Individuals and organizations including non-governmental and governmental agencies, civil society groups, the private sector and others with a Habitat Agency can be nominated for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour. Launched in 1989, the Scroll of Honour is the most prestigious human settlement award … [Read more...] about Deadline approaching for submission of nominations for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour
Archives for 2010
UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
The UNESCO/Bilbao Prize was established in 2008 with the generous endowment from the City of Bilbao in Spain. It is awarded annually by the Director-General of UNESCO to innovative institutions, organizations and individuals serving to promote a culture of human rights at regional and international … [Read more...] about UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
EngenderHealth’s Eight New Grants to support innovative maternal health projects -1
Sourced from: http://maternalhealthtaskforce.org/ The Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth, one of the leading international organizations working on reproductive health to improve the quality of healthcare for the poor has announced that it is providing eight new grants to support … [Read more...] about EngenderHealth’s Eight New Grants to support innovative maternal health projects -1
Matenal Health Projects supported by the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth -2
“In India, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) will combat India’s high maternal mortality and morbidity rates by demonstrating the value of integrating maternal health programs into HIV and AIDS programs. Using forums, workshops, and consultations, CEDPA will evaluate … [Read more...] about Matenal Health Projects supported by the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth -2
New Grants for Maternal Health Projects by the Maternal Health Task Force -3
“In South Africa and Kenya, the mothers2mothers program, which offers education and emotional support to pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV, will field test “active client follow-up” to increase the number of HIV-positive pregnant women who return to a health care facility for care after … [Read more...] about New Grants for Maternal Health Projects by the Maternal Health Task Force -3
Argentina’s International Human Rights Prize
The Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize is the first and one of the few awards given in the field of human rights by a developing country. The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, Argentine Republic established this prize in 2007 “grant recognition … [Read more...] about Argentina’s International Human Rights Prize
Global Changemakers: Global Youth Summit 2010 Call for Applications
If your organization is working for children and youths between the age 16 and 19 years old, there is an opportunity for them to participate in the Fifth Annual Global Youth Summit to be held in the UK from 21 to 27 November 2010. The Summit will bring together over 60 young people who have a … [Read more...] about Global Changemakers: Global Youth Summit 2010 Call for Applications
WHO Call for Letters of Intent Grants Programme for Implementation Research
The World Health Organization (The Alliance Health Policy and Systems Research-HSS/AHPSR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases-IER/TDR, Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction-HRP and the Child and Adolescent Health and … [Read more...] about WHO Call for Letters of Intent Grants Programme for Implementation Research
OSISA Call for Proposal in Southern Africa
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) has announced a call for proposal to evaluate gender and women’s rights programming. OSISA is part of the global network of the Open Society Foundations. It is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and works towards “the realization of a vibrant … [Read more...] about OSISA Call for Proposal in Southern Africa
Rolex Awards Call for Applications
Sourced from http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org Individuals of any age with a concrete working project in any area of work such as science and health, applied technology, exploration and discovery, the environment and cultural heritage can apply for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The … [Read more...] about Rolex Awards Call for Applications
