EIFL seeks Grant Proposals from Innovative Libraries in Ghana, Kenya and Uganda for Public Library Innovation Programme

Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) was established in 1999 to enable access to digital information in developing and transition countries. EIFL is an international not-for-profit organisation based in Europe with a global network of partners. It advocates for affordable access to commercial e-journals for academic and research libraries in Central and Eastern Europe. . . . → Read More: EIFL seeks Grant Proposals from Innovative Libraries in Ghana, Kenya and Uganda for Public Library Innovation Programme

USAID Kenya seeks Grant Applications to support the “APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Service Delivery” Program

USAID) in Kenya is currently inviting grant applications from eligible US/ non-US Organizations/ Institutions for assisting in implementation of “APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Service Delivery” Program . . . → Read More: USAID Kenya seeks Grant Applications to support the “APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Service Delivery” Program

EC seeks Grant Proposals for Pastoral and Agropastoral Livelihood Support Activities in Kenya

The European Commission (EC), through the Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands, has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Pastoral and Agropastoral Livelihood Support Activities in Kenya

Kenya ICT Board seeks Grant Applications from Kenyan Entrepreneurs

Kenya ICT Board (KICTB) is inviting applications from entrepreneurs for expansion of Information and Communication Technology Services across Kenya. . . . → Read More: Kenya ICT Board seeks Grant Applications from Kenyan Entrepreneurs

KCDF Call for Proposals for NGOs in Kenya

KCDF has issued this call for proposals for open grants targeting innovative community driven projects or initiatives. . . . → Read More: KCDF Call for Proposals for NGOs in Kenya

Microinsurance Innovation Facility: Fellowship Programme (Kenya)

The fellowship programme is available from March 2012 to March 2013 at Nairobi, Kenya. The host organization for this programme is Kenya Orient Insurance Limited (KOIL), Nairobi, Kenya. . . . → Read More: Microinsurance Innovation Facility: Fellowship Programme (Kenya)

EC Funding Opportunity to promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Kenya

European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals seeking concept notes at first stage from eligible organizations aimed at contributing towards strengthening the role of civil society . . . → Read More: EC Funding Opportunity to promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Kenya

Czech Government 2012-2013 Scholarship Program to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Programs

The Government of the Czech Republic is seeking applications from eligible candidates in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania for scholarships to pursue studies at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic for the academic year 2012-2013. The scholarship offer has been officially communicated to the respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs. . . . → Read More: Czech Government 2012-2013 Scholarship Program to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Programs

PRM seeks Funding Proposals from NGO Programs benefiting Refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen

Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa has issued a call for proposals to fund NGO programs aimed at benefiting Refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen. . . . → Read More: PRM seeks Funding Proposals from NGO Programs benefiting Refugees in Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen

Call for applications: Danish Culture Fund

Sarakasi , which is the contracted consultant responsible for monitoring, evaluation and disbursement of cultural funds on behalf of the Danish Embassy, invites applications for the culture fund that aims to help artists in Kenya and Denmark, and establish a cultural exchange program between them. . . . → Read More: Call for applications: Danish Culture Fund

Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

A Cabinet memorandum, pertaining to ways for raising funds for HIV programs, was prepared by the Kenyan National AIDS Control Council, in March 2011. . . . → Read More: Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms

The results of the first round of the Renewable Energy & Adaptation to Climate Change Window (REACT) have been announced by the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF). . . . → Read More: AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms

infoDev seeking EOI for case studies of Mobile use at the Base of the Pyramid in Kenya, South Africa, Armenia, Pakistan and Vietnam

infoDev is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for research and development. . . . → Read More: infoDev seeking EOI for case studies of Mobile use at the Base of the Pyramid in Kenya, South Africa, Armenia, Pakistan and Vietnam

UNESCO and Varkey GEMS Foundation Announce Program to Train 10,000 School Principals at Clinton Global Initiative

The Varkey GEMS Foundation and UNESCO have announced this training program. . . . → Read More: UNESCO and Varkey GEMS Foundation Announce Program to Train 10,000 School Principals at Clinton Global Initiative

infoDev Seeks Expressions of Interest from Organizations for Establishing a Climate Innovation Center in Kenya

infoDev, a program started by World Bank in association with DANIDA and UKAid, is currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from interested organizations for establishing and operating a Climate Innovation Center (CIC) in Kenya. The main objective behind establishing this CIC is to provide a country-driven approach to climate change and support the . . . → Read More: infoDev Seeks Expressions of Interest from Organizations for Establishing a Climate Innovation Center in Kenya

Britain help targeted at providing supplementary food to mothers and malnourished children in Kenya presently hit by severe humanitarian crisis

Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/442599

Britain has been engaged in providing help through UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) to the drought hit regions in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa. At the moment it is helping over 200,000 people in Kenya. Most of the help from UK is . . . → Read More: Britain help targeted at providing supplementary food to mothers and malnourished children in Kenya presently hit by severe humanitarian crisis

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

Source: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently presented its 2011 Access to Learning Award amounting $1 million to the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN). ALIN is engaged in providing knowledge and information through a variety of innovative channels in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

ALIN’s Knowledge Centers . . . → Read More: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

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

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

Maximum CIDA Contribution:   $ 100,000

Embassy Canada: High Commission of Canada to Kenya

Description:

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

Internews, Kenya Invites Applications from Journalists Concerned about Health Issues for Health Journalism Fellowship

Internews based in Kenya is inviting applications from journalists for the eight-week long health journalism fellowships. These fellowships are intended to improve the coverage of health issues on issues like family planning, maternal health and HIV. This is an opportunity for print and media journalists to enhance their skills on health journalism and . . . → Read More: Internews, Kenya Invites Applications from Journalists Concerned about Health Issues for Health Journalism Fellowship

Mercy Corps and Western Union announce to work together on market-driven solutions to social challenges

Sourced From: http://ir.westernunion.com/

Mercy Corps, the Western Union Company and the Western Union Foundation have announced to continue their association and ongoing work on market-driven solution to social challenges. Mercy Corps has also received a $500,000 contribution from the Western Union Foundation that will be used to aid social entrepreneurs willing . . . → Read More: Mercy Corps and Western Union announce to work together on market-driven solutions to social challenges

European Commission to send over five million euros to the world’s largest refugee center

Source: http://europa.eu

European Commission has announced to send over five million euros in aid to the world’s largest refugee center. This means European Commission’s aid for drought crisis in the Horn of Africa has now reached about €70 million mark. There are over ten million people who are in serious need of aid . . . → Read More: European Commission to send over five million euros to the world’s largest refugee center

YPARD and ACTS invite applications from young Kenyans for a five-day “Mapping Training for Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs” workshop

Young Professionals in Agriculture Research and Development (YPARD) in collaboration with the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) are hosting a five days training workshop in geographic information system GIS/GPS for young unemployed and underemployed agricultural professionals in Kenya. The “Mapping Training for Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Kenya” workshop will be held during . . . → Read More: YPARD and ACTS invite applications from young Kenyans for a five-day “Mapping Training for Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs” workshop

Non State Actors – Action in partner countries – Kenya

Reference: EuropeAid/130380/L/ACT/KEPublished: 30/07/2010Updated: 31/07/2010Status: OpenType: Action GrantsGeographical Zone: KenyaProgramme: Non-State Actors and Local AuthoritiesBudget: 3,500,000 EUR

Call for proposals & Procurement notices

Kenya: Water from the rock

The people of Kapsasian community, near Kenya’s renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve no longer have to walk miles in search of water thanks to a USAID/East Africa project that uses a giant rock to capture rain water. USAID Telling Our Story

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

USAID’s Youth Can! Program in Kenya

The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting U.S. and Non-U.S. qualified organizations to implement youth activities in Kenya.

“The Yes Youth Can! Program (“Program”), under USAID’s new Strategic Objective of strengthening and sustaining Kenya’s post-election recovery, will empower youth by providing robust support to: address the multiple facets . . . → Read More: USAID’s Youth Can! Program in Kenya

Volunteer Opportunity with Winrock in Kenya to develop a Data Bank of locally available raw materials and feed formula

Volunteer Technical Assistance – Assignment Kenya Assignment Title:     Develop a Data Bank of locally available raw materials and feed formula Assignment Number:     KEN015 Assignment Location:     Nairobi Recruiter:     Johnnie Frueauff, ext. 3014 Number of Volunteers Requested:  1 Terms of Reference:

In Kenya, Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers (AKEFEMA) is an industry association . . . → Read More: Volunteer Opportunity with Winrock in Kenya to develop a Data Bank of locally available raw materials and feed formula

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