The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations to provide travel grants for representatives of indigenous organizations and communities to participate in the deliberations of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues … [Read more...] about Travel grants for the representatives of indigenous organizations and communities to participate in the deliberations of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Download End Water Poverty’s Advocacy Guide for influencing MDGs
End Water Poverty, “an international campaign to end the global injustice that causes millions to live without access to clean water and sanitation” has come out with the Advocacy Guide: UN High-Level Plenary on the MDGs to help “organise lobbying activities in order to influence the outcome of the … [Read more...] about Download End Water Poverty’s Advocacy Guide for influencing MDGs
UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality announces Grantees for the Implementation Grants Category
United Nations Women's Fund (UNIFEM) announced the grantee organizations of its Fund for Gender Equality under the Implementation Grants Category. The Fund for Gender Equality is “dedicated to furthering the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including the commitment that gender equality and … [Read more...] about UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality announces Grantees for the Implementation Grants Category
12 Projects selected worldwide for ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action For Children Fund
Sourced from: http://www.viivhealthcare.com/en/media-room/press-releases/2010-06-30.aspx In March 2010, ViiV Healthcare's Positive Action for Children Fund requested proposals from NGOs around the world for projects focused on the integration of HIV and sexual and reproductive health services … [Read more...] about 12 Projects selected worldwide for ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action For Children Fund
Call for Applications for the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010
Established in 1988, the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010 is now open to applications. Individuals or NGOs from any country can submit nominations for this prestigious French prize, which is endowed by the Prime Minister of France and awarded annually by … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010
El-Hibri Prize to recognize efforts of individuals in peace education
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org The El-Hibri Prize was establshed in 2007 by Fuad and Nancy El-Hibri to recognize individuals or organizations for their contributions to the field of Peace Education, and to increase awareness for the positive impact peace education work … [Read more...] about El-Hibri Prize to recognize efforts of individuals in peace education
Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy believes in the fact that some of the most ingenious and practical ideas for developing cleaner, sustainable energy solutions come from communities in the developing world. In this context, it seeks to award small enterprises in Africa, Asia and Latin America … [Read more...] about Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011
SEED Awards for innovative partnerships for poverty reduction and environmental sustainability
The SEED Initiative founded by UNEP, UNDP and IUCN at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg has been established as a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy. It supports innovative small-scale and locally driven entrepreneurships … [Read more...] about SEED Awards for innovative partnerships for poverty reduction and environmental sustainability
Bidoun Magazine and The Delfina Foundation’s Residency Opportunity in London
Bidoun/Delfina Foundation Residency in a unique opportunity for writers, artists, curators, researchers and cultural practitioners to apply for residency opportunity in London for a period of six weeks. The opportunity is open to applicants from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and the Palestinian Territories. … [Read more...] about Bidoun Magazine and The Delfina Foundation’s Residency Opportunity in London
DFID Call for Research Proposals for Future of Aid and Beyond Research Competition
The Department for International Development (DFID) has recognized the key role of research in its Research Strategy 2008-2013 “to help anticipate and respond to future trends that will impact on the lives of the poor people.” Research can help prepare for “future challenges and opportunities , … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Research Proposals for Future of Aid and Beyond Research Competition
