ANESVAD supports universal access to sexual and reproductive health. It works for the improvement of sexual and reproductive health in the poorest areas and regions of the countries in which it intervene with a firm consideration that every woman has the right to receive appropriate services that … [Read more...] about ANESVAD
United Nations Foundation
The United Nations (UN) Foundation believes that empowering women and girls with educational and economic opportunities and securing their health and human rights is one of the best investments we can make for families, communities, and the world. It works with NGO, corporate and government partners … [Read more...] about United Nations Foundation
A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Women Empowerment Projects
360,000 Women die during pregnancy and childbirth; 14 million adolescent girls become mothers every year. Women represent nearly two thirds of the world's illiterate, 31 million girls are still out of school around the world, The completion rates and learning levels of girls are lower than those of … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Women Empowerment Projects
Nominations Open for African Philanthropy Awards, Workshop Proposals are also being accepted for Breakaway Sessions
Deadline: 31 August 2014 The African Grant-makers Network (AGN) invites nominations of individuals and organizations for 2014 African Philanthropy Awards at the AGN Assembly to be held from 17 to 19 November 2014 in Accra, Ghana. Individuals or organizations demonstrating transparency and good … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for African Philanthropy Awards, Workshop Proposals are also being accepted for Breakaway Sessions
Global Giving’s September Open Challenge
Join more than 2,000 organizations already using GlobalGiving! Are you ready? "Thanks to the challenge, we organized many of our documents. We are more careful with the recording of expenses, donations... We are more aware that we have to create awareness of our work: we created a Facebook..and … [Read more...] about Global Giving’s September Open Challenge
Submit Grant Applications to Weeden Foundation in Different Funding Areas
Deadline: 25 July 2014 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of intent from organizations with IRS tax exemption 501(c)(3) in case of US-based organizations and an equivalence from non-US based organizations under its grant programs. Funding Areas Domestic Biodiversity Program - … [Read more...] about Submit Grant Applications to Weeden Foundation in Different Funding Areas
AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
Deadline: 8 August 2014 The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites African women scientists from one of the 11 eligible countries to participate in the AWARD Fellowship 2015. Interest individuals with bachelor's, masters’ or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply … [Read more...] about AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
The CGAP Photo Contest 2014 – Don’t miss the Microfinance or Financial Inclusion in Photographs!
Deadline: 8 October 2014 Are you a Photographer? Here is one more opportunity to showcase your skill and win US$2000 gift certificate for photography equipment and accessories. The condition is - you should be at least 18 years of age and your photograph must contain the impact of microfinance and … [Read more...] about The CGAP Photo Contest 2014 – Don’t miss the Microfinance or Financial Inclusion in Photographs!
The tvebiomovies Film Competition: Make one-minute film on Environment with $300 Grant Support & Win US$1500
Deadline: 25 August 2014 You can be any age, from anywhere in the world; if you have a camera and any creative, funny or serious, inspirational story about the environment, you can participate in the tvebiomovies 2014! This is a US$4,500 one-minute film competition in three different … [Read more...] about The tvebiomovies Film Competition: Make one-minute film on Environment with $300 Grant Support & Win US$1500
