There could not have been a better time for the launch of 2011 Sphere Handbook in Arabic as the entire Middle East is going through major political, economic and social changes keeping in mind that much is desired to be done to streamline humanitarian responses in the region and the Sphere Standards … [Read more...] about Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
New Public Private Partnership in Canada to develop and sustain zinc treatment programs to help reduce child mortality
Sourced From: http://www.micronutrient.org/English/view.asp?x=752 The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck) recently announced about their new partnership aimed at developing and sustaining zinc treatment programs to help save children´s lives. The Micronutrient … [Read more...] about New Public Private Partnership in Canada to develop and sustain zinc treatment programs to help reduce child mortality
The PepsiCo Foundation pledges $5 million funding to provide access to clean water in China’s rural areas
Sourced From: http://www.marketwatch.com The PepsiCo Foundation recently announced that it will provide $5 million grant aimed at supporting the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) with the purpose of enabling rural communities in China to get access to clean water. The grant - which will be … [Read more...] about The PepsiCo Foundation pledges $5 million funding to provide access to clean water in China’s rural areas
fundsforngos.org Online Newsletter – July 8, 2011
USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition Deadline: 3 October 2011 All Countries United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program is aimed at increasing the breadth and depth of the Institute's work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit … [Read more...] about fundsforngos.org Online Newsletter – July 8, 2011
Japan Water Forum funding opportunity for grass-roots organizations in developing countries
The Japan Water Forum (JWF) beginning July 13, 2011 will be accepting applications from grass-roots organizations in developing countries involved in resolving water and sanitation problems to apply for the JWF Fund 2011. What kind of projects can be awarded the grants from JWF Fund 2011? Only … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum funding opportunity for grass-roots organizations in developing countries
Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship Program offering support for innovative social change ideas
Shuttleworth Foundation seeks applications for the fellowship program offering fellows the freedom and financial ability to bring about the change you envisage for the world as well as an enabling support structure and an existing network of social change agents. Who Can Apply? - Anyone who has … [Read more...] about Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship Program offering support for innovative social change ideas
University of Wales invites applications for international scholarships
University of Wales, Newport seeks applications for international scholarships from the students applying for September 2011 entry. A limited number of Scholarships are available and will be awarded to students on the basis of outstanding achievement. Categories the students wish to consider … [Read more...] about University of Wales invites applications for international scholarships
IMD Switzerland seeks applications for Nestle MBA Scholarship from talented women executives around the world especially developing countries
International Institute for Management Development (IMD), a non-profit business school located in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeks applications aimed at encouraging talented women executives to apply for its annual Nestlé Scholarship, which offers CHF 25,000 towards the cost of the school’s prestigious … [Read more...] about IMD Switzerland seeks applications for Nestle MBA Scholarship from talented women executives around the world especially developing countries
Australian Development Scholarships for Agriculture PhD available for African Candidates
The Australian Government seeks applications from eligible African candidates for PhD for Agriculture Australian Development Scholarships for the 2012 Intake (i.e. for a PhD that would begin in January 2012). The scholarships are for study in Australia at Australian Universities although it is … [Read more...] about Australian Development Scholarships for Agriculture PhD available for African Candidates
Department of state funded Across Borders program invites young professionals from select Middle East countries to explore Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the US
Across Borders: Managing Trans-Boundary Environmental Resources in the Middle East and the United States” is an international exchange program for Emerging Young Professionals (EYPs), sponsored by the US Department of State’s office of Citizen Exchanges, and delivered by Dickinson College in … [Read more...] about Department of state funded Across Borders program invites young professionals from select Middle East countries to explore Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the US


