Call for Applications – Astia’s 2012 Global Entrepreneur Program

Deadline:February 4, 2012

Countries/Region:UK,SILICON VALLEY, NEW YORK ,EUROPE , INDIA

Astia is a global not-for-profit organization built on a community of men and women dedicated to the success of women-led, high-growth ventures and to the eradication of the need for the organization within the decade. The Astia method is . . . → Read More: Call for Applications – Astia’s 2012 Global Entrepreneur Program

The Global Network for Public Interest Law

Deadline: 31 January 2012

Countries/Regions: Europe

Law can deliver justice and protect rights, but it does not happen automatically. The law needs advocates to see that its promise is fulfilled. That’s why PILnet is building a global network to activate, empower and connect those who use legal tools to . . . → Read More: The Global Network for Public Interest Law

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks Applications for Fellowships at the Global Research Institute

The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill is currently inviting applications for fellowships at the Global Research Institute (GRI). . . . → Read More: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks Applications for Fellowships at the Global Research Institute

Global Health Corps seeks Applications for the Fellowship Program 2012

Global Health Corps (GHC) is currently inviting application for the Fellowship Program 2012. GHC is the organization dedicated to mobilize a global community of emerging leaders to build the movement for health equity. . . . → Read More: Global Health Corps seeks Applications for the Fellowship Program 2012

IKP Grand Challenges Explorations: $100,000 grant for global health innovation (India)

The IKP Grand Challenges Explorations (IKP-GCE) organized in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks to identify, nurture and empower revolutionary ideas that address global health challenges. . . . → Read More: IKP Grand Challenges Explorations: $100,000 grant for global health innovation (India)

Fogarty International Center seeks Grant Applications under Framework Programs for Global Health Innovation

Fogarty International Center (FIC) at NIH is currently inviting grant applications from eligible organizations under FRAME Innovation. . . . → Read More: Fogarty International Center seeks Grant Applications under Framework Programs for Global Health Innovation

Gates Foundation’s Request for Proposal: Preventing Preterm Birth

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s new grant program for Grand Challenges in Global Health in partnership with the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS), is seeking letters of inquiry for the new grant program Preventing Preterm Birth. . . . → Read More: Gates Foundation’s Request for Proposal: Preventing Preterm Birth

Call for Proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development

The European Commission has issued a call for proposals for for “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development (Development Cooperation Instrument) and Neighbourhood Civil Society Facility (European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument). . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development

WGHF Funding Opportunity for Organizations engaged in Development, Production, Promotion, and Delivery of Global Health Technologies and Products

The Washington Global Health Fund (WGHF) is now accepting proposals for the second round of commercialization grants for global health technologies. The grants seek to support job creation in Washington State. The funding is targeted at nonprofit or for profit organizations working in the state of Washington. . . . → Read More: WGHF Funding Opportunity for Organizations engaged in Development, Production, Promotion, and Delivery of Global Health Technologies and Products

Call to Participate in ‘India Is’ Global Video Challenge 2011

Enthusiastic and passionate people are invited to share their videos in a global video challenge entitled ‘India Is.’ The challenge is initiated by the Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. . . . → Read More: Call to Participate in ‘India Is’ Global Video Challenge 2011

Sophia College for Women Invites Applications for Individual Delegates and International Press Corps for Munsophical 2011

Sophia College for Women is inviting students to participate in the conference and is seeking applications for Individual Delegates and International Press Corps. . . . → Read More: Sophia College for Women Invites Applications for Individual Delegates and International Press Corps for Munsophical 2011

Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage

The program will aim at bringing to an end an evil tradition that has been followed since a long time in many countries. . . . → Read More: Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage

REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR

The REDD+ (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus) is a global project that aims to reduce emission and deforestation. . . . → Read More: REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR

Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation Commits $500,000 to Scholarship Fund

Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation (The MSFF) declared that it would be providing a $500,000 scholarship fund to students from Tunisia and Egypt. . . . → Read More: Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation Commits $500,000 to Scholarship Fund

Unite for Sight invites people from variety of fields to attend the Global Health & Innovation Conference 2012

Unite for Sight is organizing the Global Health & Innovation Conference (GHIC) at Yale University, New Haven CT from April 21-22, 2012. This is one of world’s most important global health conferences and is attended by a large number of professionals and students from different parts of the world. The conference gives a . . . → Read More: Unite for Sight invites people from variety of fields to attend the Global Health & Innovation Conference 2012

Internet can be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking, suggests a report

The Center on Communication Leadership & Policy (CCLP) at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism has published a report which suggests that Internet can prove to be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking.

