Online Seminar on Social Media for Fundraising

Topic: “Social Media for Fundraising” Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM GMT Click here to know the exact time of the Online Seminar in your Country

On popular demand, we are again organizing the Online Seminar on “Social Media for Fundraising” on March 1, 2012 at 17:30-19:00 . . . → Read More: Online Seminar on Social Media for Fundraising

Online Seminar on Social Media for Fundraising

Topic: “Social Media for Fundraising” Date: February 15, 2012 Timings: 1:30 PM -3:00 PM GMT Click here to know the exact time of the Online Seminar in your Country

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Introduction

Tweets, e-newsletters, web 2.0 – gone . . . → Read More: Online Seminar on Social Media for Fundraising

Micro-Grants for Citizen Media Outreach Projects

Rising Voices has issued a call for proposals to to support and nurture underrepresented communities so that they can begin to take full advantage of participatory digital media tools has been our microgrants for citizen media outreach projects.

These small grants provide an opportunity for individuals, grassroots groups, networks, and other . . . → Read More: Micro-Grants for Citizen Media Outreach Projects

African Media Initiative Announces $1 Million Fund for News Innovation

The African Media Initiative (AMI), leading African media organization, has announced to contribute $1 Million for creation of a fund to encourage innovation in news industry. AMI is ranked as the largest association of media owners and operators in Africa. A new African News Innovation Challenge (ANIC) is also being launched to encourage . . . → Read More: African Media Initiative Announces $1 Million Fund for News Innovation

Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University seeks Entries for the Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma

The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma, Columbia University is currently inviting entries for the Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma. These awards were started in 1994 to honour innovative reporting about the impact of violence and other traumatic events on the society. These awards raise awareness about impact of trauma . . . → Read More: Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University seeks Entries for the Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma

One World Media seeks entries for One World Media Awards

One World Media is currently inviting entries for the One World Media Awards offered to recognize contributions of media professionals in promoting human rights and development . . . → Read More: One World Media seeks entries for One World Media Awards

Mobile Media Toolkit on how to use Mobile Tech enabling Citizen Media and Encourage Independent Voices

A few months back, MobileActive.org introduced its Mobile Media Toolkit for the users to make media creation more participatory and portable.  This was the Knight News Challenge winning project for advancing the use of mobile technology to generate and distribute news and information.

In the recent years, understanding how mobiles can . . . → Read More: Mobile Media Toolkit on how to use Mobile Tech enabling Citizen Media and Encourage Independent Voices

OSF Arab Regional Office Invites Unsolicited Funding Proposals for Small Grants under its Focus Areas

The Open Society Foundations (OSF) Arab Regional Office beginning November 16, 2011 is accepting unsolicited grant proposal outlines, or concept notes, on a rolling basis that will continue throughout the year. . . . → Read More: OSF Arab Regional Office Invites Unsolicited Funding Proposals for Small Grants under its Focus Areas

Editorial Contributions invited for SAGE Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today’s World-New Expanded Online Volume

Academic editorial contributions are being invited for the Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today’s World, which is a new online library reference that will look at women . . . → Read More: Editorial Contributions invited for SAGE Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today’s World-New Expanded Online Volume

Nominations invited for the 2012-2013 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

CSSC is currently inviting nominations for its prestigious 2012- 2013 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award. . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2012-2013 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award

The Five College Women’s Studies Research Center invites Applications and Nominations for 2012-2013 Research Associateships

Five College Women’s Studies Research Center invites proposals for projects that may include, but are not limited to, exploring the impact of new media. . . . → Read More: The Five College Women’s Studies Research Center invites Applications and Nominations for 2012-2013 Research Associateships

The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre seeks Nominations for AMIC Awards 2012

AMIC is now inviting nominations for “The AMIC Media and Communication Advancement and Innovation Award” and “The AMIC Asia Communication Award” 2012. . . . → Read More: The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre seeks Nominations for AMIC Awards 2012

Romedia Foundation in Budapest invites Applications for internship for young Roma Civil Society Professionals

The Romedia Foundation is inviting applications for an internship program for young Roma civil society professionals. . . . → Read More: Romedia Foundation in Budapest invites Applications for internship for young Roma Civil Society Professionals

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

Earth Journalism Network seeks Applications under the Small Grants Program aimed at Media Coverage of Environmental Issues

The Earth Journalism Network is currently seeking applications for the small grants fund from eligible projects all over the world (preferably from the developing world) aimed at building network and media capacity to cover environmental issues. . . . → Read More: Earth Journalism Network seeks Applications under the Small Grants Program aimed at Media Coverage of Environmental Issues

