Sponsored by Association François-Xavier Bagnoud, HealthRight International, John Snow, Inc. and the Global Health Council, the Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights provides recognition and honor to an individual who has worked on promotion of health and human rights. The award is … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights
Archives for 2009
Social Entrepreneurs working for Human Rights, Peace, Environment…can Apply for Skoll Awards
The Skoll Foundation is accepting applications for the next Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship for those agents of social change working on current critical challenges such as environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, economic and social … [Read more...] about Social Entrepreneurs working for Human Rights, Peace, Environment…can Apply for Skoll Awards
More US Funding for NGOs in the Middle East and North Africa
The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the US Department of State has announced an open competition for foreign and US-based NGOs under the “Youth Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa Program Announcement.” The program will … [Read more...] about More US Funding for NGOs in the Middle East and North Africa
US Funding for Strengthening Women’s Organizations
Foreign and US-based NGOs can apply for a new funding opportunity from the Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the US Department of State. Proposals are being invited from organizations through an open competition “ to strengthen women’s … [Read more...] about US Funding for Strengthening Women’s Organizations
Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development of Human Settlements
The biennial Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP), organized by the Dubai Government and UN-HABITAT, has a total grant amount of US $480,000 for NGOs, CBOs, research organizations, bilateral, multilaterals, foundations and even individuals working on best practices that “demonstrate … [Read more...] about Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development of Human Settlements
Funding for Human Rights Activists/Writers under the Hellman/Hammett Grant
The Hellman/Hammett Grant is for writers, but even human rights activists who have been writing on issues and face the threat of persecution can also apply. “The grants are made possible by the estate of the American playwright Lillian Hellman with funds set up in her name and that of her long-time … [Read more...] about Funding for Human Rights Activists/Writers under the Hellman/Hammett Grant
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 … [Read more...] about Emergency Fund for Human Rights Activists in Near East and South Asia through US Nonprofits
Tips to Write a Funding Proposal to seek Grants for Projects on Alleviating the Poverty of Indigenous Communities
Recently, there have been many call for grant proposals and funding opportunities for NGOs working or planning to work with indigenous communities, including women around the world. This reflects the high priority attached towards the development of policies and programmes aimed at promotion of the … [Read more...] about Tips to Write a Funding Proposal to seek Grants for Projects on Alleviating the Poverty of Indigenous Communities
Guidelines for NGOs applying Funding from PRM
Continued from Previous Page 2. NGOs should demonstrate that they would apply Minimum Humanitarian Standards while implementing projects. Minimum Humanitarian Standards in emergency projects like disaster responses can be according to the Sphere Handbook. But for other types of projects, these … [Read more...] about Guidelines for NGOs applying Funding from PRM
What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?
The Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration (PRM) at the United States Department of State has recently issued general guidelines, referred to as ‘FY 2010 General NGO Guidelines for Overseas Assistance,’ for NGOs applying and responding to various funding announcements to be released in the year … [Read more...] about What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?
