University for Peace PhD Scholarship Program in Governance and Security Studies

The Africa Program of the University for Peace (UPEACE) is seeking applications for a limited number of scholarships from African students registered in PhD Programs focused on Governance and  Security Studies. The program is being funded by the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The scholarship will cover tuition, living expenses, communications, access . . . → Read More: University for Peace PhD Scholarship Program in Governance and Security Studies

University of Peace seeks Applications 2012 UPEACE-IDRC PhD Fellowships

The University of Peace (UPEACE) is currently inviting applications for 2012 UPEACE-IDRC PhD Fellowships Program. . . . → Read More: University of Peace seeks Applications 2012 UPEACE-IDRC PhD Fellowships

European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia

European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). . . . → Read More: European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia

US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states

U.S. Department of Labor announced funds amounting to $21,166,560 for seven states under the Disability Employment Initiative. . . . → Read More: US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states

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

DFID partners with Civil Society Organisations on democracy in the state of Kadura, Nigeria

The British Department for International Development (DFID) has joined hands with Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Kaduna State to find ways in which the democracy in Nigeria can be strengthened.

According to a spokesperson for the CSOs, the DFID was willing to discuss about the issue with CSOs.

“DFID . . . → Read More: DFID partners with Civil Society Organisations on democracy in the state of Kadura, Nigeria

Influencing Policy: Equator Prize 2012

12. “Describe the initiative’s impact on policy development or change at the local, national, regional or international levels.  Has the initiative successfully influenced changes in land use policy or contributed to national environment and development strategies, or been used as an example on which policy change was based?”

This section seeks . . . → Read More: Influencing Policy: Equator Prize 2012

Nominations invited for Young Democrats of America Awards

Nominations are sought for the Young Democrats of America (YDA) Prize winners that will be honoured during the convention in Louisville. YDA will recognize individuals, state organizations, chapters or caucuses who are model Young Democrats!

At the Bi-Annual National Convention, YDA recognizes the leaders among us and those before us who . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for Young Democrats of America Awards

EC restricted call for proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development Actions in Belarus

European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals for Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development (NSA&LA) Actions in Belarus.

The overall objective of the NSA&LA program is to support operations aiming at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in partner countries in order to (a) benefit populations out of . . . → Read More: EC restricted call for proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development Actions in Belarus

Impact Evaluation Network at LACEA: Call for papers and invitation to training course for researchers and advanced graduate students

The IMPACT EVALUATION NETWORK (IEN) at the Latin American and the Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) invites submission of papers that use impact evaluation techniques applied to program or policy, with priority given to evaluations in countries in the region. Methodological papers advancing the state of knowledge of program evaluation techniques are also welcome. . . . → Read More: Impact Evaluation Network at LACEA: Call for papers and invitation to training course for researchers and advanced graduate students

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

Times of India invites nominations for Social Impact Awards

Times of India Group in partnership with J.P. Morgan have announced the Social Impact Awards and invites applications and nominations for these awards. The awards are being organized by Bennett Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL). These awards aim at honoring and popularizing the activities of thousands of people who are not satisfied with . . . → Read More: Times of India invites nominations for Social Impact Awards

Women’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports – Five international sports administrators hosted by the Department of State

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Five women’s sports administrators from Bolivia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, and South Africa have been invited by the U.S. Department of State to meet their American counterparts from civil society, the private sector, academic institutions, and government to discuss ways to work together to empower women and . . . → Read More: Women’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports – Five international sports administrators hosted by the Department of State

AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities: Community Action Grants

Only women applicants who are US citizens can apply to this opportunity.

Community Action grants under the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) fellowships and grants provide funds to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that . . . → Read More: AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities: Community Action Grants

Afghanistan Independence Day

Statement from DFID’s Parliamentary Under Secretary for State Stephen O’Brien to mark the Independence Day of Afghanistan DFID News Stories

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

Civil Society

Civil Society comprises of all those civic and social organizations working for the betterment of the society but is completely independent from the state and commercial institutions in the market. Although the definition of term, “civil society” can be complex, it usually refers to those groups which are working collectively for improving the . . . → Read More: Civil Society

Emergency Fund for Human Rights Activists in Near East and South Asia through US Nonprofits

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the US Department of State has issued a request for proposals for US-based nonprofits for disbursing “small, short-term emergency financial support to human rights defenders and advocates of human rights globally or regionally when the repression or restriction of basic human rights may . . . → Read More: Emergency Fund for Human Rights Activists in Near East and South Asia through US Nonprofits

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