On November 2, seven changemakers will be given the World of Children Award, for helping transform the lives of vulnerable children across the world. The award, which is also called "Nobel Prize for children,” is given annually and it includes a cash grant of up to $50,000. All the seven awardees … [Read more...] about World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
Archives for October 2011
SHCY and DHA Invite Papers for International Standing Conference for the History of Education 34 to be held in Geneva
Society for the History of Children and Youth (SHCY) and Disability History Association (DHA) are inviting papers for presentation in International Standing Conference for the History of Education 34 (ISCHE-34). The conference will be organized at Geneva, Switzerlamd from 27-30 June, 2012. The … [Read more...] about SHCY and DHA Invite Papers for International Standing Conference for the History of Education 34 to be held in Geneva
USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects
In order to attain the chief aims of President Barack Obama's global initiatives, the United States has provided funds worth USD 65 million to the government of Nepal. These funds will be utilized to bring improvement in the fields of food, climate change and health services. The United States … [Read more...] about USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects
Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya
A Cabinet memorandum, pertaining to ways for raising funds for HIV programs, was prepared by the Kenyan National AIDS Control Council, in March 2011. Today, AIDS has taken the form of an epidemic in Kenya, forcing the country to seek sustainable methods to fight it. The memo was prepared on the … [Read more...] about Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation, and Zorig Foundation presented scholarships to 60 female students from the National University of Mongolia (NUM) and Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST). This is the second year of the scholarship program in Mongolia. Till now … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
USAID funding opportunity for Innovations in Gender Equality to promote Household Food Security Program
USAID has issued an Annual Program Statement (APS) seeking innovative ideas in the form of concept notes at the first stage from a variety of organizations that aim to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the agriculture sector, and expand the knowledge base and evidence for greater … [Read more...] about USAID funding opportunity for Innovations in Gender Equality to promote Household Food Security Program
CRDF Global invites innovative solutions to critical problems from select countries for GIST Technology Idea Competition
CRDF Global invites interested and eligible innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs from select eligible countries to participate in the first‐ever multinational technology idea competition. The Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Idea Competition (GISTech‐I) was announced at … [Read more...] about CRDF Global invites innovative solutions to critical problems from select countries for GIST Technology Idea Competition
amfAR invites grant Proposals for Targeted Biomedical Research on HIV persistence and potential for its eradication
amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, is currently inviting grant proposals for biomedical research projects with a focus on exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication. This Request for Proposals seeks proposals relevant to exploring the mechanisms for HIV … [Read more...] about amfAR invites grant Proposals for Targeted Biomedical Research on HIV persistence and potential for its eradication
Call for Applications: DAAD-OSI Scholarship Program
Applications are invited for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Open Society Scholarship Program. It is a joint scholarship program aiming to help graduate students in the Balkans and graduate students and junior faculty in the Transcaucasian and Central Asian countries of the former … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: DAAD-OSI Scholarship Program
IFS seeks Applications for Research Grant from Eligible Researchers in Developing Countries
International Foundation for Science (IFS) is currently inviting applications for research grants from eligible researchers in developing countries. The IFS grants support the purchase of basic tools needed to conduct proposed research project. There will be two time-bound research grant application … [Read more...] about IFS seeks Applications for Research Grant from Eligible Researchers in Developing Countries
