2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!

2012 Official Call for Nominations – Deadline: April 1, 2012

The World of Children Award is dedicated to dramatically improving children’s lives by identifying and recognizing extraordinary individuals who work on behalf of children in need. The World of Children Award sets the Gold Standard in child advocacy worldwide and to receive a . . . → Read More: 2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!

Catholic Relief Services: Call for Applications for ICT Conference

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is organizing the 2012 ICT4D (Information Communication and Technology for Development) Conference on 27 March 2012 at Kigali, Rwanda.

This conference will provide a space where solution providers, development practitioners, international donors and government agencies can come together and learn about successfully deployed solutions and sustainable . . . → Read More: Catholic Relief Services: Call for Applications for ICT Conference

The Welsh Government seeks Applications for Wales4Africa Health Links Grant Scheme

The Welsh Government is currently inviting applications for the Wales4Africa Health Links Grant Scheme for the 2012-13/2012-15 period. These grants are available for health links with sub-Saharan Africa and are meant to support the professional development of staff through their participation in health links with a sub-Saharan African territory. The grants can serve . . . → Read More: The Welsh Government seeks Applications for Wales4Africa Health Links Grant Scheme

USAID-Kenya seeks Grant Applications from Eligible Organizations to assist in the Program “APHIAplus Health, Communications and Marketing”

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kenya is currently inviting applications from qualified U.S. and non U.S. organizations and institutions to assist in implementing the program entitled “APHIAplus Health, Communications and Marketing (APHIAplus HCM)”. USAID, through this program, expects to implement activities that will improve the preventive behaviors of Kenyans . . . → Read More: USAID-Kenya seeks Grant Applications from Eligible Organizations to assist in the Program “APHIAplus Health, Communications and Marketing”

CIDA seeking Grant Proposals for Projects to Improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Afghanistan

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is currently inviting proposals from eligible organizations for projects that would help in improving maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition in Afghanistan. The agency aims to strengthen communities’ capacity to respond to the nutritional needs and priorities of women and children as part of the Basic Package . . . → Read More: CIDA seeking Grant Proposals for Projects to Improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Afghanistan

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

The Nieman Foundation seeks Applications for Global Health Reporting Fellowships Program

The Nieman Foundation is currently inviting applications for the Global Health Reporting Fellowships Program. . . . → Read More: The Nieman Foundation seeks Applications for Global Health Reporting Fellowships Program

The African Population and Health Research Centre invites Applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow

The African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) is currently seeking applications for a post-doctoral fellow in its Urbanization and Wellbeing Research Program . . . → Read More: The African Population and Health Research Centre invites Applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota seeks Applications for Dalai Lama Fellows Program

The Center for Spirituality & Healing is currently inviting applications for Dalai Lama Fellows Program. The Dalai Lama Fellows, a new global educational and social impact program . . . → Read More: The Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota seeks Applications for Dalai Lama Fellows Program

Ashoka Changemakers’ Innovations for Health: Seeking Solutions to improve health and health care

Ashoka Changemakers and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio are seeking health care solutions from anywhere in the world that have the potential to be applied in other countries to improve health and health care. . . . → Read More: Ashoka Changemakers’ Innovations for Health: Seeking Solutions to improve health and health care

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

Gates Foundation’s New Grant for Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal (Gut) Function and Health

This is a request for proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation under the new grant program as part of the Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative. . . . → Read More: Gates Foundation’s New Grant for Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal (Gut) Function and Health

Guide on Promoting Resource Mobilization through Commercial Activities

Strategies to strengthen NGO Capacity in Resource Mobilization Through Business Activities’ aims to help NGOs working on HIV/AIDS and other health and development issues . . . → Read More: Guide on Promoting Resource Mobilization through Commercial Activities

Ashoka Changemakers and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio invite Entries for Innovations for Health Competition

Ashoka Changemakers, in association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio, invites entries around the world in the form of innovative health care solutions having potential to improve health care situation in other countries and regions. . . . → Read More: Ashoka Changemakers and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio invite Entries for Innovations for Health Competition

PAHO invites Entries for Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest from Organizations in the Americas