ICJF seeks Proposals for the one-year Knight International Journalism Fellowships Program

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is inviting proposals for the one year Knight International Journalism Fellowships program from eligible journalists around the world. . . . → Read More: ICJF seeks Proposals for the one-year Knight International Journalism Fellowships Program

IRTS Foundation invites competitive college students to attend the Summer Fellowship Program

International Radio and Television Society Foundation, better known as IRTS Foundation invites competitive college juniors, seniors, or graduate students for the 41st Annual Summer Fellowship Program 2012 to be held in New York from June 3 – August 4, 2012. . . . → Read More: IRTS Foundation invites competitive college students to attend the Summer Fellowship Program

A New Report: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): “Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media”

An international report on the position of women in the news media was presented by International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). . . . → Read More: A New Report: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): “Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media”

Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York seeks papers for Arab Women, Media and Sexuality Conference

The Center is inviting scholars, early career researchers, and practitioners to submit 250-300 word abstracts on the following themes for inclusion in the conference. . . . → Read More: Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York seeks papers for Arab Women, Media and Sexuality Conference

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites Proposals for Projects on Under-reported Population Issues

The Pulitzer Center is currently inviting proposals for projects on under-reported population issues. . . . → Read More: The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites Proposals for Projects on Under-reported Population Issues

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

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australia-Indonesia Institute Seeks Nominations for Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award

The Government of Australia and the Australia-Indonesia Institute are inviting nominations for the Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award. . . . → Read More: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australia-Indonesia Institute Seeks Nominations for Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award

USAID funding opportunity under the Mozambique Media Strengthening Program

The USAID has issued a request for applications for the Mozambique Media Strengthening Program. . . . → Read More: USAID funding opportunity under the Mozambique Media Strengthening Program

IREX seeks enquiries for Zimbabwe Media Access and Professionalism Program

IREX is a nonprofit organization which offers numerous innovative programs to bring positive changes across the world. IREX is dedicated for quality education, independent media, and strong communities in the whole world. The Zimbabwe Media Access and Professionalism Program (ZMAPP) is a unique program from IREX, meant to provide opportunities of professional development . . . → Read More: IREX seeks enquiries for Zimbabwe Media Access and Professionalism Program

IVF invites proposals for projects within the Visegrad+ Program

The International Visegrad Fund (IVF) is seeking proposals for projects within the Visegrad+ program. The Visegrad+ program was started with the aim to develop the cooperation between the Visegrad Group (V4) countries and Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

The International Visegrad Fund is an international organization based in Bratislava founded by the . . . → Read More: IVF invites proposals for projects within the Visegrad+ Program

Rhodes University Sol Plaatje Institute Scholarship opportunity for Southern African women media practitioners to pursue PDMM

Rhodes University’s Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership (SPI) offers editorial and business training programs to both practicing and aspirant media leaders.

SPI offers professional media management and leadership training program and the honors-level Post-Graduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM). The training programs uniquely combine cutting-edge theory and practice and are . . . → Read More: Rhodes University Sol Plaatje Institute Scholarship opportunity for Southern African women media practitioners to pursue PDMM

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

Latin American and Caribbean Community Center seeks applications for Media Institute 2011: Gender, Migration and Human Rights

The Latin American and Caribbean Community Center (LACCC) was formed in September of 2003 as a community based organization to address the diverse political, economic and cultural needs of the growing Latino and Caribbean populations in the southern region of the United States, with a special emphasis on the most marginalized element of . . . → Read More: Latin American and Caribbean Community Center seeks applications for Media Institute 2011: Gender, Migration and Human Rights

CEDPA and ITVS announce to work together for Women and Girls Lead initiative

Source: http://www.cedpa.org/

The Center for development of Population Activities (CEDPA) and the Independent Television Service (ITVS) have announced to work together for the cause of Women and Girls Lead initiative, a multi-year public media project. The main objective of this initiative is to draw attention of the society and authorities to the issues . . . → Read More: CEDPA and ITVS announce to work together for Women and Girls Lead initiative

Tribeca Film Institute invites applications for Tribeca Film grants

Sourced From: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/

The Tribeca Film Institute is a nonprofit arts organization that was founded in 2001 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff. The institute offers grants and professional development opportunities to talented filmmakers and supports individual artists in the field. The institute offers several educational programmes from time to . . . → Read More: Tribeca Film Institute invites applications for Tribeca Film grants

Google and Associated Press invite applications for Journalism and Technology Scholarship

Google in partnership with Associated Press (AP) is inviting applications for AP-Google Journalism and Technology Scholarship program initiated to promote digital and new media skills in student journalists. This program will be administered by the Online News Association. This scholarship program is perfect for the undergraduate or graduate students in the U.S. who . . . → Read More: Google and Associated Press invite applications for Journalism and Technology Scholarship

Nominations invited for the second OPEC Award for Journalism

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is seeking nominations for the second OPEC Award for Journalism. The award, which will be presented in Vienna, Austria, in June 2012, invites interested journalists, analysts and media organizations to nominate individual candidates, media organizations or teams for the same.

