Statement from DFID’s Parliamentary Under Secretary for State Stephen O'Brien to mark the Independence Day of Afghanistan DFID News Stories … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Independence Day
Archives for 2010
Sweet progress for TB patients
Rosario is a TB patient who started a micro-business making and selling ‘chocotejas’ – a chocolate-covered caramel popular in Lima. The Global Fund Saving Lives … [Read more...] about Sweet progress for TB patients
JICA President Sadako Ogata Visits China
During her one week stay, Mrs. Ogata will tour JICA projects in the northeast region, meet government and professional personnel and deliver a lecture at a Beijing university. Press Releases - JICA … [Read more...] about JICA President Sadako Ogata Visits China
Gates Foundation: Latest Round of Grant Challenges Explorations now open for applications
The Round 6 of the Grand Challenges Explorations of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now open to accept applications, providing grants of up to $100,000. The Grand Challenges Explorations is an opportunity for researchers around the world to submit proposals providing innovative solutions … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation: Latest Round of Grant Challenges Explorations now open for applications
EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region
The grant offering program of the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) with Mekong region countries has issued a new call for proposals. The EEP provides grants to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies. The program is financed by the Ministry for Foreign … [Read more...] about EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region
UNDP requesting proposals from NGOs for its Access to Justice Project
The United Nations Development Programme is requesting proposals from civil society organizations including NGOs and/or CBOs under its call for proposals for the establishment of Justice and Confidence Centers (JCCs) in Southern Sudan. The objective of this project is to identify 3 CBOs/NGOs/ based … [Read more...] about UNDP requesting proposals from NGOs for its Access to Justice Project
InfoDev seeking expression of interest for Mobile Social Networking Activities
InfoDev has issued a request for proposals particularly for NGOs, CBOs and other voluntary organizations for Mobile Social Networking Activities in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The Mobile Social Networking Activities is part of the joint program called Creating Sustainable … [Read more...] about InfoDev seeking expression of interest for Mobile Social Networking Activities
Changemakers’ competition seeking groundbreaking models to strengthen property rights
Ashoka’s Changemakers has launched the Property Rights: Identity, Dignity & Opportunity for All competition to identify and support the leaders who are making an impact through property rights, Omidyar Network and Ashoka’s Changemakers have jointly launched this competition to seek diverse … [Read more...] about Changemakers’ competition seeking groundbreaking models to strengthen property rights
World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
The World Humanitarian Day was celebrated on 19 August to honor the humanitarian aid works who risk their lives to work for the welfare of the people in the most critical situations. The World Humanitarian Day is commemorated in the memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN envoy to Iraq, and the … [Read more...] about World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
Why Malaria prevention for disabled people is important?
With Global Fund's financing for a project to prevent malaria in Gambia, the health of the communities is improving. Mosquito nets are being distributed to the poor including those living with HIV. But an interesting element of the project is the provision of these nets for the disabled as a … [Read more...] about Why Malaria prevention for disabled people is important?