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is currently seeking applications for the V Competition of Best Practices that Incorporate a Gender Equality Perspective in Health. . . . → Read More: PAHO invites Entries for Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest from Organizations in the Americas

Commonwealth Bank of Australia celebrates 100 years, awards $1 Million for Child Health and Welfare

Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently celebrated its centennial birthday by awarding community grants of over $1 million for local charities. The grants were given away to various agencies and groups working to improve health care facilities and well-being for children from Australia and other parts of the world. . . . → Read More: Commonwealth Bank of Australia celebrates 100 years, awards $1 Million for Child Health and Welfare

MOST and Gates Foundation Partner to meet the Global development needs

Pursuing its goal of using technology for a better society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has entered into a partnership with the Chinese Government’s Ministry of Science and Technology . . . → Read More: MOST and Gates Foundation Partner to meet the Global development needs

ISIS Inc. invites Abstract Submissions for the Sex::Tech 2012 Conference

ISIS, Inc. invites interested individuals and authors to submit abstracts for presentation at Sex::Tech 2012 to be held in San Francisco, California on April 1-3, 2012. This two-day annual conference will bring health and technology professionals together with youth, parents and community leaders to advance the sexual health of youth in the U.S. and abroad. . . . → Read More: ISIS Inc. invites Abstract Submissions for the Sex::Tech 2012 Conference

Call for Proposals – NGO participation to promote and protect young people’s sexual and reproductive health on the World AIDS Day

UNFPA-Maldives seeks to network with a Non-Governmental Organization/Community Based Organization (NGO/CBO) who can undertake and effectively carryout this initiative. The identified NGO/CBO is expected to deliver an innovative output or mass media intervention to the target audience.

Objectives of Proposed Initiative

It is expected that the activity will advocate for a . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals – NGO participation to promote and protect young people’s sexual and reproductive health on the World AIDS Day

Erasmus Mundus Food of Life Scholarships to pursue MSc in Animal-Derived Foods at European Universities

Erasmus Mundus Food of Life is currently seeking applications from eligible candidates in EU and Non-EU countries for the scholarships to pursue master courses in the science of animal-derived foods at four European Universities during the academic year 2012/2013. . . . → Read More: Erasmus Mundus Food of Life Scholarships to pursue MSc in Animal-Derived Foods at European Universities

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants

Budapest witnessed the signing of agreement on the use of EEA and Norway Grants, 2009-2014. One third of the funds allocated to Hungary will be used for conservation of the environment, while the rest will be utilized to improve public health, civil society and vulnerable groups. . . . → Read More: Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants

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

UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals

UBS Optimus Foundation (UBSOF) has issued a call for proposals from eligible NGOs and their partnerships with universities or research institutions in Asia, Latin America and Africa to fund the projects aimed at linking health and education. . . . → Read More: UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals

Nieman Foundation invites US and non-US Journalists for the Fellowship Program in Global Health Reporting

The Nieman Foundation is currently seeking applications to award two fellowships in Global Health Reporting at the Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States for journalists who report on health issues. . . . → Read More: Nieman Foundation invites US and non-US Journalists for the Fellowship Program in Global Health Reporting

WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide

An international interactive webinar is going to be launched by WHO Patient Safety. The main purpose of the webinar is to present and explain its guide, ‘Assessing and tackling patient harm: A methodological guide for data-poor hospitals.’ . . . → Read More: WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide

USAID Commits $127 Million to support Development in Ghana

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made a commitment of $127 million to promote development activities in Ghana. . . . → Read More: USAID Commits $127 Million to support Development in Ghana

DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries

British government is planning to significantly curtail its spending on bilateral aid for HIV and Aids projects in developing countries over the next four years, says a recent data released by the Department for International Development (DFID). . . . → Read More: DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries

2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations

The mHealth Alliance and the Rockefeller Foundation are seeking nominations from innovators across the world for the Top 11 in 2011 Innovators Challenge. . . . → Read More: 2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations

Grants Opportunity for Strategic Research Cooperation Projects between the Organizations in Denmark and Developing Countries

Danida Fellowship Centre on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark within the framework of Danish development cooperation is seeking phase 1 applications (prequalification) for research grants related to development research from strategic research cooperation projects with developing countries. . . . → Read More: Grants Opportunity for Strategic Research Cooperation Projects between the Organizations in Denmark and Developing Countries

Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea

Mr. Rudd told that Australia will also provide a further $24 million to purchase medical supplies, like vaccines and birthing kits required in the 3,000 health centers and aid posts in 2012. . . . → Read More: Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea

USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects

The United States has provided funds worth USD 65 million to the government of Nepal. . . . → Read More: USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects

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

PAHO, PAHEF Honor Public Health Leaders for Outstanding Contributions in the Americas

Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF) honored health leaders. . . . → Read More: PAHO, PAHEF Honor Public Health Leaders for Outstanding Contributions in the Americas

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 Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Seeks Reporting Grant Proposals on Reproductive Health

The Pulitzer Center is currently seeking applications from African journalists to participate in a collaborative reporting project on reproductive health in Africa. . . . → Read More: The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Seeks Reporting Grant Proposals on Reproductive Health

USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia

The 2011 annual Every One Campaign Race was co-sponsored by USAID. . . . → Read More: USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia

Public Health Institute receives $209.5 Million from USAID to develop Global Health Professionals

USAID has awarded $209.5 million to The Public Health Institute (PHI), in order to help it in its Global Health Fellows Program. . . . → Read More: Public Health Institute receives $209.5 Million from USAID to develop Global Health Professionals

World Vision to undertake $200 Million Clinton Global Initiative

World Vision has announced its project that would focus on improving sanitation. . . . → Read More: World Vision to undertake $200 Million Clinton Global Initiative

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

BHP Billiton gives US$25 million grant for African women’s and children’s health initiatives

BHP Billiton has announced to give a US$25 million grant to a program aimed to improve the health of women and young children in Africa. PATH, an international non profit organisation, will run this program. PATH is dedicated towards creating sustainable, culturally relevant solutions to address different issues related to women and child . . . → Read More: BHP Billiton gives US$25 million grant for African women’s and children’s health initiatives

Tropical Health & Education Trust seeking Concept Papers for HPS Volunteering Grants

Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET) is inviting concept papers for Health Partnership Scheme (HPS) Volunteering Grants. HPS, which gets funding from UK Department of International Development, is basically a four-year Program started to develop and strengthen health services in poorest countries of the world. THET manages the HPS program in association with . . . → Read More: Tropical Health & Education Trust seeking Concept Papers for HPS Volunteering Grants

EDF’s 2nd Manifesto on the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the European Union: A toolkit for activists and policymakers available for download

The European Disability Forum (EDF) is an independent NGO that represents the interests of 80 million Europeans with disabilities. EDF is the only European platform run by persons with disabilities and their families. EDF was created in 1996 by its member organizations to make sure decisions concerning disabled people are taken with and . . . → Read More: EDF’s 2nd Manifesto on the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the European Union: A toolkit for activists and policymakers available for download

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

International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011

The Open Society Public Health Program in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health at the University of California, San Francisco, is convening a seminar . . . → Read More: International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011

Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic

Entertainment Education (EE) Conference

The first EE Conference was held in 1989 in California; since then international conferences have taken place in the US, Holland and South Africa. This year India – with its kaleidoscope of arts, cutting edge technology and dynamic movie industry – is hosting the 5th International EE Conference to . . . → Read More: Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic

USAID and PRB invite journalists from Eastern and Southern Africa to participate in “Making Numbers Count” Regional Workshop in Nairobi to improve health and statistical data analysis skills

USAID and the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) are seeking applications from journalists in Eastern and Southern Africa to attend the first-of-its-kind regional journalism workshop aimed at improving their expertise in analyzing health-related survey and scientific data to provide accurate pictures of national development policies.

Other partners of USAID and PRB in . . . → Read More: USAID and PRB invite journalists from Eastern and Southern Africa to participate in “Making Numbers Count” Regional Workshop in Nairobi to improve health and statistical data analysis skills

Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award

Oldways is an international non-profit, changing the way people eat through practical and positive programs grounded in science, traditions, and delicious foods and drinks. It is best known for developing consumer-friendly health-promotion tools, including the Whole Grain Stamp and the well-known Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.