Objective of the Award

 The . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the second OPEC Award for Journalism

RNTC seeks applications from eligible media trainers from developing countries for Training the Trainers certificate course

Radio Netherlands Training Centre (RNTC) is seeking applications for Training the Trainers certificate course from eligible candidates related to media training in developing countries and countries in transition.

Course aim

To strengthen the capacity of trainers, training organizers and educators working in or for the broadcast sector to assess training needs . . . → Read More: RNTC seeks applications from eligible media trainers from developing countries for Training the Trainers certificate course

European Union open call for grant proposals to strengthen the role of CSOs in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Swaziland

First developed and implemented in 2007, the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is the approach adopted by European Union for promotion of democracy and human rights in the whole world. The main aim of this program is contributing to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, . . . → Read More: European Union open call for grant proposals to strengthen the role of CSOs in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Swaziland

WAN-IFRA seeks applications for the Mobile News Grants and Training Scheme from partnerships led by newspapers in Sub-Saharan Africa

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), based in Paris, France, and Darmstadt, Germany, with subsidiaries in Singapore, India, Spain, France and Sweden, is the global organization of the world’s newspapers and news publishers. It represents more than 18,000 publications, 15,000 online sites and over 3,000 companies in more than 120 . . . → Read More: WAN-IFRA seeks applications for the Mobile News Grants and Training Scheme from partnerships led by newspapers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ashoka’s Youth Venture Invites entries for 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition

Ashoka’s Youth Venture, in partnership with Staples Foundation, is seeking entries from young people for the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition. The competition is organized to recognize the youths with innovative ideas about use of technology for advancing social change and improving the lives of people across the world. Youths with . . . → Read More: Ashoka’s Youth Venture Invites entries for 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition

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

Young Media Summit 2011, Tunis: DW-Akademie invites young bloggers, Internet activists and freelance online-journalists from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya or Mauritania to attend the event

DW-AKADEMIE is the international center for media capacity building of Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany’s international broadcaster.

DW-AKADEMIE’s fields of activity are:

Training journalists, technicians, trainers and management of partner broadcasters around the world Training Deutsche Welle’s young journalists in internships and practical placement programs Media training for specialist and management personnel — also in an . . . → Read More: Young Media Summit 2011, Tunis: DW-Akademie invites young bloggers, Internet activists and freelance online-journalists from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya or Mauritania to attend the event

OSISA invites women media leaders from SADC Countries to apply for Postgraduate Scholarships at Rhodes University

Rhodes University’s Sol Plaatje Institute (SPI) for Media Leadership invites women media leaders from Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), who wish to study media management and leadership at the SPI in 2012, to apply for postgraduate scholarships. Successful applicants will register for the SPI’s one year, fulltime Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM), . . . → Read More: OSISA invites women media leaders from SADC Countries to apply for Postgraduate Scholarships at Rhodes University

MTN invites South African undergraduates for the 2012 PDMM Scholarships from Rhodes University’s Media Leadership Institute

The Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership (SPI) at Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies invites applications for four scholarships from South African students who wish to register for the SPI’s Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM) in 2012.

MTN 2012 Scholarship Provisions

The scholarships are sponsored by MTN . . . → Read More: MTN invites South African undergraduates for the 2012 PDMM Scholarships from Rhodes University’s Media Leadership Institute

Ashoka Changemakers with support from Google seeks nominations for Citizen Media: A Global Innovation Competition

Media connects people to their world, gives voice to their ideas and dreams, and equips them with knowledge to improve their lives and the lives of others. In all these ways, media catalyzes participatory citizenship, on both a local and global scale.

