Commonwealth Foundation’s Culture and Conflict Grants Initiative

Deadline: 27 January 2012

Countries: Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Prince Claus Fund and the Commonwealth Foundation are calling for high quality, multidisciplinary and innovative project proposals from cultural and civil society organisations dealing with the issue of culture and conflict, within the framework of its Culture and Conflict Programme.

Objectives . . . → Read More: Commonwealth Foundation’s Culture and Conflict Grants Initiative

EC seeks Grant Proposals for Program to Enable Civil Society Actors in improving Transparent and Accountable Governance in Somalia

European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes at first stage for projects that would enable Somali civil society actors . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Program to Enable Civil Society Actors in improving Transparent and Accountable Governance in Somalia

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

Kroc Institute at the University of Notre Dame invites Applications for MA in International Peace Studies Scholarship Program

Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, US is currently seeking applications from eligible candidates all over the world for its master’s degree in international peace studies scholarship program. . . . → Read More: Kroc Institute at the University of Notre Dame invites Applications for MA in International Peace Studies Scholarship Program

Nominations invited for the Tanenbaum Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 from lesser known Religiously Motivated People

Tanenbaum is seeking nominations for the Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 aimed at recognizing religiously motivated men and women who put their lives at risk to advance peace in areas of armed conflict around the world. . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the Tanenbaum Peacemaker in Action Award 2011-2012 from lesser known Religiously Motivated People

The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue

The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) is currently inviting submissions for Fall 2011 issue of the Fellowship Magazine. . . . → Read More: The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue

UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields

UNDP is currently inviting applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the roster . . . → Read More: UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields

US grant to five NGOs working with the disabled in war-torn Sri Lanka

A grant of 3 million rupees will be given to five local organizations of Sri Lanka, by The United States Agency for International Development (USAID). . . . → Read More: US grant to five NGOs working with the disabled in war-torn Sri Lanka

Sida’s International Training Programme on Peace and Security in Africa

Swedish International Development Agency’s (Sida) International Training Programme on “Peace and Security in Africa” aims to increase the capacity of regional organisations in Sub-Saharan African to prevent, manage and resolve armed conflicts on the continent.

The training programme will be held in two parts:

Duration

Part 1: 14 May–1 June 2012 Part 2: . . . → Read More: Sida’s International Training Programme on Peace and Security in Africa

JAMS Foundation invites proposals for Weinstein International Fellowship program

JAMS Foundation invites proposals from candidates outside the US for Weinstein International Fellowship program aimed at advancing dispute resolution processes in their home countries. . . . → Read More: JAMS Foundation invites proposals for Weinstein International Fellowship program

USAID to fund $20 Million for a four-year Livelihoods Project in the Kivus and Orientale provinces in Eastern Congo

Source: http://www.enoughproject.org/blogs/us-fund-livelihoods-project-worth-20-million-eastern-congo

In response to a number of calls from various advocacy groups, USAID recently announced a $20 million livelihoods project in eastern Congo inviting proposals for a four-year program in the Kivus and Orientale provinces, focused on people affected by sexual violence and the conflict minerals trade. The project is basically aimed . . . → Read More: USAID to fund $20 Million for a four-year Livelihoods Project in the Kivus and Orientale provinces in Eastern Congo

Coalition for Peace in Africa invites applications from interested participants to attend the Building Capacities for Peace Training program in Nairobi

Coalition for Peace in Africa (COPA) is a network of individual peace builders and organizations aimed at working for sustainable peace in Africa through building the capacity of stakeholders in the field of conflict management and related issues. As a network, COPA facilitates linking and sharing between practitioners and stakeholders to ensure the . . . → Read More: Coalition for Peace in Africa invites applications from interested participants to attend the Building Capacities for Peace Training program in Nairobi

UN Women publishes the report Progress of the World’s Women: In Pursuit of Justice, with recommendations on how to make justice system work for the female gender

Source: http://progress.unwomen.org/pdfs/EN-Report-Progress.pdf

UN Women is the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on   meeting their rights worldwide.

UN Women recently published a report Progress of the World’s Women: In Pursuit of . . . → Read More: UN Women publishes the report Progress of the World’s Women: In Pursuit of Justice, with recommendations on how to make justice system work for the female gender

The Aftermath Project invites grant proposals from working photographers worldwide to cover the after effects of any conflict at any level generally ignored by the mainstream media

The Aftermath Project is a non-profit organization aimed at telling the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what it takes for individuals to learn to live again, to rebuild destroyed lives and homes, to restore civil societies, to address the lingering wounds of war while struggling to create . . . → Read More: The Aftermath Project invites grant proposals from working photographers worldwide to cover the after effects of any conflict at any level generally ignored by the mainstream media

