The MasterCard Foundation and UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have started the expansion plan for the MicroLead program that has already proved its success in the recent past. The launching of the new expansion plan came at the 5th Annual African Microfinance Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. … [Read more...] about The MasterCard Foundation and UNCDF Launch MicroLead Expansion Program
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United Nations Foundation Launches Smart Phone Application
The United Nations (UN) Foundation has launched its first smart phone application for the users to get quick information about the latest happening at the UN system and the Foundation. The new application will offer updated news content to users daily. The news content will include information about … [Read more...] about United Nations Foundation Launches Smart Phone Application
USAID invites grant applications from Peruvian local organizations to promote a culture of ethical behavior and civic responsibility among youth, teachers and parents
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a request for applications seeking proposals from eligible Peruvian local organizations (nongovernmental) for funding to support a program entitled Ethical Schools. Purpose Effectively tackling illicit activities in Peru, … [Read more...] about USAID invites grant applications from Peruvian local organizations to promote a culture of ethical behavior and civic responsibility among youth, teachers and parents
Non-profits invited to attend a Free Webinar: Creating Loyal & Engaged Advocates via Mobile Apps
Mobile technologies are changing the way we live and they have become an integral part of our day today lives and they are being used by one and all for a variety of purposes. Political campaigns and lobbying are no exceptions. With smartphone apps becoming more popular, in the near future they will … [Read more...] about Non-profits invited to attend a Free Webinar: Creating Loyal & Engaged Advocates via Mobile Apps
EDCTP Invites Proposals for Projects to Support for the Establishment and Strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is an organization dedicated towards development of new clinical interventions to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in sub-Saharan African region. To achieve this goal, the organization works for integration of … [Read more...] about EDCTP Invites Proposals for Projects to Support for the Establishment and Strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation Invites Blogs for YoBloCo Awards from the nationals of ACP countries
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) is inviting entries for Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo Awards). The competition is being organized in association with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, SPC/PAFPNET and within the framework of the ARDYIS … [Read more...] about The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation Invites Blogs for YoBloCo Awards from the nationals of ACP countries
The University of Canberra Invites Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endangered Species Ecology
Institute for Applied Ecology at the University of Canberra (UC) is inviting applications for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow to study and research on the subject of ecology and breeding of the endangered grassland ear less dragon in the context of extinction drivers for reptiles. The fellow will … [Read more...] about The University of Canberra Invites Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endangered Species Ecology
FHI 360 Seeks Case Studies about Best Practices in HIV Interventions for Young People
FHI 360 is currently inviting case studies about best practices in HIV interventions for young people. These case studies are being invited on behalf of the UNAIDS Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) on HIV and Young People. Interventions being discussed in the case studies can represent different types … [Read more...] about FHI 360 Seeks Case Studies about Best Practices in HIV Interventions for Young People
Students from the Wharton School publish a research paper on Social Impact of Sports Teams
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania recently conducted a research study about social impact of sports teams. The study was conducted in collaboration with Beyond Sport. The findings of the study have now been published in the form of a paper which discusses about how sports teams … [Read more...] about Students from the Wharton School publish a research paper on Social Impact of Sports Teams
Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
Gender Action has recently published a research paper which draws attention to the women’s disproportionate vulnerability to negative climate change impacts in developing countries. The research paper also demonstrates how women and girls in these countries have been largely excluded from climate … [Read more...] about Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