As per the findings of this report, the rapid growth . . . → Read More: Internet can be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking, suggests a report

Open Society Foundations funding opportunity for registered NGOs to develop and curate thematic pages on a new global youth website

The Youth Initiative of the Open Society Foundations (OSF) is currently seeking proposals from eligible registered NGO’s for up to $10,000 in funding. . . . → Read More: Open Society Foundations funding opportunity for registered NGOs to develop and curate thematic pages on a new global youth website

UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education

A call for nominations has been issued by the Special United for South-South Cooperation in UNDP to nominate a project or program that has provided a successful solution to the following areas: climate change/environment, food security and global health through effective leadership, innovation, and partnership.

Criteria for Nomination

Nominated . . . → Read More: UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education

Gates Foundation $12 Million Grant for Harvard School of Public Health, to lead the Maternal Health Task Force in its next phase

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s $12 million grant awarded to Harvard School of Public Health to improve maternal health in developing countries. . . . → Read More: Gates Foundation $12 Million Grant for Harvard School of Public Health, to lead the Maternal Health Task Force in its next phase

Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement

Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39455&Cr=sustainable+development%20&Cr1

Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize that their local concerns were connected to the larger global issues.

This year’s conference was on the theme “Sustainable Societies Responsive . . . → Read More: Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement

Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities

Source: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=349600019

The Western Union Foundation recently announced several grants aimed at supporting nearly 50 charitable organizations in more than 20 countries and totaling $1.8 million. Most of the grants have been provided to organizations that focus their activities on addressing the issues related to global migrant population, including access to labor markets . . . → Read More: Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking proposals for Round 8 of its Grand Challenges Explorations. The initiative is the part of a $100 million in grants aimed at encouraging innovation in the fields of global health and development research.

The initiative invites scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs from around the . . . → Read More: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries

IE and Intermón Oxfam seek applications for the Master in Global Environmental Change 2011-12 Scholarship program

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IE is an international institution dedicated to educating business leaders through programs based on their core values of global focus, entrepreneurial spirit and a humanistic approach.

IE Foundation in collaboration with Intermón Oxfam is now seeking applications from eligible candidates from around the globe for a new series . . . → Read More: IE and Intermón Oxfam seek applications for the Master in Global Environmental Change 2011-12 Scholarship program

IYF Announces 2011 YouthActionNet Global Fellows

Source: http://www.iyfnet.org/

International Youth Foundation (IYF) has announced its 2011 YouthActionNet global fellows that are 21 in number and come from 16 countries. These fellows will take part in weeklong event in Mexico City from October 1-7, where they will be honoured at an awards ceremony. At IYF, the fellows benefit from a . . . → Read More: IYF Announces 2011 YouthActionNet Global Fellows

WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition

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The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched eLENA, the e-library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions that will basically work as a web-based tool. The main purpose of launching this tool is to give governments and health-care providers access to a guide on how to scale up life-saving nutrition . . . → Read More: WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition

IMOW invites submissions from artists, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, writers for the online exhibition “Your Voices: On Motherhood”, leading to Community Choice Award

International Museum of Women (IMOW) is accepting submissions for Community Choice Award from artists, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, writers. All the entries will be showcased in the new online exhibition “Your Voices: On Motherhood”. Contributions can come in any medium that is currently supported on IMOW.org and work must address a topic related to . . . → Read More: IMOW invites submissions from artists, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, writers for the online exhibition “Your Voices: On Motherhood”, leading to Community Choice Award

Gender Across Borders invites entries from all to participate in the series on Stigma and Sexuality particularly focused on Abortion Stigma

Gender Across Borders (GAB), an international feminist community of people from all backgrounds, is a platform for discussions and examining the issues related to gender, race, sexuality, and class, offers all an opportunity to voice and progress positive gender relations worldwide.