Georgetown University registration open to attend the international conference “From Conflict to Peace: Innovative Approaches to Peacebuilding”

“From Conflict to Peace: Innovative Approaches to Peacebuilding” is a major international conference co-hosted by the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution program at Georgetown University and Georgetown University’s Office of the President. It will be held on Georgetown’s historic campus in Washington, D.C. September 8-9, 2011. The event is expected to serve . . . → Read More: Georgetown University registration open to attend the international conference “From Conflict to Peace: Innovative Approaches to Peacebuilding”

SEAHRN Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict: Applications invited from emerging researchers in Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asian Human Rights Studies Network (SEAHRN) in partnership with the Centre for Southeast Asian Social Studies, Gadjah Mada University and the Centre for Human Rights Studies, Islamic University of Indonesia is organizing Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict during 24-28 October 2011 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

. . . → Read More: SEAHRN Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict: Applications invited from emerging researchers in Southeast Asia

The Thomson Reuters Foundation invites journalists from around the world to apply for fellowships to reporting crises and conflict class

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications from journalists for the Thomson Reuters fellowships for reporting crises and conflict class. The fellowships will be offered to journalists for the course to improve their skills on reporting crises and disasters. The course will be organized in Caiscais, Portugal from Oct. 31- Nov. 4. It . . . → Read More: The Thomson Reuters Foundation invites journalists from around the world to apply for fellowships to reporting crises and conflict class

The Aftermath Project invites applications from conflict photographers for special grant and honorarium

Founded by Sara Terry, the Aftermath Project was planned to support photographers covering the consequences of a conflict. The project offers grants to conflict photographers interested in pursuing a project about the results faced after covering a conflict.

The applicants can cover the subject in any way – portraits, landscapes, reportage, . . . → Read More: The Aftermath Project invites applications from conflict photographers for special grant and honorarium

USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition

United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program is aimed at increasing the breadth and depth of the Institute’s work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations.

In over twenty years of grantmaking, the Grant Program’s Annual Grant Competition and Priority . . . → Read More: USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition

ITCJ Intensive Course on Truth‐Seeking: Applications invited from practitioners directly involved in peacebuilding and transitional justice initiatives

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), in partnership with the Barcelona

International Peace Resource Center (BIPRC) has announced its third Intensive Course on Truth‐Seeking to be held during September 26 to September 30, 2011 at the Castell de Montjuïc, Spain. The 2011 course will focus on the relationship between peacebuilding and transitional . . . → Read More: ITCJ Intensive Course on Truth‐Seeking: Applications invited from practitioners directly involved in peacebuilding and transitional justice initiatives

Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women 2011/2012

The African Leadership Centre, a joint initiative of King’s College London and the University of Nairobi is calling for applications for the Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women for 2011/2012.

This Fellowship is an intellectual and financial award to those who have demonstrated obvious or potential capacity to make a . . . → Read More: Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women 2011/2012

USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management

The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) through its distance learning program provides courses in peace and conflict resolution. Many of these courses are free and they can be easily accessed online. Besides, USIP offers electronic certificates for certain courses to trainees who successfully . . . → Read More: USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management

World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August

The World Humanitarian Day was celebrated on 19 August to honor the humanitarian aid works who risk their lives to work for the welfare of the people in the most critical situations.

The World Humanitarian Day is commemorated in the memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN . . . → Read More: World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August

USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Programme

Scholars, policy analysts, policymakers and other experts can apply for the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Program.

The 2011-2012 fellowship program will begin from October onwards for a period of 10 months and selected fellows will have the opportunity to spend the fellowship period at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) . . . → Read More: USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Programme

USIP: Graduate students studying conflict management – might want to check out our new special report, “Graduate… http://fb.me/F9l2q51R

USIP: Graduate students studying conflict management – might want to check out our new special report, “Graduate… http://fb.me/F9l2q51R Twitter / USIP

Kenya: Mitigating conflict through peace dividends

For years, banditry, arms smuggling, and a crisis of national identity have prevented members of the same Ogaden clan from reaching peace along the Kenya/Somalia border, but residents on both sides are now taking the first steps towards collaboration.

USAID Telling Our Story

Freedom to Create Prize

“The Freedom to Create Prize celebrates the power of art to fight oppression, break down stereotypes and build trust in societies where the social fabric has been ripped apart by conflict, violence and misunderstanding. History shows that prosperous societies are founded upon creativity. Societies that encourage artistic expression build strong foundations for economic, . . . → Read More: Freedom to Create Prize

EC Aid to Uprooted People in Indonesia: Call for Proposals

Under the European Commission’s Aid to Uprooted people programme, the projects aim to support sustainable solutions in selected priority areas where uprooted people have not yet reached the recovery phase and constitute the most vulnerable group in economic and socio-political terms. The aim is integrating their needs into mainstream development responses.

