The Ford Foundation has launched a new initiative called "JustFilms" which seeks to support courageous filmmakers to complete their important works and to help them reach a growing audience of engaged and socially conscious viewers. The Foundation is investing $10 million a year over five years in … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation’s JustFilms to support filmmakers advancing social justice worldwide
Archives for March 2011
UNODC Small Grants Facility to support victims of trafficking
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has launched the 2011 Small Grants Facility under the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for victims of human trafficking. The Facility aims to provide tangible support through established channels to victims of trafficking in persons. NGOs are invited … [Read more...] about UNODC Small Grants Facility to support victims of trafficking
Nominations invited for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize, which is the world's largest humanitarian award. The Prize is to an organization, anywhere in the world, judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering—often … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
ICIMOD call for proposals for the Small Grants Programme under the Abu Dhabi Dialogue Knowledge Forum
The International Centre for Integrated Mountan Development (ICIMOD) has announced a call for proposals to provide funding under the Abu Dhabi Dialogue Knowledge Forum Small Grants Programme (ADDKF-SGP). The objectives of SGP are to (i) to facilitate the quest to increase knowledge about water … [Read more...] about ICIMOD call for proposals for the Small Grants Programme under the Abu Dhabi Dialogue Knowledge Forum
IDEO.ORG Fellowship Program: Human-centered Design to improve lives of the low-income communities
IDEO, the global design firm in the USA has launched the IDEO.org Fellowship, which brings people with design, business, and social sector backgrounds into IDEO.org for 11-month residency. Individuals with proven leadership experience in the social sector, business world, or design industry with a … [Read more...] about IDEO.ORG Fellowship Program: Human-centered Design to improve lives of the low-income communities
iLEAP International Fellowship for those working directly with communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org iLEAP: The Center for Critical Service, an international nonprofit organization is accepting applications for the iLEAP International Fellowship, which targets those working in and directly with communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin … [Read more...] about iLEAP International Fellowship for those working directly with communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America
Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women 2011/2012
The African Leadership Centre, a joint initiative of King's College London and the University of Nairobi is calling for applications for the Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women for 2011/2012. This Fellowship is an intellectual and financial award to those who have demonstrated obvious … [Read more...] about Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women 2011/2012
DFID’s Civil Society Challenge Fund for UK Organizations working in Developing Countries
The DFID’s Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF), one of the major funding opportunities for UK-based nonprofit organizations working in developing countries is now open to accepting grant applications. DFID offers a funding of up to £500,000 to grantees to implement projects and programs in … [Read more...] about DFID’s Civil Society Challenge Fund for UK Organizations working in Developing Countries
Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute with funding assistance from the Canadian International Development agency (CIDA) is calling for applications for the Action Research Project Grants (ARPG) with a specific objective of supporting applied and participatory research to find local solutions that will … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012
USAID’s Pastoralist Areas Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program in Ethiopia
USAID/Ethiopia seeks to support the improvement of access to clean and sustainable water sources for target communities in the Afar, Oromia, and Somali Regions of Ethiopia. In order to improve access to water in these regions, it is recommended that additional boreholes be drilled in strategic … [Read more...] about USAID’s Pastoralist Areas Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program in Ethiopia
