Global Exchange will honor one human rights hero from each category (Peace, Economic Justice, Green Alternatives), who will receive $1,000 toward their work, and join the esteemed legacy of our Human Rights Awardees, including Harry Belafonte, Alice Walker, Dr. Paul Farmer and others. Peace … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Heroes for Peace, Green Alternatives and Economic Justice
Archives for 2009
The Harriet Tubman Award from Free the Slaves for Organizations under Freedom Awards
The Harriet Tubman Award will be given to a community-based organization that is demonstrating how slavery can be dismantled and destroyed. This organization will be working to prevent and eliminate slavery, bringing survivors to lasting freedom. The Harriet Tubman Award will go to an organization … [Read more...] about The Harriet Tubman Award from Free the Slaves for Organizations under Freedom Awards
Freedom Awards from Free the Slaves: The Frederick Douglass Award for Individuals
The Frederick Douglass Award named after Frederick Douglass, the African-American who freed himself from slavery and led the anti-slavery movement, will be given to an individual who has survived a form of slavery and is now using his or her life in freedom to help others exercise the purpose of … [Read more...] about Freedom Awards from Free the Slaves: The Frederick Douglass Award for Individuals
Call for Proposals for Studying Women’s Access to Land in South Asia
The International Land Coalition (ILC) is a global alliance of different and varied organizations. The membership of the coalition is composed of a number of intergovernmental, governmental and civil-society organizations whose commitment is to the eradication of rural poverty through the promotion … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Studying Women’s Access to Land in South Asia
The 2010 Global Contest Seeking Excellence in Delivery of Public Services from the United Nations
The United Nations Public Service Award is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. … [Read more...] about The 2010 Global Contest Seeking Excellence in Delivery of Public Services from the United Nations
EC Call for Proposals on Migration
In order to ensure cooperation with the third countries in the area of migration and asylum, the European Commission (EC) has launched a Call for Proposals from NGOs and other entities from different parts of the world to apply for a grant under the “Thematic Programme of Cooperation with Third … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals on Migration
Youth Solidarity Fund from the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Secretariat
The UNAoC’s Youth Solidarity Fund supports youth-led projects and organizations “that demonstrate innovative youth approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. The Youth Solidarity Fund will only support projects that are entirely developed and managed by youth for the benefit of youth. The … [Read more...] about Youth Solidarity Fund from the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Secretariat
Felipa Award 2010 on Human Rights
Organizations, groups and individuals from all regions of the world who have been working for the promotion and protection of “human rights for all people irrespective of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status” can be nominated for the 2010 Felipa Award. … [Read more...] about Felipa Award 2010 on Human Rights
$50,000 to $100,000 Alive & Thrive (A&T) Small Grants Program for NGOs
Development and research projects that can lead to the improving of infant and young child feeding (IYCF) in low-income countries can receive grants from between $50,000 and $100,000 from the Alive & Thrive (A&T) Small Grants Program. “Grant activities can include formal research studies, … [Read more...] about $50,000 to $100,000 Alive & Thrive (A&T) Small Grants Program for NGOs
Grants on HIV and AIDS Prevention from Staying Alive Foundation
The MTV Staying Alive Foundation has announced the grants for the prevention of HIV and AIDS around the world. The grants are specifically given for youths under the age of 27 years. Although both individuals and organizations are eligible to apply, individuals need to have an organization to … [Read more...] about Grants on HIV and AIDS Prevention from Staying Alive Foundation
