The Aftermath Project has announced that it is now accepting applications to support photographic projects that tell the other half of the story of conflict. The Aftermath Project is a nonprofit organization which is “committed to telling the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what … [Read more...] about The Aftermath Project seeking proposals to support Photographic Projects that tell the other half of the story of conflict
Archives for 2010
ICRC Competition to report on the situation of young people affected by armed conflict
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced a call for applications for young people to participate in the ICRC Young Reporter Competition. The Young Reporter Competition is an opportunity for young persons from around the world “to discover the ICRC's humanitarian action and … [Read more...] about ICRC Competition to report on the situation of young people affected by armed conflict
Call for Nominations for SBS Eco Water Awards 2010
The Korea Federations for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth South Korea, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea have announced a call for nominations for the SBS Eco Water Awards 2010. The awards “are given in recognition of contributions … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for SBS Eco Water Awards 2010
OSISA support for young women’s organizations and networks
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) has announced a call for proposals to support young women’s networks, organizations and initiatives to carry out activities during the 2010 16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women. A part of the Young Women’s Voices Campaign 2010, … [Read more...] about OSISA support for young women’s organizations and networks
KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
This is the call for grants applications from interested applicants to apply for the Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund. The Kenya Community Development Foundation has issued this “competitive grant scheme for youth-led organizations proposing innovative project ideas on how to contribute to … [Read more...] about KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
Japan Rescuers Comb Wreckage of Hotels with Sniffer Dogs Searching for Survivors of Indonesia’s Latest Devastating Earthquake
Second medical team assesses overall situation before establishing emergency center to help survivors of the tremor which has already claimed hundreds of live. Press Releases - JICA … [Read more...] about Japan Rescuers Comb Wreckage of Hotels with Sniffer Dogs Searching for Survivors of Indonesia’s Latest Devastating Earthquake
The Netherlands donates an additional €3.6 million for emergency aid to Pakistan
At a special session of the UN General Assembly on Pakistan on 19 August 2010, the Netherlands pledged a further €3.6 million for emergency aid to the flood victims. The money will go towards aid operations carried out by the World Food Programme (€2 million) and UNICEF (€1.6 million). MinBuza.nl - … [Read more...] about The Netherlands donates an additional €3.6 million for emergency aid to Pakistan
Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
In just six months, Nawa residents went from collecting and carrying water every day to using clean, well-built communal taps near their homes. What started as an essential snow removal operation resulted in a renewed relationship between local Afghans and their government and a strong commitment to … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
Pakistan: Special Event: Pakistan Flood Response (with Live Webcast)
Join Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, and other international figures in an exclusive discussion just prior to the United Nations Special Session on Pakistan. USAID … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Special Event: Pakistan Flood Response (with Live Webcast)
Responding To Series of Natural Disasters, Japan’s Emergency Relief System Experiences One of Busiest Times in Its History.
A rescue team returns from Indonesian earthquake site while a second medical unit continues to help survivors and JICA prepares to send an assessment team to the region to help the rebuilding effort. Press Releases - JICA … [Read more...] about Responding To Series of Natural Disasters, Japan’s Emergency Relief System Experiences One of Busiest Times in Its History.
