As technology becomes relevant to address social problems in developing countries, the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had launched a seed grant program in which its students competed with innovative ideas for bringing about … [Read more...] about Using Innovative Technologies to mark Social Change
Archives for 2010
UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries
UNAIDS Special Youth Programme in Geneva, Switzerland is presently accepting applications from young people between 20 and 24 years from developing countries. The programme will offer a nine-month remunerated fellowship expected to be held from May 2010 to February 2011. The fellowship will involve … [Read more...] about UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries
Women’s Economic Development Challenge
Ashoka’s Changemakers have collaborated with ExxonMobil and the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) to launch the new Women | Tools | Technology Challenge for identifying innovative projects and solutions that use technology to economically empower women in developing countries. … [Read more...] about Women’s Economic Development Challenge
Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…3 (contd.)
Under this APS for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities, USAID is encouraging new partners though this may involve their scrutiny, which can sometimes delay the release of the actual grants. USAID also expects that organizations “…must possess, or have the ability to … [Read more...] about Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…3 (contd.)
Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…2 (contd.)
USAID has allocated approximately US $16,000,000 under this APS for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities. The minimum amount to be proposed for each project under this grant is US $100,000 and projects should not propose more than the maximum amount of US $1,200,000. The … [Read more...] about Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement…2 (contd.)
Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement
Under the Annual Program Statement (APS) for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM), a … [Read more...] about Grants for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities from USAID under its Annual Program Statement
Special Award Opportunity for Organizations using Media for Advocacy at the Grassroots
As part of the One World Media Awards 2010, the Special Award has been announced for any organization (or project) in the developing world using media to make an impact on the lives of the people. The media project can include using local community-based radio or TV initiatives (including specific … [Read more...] about Special Award Opportunity for Organizations using Media for Advocacy at the Grassroots
IUCN Small Grant Program for Strengthening Civil Society for Sustainable Forest Conservation
Under the Central African Regional Program for the Environment, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is offering grants to local NGOs, CBOs, non-governmental research centres, independent researchers, university students, women and minor groups for implementing projects on … [Read more...] about IUCN Small Grant Program for Strengthening Civil Society for Sustainable Forest Conservation
Norway’s International Ibsen Scholarships 2010: Applications invited
The International Ibsen Scholarship, initiated by the Norwegian Government, is seeking applications for Ibsen-related projects for its 2010 programme. There are scholarship funds available up to US $150,000. More information given below: “The International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the … [Read more...] about Norway’s International Ibsen Scholarships 2010: Applications invited
IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is providing an opportunity to citizens of developing countries and Canada to undertake research on issues affected the relationship between Canada and developing countries. “The complexities of national economic and social development in Canada … [Read more...] about IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards
