lives.

The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is an international not for profit agency based in Canada that works to eliminate vitamin and . . . → Read More: New Public Private Partnership in Canada to develop and sustain zinc treatment programs to help reduce child mortality

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

Ministers Cannon and Oda Welcome G-8 Report Confirming Canada Delivers on Development Commitments

Media Advisories – CIDA

Field Hospital Supported by the Government of Canada now Deployed in Haiti

Field Hospital Supported by the Government of Canada now Deployed in Haiti. The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that the Red Cross emergency field hospital, as well as 10 Canadian medical and technical professionals, are now deployed in Haiti and providing medical care. The hospital, set up in Port-au-Prince, will . . . → Read More: Field Hospital Supported by the Government of Canada now Deployed in Haiti

Canada to Send Election Observers to Ukraine

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will be sending up to 270 election observers to monitor the upcoming presidential election in Ukraine. News Releases – CIDA

Government of Canada to Match Generosity of Canadians in Response to the Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will match individual donations to registered Canadian charitable organizations to support humanitarian and early recovery assistance to people affected by the earthquake in Haiti on January 12th. News Releases – CIDA

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

Canadian Support for Palestinian Justice Reform

The Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, announced today, on behalf of the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, Canada’s support to the Palestinian justice sector reforms. News Releases – CIDA

IDRC Internship Awards

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is accepting applications from citizens of developing countries and Canada for the IDRC Internship Awards. The awards are an opportunity to get “exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff.” It . . . → Read More: IDRC Internship Awards

2010 Rights & Democracy John Humphrey Award: $30,000 Grant Award for Organizations/Individuals working for the Promotion of Human Rights

“Rights & Democracy (International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development) presents the John Humphrey Award each year to an organization or individual from any region of the world for outstanding achievement in the promotion of human rights and democratic development. The Award consists of a grant of $30,000 and a speaking tour . . . → Read More: 2010 Rights & Democracy John Humphrey Award: $30,000 Grant Award for Organizations/Individuals working for the Promotion of Human Rights

IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is providing an opportunity to citizens of developing countries and Canada to undertake research on issues affected the relationship between Canada and developing countries. “The complexities of national economic and social development in Canada are increasingly evident, and are often related to international issues. Similarly Canadian trade, . . . → Read More: IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards

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