InfoDev has issued a request for proposals particularly for NGOs, CBOs and other voluntary organizations for Mobile Social Networking Activities in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The Mobile Social Networking Activities is part of the joint program called Creating Sustainable … [Read more...] about InfoDev seeking expression of interest for Mobile Social Networking Activities
Changemakers’ competition seeking groundbreaking models to strengthen property rights
Ashoka’s Changemakers has launched the Property Rights: Identity, Dignity & Opportunity for All competition to identify and support the leaders who are making an impact through property rights, Omidyar Network and Ashoka’s Changemakers have jointly launched this competition to seek diverse … [Read more...] about Changemakers’ competition seeking groundbreaking models to strengthen property rights
World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
The World Humanitarian Day was celebrated on 19 August to honor the humanitarian aid works who risk their lives to work for the welfare of the people in the most critical situations. The World Humanitarian Day is commemorated in the memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN envoy to Iraq, and the … [Read more...] about World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
Why Malaria prevention for disabled people is important?
With Global Fund's financing for a project to prevent malaria in Gambia, the health of the communities is improving. Mosquito nets are being distributed to the poor including those living with HIV. But an interesting element of the project is the provision of these nets for the disabled as a … [Read more...] about Why Malaria prevention for disabled people is important?
AUSAID says Australia’s humanitarian aid to Pakistan is now $35 million
The Australian aid to provide relief for Pakistan floods and disasters has now increased to $35 million. According to AUSAID, the assistance will be rendered in the following manner: food to two million people over the next fortnight and a further six million people by the end of September … [Read more...] about AUSAID says Australia’s humanitarian aid to Pakistan is now $35 million
ONE Africa Award 2010: An opportunity to highlight efforts working to reduce poverty and achieve Millennium Development Goals
Civil society organizations and individuals working in Africa to advance the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) can apply for the $100,000 ONE Africa Award. As efforts to eradicate poverty progress and new ideas introduced to bring about change across Africa, there are various NGOs and individuals … [Read more...] about ONE Africa Award 2010: An opportunity to highlight efforts working to reduce poverty and achieve Millennium Development Goals
Asia-Europe Foundation Training Course on Environmental Human Rights in Seoul, Korea
The Asia-Europe Training Course on “Environmental Human Rights: A Present and Future Challenge for Youth Work” will be held from 9-15 November 2010 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Young individuals between the age 18 and 30 years from any of the countries of the Council of Europe or ASEM (Asia-Europe … [Read more...] about Asia-Europe Foundation Training Course on Environmental Human Rights in Seoul, Korea
Call for Applications for the Group of Eight European Fellowships
The Group of Eight (Go8), a network of universities located in Canberra, Australia has issued a call for applications for its European Fellowships 2011. The Go8 European Fellowships provide 8 annual fellowships to early career researchers in Europe to work in Go8 universities for up to six months. … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for the Group of Eight European Fellowships
“LAUNCH: Health” seeking transformative innovations to improve health and quality of life on Earth
LAUNCH is a unique initiative organized by the USAID, NASA and the US Department of State to identify, showcase and support innovative approaches to humanity’s sustainability challenges through a series of forums on a specific sustainability challenge. LAUNCH: Health is the second event in this … [Read more...] about “LAUNCH: Health” seeking transformative innovations to improve health and quality of life on Earth
Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation: Opportunity for young people
The Pearson Foundation in partnership with TakingITGlobal has launched Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation to provide financial grants and mentoring to young people for worldwide social service projects. This international fellowship program will support most promising social service projects … [Read more...] about Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation: Opportunity for young people
