The Wetland Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2008 by Dr. Karen L. McKee and Dr. Irving A. Mendelssohn to promote education and research about wetlands, especially the coastal marshy areas and mangrove forests. The foundation offers financial support to students of wetland … [Read more...] about The Wetland Foundation seeks Applications for 2012 Travel Grants
Archives for 2011
Commonwealth Bank of Australia celebrates 100 years, awards $1 Million for Child Health and Welfare
Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently celebrated its centennial birthday by awarding community grants of over $1 million for local charities. The grants were given away to various agencies and groups working to improve health care facilities and well-being for children from Australia and other … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Bank of Australia celebrates 100 years, awards $1 Million for Child Health and Welfare
Applications invited for the Innovation Window of the Global Poverty Action Fund
The Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) was established to provide financial aid to programs that focus on alleviating poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The programs basically aim to improve the overall quality of life of poor people, by providing service, security and justice. … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the Innovation Window of the Global Poverty Action Fund
Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
DFID invites applications from organizations to pre-qualify for the Rapid Response Facility (RRF). The pre-qualification ensures that during an emergency, it will have partners that will be committed to provide quality service. The first few hours of an emergency are quite crucial, and if good … [Read more...] about Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
MOST and Gates Foundation Partner to meet the Global development needs
Pursuing its goal of using technology for a better society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has entered into a partnership with the Chinese Government's Ministry of Science and Technology. The partnership will initiate projects to support research, development, and manufacturing of … [Read more...] about MOST and Gates Foundation Partner to meet the Global development needs
OHCHR Call for Applications to the Special Fund
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is accepting project applications for its call for applications to the Special Fund of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture 2011-2012. The project applications should aim at implementing recommendations … [Read more...] about OHCHR Call for Applications to the Special Fund
Nordic Climate Facility’s Third Call for Proposals
The Nordic Climate Facility has issued the third call for proposals on "innovative low-cost climate solutions with a focus on local business development in eligible developing countries." The Nordic Climate Facility aims to promote the transfer of technology, know-how and innovative ideas between … [Read more...] about Nordic Climate Facility’s Third Call for Proposals
Registration open to attend as Civil Society Observers at UNAIDS Board Meeting
The 29th Programme Coordinating Board meeting will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland from 13-15 December 2011. Members of civil society can register to participate in the meeting as Observers. The draft agenda (EN | FR) for the three day meeting includes a presentation of the … [Read more...] about Registration open to attend as Civil Society Observers at UNAIDS Board Meeting
A Practical Guide released for NGOs accompanying Children in CRC Reporting
NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recently published a guide entitled “Together with children – for children: A guide for non-governmental organizations accompanying children in CRC reporting”. NGO Group for the CRC is a global network of 77 national and international … [Read more...] about A Practical Guide released for NGOs accompanying Children in CRC Reporting
Oxfam releases eBook “Growing a Better Future: Food Justice in a Resource Constrained World”
International aid agency Oxfam on October 19, 2011 released an e-book, the digital edition of its report "Growing a Better Future: Food justice in a resource constrained world". The release of this digital report coincided with the launch of ‘GROW Week’, a week that is full of activism aimed at … [Read more...] about Oxfam releases eBook “Growing a Better Future: Food Justice in a Resource Constrained World”