Oldways also creates and organizes a wide . . . → Read More: Oldways invites food reporters, freelance journalists and bloggers around the world to submit entries for the inaugural K. Dun Gifford Journalism Award

Call for Letters of Intent: Joint UNICEF-TDR Implementation Research Project to strengthen the equity strategy in Africa

UNICEF headquarters, its Eastern and Southern African Regional Office (ESARO) and West and Central African Regional Office (WCARO), in collaboration with TDR, with the purpose of developing regional implementation research platforms and supporting a number of research activities in targeted African countries have issued a call for letters of intent for the Joint . . . → Read More: Call for Letters of Intent: Joint UNICEF-TDR Implementation Research Project to strengthen the equity strategy in Africa

Applications invited for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program seeks to improve the nation’s health by addressing the full spectrum of factors that affect health and inform policy. More scholars will need to investigate the effects of contextual factors on behavior and biology to increase the array of population-wide interventions.

. . . → Read More: Applications invited for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program

GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition

The Global Business Center at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business is seeking applications for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) from students around the world and across disciplines who seek to harness the power of commercial strategies to reduce poverty and affect positive social change in developing economies.

. . . → Read More: GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition

US President’s Malaria Initiative awards $189m contract to Abt. Associates under IRS program to support malaria prevention activities in Africa

Source: http://www.usaid.gov/

The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), recently announced the expansion of its Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) program by providing technical and financial support to the Ministries of Health and National Malaria Control Programs in African countries to build country-level capacity for malaria prevention activities.

. . . → Read More: US President’s Malaria Initiative awards $189m contract to Abt. Associates under IRS program to support malaria prevention activities in Africa

Griffith University seeks applications for Eberhard Wenzel Masters Program Scholarship in International Public health

Established in 1975, Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region.

They were the very first university in Australia to offer degrees in Asian studies and Environmental studies. Griffith presently offers more than 300 degrees across . . . → Read More: Griffith University seeks applications for Eberhard Wenzel Masters Program Scholarship in International Public health

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

USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for funding cooperative agreements aimed at funding a limited number of awards through USAID/Washington in collaboration with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) to support implementation of science research and . . . → Read More: USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies

Different natural and humanitarian calamities and emergencies like earthquakes, floods, droughts, or wars not only affect physical health of victims but leave a short to long term psychological traumas on their psyche and affect their social health and well-being.

In order to help the fieldworkers approach towards psychological aspects during emergencies . . . → Read More: WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies

Youth Challenge International invites applications for Youth Ambassadors for Tanzania Project

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is a non-profit youth development organization that was founded on the principles of volunteerism. The mission of YCI is to build communities and leaders through Global Youth Development. YCI strives to achieve its youth development vision with the commitment and energy of its volunteers. The results that YCI has . . . → Read More: Youth Challenge International invites applications for Youth Ambassadors for Tanzania Project

PEPFAR/ USAID start Webinar Series to Strengthen the Social Welfare Workforce

Source: http://blog.usaid.gov

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDA Relief (PEPFAR)/ USAID recently started the Webinar series, titled “Lessons Learned from the Global Healthcare Workforce” with the aim to strengthen the social welfare workforce. The series that will focus on encouraging the sharing of information and expertise to address the needs of the social welfare . . . → Read More: PEPFAR/ USAID start Webinar Series to Strengthen the Social Welfare Workforce

Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund

Source:  http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/08/social-innovation-fund-announces-five-new-multi-million-dollar-grants/413907/1

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has declared the five winners for the Social Innovation Fund grants. The Social Innovation Fund is an initiative of the government that offers financial support to programs working for communities in need. The fund will now offer grants totalling $13.9 million to five . . . → Read More: Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund

RHM Journal invites papers on maternal health and maternal mortality

Founded in 1992, the Reproductive Health Matters (RHM) is a registered charity with editorial office in London, UK. RHM is engaged in publications of journals about laws, policies, research and service delivery related to reproductive health and rights. RHM also publishes papers and articles about sexual health and rights, specifically: abortion, maternal mortality . . . → Read More: RHM Journal invites papers on maternal health and maternal mortality

