Target Groups Women and Girls: Women and girls will be the main target group of the proposed action. These clientele are from areas most affected by conflict and highly vulnerable to trafficking and rights violations. This group also includes victims and survivors of trafficking who have been … [Read more...] about Target Groups and Final Beneficiaries
Archives for May 2009
Post-conflict Roles and Responsibilities of Local NGOs
During the conflict period, NGOs played a significant role in providing support to vulnerable communities and lobbying for their rights, mostly with the aid of international donors. However, the post-conflict period, in line with the globalization trends, expects them to look beyond foreign donor … [Read more...] about Post-conflict Roles and Responsibilities of Local NGOs
The Problem of Human Trafficking
The UN Working Group on Contemporary Forms of Slavery recognizes the fact that armed conflict increases the risk of women and girls being trafficked across international borders for forced sex work. Trafficking is rampant in conflict-prone areas that witness a complete breakdown of law and order. … [Read more...] about The Problem of Human Trafficking
Identification of Perceived Needs and Constraints
Livelihood Needs and ConstraintsThe year 2006 saw the end of a decade long conflict in Nepal with the Maoist insurgents becoming part of the mainstream politics and many parts of the land gradually returning back to peace. However, the consequences of this armed conflict are far-reaching, affecting … [Read more...] about Identification of Perceived Needs and Constraints
Relevance of the Proposed Action
1. The previous EC-Nepal Country Strategy Paper and National Indicative Programme (2002-2006) recognises poverty reduction as one of the ‘concentration’ areas. Since the proposed action aims to reduce poverty by enabling sustainable livelihoods of poor conflict-affected communities, it … [Read more...] about Relevance of the Proposed Action
Objectives of the Project for European Commission Project
The overall objectives of the proposed action are:To reduce the impact of conflict on the socio-economic conditions of conflict-affected communities in six districts of Nepal.To alleviate poverty in the conflict-affected regions of the six districts of Nepal by optimally utilizing local and … [Read more...] about Objectives of the Project for European Commission Project
Vacancy at Community Enterprise Forum International
Posted on: 6 May 2009 18:49:56Position: Communication Manager – Climate ChangeGross Salary: 600,000 INR per year (12000 USD)Location: New Delhi, IndiaOrganization: Community Enterprise Forum InternationalLast Date to Apply: 12 May 2009Job Description:Reports To – Director, CEFILine Management – … [Read more...] about Vacancy at Community Enterprise Forum International
Human Rights and Democracy Grant for NGOs in Asia
The May 18 Memorial Foundation is a Korean organization, upholding the principles of human rights and democracy. It provides regular scholarships, awards and fund for NGOs working for the promotion of human rights and democracy. It has recently launched the Grant for Democracy and Human Rights … [Read more...] about Human Rights and Democracy Grant for NGOs in Asia
Country Representative Job at the Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation in Pakistan is seeking a Country Representative to be located in Islamabad for managing the country-level financial and administrative operations. The candidate should have at least ten years of relevant experience in international development or foreign affairs and should have a … [Read more...] about Country Representative Job at the Asia Foundation
Funding to Document Local Experiences on Climate Change
The Frontlines Forum with the assistance of the Government of Denmark has issued a Call for Proposals from NGOs, research organizations, interest groups and individuals to submit community-level projects that document local experiences on the impact and adaptation of climate change. Projects could … [Read more...] about Funding to Document Local Experiences on Climate Change
