Unite for Sight is organizing the Global Health & Innovation Conference (GHIC) at Yale University, New Haven CT from April 21-22, 2012. This is one of world’s most important global health conferences and is attended by a large number of professionals and students from different parts of the … [Read more...] about Unite for Sight invites people from variety of fields to attend the Global Health & Innovation Conference 2012
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World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has announced its full support for “FWD Campaign” that has been launched by USAID and the Ad Council to create public awareness for the Horn of Africa drought. This announcement has come at a time when fundraising campaign is lagging and famine … [Read more...] about World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
USAID invests in micro-insurance project to enable its expansion in Senegal
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced to invest $8 million to micro-insurance project to enable its expansion to Senegal. The project is currently providing drought insurance for crops in Ethiopia. Backed by Swiss Re, the micro-insurance project is a five-year project … [Read more...] about USAID invests in micro-insurance project to enable its expansion in Senegal
Arogya World launches new diabetes prevention mHealth program in India with Nokia Life Tools
Arogya World has launched a major diabetes prevention mobile health (mHealth) program in India in association with Nokia. This program aims to create awareness about diabetes and its prevention across India with the help of text messages in multiple languages. The program has the target of reaching … [Read more...] about Arogya World launches new diabetes prevention mHealth program in India with Nokia Life Tools
USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
In a program recently convened by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Baghdad, attended by program partners, the official aid agency of the US government announced the award of first round of grants under Iraq Access to Justice Program. The meeting was attended by the … [Read more...] about USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
Internet can be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking, suggests a report
The Center on Communication Leadership & Policy (CCLP) at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism has published a report which suggests that Internet can prove to be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking. As per the findings … [Read more...] about Internet can be a useful tool in global fight against human trafficking, suggests a report
BHP Billiton gives US$25 million grant for African women’s and children’s health initiatives
BHP Billiton has announced to give a US$25 million grant to a program aimed to improve the health of women and young children in Africa. PATH, an international non profit organisation, will run this program. PATH is dedicated towards creating sustainable, culturally relevant solutions to address … [Read more...] about BHP Billiton gives US$25 million grant for African women’s and children’s health initiatives
EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines
European Union (EU) is planning to provide approximately P338 million (€5.55 million) to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by civil society organizations in the Philippines, says a statement issued by its delegation in Manila recently. Lubomir Frebort, EU charge d’affaires, … [Read more...] about EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines
DFID partners with Civil Society Organisations on democracy in the state of Kadura, Nigeria
The British Department for International Development (DFID) has joined hands with Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Kaduna State to find ways in which the democracy in Nigeria can be strengthened. According to a spokesperson for the CSOs, the DFID was willing to discuss about the issue with … [Read more...] about DFID partners with Civil Society Organisations on democracy in the state of Kadura, Nigeria
EarthCorps invites international environmental organizations and non-US citizens to join its international program for environmental restoration
EarthCorps is a non-profit organization dedicated towards making a global community through local environmental service. EarthCorps offers intensive programs for young people to teach them the best practices in conservation techniques and develop skills in enthusiastic volunteers. EarthCorps is … [Read more...] about EarthCorps invites international environmental organizations and non-US citizens to join its international program for environmental restoration