. . . → Read More: EC Aid to Uprooted People in Indonesia: Call for Proposals

USIP-JR Senior Fellowship

“The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship provides scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, journalists, and other experts with opportunities to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges.

Senior Fellowships usually last for ten months, starting in October, but shorter-term fellowships are also . . . → Read More: USIP-JR Senior Fellowship

USIP’s 2010 Annual Grant Competition for Peacebuilding Projects

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) supports peacebuilding projects implemented by nonprofit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions and civil society organizations. Under its 2010 Annual Grant Competition, it is currently seeking applications from organizations around the world. Even individuals can apply for funding support under this call. This competition:

supports innovative . . . → Read More: USIP’s 2010 Annual Grant Competition for Peacebuilding Projects

USIP’s 2010 Annual Grant Competition for Peacebuilding Projects -2

Nonprofit organizations such as “institutions of post-secondary, community, and secondary education; public and private education, training or research institutions, and libraries” in the US and other parts of the world can apply for this funding opportunity. While applying, they should present the proof of nonprofit status in their country. The grant competition allows . . . → Read More: USIP’s 2010 Annual Grant Competition for Peacebuilding Projects -2

USIP Funded projects under the 2009 Annual Grant Competition

Below is the list of projects funded by USIP under its 2009 Annual Grant Competition. The project strategies applied in these interventions will give an idea as to what kind of actual interest does USIP take in funding projects. There are also budgetary amounts sanctioned under each project that can also help 2010 . . . → Read More: USIP Funded projects under the 2009 Annual Grant Competition

Rotary Peace Fellowships for Peace, Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Development

There are 100 Rotary Peace Fellowships offered by Rotary International to undertake master’s degree or professional development certificate fellowships. The master’s degree can be in the field of international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution or related and the professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. The fellowships will . . . → Read More: Rotary Peace Fellowships for Peace, Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Development

Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…3 (contd.)

Under this APS for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities, USAID is encouraging new partners though this may involve their scrutiny, which can sometimes delay the release of the actual grants. USAID also expects that organizations “…must possess, or have the ability to obtain, the necessary management and technical competence to conduct . . . → Read More: Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…3 (contd.)

Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…2 (contd.)

USAID has allocated approximately US $16,000,000 under this APS for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities. The minimum amount to be proposed for each project under this grant is US $100,000 and projects should not propose more than the maximum amount of US $1,200,000. The minimum period for which the project should . . . → Read More: Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…2 (contd.)

Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement

Under the Annual Program Statement (APS) for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM), a funding opportunity is available for NGOs, nonprofits and for-profit non-governmental organizations and international agencies . . . → Read More: Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement

Open Society Institute’s Call for Proposals for Equality and Justice under the Rule of Law

The Open Society Institute (OSI) is requesting proposals preferably from women-led NGOs from countries listed below under its International Women’s Program (IWP) for protecting and promoting the rights of women and girls in areas where there is an absence of principles of good governance and respect for rule of law. The focus areas . . . → Read More: Open Society Institute’s Call for Proposals for Equality and Justice under the Rule of Law

Nansen dialogue center Mostar

Our vision of Future

NDC Mostar sees a future society in Mostar, Herzegovina and B&H as whole, as a society that offers equal opportunities for all citizens, regardless of national, religious, political, gender, social background or affiliation, to quality and non-discriminating educational system based on respect for human rights; political environment . . . → Read More: Nansen dialogue center Mostar

PACE Kashmir

PACE Kashmir – Prevention & Care for Everyone

A PACE Kashmir Project — Goats for Social Justice (GSG) — is a Livelihood Security Social Medicine Innovation Model For Conflict Zones.

Our Project targets poor female urban and rural producers, women as well as girls, working and living in a . . . → Read More: PACE Kashmir

UNESCO Scholarship for Research in ICT, Peace and Environment for Developing Countries

There are 20 fellowships available under UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi (Japan) Co-Sponsored Research Fellowships Programme, which aims “to support innovative and imaginative post-graduate research in the areas of development to which former Prime Minister Obuchi was committed and which coincide with areas of particular interest to UNESCO.” Candidates from developing countries, especially least developing countries . . . → Read More: UNESCO Scholarship for Research in ICT, Peace and Environment for Developing Countries

USIP announces the 2009 Annual Grant Competition

USIP announces the 2009 Annual Grant Competition The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has announced the 2009 Annual Grant Competition for NGOs and individuals around the world (“American and foreign individuals and nonprofit organizations may apply”) with a funding range from $50,000 to $120,000. The grant program provides funding support to “innovative peacebuilding projects” . . . → Read More: USIP announces the 2009 Annual Grant Competition

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