The University Grants Commission (UGC) India is seeking applications for award of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) 2011-12 for scheduled class (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) candidates. The number of fellowships to be awarded include 2000 fellowships for SC candidates and 667 fellowships for … [Read more...] about University Grants Commission, India invites applications for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 2011-12
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The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics invites research concept notes on “Understanding the Social and Economic Impacts of Environmental Policies”
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is a regional network launched in 1999 and dedicated towards finding solutions for South Asia’s environmental challenges. It makes use of economic tools and analyses to address these challenges. The network also works to … [Read more...] about The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics invites research concept notes on “Understanding the Social and Economic Impacts of Environmental Policies”
GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India
Social Transformers is the initiative towards advancing the culture of social entrepreneurship in India. This social entrepreneurship event at GraVITas, Vellore Institute of Technology’s annual fest, was conceptualised in the spring of 2009 to encourage young minds to find solutions for critical … [Read more...] about GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India
Nominations invited for The Manthan Award South Asia 2011 aimed at recognizing the best practices in e-Content and Creativity
Launched in 2004, the Manthan Award is the initiative of Digital Empowerment Foundation in India with an aim to recognize and honour the best practices in e-Content and Creativity. Digital Empowerment Foundation launched this award in association with World Summit Award, Department of Information … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for The Manthan Award South Asia 2011 aimed at recognizing the best practices in e-Content and Creativity
Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association honours Alec Muchadehama with Women’s human rights award
Sourced From: http://www.businesslive.co.za/africa/africa_generalnews/2011/08/02/women-s-human-rights-award-for-alec-muchadehama Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (ZWLA) recently announced Alec Muchadehama to be the runner-up of the Women’s human rights award. Mr. Alec Muchadehama, the famous … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association honours Alec Muchadehama with Women’s human rights award
Nominees announced for the Saving Lives at Birth Development Exchange challenge
Sourced From: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110729.html Nineteen nominees were recently announced for the Saving Lives at Birth Development Exchange challenge. All these finalists will now enter into the negotiations process before the awards can be issued. The call for nominations … [Read more...] about Nominees announced for the Saving Lives at Birth Development Exchange challenge
Treatment Action Campaign invites proposals from consultants residing in Eastern Cape for the monitoring and evaluation of an HIV project
Sourced from: http://www.ngopulse.org/ The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), a nonprofit organisation working for the rights of people living with HIV, is inviting proposals from consultants for the monitoring and evaluation of a project. The evaluation of the project needs to be done to find out … [Read more...] about Treatment Action Campaign invites proposals from consultants residing in Eastern Cape for the monitoring and evaluation of an HIV project
China launches first national volunteer association of the country
Sourced From: http://www.unv.org/ China just a couple of months back launched its first national volunteer association named China Volunteers Association (CVA) at the Great Hall of People. The CVA has been created to promote the volunteerism culture among the people of China for social … [Read more...] about China launches first national volunteer association of the country
Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Margaret Sekaggya, an independent expert from United Nations recently launched a guide on the rights of human rights defenders as per the UN declaration. The 100-page guide is titled “Commentary to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders” and has been created in … [Read more...] about Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
The International Youth Foundation conducts skills development program for finalists of the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement
Sourced From: http://www.iyfnet.org/news/1765 The International Youth Foundation (IYF) recently conducted a three-day capacity and skills development training program titled “Youth Leadership, Civil Involvement and the Future of the Middle East" for the second cycle of finalists of the King … [Read more...] about The International Youth Foundation conducts skills development program for finalists of the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement
