The UNWTP's Ulysses Awards are given to initiatives and projects undertaken by NGOs and public institutions for their innovative contributions to tourism policy, governance and other areas of tourism such as the environment, new technologies, etc. The Awards are given to projects that have made … [Read more...] about UNWTO’s Ulysses Awards for Tourism Projects
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
Nestlé Prize for outstanding project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development
Nestlé, the world’s leading food and nutrition company is offering the Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value 2012 to an NGO, individual or a small business for an outstanding innovation or project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development. The Prize gives an opportunity for the project to … [Read more...] about Nestlé Prize for outstanding project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development
How Cambodia’s IDE won the 2010 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value
Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value recognizes a project or innovation in the area of water, nutrition or rural development implemented by an NGO, individual or a small business. The Prize was first awarded in 2010 to International Development Enterprises (IDEC) in Cambodia for its innovative, … [Read more...] about How Cambodia’s IDE won the 2010 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value
How NGOs can manage staff remotely
As NGOs, we face the most difficult and unique challenges in our work. Whether it is providing relief to the affected in a conflict-prone area or responding to an unexpected natural disaster or run an organization under limited financial resources, it is our own survival that counts along with those … [Read more...] about How NGOs can manage staff remotely
NGOs who won the Out of Box Prize 2010
In August 2010, Community Toolbox, a global resource of free information on essential skills for building healthy communities had announced the Out of the Box Prize 2010 to honor innovative approaches to promoting community health and development worldwide. NGOs and other groups working in the areas … [Read more...] about NGOs who won the Out of Box Prize 2010
UNESCO calling nominations for the Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2011
The Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation provides recognition to those with commitment and outstanding work in the development of educational innovations according to the theme announced for each year. The 2011 call for nominations for this Award has the theme of "Education for Learning to Live … [Read more...] about UNESCO calling nominations for the Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2011
Nominations invited for the WISE Prize for Education
The Qatar Foundation is inviting nominations from NGOs, international organizations, universities, schools, colleges, teachers' organizations, research facilities, governments and private corporations for the 2011 WISE Prize for Education. The WISE Prize for Education will reward individuals - or … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the WISE Prize for Education
Ploughshares Fund for organizations and individuals working for a Nuclear Weapon-Free World
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org Ploughshares Fund, the largest grantmaking foundation in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to security and peace funding is open to accepting grant applications from organizations and individuals working to build a safe, secure, nuclear … [Read more...] about Ploughshares Fund for organizations and individuals working for a Nuclear Weapon-Free World
Ashoka Fellowship for Outstanding Social Entrepreneurs in East Africa
Ashoka is accepting applications from eligible candidates from East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for its Fellowship to recognize outstanding social entrepreneurs in the field of rural innovation and farming in the region. Benefits of the Ashoka Fellowship … [Read more...] about Ashoka Fellowship for Outstanding Social Entrepreneurs in East Africa