In this context, GAB in partnership with Ipas and RH . . . → Read More: Gender Across Borders invites entries from all to participate in the series on Stigma and Sexuality particularly focused on Abortion Stigma

GGC seeks ideas and proposals from experts, activists and politicians around the world for the Global Greens Congress 2012 to be held in Dakar

The Global Greens Coordination (GGC), a partnership of the world’s Green parties and political movements aimed at implementing the Global Greens Charter, is calling for ideas and proposals from all sections of the Global Greens family to help prepare for the third Global Greens Congress to be held from 29 March – 1 . . . → Read More: GGC seeks ideas and proposals from experts, activists and politicians around the world for the Global Greens Congress 2012 to be held in Dakar

Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, Sweden seeks applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Economics with Focus on Global Change and Behavioral Issues

The Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, Sweden has announced two one-year post-doctoral fellowships in Economics with possibilities of extension. One position will be placed within the Beijer Institute program Global Dynamics and Resilience and the other within the Behavioral Economics and Nature Network.

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The Behavioral Economics and Nature Network (BENN) . . . → Read More: Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, Sweden seeks applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Economics with Focus on Global Change and Behavioral Issues

The International Planned Parenthood Federation – South Asia Regional Office invites submissions/ expression of interest for the job of consultants for developing advocacy tools and messages for SRH-HIV Integration in global fund proposals

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) was established in 1952 after the rights-based movement that raised the issue of women and sexual reproductive health. The IIPF now serves as the main supporter and global service provider for sexual and reproductive health in the world. The federation works in different countries of the world . . . → Read More: The International Planned Parenthood Federation – South Asia Regional Office invites submissions/ expression of interest for the job of consultants for developing advocacy tools and messages for SRH-HIV Integration in global fund proposals

The 10 Who Are Changing the Internet and Politics 2011: Call for Nominations

PoliticsOnline and the 12th Worldwide Forum On Electronic Democracy seek nominations of the international award “Top 10 Who Are Changing the World of Internet and Politics”.  The nominations may include individuals, organisations, and companies that have left a great impact on changing the Internet and Politics. The winners of the award will be . . . → Read More: The 10 Who Are Changing the Internet and Politics 2011: Call for Nominations

The North American Interfaith Youth Network starts nomination process for individuals to represent the Region at Global Youth Network

The Religions for Peace Global Youth Network was founded in 2006 during the World Youth Assembly in Hiroshima, Japan. The main objective of Global Youth Network is to encourage and support multi-religious youth action to eradicate poverty and save the earth. It is managed by the International Youth Committee that has a total . . . → Read More: The North American Interfaith Youth Network starts nomination process for individuals to represent the Region at Global Youth Network

World Pulse seeks nominations for Women Leaders that are bringing changes across various sectors

World Pulse during the upcoming Winter/Spring 2012 edition of its Magazine, themed Uprising, in honor of the women that are the driving force behind the changes across various sectors is organizing a survey aimed at selecting the women leaders.

Aim is to explore the collective power of women joining together to . . . → Read More: World Pulse seeks nominations for Women Leaders that are bringing changes across various sectors

UN Foundation seeks applications from US Journalists for the Journalism Fellowship to be hosted during UN Summit in September, 2011

On the sidelines of the United Nations when world leaders gather in New York in September this year for an unprecedented summit to address some of the world’s greatest challenges, it has been planned to provide the latest information to U.S. journalists on these pressing global issues and offer unparalleled access to renowned . . . → Read More: UN Foundation seeks applications from US Journalists for the Journalism Fellowship to be hosted during UN Summit in September, 2011

