At a special session of the UN General Assembly on Pakistan on 19 August 2010, the Netherlands pledged a further €3.6 million for emergency aid to the flood victims. The money will go towards aid operations carried out by the World Food Programme (€2 million) and UNICEF (€1.6 million). MinBuza.nl - … [Read more...] about The Netherlands donates an additional €3.6 million for emergency aid to Pakistan
Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
In just six months, Nawa residents went from collecting and carrying water every day to using clean, well-built communal taps near their homes. What started as an essential snow removal operation resulted in a renewed relationship between local Afghans and their government and a strong commitment to … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
Pakistan: Special Event: Pakistan Flood Response (with Live Webcast)
Join Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, and other international figures in an exclusive discussion just prior to the United Nations Special Session on Pakistan. USAID … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Special Event: Pakistan Flood Response (with Live Webcast)
Responding To Series of Natural Disasters, Japan’s Emergency Relief System Experiences One of Busiest Times in Its History.
A rescue team returns from Indonesian earthquake site while a second medical unit continues to help survivors and JICA prepares to send an assessment team to the region to help the rebuilding effort. Press Releases - JICA … [Read more...] about Responding To Series of Natural Disasters, Japan’s Emergency Relief System Experiences One of Busiest Times in Its History.
Afghanistan Independence Day
Statement from DFID’s Parliamentary Under Secretary for State Stephen O'Brien to mark the Independence Day of Afghanistan DFID News Stories … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Independence Day
Sweet progress for TB patients
Rosario is a TB patient who started a micro-business making and selling ‘chocotejas’ – a chocolate-covered caramel popular in Lima. The Global Fund Saving Lives … [Read more...] about Sweet progress for TB patients
JICA President Sadako Ogata Visits China
During her one week stay, Mrs. Ogata will tour JICA projects in the northeast region, meet government and professional personnel and deliver a lecture at a Beijing university. Press Releases - JICA … [Read more...] about JICA President Sadako Ogata Visits China
Gates Foundation: Latest Round of Grant Challenges Explorations now open for applications
The Round 6 of the Grand Challenges Explorations of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now open to accept applications, providing grants of up to $100,000. The Grand Challenges Explorations is an opportunity for researchers around the world to submit proposals providing innovative solutions … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation: Latest Round of Grant Challenges Explorations now open for applications
EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region
The grant offering program of the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) with Mekong region countries has issued a new call for proposals. The EEP provides grants to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies. The program is financed by the Ministry for Foreign … [Read more...] about EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region
UNDP requesting proposals from NGOs for its Access to Justice Project
The United Nations Development Programme is requesting proposals from civil society organizations including NGOs and/or CBOs under its call for proposals for the establishment of Justice and Confidence Centers (JCCs) in Southern Sudan. The objective of this project is to identify 3 CBOs/NGOs/ based … [Read more...] about UNDP requesting proposals from NGOs for its Access to Justice Project