But even in this age of pervasive media, many . . . → Read More: Ashoka Changemakers with support from Google seeks nominations for Citizen Media: A Global Innovation Competition

WASH Media Awards 2011-2012: Applications sought from journalists working on water supply, sanitation or hygiene issues

The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) in association with the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) invites applications for fourth edition of the WASH Media Awards. These awards are basically meant to honour the works of journalists who publish or broadcast original stories on water supply, sanitation or hygiene (WASH) related issues. . . . → Read More: WASH Media Awards 2011-2012: Applications sought from journalists working on water supply, sanitation or hygiene issues

CE Youth Media Award 2011: Young journalists invited to submit their media entries

“Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers…”

European Youth Press in collaboration with the Council of Europe (CE) invites all young journalists to make their . . . → Read More: CE Youth Media Award 2011: Young journalists invited to submit their media entries

UNESCO launches MIL Curriculum for Teachers to promote the development of knowledge societies and free independent and pluralistic media

UNESCO recently in its attempt to advance the media and information literacy (MIL) and civic participation released a model Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers. This Curriculum is aimed at helping Member States in their continuing efforts towards achieving the objectives of the Grünwald Declaration (1982), the Alexandria Declaration (2005) and the . . . → Read More: UNESCO launches MIL Curriculum for Teachers to promote the development of knowledge societies and free independent and pluralistic media

USAID funded UNITER project seeks applications aimed at strengthening and assisting leading pro-reform Ukrainian NGOs

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Call for Applications (CFA) for the “Ukraine National Initiatives to Enhance Reforms” (UNITER) project, implemented by Pact Inc.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the UNITER project is to strengthen and assist leading pro-reform Ukrainian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to sustain and consolidate . . . → Read More: USAID funded UNITER project seeks applications aimed at strengthening and assisting leading pro-reform Ukrainian NGOs

USAID Call for Applications for Implementing the Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media Project in Belarus

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from U.S. or non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG organizations to implement the Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media Project in Belarus. Please refer to the Program Description (RFA section C) for a complete . . . → Read More: USAID Call for Applications for Implementing the Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media Project in Belarus

The 2012 Media for Liberty Award: Entries invited from Print and Electronic Media Journalists

The promotion of economic and political liberties requires continual examination by policy makers both in the United States and across the globe. But the media can play an equally vital role in promoting these freedoms through its treatment of and attention to issues of the day, and the societies, cultures and people who . . . → Read More: The 2012 Media for Liberty Award: Entries invited from Print and Electronic Media Journalists

2011 Media in Conflicts Seminar: Young enthusiastic journalists invited to attend the 5-day conference in Israel

The Media in Conflicts Seminar (MICS) during the annual event held since 2009 offers exceptional young journalists an opportunity to develop skills that can equip them in dealing with the challenges of media in conflicts, create a priceless professional network and experience true coverage at the world’s most covered conflict zone.

. . . → Read More: 2011 Media in Conflicts Seminar: Young enthusiastic journalists invited to attend the 5-day conference in Israel

PERC seeks applications for Media Fellowships from journalists to spend one week in Bozeman, Montana to learn about markets and environmental issues

Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) seeks application for the Media Fellowships from journalists (reporters, editors, broadcasters, producers, and others) who are interested in learning more about markets and environmental issues. Media Fellows get an opportunity to spend a minimum of a week in Bozeman, Montana, where they visit with PERC researchers and . . . → Read More: PERC seeks applications for Media Fellowships from journalists to spend one week in Bozeman, Montana to learn about markets and environmental issues

Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world

It is a well known fact that media has played a vital role in shaping the lives of communities and countries around the world. But the fact remains whether the media in a particular community or country has the required freedom to undertake the unbiased reporting. There are many issues concerning proper and . . . → Read More: Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world

Proposals invited from Media and Mass Communication professionals for MediAsia 2011 Conference in Osaka, Japan

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) has joined hands with its other partners across the world in organizing the second Asian Conference on Media and Mass Communication 2011, to be held in Osaka, Japan, from November 4 to 6. MediAsia 2011 is expected to be a platform where academics and professionals from the fields . . . → Read More: Proposals invited from Media and Mass Communication professionals for MediAsia 2011 Conference in Osaka, Japan

Clean Tech Media Award

The Clean Tech Media Award is given to encourage and enhance public awareness and raise ecological and economical consciousness and commitment to promote green technologies. The award bridges the gap between entrepreneurs, scientists, politicians, artists, media representatives and consumers and raises awareness and boosts the popularity of the sustainable revolution. The Clean Tech . . . → Read More: Clean Tech Media Award

International Women’s Media Foundation announces a Scholarships for New Media Women Entrepreneurs in India

The great opportunity is offered to two women entrepreneurs in the new media sector to join an upcoming class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women in India by International Women’s Media Foundation. A world class education will be received by the participants through 10,000 Women which is alert on helping industrialist to think big . . . → Read More: International Women’s Media Foundation announces a Scholarships for New Media Women Entrepreneurs in India

Women’s Media Foundation Offering Fellowship of Elizabeth Neuffer

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is offered by the International Women’s Media Foundation for the year 2011-12 International Women’s Media Foundation encourages on the behalf of The Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003 and Journalism prize winner. The fellowship will start from September 2011.

