United States Agency for International development (USAID) has approved a grant of $155 million aimed at promoting the education sector in the Pakistani province of Sindh, said Sindh Education Secretary Siddiq Memon, reports Daily Times. Mr. Memon reportedly said that during a recently held meeting … [Read more...] about Education Department in Sindh Province of Pakistan gets $155 million grant from USAID
mLab SA opening Innovation Hub in Pretoria, to offer subsidised office space, training and mentoring to mobile developers, innovators and entrepreneurs
Source: http://www.siliconcape.com/ mLab Southern Africa has opened its application for membership. Through this initiative, mLab offers its members benefits such as subsidised office space, training and mentoring. The service is quite suited for start-ups and entrepreneurs in the mobile space. … [Read more...] about mLab SA opening Innovation Hub in Pretoria, to offer subsidised office space, training and mentoring to mobile developers, innovators and entrepreneurs
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Source: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently presented its 2011 Access to Learning Award amounting $1 million to the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN). ALIN is engaged in providing knowledge and information through a variety of innovative channels in … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
30 best ads shortlisted for the Create4theUN competition in Europe, public votes for “Treat me like a woman” as favourite ad on ending violence against women
Source: http://www.unwomen.org/ The recently concluded competition Create4theUN has selected its 30 finalists from 15 countries. The Europe-wide competition was organized by the United Nations Regional Informational Centre (UNRIC) for Western Europe and UN Women calling for advertisements on ending … [Read more...] about 30 best ads shortlisted for the Create4theUN competition in Europe, public votes for “Treat me like a woman” as favourite ad on ending violence against women
UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
Source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/ Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary, during a recent visit to Mogadishu, Somalia warned that about 400,000 children are at the risk of death due to starvation if urgent action is not taken now. He also announced that Britain will supply vital aid … [Read more...] about UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
Source: http://www.un.org/ Overall funding disbursements from donor governments towards AIDS programs in low- and middle-income countries have gone down in the year 2010 owing to a reduction by the traditionally largest donor, the United States, the lead United Nations agency overlooking the … [Read more...] about Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
EC open call for proposals to implement Serbia – Montenegro Cross-border Program
EC has issued a second Open Call for Proposals from eligible organizations for the Cross-border Program Serbia – Montenegro. This program is the result of a joint planning effort by the Serbian and Montenegrin governments. The Cross-border Program Serbia – Montenegro analyses the socio-economic … [Read more...] about EC open call for proposals to implement Serbia – Montenegro Cross-border Program
The US-Ireland Alliance seeks applications for Mitchell Scholars program offering one year PG studies in Ireland
The US-Ireland Alliance is a proactive, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to consolidating existing relations between the United States and the island of Ireland and building that relationship for the future. The organization connects current and emerging Irish and American leaders in … [Read more...] about The US-Ireland Alliance seeks applications for Mitchell Scholars program offering one year PG studies in Ireland
NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides direct grants to NGOs working around the world in the field of human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and for the advancement of democratic goals. Activist organizations in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the … [Read more...] about NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
EC seeks proposals to implement the poverty reduction programs in Uganda through employment generation and vocational training
European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals under the Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development program in Uganda providing opportunity to eligible organizations for implementing the poverty reduction programs in the context of sustainable development, including the … [Read more...] about EC seeks proposals to implement the poverty reduction programs in Uganda through employment generation and vocational training
