USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures’ (DIV) Development Innovation Fund can provide support to address critical challenges in development that will contribute towards the improvement of the lives of people in developing countries. “All projects must contribute to one or more development goals, … [Read more...] about Focus Areas for Fund Support Development Innovation Ventures-USAID -4
Submission of Applications for the Development Innovation Ventures –USAID -5
Initially, concept paper defining the basic information about the project idea and the organization has to be submitted for applying to any of the three stages of the USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures’ Development Innovation Fund. The concept paper should not exceed more than five pages. The … [Read more...] about Submission of Applications for the Development Innovation Ventures –USAID -5
Due Dates for Submitting the Applications for the Development Innovation Ventures –USAID -6
Applications for applying for the Development Innovation Fund under the USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) can be submitted anytime. However, as applications will be reviewed in batches, the deadlines have been fixed. Applications submitted before 15 August 2010 will be reviewed for … [Read more...] about Due Dates for Submitting the Applications for the Development Innovation Ventures –USAID -6
UN-HABITAT’s Call for Proposals for Micro-Grant Research Fund
UN-HABITAT launched the Micro-Grant Research Fund on 11 May 2010 to promote innovative research in the area of sustainable urban and regional development leading to the publication of working papers. The publication will part of UN-HABITAT’s Micro Research on Sustainable Urbanization … [Read more...] about UN-HABITAT’s Call for Proposals for Micro-Grant Research Fund
Deadline approaching for submission of nominations for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour
Individuals and organizations including non-governmental and governmental agencies, civil society groups, the private sector and others with a Habitat Agency can be nominated for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour. Launched in 1989, the Scroll of Honour is the most prestigious human settlement award … [Read more...] about Deadline approaching for submission of nominations for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour
UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
The UNESCO/Bilbao Prize was established in 2008 with the generous endowment from the City of Bilbao in Spain. It is awarded annually by the Director-General of UNESCO to innovative institutions, organizations and individuals serving to promote a culture of human rights at regional and international … [Read more...] about UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
EngenderHealth’s Eight New Grants to support innovative maternal health projects -1
Sourced from: http://maternalhealthtaskforce.org/ The Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth, one of the leading international organizations working on reproductive health to improve the quality of healthcare for the poor has announced that it is providing eight new grants to support … [Read more...] about EngenderHealth’s Eight New Grants to support innovative maternal health projects -1
Matenal Health Projects supported by the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth -2
“In India, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) will combat India’s high maternal mortality and morbidity rates by demonstrating the value of integrating maternal health programs into HIV and AIDS programs. Using forums, workshops, and consultations, CEDPA will evaluate … [Read more...] about Matenal Health Projects supported by the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth -2
New Grants for Maternal Health Projects by the Maternal Health Task Force -3
“In South Africa and Kenya, the mothers2mothers program, which offers education and emotional support to pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV, will field test “active client follow-up” to increase the number of HIV-positive pregnant women who return to a health care facility for care after … [Read more...] about New Grants for Maternal Health Projects by the Maternal Health Task Force -3
Argentina’s International Human Rights Prize
The Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize is the first and one of the few awards given in the field of human rights by a developing country. The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, Argentine Republic established this prize in 2007 “grant recognition … [Read more...] about Argentina’s International Human Rights Prize
