It is a fact that local and international NGOs have been severely impacted by global crises such as the economic recession and the climate change during the past few years. However, analytical data about the level of impact has not been understood. This was raised at the Commission for Social … [Read more...] about The Impact of Global Crises on Civil Society Organizations: A UN Survey for NGOs
Archives for 2009
FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has identified the need for improving investment promotions for the growth of agriculture sector in developing countries. Private sector has the capacity to attract domestic and foreign investments and investors continue responding to … [Read more...] about FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals
Whitley Awards from the Whitley Fund for Nature
The Whitley Awards from the Whitley Fund for Nature are given to “conservation leaders from around the world who are applying sustained effort to conserve the natural environment” in the areas, though not limited to, of “protecting endangered ecosystems and species, promoting sustainability, and … [Read more...] about Whitley Awards from the Whitley Fund for Nature
Atlas Service Corps’ Fellowship Opportunity for NGOs
Atlas Service Corps, an international nonprofit organization is currently accepting applications from NGO leaders around the world for its Spring 2010-2011 fellowship program. The fellowship program is an opportunity for rising leaders from the NGO/nonprofit sector to undergo training and placement … [Read more...] about Atlas Service Corps’ Fellowship Opportunity for NGOs
US Funding for Enhancing Communication Technologies in the Middle East and North Africa
Local NGOs and international organizations, including US-based agencies can apply for grants between $500,000 and $2.5 million from the United States Department of State under its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program to implement pilot projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) … [Read more...] about US Funding for Enhancing Communication Technologies in the Middle East and North Africa
NGOs can apply for Consultative Status at the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs
As per the Article 71 of the UN Charter, NGOs can have a consultative relationship with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. International and local NGOs can apply for the consultative status by demonstrating that their work is directly relevant to the aims and purposes of … [Read more...] about NGOs can apply for Consultative Status at the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs
AUSAID seeking Partners for its International Development Volunteering
The Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) is developing a new program to continue its international development volunteering program in which it funded several Australians to take up developmental assignments overseas. In the new program, AUSAID is currently seeking Expressions of … [Read more...] about AUSAID seeking Partners for its International Development Volunteering
Toolkit for World Bank’s Development Marketplace Grantees
The World Bank-administered Development Marketplace (DM) is a space for organizations to experiment and find innovative solutions for creating high development impact. The DM is organized as an open competition where the call for proposals is issued globally as well as regionally and NGOs and civil … [Read more...] about Toolkit for World Bank’s Development Marketplace Grantees
OSI & New World Foundation Grants for NGOs to Increase Organizational Sustainability
A joint request for proposals launched by the Open Society Institute and the New World Foundation aims to provide grants for US-based NGOs so that they can increase their organizational sustainability. The “Call for Proposals: Developing Small Donor or Membership Bases” will provide grant support to … [Read more...] about OSI & New World Foundation Grants for NGOs to Increase Organizational Sustainability
UN-HABITAT’s New Opportunities Fund grants 67 Youth Groups
Nearly 1,116 applicants from more than 80 countries applied for the UN-HABITAT’s Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-Led Development. Out of these, 67 projects were finally selected to receive grants from the UN-HABITAT for engaging youths for development. These projects are from 33 countries across … [Read more...] about UN-HABITAT’s New Opportunities Fund grants 67 Youth Groups