Neuffer’s family and friends produced this . . . → Read More: Women’s Media Foundation Offering Fellowship of Elizabeth Neuffer

Australia-India Council: Australian Studies Fellowships and Young Media Fellowships

The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australia-India Council (AIC) has announced a call for applications for Australian Studies Fellowships and Young Media Fellowships.

The primary purpose of the AIC Studies Fellowship program is to more fully acquaint visiting Indian scholars with Australian Studies centres and programs . . . → Read More: Australia-India Council: Australian Studies Fellowships and Young Media Fellowships

One World Media’s Special Award for a media project in developing countries

If your organization has been implementing a media project to address the social or development issues of your communities at the grassroots-level, then you can apply for the Special Award organized by One World Media.

Although this award is specifically for local radio/TV initiatives (including a specific program or channel or . . . → Read More: One World Media’s Special Award for a media project in developing countries

International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) seeking nominations for 2011 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Women journalists working full-time, part-time or freelance in print, broadcast or online media in any country can be nominated for the awards.

For the Courage Awards, candidates employed by organizations whose main objective is . . . → Read More: International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards

Media Sensitization against Violence against Women

Project Context

In a democracy, the media holds the key to bring about mass awareness on issues of political, social and economic importance.  However, it is mostly observed that political and economic news items are given more preference over social issues in many of the media channels. This is leading to a massive . . . → Read More: Media Sensitization against Violence against Women

Excellence in Media Award for distinguished reporting on global health issues

The Global Health Council is seeking nominations for the Excellence in Media Award to recognize the vital role played by the media in informing the public and decision makers. The Award will be given at the 2011 Annual International Conference on “Securing a Healthier Future in a Changing World” from 13 to 17 . . . → Read More: Excellence in Media Award for distinguished reporting on global health issues

UNDP’s Asia-Pacific Human Development Media Fellowship 2010 on Gender

The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Asia-Pacific Regional Centre is accepting applications for the 2010 Asia-Pacific Human Development Media Fellowship covering the theme of “Gender: Empowering Women as Agents of Change for Human Development.”

The aim of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Fellowships for Asia Pacific (Media) is . . . → Read More: UNDP’s Asia-Pacific Human Development Media Fellowship 2010 on Gender

CSE’s Media Fellowship to study, investigate and report about the Forest Rights Act

The Eleventh CSE Media Fellowship

Justice at bay: the Forest Rights Act

December 15, 2010-February 15, 2011

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) offers a media fellowship to journalists to study, investigate and report on the implementation, violation and drawbacks of the Act, and its fallouts on forest dwelling communities.

Duration: Two months . . . → Read More: CSE’s Media Fellowship to study, investigate and report about the Forest Rights Act

Call for Proposals for FY 2010 Small Grants Program in Cambodia

Application deadline: June 14, 2010

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the Small Grants Program for fiscal year 2010.

The purpose of the program is to assist countries around the world to strengthen democracy, human rights, civil society, and rule of law, and to combat extremism in their countries by . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals for FY 2010 Small Grants Program in Cambodia

The Open Society Foundation Grants in South Africa

“The Open Society Foundation for South Africa (OSF-SA) is inviting organisations and individuals to submit proposals for projects focused on its key programme areas:

The Economic Development and Justice programme – Support to date has emphasised education for entrepreneurship, the role of provincial and metropolitan governments as drivers of economic change, . . . → Read More: The Open Society Foundation Grants in South Africa

Award for Covering Global Health Issues

The Global Health Council is seeking nominations for the Excellence in Media Award for Global Health. The award is given to organizations or individuals who have made efforts in the prior year to most effectively capture “the essence of a major issue in global health and conveyed it to a broad audience.” Recognizing . . . → Read More: Award for Covering Global Health Issues

Six Journalists from Developing Countries have won the Oscar van Leer Fellowships

The Oscar van Leer Fellowships from Bernard van Leer Foundation were announced in April this year for young journalists from developing countries interested in covering social issues, especially those dealing with disadvantaged children. The opportunity was available in the countries of Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, the Caribbean, and the . . . → Read More: Six Journalists from Developing Countries have won the Oscar van Leer Fellowships

Funds to NGOs for Media Development

The Tanzania Media Fund is available in two categories: one is for individuals and journalist and the second one is for media houses and NGOs. The focus of this Fund is to enhance and improve the public interest and investigative journalism in Tanzania. NGOs registered in mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar are eligible to . . . → Read More: Funds to NGOs for Media Development

NGO Opportunities in Your Country