The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) has announced a call for applications from civil society organizations from low income countries under its Advocacy Flexi Fund. There are grants available up to US $10,000 to undertake advocacy work for the promotion of the Millennium … [Read more...] about IPPF’s Advocacy Flexi Fund for NGOs for Promotion of MDGs
Archives for 2010
Bill Gates Foundation has announced the $38 million new grants for microfinance development
13 January 2010 Source Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is making a contribution of $38 million in new grants to support microfinance institutions (MFIs). These MFIs spread across 12 countries will use these grants to promote thrift activities among the poor. There are some highly innovative … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Foundation has announced the $38 million new grants for microfinance development
NGOs that received Grants under UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality
Under the catalytic category of the Fund for Gender Equality, UNIFEM announced that it has selected 27 projects to fund more than nine million dollars with each organization receiving between $100,000 and $500,000. Nearly 90% of this funding has been rendered to civil society organizations and the … [Read more...] about NGOs that received Grants under UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality
Man Up Campaign Opportunity to Stop Violence against Women and be at the World Cup 2010
Man Up is an innovative, international campaign which uses sports and music as mediums for collaborating with young men and women and organizations to build a strong movement to stop violence against women (VAW). Initiated in September 2009 at the Clinton Global Initiative, the campaign has … [Read more...] about Man Up Campaign Opportunity to Stop Violence against Women and be at the World Cup 2010
Netherlands Fellowship Programme to improve skills of NGO Professionals
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from its development cooperation budget is providing opportunity for the Netherlands Fellowships Programme and it is contractually managed by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic). “The overall aim of the … [Read more...] about Netherlands Fellowship Programme to improve skills of NGO Professionals
Setting up Your NGO Profile on Facebook Pages
Facebook, the world’s number one social networking website offers its Pages for companies and organizations to publish their profiles online. Although only individuals can register their accounts, each account can create a Page within it, which can be used for a variety of purposes. NGOs can use … [Read more...] about Setting up Your NGO Profile on Facebook Pages
Toolkit for NGOs to implement Anti-Corruption Projects
If you are seeking for ideas on anti-corruption activities or writing a grant proposal for funding a project that could effectively address corruption in your country or area, the Transparency International’s (TI) tookit can aid with some highly resourceful information. Although the print version of … [Read more...] about Toolkit for NGOs to implement Anti-Corruption Projects
Microsoft’s NGO Connection
Microsoft’s NGO Connection is a program set up primarily to assist organizations achieve their goals and objectives. It emphasizes upon the use of technology as a tool for effectively working on projects and programs. This program has partnered with thousands of NGOs around the world and has been … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s NGO Connection
Free Guide to use Cellphones for NGO Projects for Sustainable Development
The deeper penetration of mobile phones in rural areas in developing countries has opened up newer possibilities for organizing various activities for community-based awareness. Ashoka’s Changemakers experimented upon this process in Africa with the support of Hewlett Foundation and carried out … [Read more...] about Free Guide to use Cellphones for NGO Projects for Sustainable Development
Deshpande Foundation’s Innovators Challenge for Social Innovation
The US-based Deshpande Foundation is internationally offering an opportunity for individuals “to create solutions through social innovations and entrepreneurship for some of the top issues that NGOs face in the Sandbox region of Northwestern Karnataka in India. This family Foundation of Gururaj … [Read more...] about Deshpande Foundation’s Innovators Challenge for Social Innovation
