Hawaii International Conferences (HIC) will organize its 11th Annual International Conference on Social Sciences at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa from May 30 – June 2, 2012. This conference will be attended by a large number of academicians and professionals having expertise in social … [Read more...] about HIC Seeks Papers for Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
The Ford Family Program and University of Notre Dame invite Papers for Human Development Conference 2012
The Ford Family Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity will organize the Human Development Conference 2012 at University of Notre Dame from February 10-11, 2012. The Conference will be organized in association with Center for Social Concerns at Notre Dame and SIT Study Abroad, a program … [Read more...] about The Ford Family Program and University of Notre Dame invite Papers for Human Development Conference 2012
The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young Highlights Job Opportunities in a Green Economy
The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young was recently held at Bandung, Indonesia. The conference was attended by over 1,400 young participants. The opening day of conference focused on the subject of global Green Economy. It was claimed that it is highly essential to bridge the … [Read more...] about The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young Highlights Job Opportunities in a Green Economy
AusAID and IDB’s MIF Join Hands to Establish Partnership Trust Fund for Poverty Reduction in Latin America
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and Inter-American Development Bank’s Multilaterial Investment Fund (IDB - MIF) have joined hands to establish a partnership trust fund to support innovative projects for poverty reduction in Latin America. AusAID will contribute A$10 … [Read more...] about AusAID and IDB’s MIF Join Hands to Establish Partnership Trust Fund for Poverty Reduction in Latin America
USAID and Its NGO Partners Working Together to Test Nutritional Impact Assessment Tool
USAID and Its NGO Partners are working together to test a nutritional impact assessment tool, reports IRIN. According to Michael Zeilinger, head of the nutrition division with USAID’s Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition, this tool “would be a way for organizations designing or … [Read more...] about USAID and Its NGO Partners Working Together to Test Nutritional Impact Assessment Tool
University of North Carolina to organize Annual Conference on “Water and Health”
Even in 21st century, there are hundreds of millions of people in the world who don’t have access to clean, fresh water for survival. For many, who have access to this basic necessity, there are threats of aging infrastructure, politics and climate change. To address these issues, the University of … [Read more...] about University of North Carolina to organize Annual Conference on “Water and Health”
Child Rights Stakeholders in Nepal Make a Manual to Assist in Child Protection
Child rights stakeholders in Nepal have created a manual to assist childcare organizations in child protection. The manual, entitled “Ten Steps Forward to De-institutionalisation: Building Communities to Support Children’s Rights”, is claimed to better protect children in Nepal through a process of … [Read more...] about Child Rights Stakeholders in Nepal Make a Manual to Assist in Child Protection
Slavery Fund Exhausted — U.N. Calls for Donations
An appeal to donate to the U.N. Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery has been made by the U.N., to all the nations, following the fact that the fund that helps people affected by slavery in the modern times is seriously depleted. The fund was initiated by the General Assembly, 20 years … [Read more...] about Slavery Fund Exhausted — U.N. Calls for Donations
eBay Foundation awards $250,000 to Winners of Social Entrepreneurship Competition
The results of the Powering Economic Opportunity: Create a World That Works competition, co-hosted by eBay Foundation and Ashoka Changemakers, were announced on Sep.14. There were five winners, out of the nearly 900 entries received from 83 countries. This was the highest number of entries ever … [Read more...] about eBay Foundation awards $250,000 to Winners of Social Entrepreneurship Competition
U.S. Government Promotes Global Entrepreneurship with the launch of a New Toolkit
On September 21, a half-day conference was organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State. The conference was attended by 50 representatives from the private, academic, and not-for-profit sectors, which have been supporting and promoting … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Promotes Global Entrepreneurship with the launch of a New Toolkit
