Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110531_1.html U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in cooperation with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, and The World Bank in March, 2011 had announced a call for … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition receives record number of applications
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2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
Sourced from: http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2250/USAID_Launches_2011_Afghan_Youth_Voices_Festival_in_Kabul Life for youth in Afghanistan has undergone unprecedented changes in the recent years irrespective of the fact that the country is still one of the most dangerous places on the … [Read more...] about 2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
Women’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports – Five international sports administrators hosted by the Department of State
Sourced from http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/06/164984.htm Five women’s sports administrators from Bolivia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, and South Africa have been invited by the U.S. Department of State to meet their American counterparts from civil society, the private … [Read more...] about Women’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports – Five international sports administrators hosted by the Department of State
Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world
It is a well known fact that media has played a vital role in shaping the lives of communities and countries around the world. But the fact remains whether the media in a particular community or country has the required freedom to undertake the unbiased reporting. There are many issues concerning … [Read more...] about Media Sustainability Index: A tool to gauge the media freedom in 80 countries around the world
The Elsevier Foundation grants opportunity for Innovative Libraries Programs in developing countries
The Elsevier Foundation seeks proposals for single-year grants aimed at supporting Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries. The size of grants ranges from US$5,000 to US$50,000. Proposals will be accepted for multi-year programs (up to three years) for grant amounts of US$5,000 to US$50,000 per … [Read more...] about The Elsevier Foundation grants opportunity for Innovative Libraries Programs in developing countries
THE CRAWFORD FUND seeks nominations for the DEREK TRIBE AWARD from agriculture researchers and natural resource managers
THE CRAWFORD FUND seeks nominations for The DEREK TRIBE Award aimed at recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of research in agriculture and natural resource management in a developing country or countries. The Crawford Fund was established in June 1987 by The Australian Academy … [Read more...] about THE CRAWFORD FUND seeks nominations for the DEREK TRIBE AWARD from agriculture researchers and natural resource managers
University of Bradford scholarship opportunity for students from Countries in Crisis
University of Bradford has announced scholarships aimed at helping students who are in financial hardship based on the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc. Students from the following list of countries are … [Read more...] about University of Bradford scholarship opportunity for students from Countries in Crisis
All Souls College Oxford seeks applications for Visiting Fellowships
All Souls College Oxford has announced Visiting Fellowships for people who are interested in studying and doing research in Oxford and are prepared to participate in the academic life of the College. Visiting Fellows are expected to be resident in Oxford during the tenure of the Fellowship. A … [Read more...] about All Souls College Oxford seeks applications for Visiting Fellowships
Hague Academy Seminar: Responding to the Challenges of Natural and Industrial Catastrophes – New Directions for International Law
The Hague Academy offers limited number of scholarships (covering the registration fee, travel and accommodation expenses) for attending the Seminar for Advanced Studies in Private and Public International Law for Professionals to candidates from developing countries and countries in … [Read more...] about Hague Academy Seminar: Responding to the Challenges of Natural and Industrial Catastrophes – New Directions for International Law
ACCORD CALL FOR PAPERS: Climate change and conflict – Where to for conflict sensitive climate adaptation in Africa?
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) invites academics from the social sciences, practitioners, policy makers and policy researchers to submit abstracts and subsequent papers that consider issues related to climate and conflict challenges and interventions in … [Read more...] about ACCORD CALL FOR PAPERS: Climate change and conflict – Where to for conflict sensitive climate adaptation in Africa?
