Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. IDRC’s Climate Change and Water Program (CCW) helps … [Read more...] about IDRC seeks proposals from researchers from Developing countries and Canada for Graduate Research Awards on Climate Change and Water
Archives for 2011
USAID issues APS for funding the Conflict Mitigation Activities in Kyrgyzstan
Since its independence from the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan has periodically lacked political stability, peace and economic prosperity. The State has faced increasing challenges to meet its core functions of providing basic physical security, basic human rights and maximizing economic opportunity. The … [Read more...] about USAID issues APS for funding the Conflict Mitigation Activities in Kyrgyzstan
Entries invited for Nethope Stop Trafficking Mobile App Challenge Contest from Russian and East European developers
More than 12.3 million people around the world are considered to be trapped in the modern-day slavery. Human traffickers go to any length and use force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals for profit through forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. It's a global problem that affects … [Read more...] about Entries invited for Nethope Stop Trafficking Mobile App Challenge Contest from Russian and East European developers
The Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa invites EU citizens for the Ph.D. grants Programme in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability
The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa, Italy is offering grants for the Ph.D. Programme in “Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability”, a three-year residential programme characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the subject and by the emphasis placed on current problems defining … [Read more...] about The Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa invites EU citizens for the Ph.D. grants Programme in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: U.S.-AZERBAIJAN MEDIA DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Embassy of the United States of America in Azerbaijan seeks innovative proposals in the areas of media training and journalism education. The U.S.-Azerbaijan Media Development Fund seeks to support the strengthening of independent media in Azerbaijan by awarding on competitive basis project … [Read more...] about CALL FOR PROPOSALS: U.S.-AZERBAIJAN MEDIA DEVELOPMENT FUND
CIDA seeks applications for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships
The International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiated by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth between the age of 18 and 35 with high school diploma to participate in international internships in developing countries. The program aims … [Read more...] about CIDA seeks applications for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships
Ashoka’s Youth Venture seeks entries for of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Global Competition
Ashoka’s Youth Venture has announced the launch of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition, in partnership with Staples Foundation. This year’s global competition is open to any youth 12-24 years old who use innovation and technology to drive their venture and improve their … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Youth Venture seeks entries for of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Global Competition
University of Iowa invites nominations for 2011 John F. Murray Prize in Strategic Communication for the Public Good
School of Journalism and Mass Communication at The University of Iowa seeks nominations for the 2011 John F. Murray Prize in Strategic Communication for the Public Good that is aimed at awarding a pioneering innovator who uses communications to ennoble the human spirit. The Selection Committee … [Read more...] about University of Iowa invites nominations for 2011 John F. Murray Prize in Strategic Communication for the Public Good
Nominations sought from individuals and organizations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is seeking nominations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011, which will be presented to ten online volunteers or teams of online volunteers for their contributions towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals … [Read more...] about Nominations sought from individuals and organizations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011
CGAP seeks entries for The 2011 Microfinance Photo Contest from photographers around the world
The CGAP Microfinance Photo Contest is now open to all photographers at least 18 years of age from around the world, except the operational team of CGAP, the World Bank, and their immediate families. CGAP is seeking original and striking images that depict the impact of microfinance around the … [Read more...] about CGAP seeks entries for The 2011 Microfinance Photo Contest from photographers around the world