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

International AIDS Conference 2011 in Rome concluded, attended by medical experts from around the world

Sourced From: http://www.cedpa.org/content/news/detail/2503/

The International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference 2011 was held in Rome last week.  The conference was attended by a large number of medical experts from different parts of the world. Stefano Vella, a research director at the Istituto Superiore di Sanita (ISS) addressed the conference discussing about the . . . → Read More: International AIDS Conference 2011 in Rome concluded, attended by medical experts from around the world

THET invites applications for Medium Paired Institutional Partnership grants

THET is inviting applications for Medium Paired Institutional Partnership (PIP) grants under Health Partnership Scheme (HPS). The HPS is four-year programme that gets funds from UK Department for International Development and supports development of health services as well as training and capacity-building projects in poor countries. HPS is managed by THET in a . . . → Read More: THET invites applications for Medium Paired Institutional Partnership grants

THET seeks concept papers for Multi-Country Partnership grants aimed at implementing health training and capacity-building partnership projects in low-income countries

THET (Tropical Health and Education Trust) has announced a call for concept papers for Multi-Country Partnership grants. The grants form part of the Health Partnership Scheme (HPS) which is a four-year programme that funds health link partnerships to carry out training and capacity-building projects in low-income countries.  The scheme is funded by the UK Department . . . → Read More: THET seeks concept papers for Multi-Country Partnership grants aimed at implementing health training and capacity-building partnership projects in low-income countries

International University of Health and Welfare of Japan (IUHW) Scholarships: Call for applications

Founded in 1995, the IUHW aims to produce educated and skilled professionals in the field of health and welfare. IUHW tries that the students graduating from the university work for welfare of citizens of Japan as well as other countries. In this endeavor, IUHW admits a large number of overseas students each year, . . . → Read More: International University of Health and Welfare of Japan (IUHW) Scholarships: Call for applications

Ashoka’s Changemakers seeks nominations for “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition

 Ashoka’s Changemakers in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition seeking innovative models that are transforming the field of health to sustainably increase the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

In this context, nominations are invited from solutions and . . . → Read More: Ashoka’s Changemakers seeks nominations for “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition

The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years

In 2011, The Stop TB Partnership was established following a call at the Amsterdam Ministerial Conference in 2000 building upon the Stop TB Initiative, launched by WHO in 1998. The purpose of this partnership is to realize the goal of eliminating TB as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world . . . → Read More: The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years

Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine

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

Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) in a recent press release announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing it with a grant for two years amounting to $12 million aimed at continuing the development of a vaccine to prevent human hookworm infection, a parasitic disease that affects 600 million . . . → Read More: Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine

USAID funding opportunity aimed at Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs in Azerbaijan

The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from eligible qualified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs) and other eligible organizations for funding aimed at Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs in Azerbaijan (AZ SHIP). . . . → Read More: USAID funding opportunity aimed at Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs in Azerbaijan

Proposal Format for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

The Annex A of the application form for UNFPII Small Grants Programme comprises of the Background, Rationale, Objectives, Strategy, Results & Sustainability, Partnerships, Monitoring and Evaluation and Detailed Budget Proposal. We will go through these sections one by one.

In the Background Information, main details about the project and the organization are requested. . . . → Read More: Proposal Format for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

Call for Application: IFHHRO Global Training of Trainers – Developing Human Rights Training Courses for Health Workers, to be held in the Netherlands

Due to the nature of their profession health workers inevitably play a role in the protection and realisation of health-related human rights. In this context, the health workers must know and put in practice all the issues concerning human rights in health services.

In order to address various aspects related to . . . → Read More: Call for Application: IFHHRO Global Training of Trainers – Developing Human Rights Training Courses for Health Workers, to be held in the Netherlands

SSRC grants opportunity for Collaborative Research on Environment and Health in China

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of social science research and scholarship. Founded in New York City in 1923 as the world’s first national coordinating body of the social sciences, it is today an international resource for interdisciplinary, innovative public social science.

. . . → Read More: SSRC grants opportunity for Collaborative Research on Environment and Health in China

The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011 report released by UNFPA, highlights the urgent need for trained midwives to achieve the MDG

Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are improved by 2015, according to a major new report launched today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.