The International Water Association (IWA): Call for Submission of Papers

The International Water Association is the global network of professionals doing research and practice on different facets of the water cycle. IWA is going to host inaugural World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy in 2012 that will explore the issues related to climate change adaptation and mitigation. Over 2,000 international participants are . . . → Read More: The International Water Association (IWA): Call for Submission of Papers

The International Council of CCLP Worldwide calls for nominations for Global Education Awards 2011

Established by global civil society CCLP Worldwide, the Education Charter International is endorsed by over 25000 people living in more than 1550 cities of 162 countries across the world. It is a statement of fundamental principles to educate youth of global society for the 21st century. The members endorsing the charter include individual . . . → Read More: The International Council of CCLP Worldwide calls for nominations for Global Education Awards 2011

EC Issues Open Call for Proposals for funding the “Food Security Thematic Programme: Innovative Approaches to Food Insecurity” Program in Zimbabwe

In February 2011 the EU Delegation launched a consultation process with the majority of the food security stakeholders based in Zimbabwe (questionnaire sent to 1000 contacts) in order to gather some ideas of innovative approaches that currently exist or have good potential in the country. The analysis of the answers shows 3 main . . . → Read More: EC Issues Open Call for Proposals for funding the “Food Security Thematic Programme: Innovative Approaches to Food Insecurity” Program in Zimbabwe

Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa

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Lutheran World Relief has entered into a unique partnership with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod aimed at mobilizing Lutherans in the United States in the fight against malaria in Africa.

The campaign titled the Lutheran Malaria Initiative hopes to raise a total of US$45 million that is aimed at funding the . . . → Read More: Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa

Global Polio Eradication Initiative Launches 2010-2012 Strategic Plan for Interrupting Polio Worldwide

GENEVA — In Geneva this Friday, a broad range of stakeholders will formally launch the new Strategic Plan 2010-2012 for eradicating wild poliovirus. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Press Releases

El-Hibri Prize to recognize efforts of individuals in peace education

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The El-Hibri Prize was establshed in 2007 by Fuad and Nancy El-Hibri to recognize individuals or organizations for their contributions to the field of Peace Education, and to increase awareness for the positive impact peace education work has on people. The goals of the Prize are “to promote . . . → Read More: El-Hibri Prize to recognize efforts of individuals in peace education

The Global Fund is looking for experts to serve on its Technical Review Panel

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing institution that invests the world’s money to save lives. To date, it has committed US$ 19.3 billion in 144 countries to support large-scale prevention, treatment and care programs against the three diseases.

Funding proposals submitted to the Global . . . → Read More: The Global Fund is looking for experts to serve on its Technical Review Panel

Global Social Benefit Incubator Program to assist Social Entrepreneurs in developing Business Plans for their Organizations

The Center for Science, Technology and Society (CSTS) at the Santa Clara University will be accepting applications from 4 January 2010 for the Eight Annual Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBITM). GSBITM “works with social entrepreneurs to empower them and their organizations to overcome barriers to scale and impact.” It “assists social benefit entrepreneurs in developing . . . → Read More: Global Social Benefit Incubator Program to assist Social Entrepreneurs in developing Business Plans for their Organizations

Starbucks Foundation Grant for Youth-based Programs

Organizations which have been implementing youth-focused programs can apply in the current round of grant cycle of the Starbucks Foundation. Nonprofits in the US and NGOs in other countries can apply for this funding opportunity. Applicants should exhibit the following qualities:

Deliver services to youth, ages 6 – 24 Preference will be given . . . → Read More: Starbucks Foundation Grant for Youth-based Programs

Nominations Open for Human Rights Heroes for Peace, Green Alternatives and Economic Justice

Global Exchange will honor one human rights hero from each category (Peace, Economic Justice, Green Alternatives), who will receive $1,000 toward their work, and join the esteemed legacy of our Human Rights Awardees, including Harry Belafonte, Alice Walker, Dr. Paul Farmer and others.

Peace Category

Nominate people who have . . . → Read More: Nominations Open for Human Rights Heroes for Peace, Green Alternatives and Economic Justice

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