The Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) is a private grantmaking foundation with a mission to improve opportunities for children up to age 8 who are growing up in socially and economically difficult circumstances. The Foundation is currently searching for a consultant that can help them further … [Read more...] about BvLF invites applications to appoint consultant for work focused on child malnutrition and morbidity in urban slums and monitoring of ongoing programs in India
Archives for 2011
The University of Canterbury seeks applications for The C Wright Mills Scholarship in Sociology and Anthropology from graduates of any NZ University
The University of Canterbury seeks applications for The C Wright Mills Scholarship in Sociology and Anthropology from graduates of any University in New Zealand or of the University of the South Pacific. This scholarship was established in 1985 in memory of Jean Margaretta Rhoda Morgan and Peter … [Read more...] about The University of Canterbury seeks applications for The C Wright Mills Scholarship in Sociology and Anthropology from graduates of any NZ University
Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative seeks proposals to fund Protection of Minorities and Media Freedom Program in Italy
The Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world. Through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance, the Justice Initiative promotes human rights and builds legal capacity for open societies. The initiative promotes … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative seeks proposals to fund Protection of Minorities and Media Freedom Program in Italy
Global Greengrants Fund reveals the findings of two case studies on small grants, social movements and industrial mining
Source: http://www.greengrants.org/2011/06/10/mining-study-small-grants-and-strong-networks/ Communities around the world are faced with serious social and environmental consequences of industrial mining. Social problems can include an influx of outsiders into often isolated communities, increase … [Read more...] about Global Greengrants Fund reveals the findings of two case studies on small grants, social movements and industrial mining
FAO launches a new farming model aimed at improving crop production and protecting environment
Sourced from: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38699&Cr=food&Cr1=production United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently announced the launch of a major new initiative intended to produce more food for a growing world population in an environmentally … [Read more...] about FAO launches a new farming model aimed at improving crop production and protecting environment
IHLFS start-up grants opportunity for health organisations and institutions in all DfID’s PSA countries working with partner institutions in the UK
British Council seeks applications for UK International Healthlinks Funding Scheme (IHLFS) funding from a wide range of formally accredited health institutions and organisations in select developing countries with the aim to support Links which are driven by the developing country partner. Links … [Read more...] about IHLFS start-up grants opportunity for health organisations and institutions in all DfID’s PSA countries working with partner institutions in the UK
William T Grant Foundation seeks letters of inquiry for Investigator Initiated Grants Program to address their current research interests
The William T Grant Foundation’s Investigator Initiated Grants Program supports high-quality empirical studies that are consistent with their Current Research Interests: enhancing the understanding of how youth settings work, how they affect youth development, and how they can be improved; and when, … [Read more...] about William T Grant Foundation seeks letters of inquiry for Investigator Initiated Grants Program to address their current research interests
2011 Drivers of Change Award – Nominate yourself or any one that you think has made a real impact to overcome poverty in Southern Africa
Five years after the launch of Drivers of Change awards in 2006, more and more people in Southern Africa are showing an increasing interest in them. More organisations and individuals are keen to showcase the novel approaches they are taking to alleviate poverty. The recognition afforded by the … [Read more...] about 2011 Drivers of Change Award – Nominate yourself or any one that you think has made a real impact to overcome poverty in Southern Africa
2011 Media in Conflicts Seminar: Young enthusiastic journalists invited to attend the 5-day conference in Israel
The Media in Conflicts Seminar (MICS) during the annual event held since 2009 offers exceptional young journalists an opportunity to develop skills that can equip them in dealing with the challenges of media in conflicts, create a priceless professional network and experience true coverage at the … [Read more...] about 2011 Media in Conflicts Seminar: Young enthusiastic journalists invited to attend the 5-day conference in Israel
Microsoft launches Cloud Connect Initiative in Hong Kong: To provide charity pricing of applications for Schools and NGOs.
Sourced From: http://mis-asia.com/resource/cloud-computing/microsoft-delivers-cloud-to-ngos-and-schools-in-hong-kong/ Microsoft, in continuance to its several charity projects aimed at spreading usage of information and communications technology (ICT) to social service and education sectors, … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches Cloud Connect Initiative in Hong Kong: To provide charity pricing of applications for Schools and NGOs.
