The Convention on the Rights of the Child, a network of 80 international and national NGOs working to facilitate the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has developed a useful advocacy toolkit for those campaigning for a communications procedure under the … [Read more...] about Advocacy Toolkit for those campaigning for the Rights of the Child
Archives for 2010
Environmental NGOs that companies love to work and why
As the heat of measures against climate change pressurizes private companies and corporate houses, they are now looking forward to work with NGOs for environmental conservation and build up their business as eco-friendly ventures. According to a recent article by Tilde Herrera in Greenbiz.com, this … [Read more...] about Environmental NGOs that companies love to work and why
The Guardian International Development Achievement Award for Unsung Heroes working for the poor
The Guardian International Development Achievement Award is organized by the UK-based Guardian Newspaper in partnership with Marie Stopes International and sponsored by the Department for International Development and Marie Stopes International. This is the second year of the award and its objective … [Read more...] about The Guardian International Development Achievement Award for Unsung Heroes working for the poor
Bill Gates Foundation inviting applications for the $ 1 million Access to Learning Award
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Access to Learning Award (ATLA). The Award is part of the Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative and honors institutions like public libraries and similar organizations that provide communities, especially the poor and … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Foundation inviting applications for the $ 1 million Access to Learning Award
St. Andrews Prize for the Environment 2011
The University of St. Andrews in Scotland in partnership with the energy company, ConocoPhillips has launched the annual St. Andres Prize for the Environment to recognize the significant contributions to environment. Submissions can be made for this annual prize which offers US $75,000 to the winner … [Read more...] about St. Andrews Prize for the Environment 2011
The Youth Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Ashoka’s Youth Venture is an innovative initiative that “inspires and invests in teams of young people to design and launch their own lasting social ventures, enabling them to have this transformative experience of leading positive social change.” In its Staples’ Youth Social Entrepreneurship … [Read more...] about The Youth Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Crucial Global Human Trafficking Report released
The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at the US State Department has released the 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report. The release coincides with the tenth anniversary of efforts launched in 2000 to combat various forms of modern slavery including forced labor, sex trafficking, … [Read more...] about Crucial Global Human Trafficking Report released
Skoll Foundation accepting applications for Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship 2011
The Skoll Foundation has announced that it is now accepting applications for its next round of the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. The Awards are an opportunity for organizations led by social entrepreneurs “whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of … [Read more...] about Skoll Foundation accepting applications for Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship 2011
Who is eligible to apply for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship?
Organizations can apply for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship if they meet the eligibility criteria set by the Skoll Foundation. Organizations should be led by a social entrepreneur. Social entrepreneurs have been characterized by the Foundation has those who have the ability … [Read more...] about Who is eligible to apply for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship?
How to apply for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship…
Organizations seeking to apply for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship should familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria. The Awards have an Eligibility Quiz for applicants to assess their eligibility and potential competitiveness for the awards. This also saves time for the … [Read more...] about How to apply for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship…
