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

Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia

IHRDA is currently inviting grant applications from eligible candidates to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR. . . . → Read More: Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia

ASEAN Conference Aims to Improve ICT in Rural Areas

ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development was held this week at Hanoi. . . . → Read More: ASEAN Conference Aims to Improve ICT in Rural Areas

UNESCO Travel Grants for 12th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (PCST 2012): Call for Applications

The 12th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference 2012 titled “Quality, Honesty and Beauty in science and technology communication” will be organized from 18-20 April 2012 in Florence, Italy. The conference is intended to advance international contacts among young scientific journalists from South-Eastern European countries. It encourages participation of young journalists . . . → Read More: UNESCO Travel Grants for 12th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (PCST 2012): Call for Applications

SNV Netherlands invites Advertising/creative agency to develop behaviour change communication materials in Cambodia

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is an international development organisation of Dutch origin with over 40 years of experience. It currently operates in 32 countries in Africa, Asia and the Balkans. SNV supports national and local actors within government, civil society and the private sector to find and implement local solutions to social and . . . → Read More: SNV Netherlands invites Advertising/creative agency to develop behaviour change communication materials in Cambodia

Policy Communication Workshop in Egypt: Call for Applications from researchers working in the area of youth sexual and reproductive health issues in the MENA region

The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) in collaboration with the Building Reproductive Health Capacity Project, a joint collaboration between Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) in the United States and the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine of Assiut University (DPHAU) in Egypt, seeks applications for a policy communication workshop that . . . → Read More: Policy Communication Workshop in Egypt: Call for Applications from researchers working in the area of youth sexual and reproductive health issues in the MENA region

Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association seeks applications for African Chapter Board

Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) is established with the purpose of serving the interests of Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni, notably by providing a forum for networking, communication and collaboration and by promoting Erasmus Mundus as a European programme of excellence in international education.

African members of EMA are invited to . . . → Read More: Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association seeks applications for African Chapter Board

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support mFarmer Initiative Fund aimed at improving the lives of farmers in developing countries

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Mobile phones can mean different things to different people. For some they are the tool for communication, for others mobiles are like portable computers and cameras and many use them as complete entertainment solution. The usage of mobiles by the poorest communities to alleviate them above hunger and . . . → Read More: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support mFarmer Initiative Fund aimed at improving the lives of farmers in developing countries

Strategising Online Activism – A must tool for women’s rights and human rights groups to build-up their campaigns and become active in the cyber space

Understanding the importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for women’s rights and human rights groups, the Association for Progressive Communication Women’s Networking Support Programme and Violence is Not Our Culture have published a toolkit called Strategising Online Activism. The toolkit can go a long way in helping foster “an understanding of why . . . → Read More: Strategising Online Activism – A must tool for women’s rights and human rights groups to build-up their campaigns and become active in the cyber space

BIGSSS, Germany seeks applications for 2012 Ph.D. Fellowship Program

The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. program scheduled to start on September 1st, 2012.

Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic Fields viz. Global Integration; Integration and Diversity in the New Europe; . . . → Read More: BIGSSS, Germany seeks applications for 2012 Ph.D. Fellowship Program

2011 Terana Fellowship for candidates from Muslim dominated societies for improving the cross-cultural understanding in Iraq

Soliya, an international non-profit organization with offices in New York and Cairo, with the purpose of exposing people to alternative perspectives and catalyzing constructive exchanges within and between the societies using social media platforms, is offering Terana fellowship to ninety candidates from around the world.

Terana community comprises of young adults . . . → Read More: 2011 Terana Fellowship for candidates from Muslim dominated societies for improving the cross-cultural understanding in Iraq

Call for Applications: Ford Motor Company’s International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y

The Ford Motor Company’s International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y selects a group of 20-24 emerging leaders from select developing countries. The Fellowship offers a three-week residency in New York City (May 30-June 20, 2012) and ongoing communication before and after the residency via telephone and email. The program aims to enhance the . . . → Read More: Call for Applications: Ford Motor Company’s International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y

How NGOs can manage staff remotely

As NGOs, we face the most difficult and unique challenges in our work. Whether it is providing relief to the affected in a conflict-prone area or responding to an unexpected natural disaster or run an organization under limited financial resources, it is our own survival that counts along with those communities for whom . . . → Read More: How NGOs can manage staff remotely

2011-2012 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

The SBS Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is inviting nominations of organizations or individuals for its prestigious 2011- 2012 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award.

Inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, international, regional and national academic and professional communication associations, international media networks and communication and . . . → Read More: 2011-2012 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

Population Reference Bureau accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Policy Communication Fellows Program

Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the 2011-2012 Policy Communication Fellows program of the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is open to individuals from developing countries currently enrolled in academic institutions in the United States, Canada, and other selected countries, pursuing doctoral programs, and who are between their 3rd and . . . → Read More: Population Reference Bureau accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Policy Communication Fellows Program

Don’t forget to check out SASA – An Activist Kit for Prevention of Violence against Women and HIV

Raising Voices in Uganda developed “SASA,” a comprehensive tool for addressing violence against women and HIV. As violence against women remains to be both a cause and consequence of HIV, this kit comprises of practical resources, activities and monitoring and assessment tools for local activism, media and advocacy, communication materials and training that . . . → Read More: Don’t forget to check out SASA – An Activist Kit for Prevention of Violence against Women and HIV

IOM Call for Proposals for Diaspora Associations (Moldova)

The International Organization for Migration launched a Call for Proposals for Diaspora Associations and initiative groups under the Diaspora Small Grants Mechanism. The initiative aims to support the communication between Diaspora associations and migrants in their host countries, to develop existing or create new ways of communication between Moldova and migrants abroad, to . . . → Read More: IOM Call for Proposals for Diaspora Associations (Moldova)

University of Massachusetts-Amherst invites nominations for the Communication for Sustainable and Social Change Award

The SBS Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ supports developments in theory and practice of communication for social change globally.

The Communication for Sustainable Social Change (CSSC) Annual award is offered to individuals or organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the theory and practice of Communication for Sustainable Social Change.

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ICRC Competition to report on the situation of young people affected by armed conflict

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced a call for applications for young people to participate in the ICRC Young Reporter Competition.

The Young Reporter Competition is an opportunity for young persons from around the world “to discover the ICRC’s humanitarian action and report on the situation of . . . → Read More: ICRC Competition to report on the situation of young people affected by armed conflict

Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

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“The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa. The awards are divided into five categories and AfriComNet will give one award per category for outstanding . . . → Read More: Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

The call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

“The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa”

The purposes of the award are:

Recognise outstanding contributions made by individuals/organisations in the field of strategic HIV/AIDS . . . → Read More: The call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

ICT and Sustainable Development

Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) has been increasingly recognized as a significant tool for poverty reduction in poor and low-income developing countries. Currently, there is high level of interest and commitment from various quarters, including governmental agencies, private organizations, international development organizations and NGOs to explore, adapt and implement technology-based projects to speed . . . → Read More: ICT and Sustainable Development

Nominations invited for the 2010-2011 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

The prestigious Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award is given annually to organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the “theory and practice of Communication for Sustainable Social Change (CSSC).” Nominations for this award are invited from NGOs, international agencies, inter-governmental organizations, media networks and others.

The objectives of . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2010-2011 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

Call for Proposals to build Innovative Public Libraries from eIFL.net

Although only public libraries in developing and transition countries are allowed to apply for this call, other organizations interested in this field, can partner and jointly submit proposals with them. The opportunity is provided by eIFL.net (Electronic Information for Libraries) Public Library Innovation Program “seeks to spark the development of innovative public library . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals to build Innovative Public Libraries from eIFL.net

The Young Advocates for the Advancement of ICT-related Development (Y.A.A.ICT-D)

The Young Advocates for the Advancement of ICT-related Development (Y.A.A.ICT-D) is a youth-led organization based in Lilongwe, Malawi which aims at using ICTs to achieve social justice. To learn more about our programs visit our website at www.youngictadvocates.org or email us at young.ictadvocates@gmail.com.

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BNNRC – A Network for Radio and Communication in Bangladesh

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is a national networking body on alternative mass media working for building a democratic society based on the principles of free flow of information, equitable and affordable access to Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) and Right to Communication of remote and marginalized population.

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US Funding for Enhancing Communication Technologies in the Middle East and North Africa

Local NGOs and international organizations, including US-based agencies can apply for grants between $500,000 and $2.5 million from the United States Department of State under its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program to implement pilot projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that can put into use innovative and new technologies . . . → Read More: US Funding for Enhancing Communication Technologies in the Middle East and North Africa

infoDev

infoDev is a program of the World Bank with a focus upon the global development of Information Communication Technology. It is funded by the World Bank along with other bilateral and multilateral donors. The mandate of infoDev is to “maximize the impact of ICTs in global efforts to achieve the internationally-supported Millennium Development Goals.” infoDev . . . → Read More: infoDev

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