An INR 250 Million Series B investment in Utkarsh Microfinance Pvt. Limited has been led by the Norwegian Microfinance Initiative’s Frontier Fund KS. Utkarsh is a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), with operations in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It has a client base of 57, 000, with a … [Read more...] about Norwegian microfinance fund leads Rs.250 Million equity investment in Utkarsh
USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia
The 2011 annual Every One Campaign Race was co-sponsored by USAID, in order to celebrate and commemorate USAID’s 50th anniversary and its efforts to improve health in Ethiopia. The race aimed at making people aware of the maternal and infant mortality rates in Ethiopia. Though Ethiopia has the … [Read more...] about USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia
Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
The South-East Finland-Russia ENPI CBC Program has made a third call for proposals, for cross-border solutions in three major areas, which are economic development, border-crossing and the environment, and social development and civil society. A total fund of €5.8 million is available for these … [Read more...] about Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
EU gives EUR 7,200,000 to Support Rural Electrification in Tanzania
On Sep. 20, the Delegation of the European Union in Tanzania, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (National Authorising Officer of the European Development Fund) and the Rural Energy Agency approved five Grant Contracts, amounting to EUR 7,200,000 (app. 16 billions Tshs.). The grants will … [Read more...] about EU gives EUR 7,200,000 to Support Rural Electrification in Tanzania
U.S. Embassy Presents $100,000 CBSI Grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council
As part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative’s (CBSI) Drug Demand Reduction Program, Ambassador Nicole A. Avant gave a $100,000 grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council, on September, 26. Ambassador Avant also held a meeting with Ms. Camille Johnson, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Presents $100,000 CBSI Grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council
ASEAN Conference Aims to Improve ICT in Rural Areas
ASEAN Rural Connectivity Conference for Education and Development was held this week at Hanoi. The conference was attended by representatives from ASEAN, business, governments, NGOs and also IT experts. The representatives discussed ways and ideas to implement communication technology (ICT) to … [Read more...] about ASEAN Conference Aims to Improve ICT in Rural Areas
GEMS Education partners with UNESCO
GEMS Eucation has tied up with The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to conduct the largest leadership program, with the help of which 10,000 school principals will be trained in leadership skills. GEMS Education is the biggest private education service … [Read more...] about GEMS Education partners with UNESCO
Iraq’s microfinance institutions to hold conference on financial inclusion
An Inclusive Financial Services Stakeholders Conference will be held in Erbil on October 3 and 4. The USAID-Tijara Provincial Economic Growth Program, along with Iraq’s 12 institutions who deal with microfinance, will be holding the conference. The theme for the conference is ‘Transforming Inclusive … [Read more...] about Iraq’s microfinance institutions to hold conference on financial inclusion
Citi Foundation commits $155,000 to Lebanese community
Citi Foundation is the branch of Citi that undertakes humanitarian projects. Recently, the Foundation granted funds amounting to $155,000 to four Lebanese institutions to help them work productively in the fields of youth education, entrepreneurship and microfinance. The recipients of the grant … [Read more...] about Citi Foundation commits $155,000 to Lebanese community
The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) is the group of men and women willing to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict. FOR aims for a peaceful world where every human being can live with full dignity and freedom. FOR is always in search of people who will respond to … [Read more...] about The Fellowship Magazine seeks article submissions for Its Human Rights Accompaniment issue
