Source: http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/ Save the Children's 'No Child Born to Die' is the first charity campaign to benefit from the DFID's UK Aid Match scheme for public donations, announced at the end of June. The government has committed to double any donations received from Save the Children's … [Read more...] about DFID’s first UK Aid Match scheme raises £1.7m through ITV talent show for the charity campaign ‘No Child Born to Die”
IHEU gives Distinguished Service to Humanism and International Humanist Awards during the August Congress in Oslo
Source: http://www.iheu.org/iheu-awards-2011 International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) during the World Humanist Congress, which is held every three years, gives awards for outstanding service to Humanism. During the August 2011 Congress in Oslo, IHEU recognised the services by presenting the … [Read more...] about IHEU gives Distinguished Service to Humanism and International Humanist Awards during the August Congress in Oslo
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking proposals for Round 8 of its Grand Challenges Explorations. The initiative is the part of a $100 million in grants aimed at encouraging innovation in the fields of global health and development research. The initiative invites scientists, … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries
Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
The Asian Rural Women's Coalition (ARWC) since 2008 has been engaged in putting forward the struggle for rights and interests of rural women in Asia, through supporting initiatives of Asian women within their countries. In context of 100 years celebration of International Women's Day in March 2011, … [Read more...] about Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund seeks applications from eligible Indian organizations for funding of bilateral collaborative research projects and workshops
The Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund (IABF) is a platform for bilateral collaboration in science jointly managed and funded by the governments of India and Australia. Since its establishment in 2006, the IABF has supported collaborative, leading-edge research between scientists in Australia and … [Read more...] about Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund seeks applications from eligible Indian organizations for funding of bilateral collaborative research projects and workshops
University of Sarajevo seeks applications for MA in Democracy and Human Rights in South-East Europe, scholarships and fee waiver available for select countries’ candidates
The European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South-East Europe (ERMA) is a unique regional interdisciplinary one-year full time MA programme. Established in 2000, through the joint efforts of eleven participating universities and research centers, the program is coordinated … [Read more...] about University of Sarajevo seeks applications for MA in Democracy and Human Rights in South-East Europe, scholarships and fee waiver available for select countries’ candidates
Latin American and Caribbean Community Center seeks applications for Media Institute 2011: Gender, Migration and Human Rights
The Latin American and Caribbean Community Center (LACCC) was formed in September of 2003 as a community based organization to address the diverse political, economic and cultural needs of the growing Latino and Caribbean populations in the southern region of the United States, with a special … [Read more...] about Latin American and Caribbean Community Center seeks applications for Media Institute 2011: Gender, Migration and Human Rights
Sydney Achievers Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships Opportunity available for New International Students
The University of Sydney is now accepting applications for the Sydney Achievers International Scholarships from new international students commencing at the University in 2012. These scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to one of the … [Read more...] about Sydney Achievers Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships Opportunity available for New International Students
UNESCO funded project to train the South African women in producing radio documentaries in the fields of science and engineering
Source: http://www.unesco.org/ Community radios in Africa are quite popular and one of them the Bush Radio (South Africa), Africa's oldest community radio station project in partnership with UNESCO is going to host a two-week training course for twelve women in community radio to produce radio … [Read more...] about UNESCO funded project to train the South African women in producing radio documentaries in the fields of science and engineering
Applications invited for the two-year “U.S.-Japan Network for the Future” program from mid-career professionals interested in Japan studies
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership have initiated a new program aimed at fostering a network of “New Generation” Japan specialists. This unique effort is intended to build and enhance a network of “New Generation” Japan specialists that … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the two-year “U.S.-Japan Network for the Future” program from mid-career professionals interested in Japan studies
