Source: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/ Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, has announced complete support to make food security condition in Honduras better, especially for children and those in the poorest regions of the country. Many new projects and programs have been announced that include … [Read more...] about Prime Minister of Canada announces support for food security in Honduras
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Maybank awards full scholarships to Malaysian students for studying abroad
Maybank, a leading Malaysian bank, has announced to award full scholarships worth RM3.54 million to 20 local students enabling these students to continue their education at top universities around the world. This is the first time that Maybank has announced full scholarships for overseas … [Read more...] about Maybank awards full scholarships to Malaysian students for studying abroad
Five recipients of L’Oréal USA 2011 Fellowships for Women in Science announced
L'Oréal USA recently announced the 2011 recipients of Fellowships for Women in Science, a national awards program aimed at supporting the advancement of women in science and encouraging them to continue careers in scientific fields. The 2011 Fellows were selected from a competitive pool of … [Read more...] about Five recipients of L’Oréal USA 2011 Fellowships for Women in Science announced
Education Department in Sindh Province of Pakistan gets $155 million grant from USAID
United States Agency for International development (USAID) has approved a grant of $155 million aimed at promoting the education sector in the Pakistani province of Sindh, said Sindh Education Secretary Siddiq Memon, reports Daily Times. Mr. Memon reportedly said that during a recently held meeting … [Read more...] about Education Department in Sindh Province of Pakistan gets $155 million grant from USAID
mLab SA opening Innovation Hub in Pretoria, to offer subsidised office space, training and mentoring to mobile developers, innovators and entrepreneurs
Source: http://www.siliconcape.com/ mLab Southern Africa has opened its application for membership. Through this initiative, mLab offers its members benefits such as subsidised office space, training and mentoring. The service is quite suited for start-ups and entrepreneurs in the mobile space. … [Read more...] about mLab SA opening Innovation Hub in Pretoria, to offer subsidised office space, training and mentoring to mobile developers, innovators and entrepreneurs
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Source: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently presented its 2011 Access to Learning Award amounting $1 million to the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN). ALIN is engaged in providing knowledge and information through a variety of innovative channels in … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
30 best ads shortlisted for the Create4theUN competition in Europe, public votes for “Treat me like a woman” as favourite ad on ending violence against women
Source: http://www.unwomen.org/ The recently concluded competition Create4theUN has selected its 30 finalists from 15 countries. The Europe-wide competition was organized by the United Nations Regional Informational Centre (UNRIC) for Western Europe and UN Women calling for advertisements on ending … [Read more...] about 30 best ads shortlisted for the Create4theUN competition in Europe, public votes for “Treat me like a woman” as favourite ad on ending violence against women
UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
Source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/ Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary, during a recent visit to Mogadishu, Somalia warned that about 400,000 children are at the risk of death due to starvation if urgent action is not taken now. He also announced that Britain will supply vital aid … [Read more...] about UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
Source: http://www.un.org/ Overall funding disbursements from donor governments towards AIDS programs in low- and middle-income countries have gone down in the year 2010 owing to a reduction by the traditionally largest donor, the United States, the lead United Nations agency overlooking the … [Read more...] about Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
EC open call for proposals to implement Serbia – Montenegro Cross-border Program
EC has issued a second Open Call for Proposals from eligible organizations for the Cross-border Program Serbia – Montenegro. This program is the result of a joint planning effort by the Serbian and Montenegrin governments. The Cross-border Program Serbia – Montenegro analyses the socio-economic … [Read more...] about EC open call for proposals to implement Serbia – Montenegro Cross-border Program
