Africa is a land of great contrast. On one hand it contains many of the most underdeveloped nations in the world. On the other, it's one of the richest places for young workers and consumers. The later has propelled the continent into a path towards success, despite lingering perceptions of the … [Read more...] about Changing Perceptions And Realities For NGOs in Africa
How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
Worldwide humanitarian aid contributions in 2013 were at their highest level for five years, putting the sector’s aims and practices under the spotlight. According to analysts Global Humanitarian Assistance, donations from government and private bodies totalled $22bn (about £13bn) – up nearly a … [Read more...] about How Can NGOs Meet the Challenges of Ethical Spending?
What Every NGO Website Needs
Over the past 15 years, Expression has created websites for both very large and very small NGOs. We’d like to offer some advice to NGOs wanting to create a new site or wanting to redo or revitalize their current website. Your site needs to look good Yes, we’re putting this as #1 on the list … [Read more...] about What Every NGO Website Needs
Integrity and Anti-corruption Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Deadline: 21 October 2014 The Hague Academy invites professionals working for municipal, provincial or national government, for a donor organization or NGO and who are involved in anti-corruption , transparency and accountability processes in relation to development and governance to apply for … [Read more...] about Integrity and Anti-corruption Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Citizen Participation and Accountability Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Deadline: 21 October 2014 Citizen Participation and Accountability Short Course by The Hague Academy to be held from 1 – 12 June 2015 is designed for professionals working for municipal, provincial or national government, for a donor organization or NGO and who are involved in participation and … [Read more...] about Citizen Participation and Accountability Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Peace-building and Local Governance Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Deadline: 21 October 2014 The Hague Academy short course on Peace-building and Local Governance to be held from 13 – 24 April 2015 is accepting NFP/MSP from staff of bilateral donors, multilateral agencies and NGOs, and civil servants working for ministries and local governments, who wish to be … [Read more...] about Peace-building and Local Governance Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Gender Responsive Governance Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Deadline: 21 October 2014 Potential leaders, working at the local level who are interested in promoting inclusive development with a special focus on the position of women, and who wish to develop their personal leadership skills are highly encouraged to apply for The Hague Academy short course … [Read more...] about Gender Responsive Governance Short Course by The Hague Academy: Apply for NFP/MSP
Apply for NFP/MSP to participate in The Hague Academy Short Courses 2015
Deadline: 21 October 2014 The Hague Academy for Local Governance offers various short courses for professionals working in municipalities, Ministries, NGOs and training or research institutes and other government bodies to strengthen their capacities leading to effective performance in the … [Read more...] about Apply for NFP/MSP to participate in The Hague Academy Short Courses 2015
The Christensen Fund: Financial & Logistical Support for NGOs
Deadline: 30 September 2014 The Christensen Fund accepts pre-proposals during the month of September every year to provide financial and logistical support to indigenous-led and community-based organizations. The Fund provides grants to projects that combine culture and biodiversity. It "embraces … [Read more...] about The Christensen Fund: Financial & Logistical Support for NGOs
Want a ‘.ngo’ Domain for your NGO? It is a good idea!
As an NGO you might sometimes wonder why there is no domain with .ngo while there is .com for companies. Sharing the .org domain with charities and other such organizations has been a confusing status to NGOs from the early on. Also, since there is no mechanism to check the legal status of … [Read more...] about Want a ‘.ngo’ Domain for your NGO? It is a good idea!
