infoDev is a program of the World Bank with a focus upon the global development of Information Communication Technology. It is funded by the World Bank along with other bilateral and multilateral donors. The mandate of infoDev is to “maximize the impact of ICTs in global efforts to achieve the … [Read more...] about infoDev
African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC)
The African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) of the World Bank works towards controlling onchocerciasis (river blindness). The Program supports distribution of ivermectin in the sub-Saharan countries of Africa. APOC strives to control the disease in the poor and remote areas of the African … [Read more...] about African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC)
Preston Fund for Girls' Education
The Preston Fund for Girls' Education provides funding support to NGOs that work on girls’ education. The Fund was established in the memory of Lewis Preston, one of the former presidents of the World Bank and is supported by other donors including the World Bank, J.P. Morgan & Co. and the Dutch … [Read more...] about Preston Fund for Girls' Education
Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), which was established in 1991, works to provide a holistic approach towards capacity building in Africa. It also coordinates partnership with different developmental agencies including international donors supporting projects in Africa. In fact, ACBF … [Read more...] about Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
World Bank
The World Bank in the conventional sense is not a bank, but works as a platform for providing financial and technical assistance to developing countries on various themes such as education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture, and … [Read more...] about World Bank
King Baudouin Foundation: Giving Grants for NGOs
King Baudouin Foundation is the Belgium-based foundation established in the year, 1976. It works towards improving the living conditions of the people by creating justice, democracy and diversity. It focused on themes of migration and multicultural society, social justice & poverty, civil … [Read more...] about King Baudouin Foundation: Giving Grants for NGOs
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust funds NGOs in South Africa
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is a UK-based independent organization providing funds to NGOs and other bodies on peace, political equality and social justice. The organization also funds individuals working in these areas. Although the funding is geographically confined to South Africa, in … [Read more...] about Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust funds NGOs in South Africa
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is the independent institution of the Government of Japan, responsible for the international cooperation and development agenda of the country. It aims to reduce poverty and enhance the process of socio-economic development in poor and developing … [Read more...] about Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
ICCO: Partnering with NGOs on Health and Education
ICCO is the Netherlands-based interchurch organization for development cooperation working to reduce poverty and justice around the world so that people can live a lift of dignity and prosperity. In order to achieve its primary goal, ICCO provides grant support to local NGOs in different countries. … [Read more...] about ICCO: Partnering with NGOs on Health and Education
Global Fund for Women: Flexible Grants for NGOs
The Global Fund for Women is a grantmaking international network organization based in the United States, but making worldwide grants to women’s groups and organizations. It works to advance the rights of women around the world and specifically focuses upon women’s economic security, violence … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women: Flexible Grants for NGOs
