The World Bank has launched the “Apps for Development” Competition to bring together the best ideas from both the software developer and the development practitioner communities to create innovative apps using World Bank data. The Competition invites participants to develop software applications … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Apps for Development Competition to contribute towards Millennium Development Goals
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Fellowship opportunity to participate in the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies in Hong Kong
The APRICOT 2011 is a summit to be held this year in Hong Kong from 21-25 February 2011 in Hong Kong SAR, China. The summit provides a forum for those key Internet builders in the region to learn from their peers and other leaders in the Internet community from around the world. For personnel from … [Read more...] about Fellowship opportunity to participate in the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies in Hong Kong
STARS Foundation launches 2011 Impact Awards
The STARS Foundation in the UK has launched the 2011 STARS Impact Awards which “identify and support local organizations that achieve excellence in the provision of services to disadvantaged children and that demonstrate effective management practices.” The Awards are given annually and comprise of … [Read more...] about STARS Foundation launches 2011 Impact Awards
Mary Robinson Award for Young Women’s Leadership in Human Rights
Nominations are invited for the Mary Robinson Award which recognizes outstanding examples of young women’s human rights activism as well as YWCAs that support and promote young women’s leadership in the area of human rights. The Award has two categories, individual and group: Individual young … [Read more...] about Mary Robinson Award for Young Women’s Leadership in Human Rights
SEVEN Fund’s Breakthrough Innovation Grant Competition in the Philippines
The Breakthrough Innovation Grant (BIG) is a competition organized by the SEVEN Fund in partnership with the Fisherman Foundation and MicroVentures Inc.’s Hapinoy Program in the Philippines. This business concept competition is open to all who aspire to create prosperity and alleviate poverty in … [Read more...] about SEVEN Fund’s Breakthrough Innovation Grant Competition in the Philippines
Nieman Fellowships in Global Health Reporting
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org The Nieman Foundation is awarding two fellowships in Global Health Reporting at the Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States for journalists who report on health issues. The Nieman Foundation will award two Nieman … [Read more...] about Nieman Fellowships in Global Health Reporting
How and Why to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program? It’s an opportunity for leaders in the social sector
Recently, Acumen Fund announced its fellowship program to provide world-class training to the next generation of leaders working in the social sector. The Program is an excellent opportunity for NGO leaders and professionals in developing countries to gather leadership skills in the United States … [Read more...] about How and Why to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program? It’s an opportunity for leaders in the social sector
What are the benefits under the Acumen Fund Fellows Program?
There is a complete FAQ Guideline for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program available at this link. Below we have summarized the key points and benefits of the Program: - The current call for applications has been made for the Class of 2012 which is expected to begin from September 2011. - During the … [Read more...] about What are the benefits under the Acumen Fund Fellows Program?
Who can apply for the Acumen Fellows Fund Program? Information about the Eligibility Criteria
We believe that the Acumen Fellows Fund Program has one of the most open and flexible eligibility criteria in a fellowship program. It is happy to consider applications from social sector leaders and professionals with 3-7 years experience and preferably qualified with just a graduate degree. Other … [Read more...] about Who can apply for the Acumen Fellows Fund Program? Information about the Eligibility Criteria
1. A Simple Guide on how to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program
If you are reading this, it means that you have decided to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program, which is really great. We know that the challenges to work with poor and remotely-located communities in developing countries can be easily converted into opportunities by apply simple ideas. But … [Read more...] about 1. A Simple Guide on how to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program
