UK Government is going to offer its assistance to Ghana aimed at avoiding unintended pregnancies in that country. According to the Department for International Development (DFID), the UK government will supply contraceptives amounting to £2.7 million to Ghana so that people there may avert unwanted … [Read more...] about UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives
Archives for 2011
Call for Applications: Social Work Fellowship Program
Applications for the Social Work Fellowship Program are invited by the Open Society Scholarship Programs. Residents of Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship helps provide specialized training in social work. The program does not discriminate … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Social Work Fellowship Program
Save the Children honors corporate partners at first Awards
The development NGO, Save the Children announced the winners of the first Corporate Business Awards. These are new awards initiated to honor, felicitate and thank the corporate partners of the charity, who have been supporting it in its humanitarian mission. Douglas Rouse, the corporate … [Read more...] about Save the Children honors corporate partners at first Awards
Social Entrepreneurship Awards Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide
Hefce Social Entrepreneurship Awards program in collaboration with UnLtd has developed a toolkit that is designed to help social entrepreneurs. The toolkit offers a comprehensive guide to developing a social enterprise business. The toolkit is a complete guide for entrepreneurs looking to build … [Read more...] about Social Entrepreneurship Awards Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide
GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards to recognize Mobile Innovation for Education or Learning
The renowned 17th Annual Global Mobile Awards were launched by the GSMA, this week. The Awards are presented to honor excellence, achievement and innovation in the field of mobile communication. The Awards will be presented at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday 28th February, … [Read more...] about GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards to recognize Mobile Innovation for Education or Learning
AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms
The results of the first round of the Renewable Energy & Adaptation to Climate Change Window (REACT) have been announced by the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF). The competition is held to promote business innovation in the East African Community (EAC), and it is open to eligible … [Read more...] about AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms
World Habitat Awards accepting submissions
The World Habitat Awards are now open to accepting submissions. The Awards are given annually to projects from global North as well as the South that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems.The Awards provide the winners with international recognition and … [Read more...] about World Habitat Awards accepting submissions
UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012
Nominations are invited by UNESCO, for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Member States of UNESCO, regional and international organizations, and professional and non-government organizations that have been doing significant work in Journalism and freedom of expression are … [Read more...] about UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012
Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards
Peace X Peace is seeking nominations for Women, Power, and Peace Awards, which are coming up on December 5th. Following are the two categories for which nominations are open: Community Peacebuilder Award The Community Peacebuilder Award honors a person over the age of 30 or an established … [Read more...] about Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards
Sophia College for Women Invites Applications for Individual Delegates and International Press Corps for Munsophical 2011
Sophia College for Women, Mumbai will organize Munsophical 2011 Conference in Mumbai from December 9-11, 2011. The theme for Munsophical 2011 Conference is “ideas for a better world”. This conference is being organized in association with the UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan to provide a … [Read more...] about Sophia College for Women Invites Applications for Individual Delegates and International Press Corps for Munsophical 2011
