Imagine how small efforts at community and local level when supported by financial aid can go a long way in building a better future for the entire humanity. The photograph here is one such example that was among the top-ten entries in the recently concluded Frontline Photo Contest. The photograph … [Read more...] about USAID Rural Electrification of Schools project in Afghanistan Image wins the Frontline Photo Contest
Archives for June 2011
US Department of State launches TechWomen initiative: To encourage women and girls from MENA pursue tech-based careers
Sourced from: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/06/164861.htm With the purpose of using technology as a means to empower women around the world, The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced the launch of “TechWomen” initiative. Under this initiative, … [Read more...] about US Department of State launches TechWomen initiative: To encourage women and girls from MENA pursue tech-based careers
USAID announces initiative to encourage corporate volunteerism in US based corporations abroad
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110531.html In a recent announcement The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has revealed plans about its partnership with IBM and CDC Development Solutions aimed at increasing the number of employee volunteers at … [Read more...] about USAID announces initiative to encourage corporate volunteerism in US based corporations abroad
British Government makes public its aid programme plan to improve the lives of people around the world through DFID over the next four years
The British Government recently made public its detailed plans aimed at reducing poverty and changing the lives of millions of poor people around the world. The operational plans explain the actions the UK government will take through DFID operations in the countries it operates for achieving these … [Read more...] about British Government makes public its aid programme plan to improve the lives of people around the world through DFID over the next four years
Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition receives record number of applications
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110531_1.html U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in cooperation with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, and The World Bank in March, 2011 had announced a call for … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition receives record number of applications
2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
Sourced from: http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2250/USAID_Launches_2011_Afghan_Youth_Voices_Festival_in_Kabul Life for youth in Afghanistan has undergone unprecedented changes in the recent years irrespective of the fact that the country is still one of the most dangerous places on the … [Read more...] about 2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
Women’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports – Five international sports administrators hosted by the Department of State
Sourced from http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/06/164984.htm Five women’s sports administrators from Bolivia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, and South Africa have been invited by the U.S. Department of State to meet their American counterparts from civil society, the private … [Read more...] about Women’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports – Five international sports administrators hosted by the Department of State
Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world
It is a well known fact that media has played a vital role in shaping the lives of communities and countries around the world. But the fact remains whether the media in a particular community or country has the required freedom to undertake the unbiased reporting. There are many issues concerning … [Read more...] about Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world
The Elsevier Foundation grants opportunity for Innovative Libraries Programs in developing countries
The Elsevier Foundation seeks proposals for single-year grants aimed at supporting Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries. The size of grants ranges from US$5,000 to US$50,000. Proposals will be accepted for multi-year programs (up to three years) for grant amounts of US$5,000 to US$50,000 per … [Read more...] about The Elsevier Foundation grants opportunity for Innovative Libraries Programs in developing countries
THE CRAWFORD FUND seeks nominations for the DEREK TRIBE AWARD from agriculture researchers and natural resource managers
THE CRAWFORD FUND seeks nominations for The DEREK TRIBE Award aimed at recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of research in agriculture and natural resource management in a developing country or countries. The Crawford Fund was established in June 1987 by The Australian Academy … [Read more...] about THE CRAWFORD FUND seeks nominations for the DEREK TRIBE AWARD from agriculture researchers and natural resource managers