It is a responsibility of governments and their political leaders and an investment that is . . . → Read More: The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011 report released by UNFPA, highlights the urgent need for trained midwives to achieve the MDG

Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award

Recently on United Nations Public Service Day, a ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by the United Nations in which annual Public Service Awards were awarded to winning entries from various countries for their innovative initiatives. Awardees received a trophy and a certificate of recognition. This year’s event is highly symbolic . . . → Read More: Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award

Fundraising for Women and Girls: Selected Foundations

The Global Fund for Women

The Global Fund for Women is an international network of women and men committed to a world of equality and social justice. We advocate for and defend women’s human rights by making grants to support women’s groups around the world…[more]

Sigrid Rausing Trust

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IHLFS start-up grants opportunity for health organisations and institutions in all DfID’s PSA countries working with partner institutions in the UK

British Council seeks applications for UK International Healthlinks Funding Scheme (IHLFS) funding from a wide range of formally accredited health institutions and organisations in select developing countries with the aim to support Links which are driven by the developing country partner. Links must benefit the developing country and be in line with national . . . → Read More: IHLFS start-up grants opportunity for health organisations and institutions in all DfID’s PSA countries working with partner institutions in the UK

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

Owning a mobile phone can improve not only women’s health and education, but also their financial situation

Source Link: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics/topic.cfm?ID=6463_8184_5701_282_6201&From=HT

AusAID and USAID have joined hands to fund and support the GSM Association (GSMA) mWomen programme aimed at narrowing the mobile phone gender gap and provide life-changing services to women in developing communities.

Purpose of the “Developing a Business Case to Close the Mobile Phone Gender . . . → Read More: Owning a mobile phone can improve not only women’s health and education, but also their financial situation

Public Health Foundation of India accepts applications for admission to various Post Graduate Diplomas Programs in IIPHs

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is accepting applications for admission to various Post Graduate Diploma programmes related to public health offered through various Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPH) in the academic year 2011-12.

The IIPHs at Delhi, Gandhinagar and Hyderabad offer these Post Graduate Diploma programmes to fresh . . . → Read More: Public Health Foundation of India accepts applications for admission to various Post Graduate Diplomas Programs in IIPHs

2011 Sir Ratan Tata Scholarship opportunity for Indian Nationals to study in UK or US at Master’s level

The Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai invites applications for one-year scholarships at the Masters’ level from students who wish to study in the UK or two-year scholarships in the USA in the broad field of Development Studies, with special focus on Developmental Economics, Public Health or Science-Technology-Society (STS) Studies.

The scholarship . . . → Read More: 2011 Sir Ratan Tata Scholarship opportunity for Indian Nationals to study in UK or US at Master’s level

World Bank Office in Ukraine announces grant of $30,000 to six CSO’s addressing the issues of public accountability in health and communal services

The World Bank Office in Ukraine has declared six winners of Small Grants Program (Civil Society Fund) competition. These six civil society organizations were selected from 86 applicants. Ukraine Small Grants Program initiated in partnership with the Ukraine National Initiatives to Enhance Reforms (UNITER) and focused on improving governance through enhancing the role . . . → Read More: World Bank Office in Ukraine announces grant of $30,000 to six CSO’s addressing the issues of public accountability in health and communal services

Call for Applications for Research Ethics Capacity Development for African Institutions under the Johns Hopkins FABTP

The Johns Hopkins-Fogarty African Bioethics Training Program (FABTP) is pleased to announce a call for applications for its third capacity development partnership in research ethics for institutions within Africa. FABTP is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC), and is directed by faculty of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg . . . → Read More: Call for Applications for Research Ethics Capacity Development for African Institutions under the Johns Hopkins FABTP

Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellowship in Health Care Policy and Practice opportunity for candidates from Australia, New Zealand and select European countries

The Commonwealth Fund seeks proposals for 2012-2013 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice from talented mid-career professionals like academic researchers, clinicians, managers, government policymakers, and journalists—from Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The fellowship provides the fellows a unique opportunity to spend up to . . . → Read More: Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellowship in Health Care Policy and Practice opportunity for candidates from Australia, New Zealand and select European countries

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

World Bank invites entries with innovation project ideas for Cameroon Development Marketplace competition

The Development Marketplace (DM) is a competitive World Bank program implemented in Cameroon by the World Bank Country Office and Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

This competition attracts innovative or original ideas submitted by associations, NGOs and Common Initiative Groups operating within the Cameroonian national territory.

