Applications are now open for the 2012-2013 John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University from qualified journalists and journalism entrepreneurs from around the world including the US for 20 Fellowships. There are upto nine fellowships available for international candidates and twelve … [Read more...] about John S. Knight Fellowship Opportunity at Stanford University for journalists, journalism innovators and managers
Archives for 2011
Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers
The 3rd Conference of the Asian Borderlands Research Network on Connections, Corridors, and Communities has issued a call for papers. The conference will be held in October 2012 in Kunming, China. The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), The Netherlands and Yunnan University, China, … [Read more...] about Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers
International Human Rights Funders Group seeks Session Proposals for the 2012 Conference to be held in San Francisco
International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) invites members to submit session proposals for the Semi-Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco during January 24-25, 2012 focusing on a timely issue in human rights and human rights funding. Any member of IHRFG may submit a session proposal. … [Read more...] about International Human Rights Funders Group seeks Session Proposals for the 2012 Conference to be held in San Francisco
Global Partnerships lends $2.5M to two Colombian MFIs
A loan of $2.5 million is extended to two Colombian MFIs, by Social Investor Global Partnerships. The two MFISs receiving the loan are Fundación Amanecer and Contactar. Global Partnerships’ Social Investment Fund 2010 (SIF 2010), which is a five-year, $25 million debt fund, has provided the … [Read more...] about Global Partnerships lends $2.5M to two Colombian MFIs
DAAD and OSI’s Joint Scholarship Program
A joint scholarship program is initiated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Open Society Scholarship Programs. This scholarship is meant to graduate students in the Balkans and graduate students and junior faculty in the Transcaucasian and Central Asian countries of the former Soviet … [Read more...] about DAAD and OSI’s Joint Scholarship Program
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund invests in Jinnah Welfare Society
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has started an equity fund that will be invested in microfinance institutions. This fund will help PPAF reach its goal of making commercial financing easily accessible and increasing growth in rural areas. The MFIs will be judged by third parties, and only … [Read more...] about Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund invests in Jinnah Welfare Society
Grant Worth $136 million Awarded by USDA
Last week, Tom Vilsack , Secretary of US Department of Agriculture, announced a grant worth $136 million to several universities and private companies in the Pacific Northwest, to help develop a Northwest ‘biofuels’ industry. It is the single largest grant awarded by USDA. The grant will help … [Read more...] about Grant Worth $136 million Awarded by USDA
Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
On October 1, The Australian Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, went to Papua New Guinea (PNG), where he visited the Moreguina Health Centre. The purpose of the visit was to deliver medical supplies and announce $64 million to improve the for the health sector in PNG. About one thousand villagers from … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
Call for Applications: FASTpitch Social Innovation Expo
A call for participation in the second annual Greater Phoenix Fast Pitch Social Innovation Expo is made by Social Venture Partners Arizona. The Expo is designed to honor valley nonprofits that have been involved in significant social-work, within Phoenix. A total of twenty non-profit organizations … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: FASTpitch Social Innovation Expo
MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries
The MEASURE Evaluation Population & Reproductive Health Associate Award (PRH) has issued a request seeking proposals from eligible candidates in select countries for the third round of small grants program aimed at increasing the evidence base in family planning (FP). Small grants of the … [Read more...] about MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries
