Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/427036 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded US$12 million to African Water Facility (AWF) to implement the programme for advancing water and sanitation services in Africa. The final announcement about the grant was done at the AfricaSan 3 conference … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards US$12 million grant to African Water Facility for improving water and sanitation services in the continent
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The Faculty of Law, University of Helinski to invite applications for doctoral studentships in law in August
Established in 1640 and known for its high-quality research, the University of Helsinki (UH) is ranked among the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The research carried out at UH creates a different level of knowledge that is used by professionals from different fields, and … [Read more...] about The Faculty of Law, University of Helinski to invite applications for doctoral studentships in law in August
IBM selects 11 not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions for $1 million Smarter Planet Grants
Source: http://www.www.istockanalyst.com/ IBM has selected 11 organisations from different parts of the world for the $1 million Smarter Planet grants. IBM Centennial Grants are offered as both monetary and in-kind awards up to US $100,000 each for innovative projects in areas such as healthcare, … [Read more...] about IBM selects 11 not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions for $1 million Smarter Planet Grants
Finland announces to fund a South Centre Climate Change Project
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ Finland has announced that it will support and fund a South Centre climate change project with Euro 200,000. The project named “Enhancing the Capacity of Developing Countries to Undertake Climate Related National Actions and to Engage in Global Change and … [Read more...] about Finland announces to fund a South Centre Climate Change Project
The Landless Worker Movement of Brazil gets the 2011 Food Sovereignty Prize
Source: http://www.grassrootsonline.org/ The Landless Worker Movement (MST) of Brazil has been announced the 2011 Food Sovereignty Prize winner by the International Links Committee of Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC). The Family Farm Defenders and the Via Campesina are among the past … [Read more...] about The Landless Worker Movement of Brazil gets the 2011 Food Sovereignty Prize
Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels
Source: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93279 Aid watchdog Development Initiatives has released its annual Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) report which shows that institutional donor aid achieved its highest-ever level of US$16.7 billion in 2010. However, the aid costs also … [Read more...] about Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels
THET seeks concept papers for Multi-Country Partnership grants aimed at implementing health training and capacity-building partnership projects in low-income countries
THET (Tropical Health and Education Trust) has announced a call for concept papers for Multi-Country Partnership grants. The grants form part of the Health Partnership Scheme (HPS) which is a four-year programme that funds health link partnerships to carry out training and capacity-building projects … [Read more...] about THET seeks concept papers for Multi-Country Partnership grants aimed at implementing health training and capacity-building partnership projects in low-income countries
Nominations invited for Business Leader’s Award 2012 to Fight Human Trafficking
Sourced From: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/ In recent years, there has been a boom in information on human trafficking. Many businesses are now actively engaged in anti-human trafficking efforts: adopting corporate codes of conduct, developing sectoral agreements on issues such as … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for Business Leader’s Award 2012 to Fight Human Trafficking
EC grant opportunity for Institutional Support for the road transport sector and the development of existing routes in Mali
As part of the Institutional Support for the road transport sector and the development of existing routes in Mali, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched a restricted call for proposals with a total budget of € 2.6 million for promoting the following … [Read more...] about EC grant opportunity for Institutional Support for the road transport sector and the development of existing routes in Mali
Disability Rights Fund accepting applications for the second grantmaking round from DPOs in Ghana, Uganda, Nicaragua, Peru, Bangladesh, and 14 Pacific Island countries
Disability Rights Fund (DRF) has announced the second round of grant cycle 2011 “Securing Our Rights” aimed at achieving the goal that persons with disabilities participate fully in society and enjoy equal rights and opportunities. The Disability Rights Fund seeks to strengthen the participation of … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund accepting applications for the second grantmaking round from DPOs in Ghana, Uganda, Nicaragua, Peru, Bangladesh, and 14 Pacific Island countries
