EC invites Proposals for Projects to Strengthen the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities for Poverty Reduction in Iran and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking proposals from eligible organizations for projects that would strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations and local authorities and help in poverty reduction in Iran and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. EC also aims to promote an empowered society in these countries to benefit populations . . . → Read More: EC invites Proposals for Projects to Strengthen the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities for Poverty Reduction in Iran and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

KOICA invites Scholarship Applications from Developing Countries’ Candidates to pursue Masters in International Development in Korea

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in partnership with Korea University is inviting high-caliber students from developing countries for the scholarships to pursue Master’s Degree Program in International Development that is aimed at nurturing talented students helping them gain professional and systematic knowledge that will play a key role in their home country’s development. . . . → Read More: KOICA invites Scholarship Applications from Developing Countries’ Candidates to pursue Masters in International Development in Korea

Government of the Republic of Korea Invites Entries for 2011 HLF-4 International Essay Contest

The Government of the Republic of Korea will host the 2011 HLF-4 International Essay Contest to share young people’s inspiration. . . . → Read More: Government of the Republic of Korea Invites Entries for 2011 HLF-4 International Essay Contest

Youth from all over the world invited for Essay Competition themed “Visions of Youth on Effective Aid & Development”

Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4) is going to be held at the Bexco convention centre in Busan, Korea, from 29 November to 1 December 2011. The forum will be attended by ministers from across the globe, from both developing and donor countries, government representatives, parliamentarians, civil society organizations and private sector . . . → Read More: Youth from all over the world invited for Essay Competition themed “Visions of Youth on Effective Aid & Development”

Korean National Commission for UNESCO seeks papers for the First World Humanities Forum to be held in Busan

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Korea, UNESCO, Busan Metropolitan City, Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU), and National Research Foundation of Korea are organizing the First World Humanities Forum in Busan from 24 – 26 November, 2011.

The Forum is being organized with the aim to provide an . . . → Read More: Korean National Commission for UNESCO seeks papers for the First World Humanities Forum to be held in Busan

The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world

The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea is seeking nominations for the forth ‘SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those who have worked to protect water environments in Korea and the world. The awards will be presented in November 2011 in partnership with Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and Ministry of Environment . . . → Read More: The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world

The May 18 Memorial Foundation’s Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Asia

NGOs based in Asia are invited to apply for financial support from the Korea-based May 18 Memorial Foundation under its 2010 Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Asia (GDHRPA). The Foundation was “established to commemorate the 1980 Gwangju Uprising by continuing  the Uprising’s spirit of struggle and solidarity, contributing to the . . . → Read More: The May 18 Memorial Foundation’s Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Asia

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010 for Individuals and Organizations

The Korean-based May 18 Memorial Foundation starts accepting nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010 from the month of November onwards every year. The award is given out of an individual or an organizations making contribution towards the “promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work.” . . . → Read More: Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010 for Individuals and Organizations

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