The objective of the . . . → Read More: World Bank invites entries with innovation project ideas for Cameroon Development Marketplace competition

RESTRICTED CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2011 UNDER CDTF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 2011 IN KENYA

The Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) established through a Financing Agreement between the Government of Kenya (GoK) and the European Union (EU) invites calls for proposals with the purpose of supporting and mainstreaming the community-led approaches to poverty reduction and sustainable management of natural resources by communities in rural and peri-urban areas across . . . → Read More: RESTRICTED CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2011 UNDER CDTF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 2011 IN KENYA

Malaysian Government’s Scholarships to International Students in various fields

With ever increasing demand for talented professionals, countries across the world are investing in education to raise their pool of highly skilled human capital.

Malaysian government sponsored Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) has been setup to offer scholarships to students from across the world for studying advanced level courses in the country. . . . → Read More: Malaysian Government’s Scholarships to International Students in various fields

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

Proposals are being accepted for the Grant Challenges Explorations – Round 7

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is accepting applications for the Round 7 of Grant Challenges Explorations, which provides grants of $100,000 for unconventional ideas that could transform health in developing countries and focuses on research areas where creative, unorthodox thinking is most  urgently needed.

Proposals for the Round 7 can . . . → Read More: Proposals are being accepted for the Grant Challenges Explorations – Round 7

Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada and the World Bank has launched the “Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development,” which is calling for groundbreaking prevention and treatment approaches for pregnant women and . . . → Read More: Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development

Beyond Sport Awards 2011: Using Sports to create positive social change

Beyond Sport is a global organization that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to create positive social change across the world. There are three primary ways of doing this: Beyond Sport Awards, Beyond Sport Summit and Beyond Sport World.

Currently, the Beyond Sport Awards is accepting entries under 12 . . . → Read More: Beyond Sport Awards 2011: Using Sports to create positive social change

The World of Children Annual Awards: Humanitarian, Health and Youth Awards

The World of Children Annual Awards Program is a global recognition and funding program that “exclusively focuses on a broad range of children’s issues such as health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety and human rights.” It works to improve the lives of children worldwide by identifying and providing recognition to those extraordinary . . . → Read More: The World of Children Annual Awards: Humanitarian, Health and Youth Awards

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Since 1967, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been making grants since 1967 to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world.

The Foundation’s programs have ambitious goals that include: helping to reduce global poverty, limiting the risk of climate change, improving education for students in California . . . → Read More: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

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

THET’s New Funding for Link Projects

THET, the international development organization based in the UK, has developed a new grant scheme to support Links projects aimed at improving global health outcomes for people living in poverty in developing countries through more coordinated link activities.

An important eligibility condition of this funding is that the applying organization should . . . → Read More: THET’s New Funding for Link Projects

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

After training, do some Community Health Research

An effective community healthcare project will work only when one’s own knowledge meets with the existing health problems of the community. It is important to identify community health problems and list them out. Mostly referred to as mapping of diseases, there are various participatory research tools that can help us in gathering information . . . → Read More: After training, do some Community Health Research

Health Microinsurance Schemes for the Poor

One of the most practical problems one can face while implementing a user fee-based healthcare service to the community is that many poor people would seek healthcare in credit because they will not have cash to pay, despite the lowest price offered to them. To counter such a situation, the NGO can introduce . . . → Read More: Health Microinsurance Schemes for the Poor

Health Infrastructure along Djibouti-Ethiopia Transport Corridor

In another Global Development Alliance partnership, USAID supported the alliance of the Republic of Djibouti and Family Health International (FHI) along with a private sector partner, DP World, which is the fourth largest global marine terminal operator.

DP World financed and managed the construction of a 126-meter “SafeTStop” facility that includes . . . → Read More: Health Infrastructure along Djibouti-Ethiopia Transport Corridor

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