HIVOS, the Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation contribute to build fair, free and sustainable world. Hivos strives for a world along with local organizations in developing countries, in which all citizens both men and women have equal access to opportunities resources as well as for … [Read more...] about The Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation
Archives for 2012
The Open Society Foundation
The Open Society Foundations strives to build energetic and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. The Foundations seek to shape up public policies which assure greater fairness in political, legal and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights to achieve … [Read more...] about The Open Society Foundation
“War on Want” working towards poverty alleviation in developing countries
War on Want is an organization engaged in alleviating poverty in developing countries in association with people affected by globalization. This organization is campaigning for human rights and against the root causes of inequality, global poverty and injustice. The decisions of politicians in rich … [Read more...] about “War on Want” working towards poverty alleviation in developing countries
The Bromley Trust
The Bromley Trust is a grant-making trust incorporated in the year 1989 by Toby Bromley to offset 'man's inhumanity to man'. The Bromley Trust has made awards to charities working in the significant areas of the trust over the last twenty years. Our funding is divided into three main funding … [Read more...] about The Bromley Trust
The United States Institute of Peace
USIP is the independent, nonpartisan conflict management center created by Congress to prevent and mitigate international conflict without resorting to violence. USIP works to save lives as well as increase the government's ability to deal with conflicts before they rise, reduce government costs and … [Read more...] about The United States Institute of Peace
Grants and Resources for Gender and Women Development
The United Nations General Assembly initiated UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The UN Member States took a significant step in enhancing the organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. All human development and human … [Read more...] about Grants and Resources for Gender and Women Development
UN Trust Fund to curb violence against Women
Violence against women is one of the world’s most prevalent human right violations. This violation occurs across the boundaries of age, culture, race, wealth and geography. This violation against women occurs everywhere at home, on the streets, at work, or during times of conflict. There are around … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund to curb violence against Women
The Global Fund for Women
The Global Fund for Women support and defend women's human rights by making grants to support women's groups in five regions. These regions include Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia and Oceania and the Americas. Since its … [Read more...] about The Global Fund for Women
United Nations Democracy Fund
UN Secretary-General laid the foundation of UNDEF in the year 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts throughout the world. UNDEF supports projects which strengthen the voice of civil society, encourage human rights and support the participation of all groups … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation have worked with partners all over the world to improve the lives of children, families and communities for more than 45 years. The foundation is also engaged in restoration and protection of our planet. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is a family … [Read more...] about The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
