Importance of human rights funding in today's context The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It is worth noticing that this document was drafted after the end of the Second World War as a way to prevent the atrocities of the conflict occurring in the … [Read more...] about Free Guide on Human Rights Funding for NGOs: Why it is important and Where to find it?
Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
If your organisation focuses on the strengthening of human rights, it is important for you to consider that your efforts shall ensure that your government meet international standards and comply with international laws guaranteeing basic rights for its citizens. This is different from, for instance, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
The United Nations The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) administers the United Nations’ funds to support civil society actors and organisations working towards the strengthening of human rights. There are five main grants offered; the OHCHR Humanitarian Funds for victims of … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
1) The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organisation promoting human rights. It assists NGOs working in Commonwealth Countries; preference is given to projects developed within these countries although international projects are also considered. Proposals shall be submitted before … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: Government Donors
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Rights
Additionally, you should consider that 2015 is the expected date for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The Millennium Project began in 2000 as means of creating new global collaborations and sponsorship plans to solve pressing problems faced by the world’s most deprived … [Read more...] about Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Rights
Human-Centered Design (HCD) Toolkit to create and design solutions
If you applying for the IDEO.org Human-Centered Design Micro Grants, then you should also check out the toolkit prepared by them. This HCD Connect Toolkit lets you create and deliver solutions based on people’s needs. Human-centered design is a process that has been used for decades to create new … [Read more...] about Human-Centered Design (HCD) Toolkit to create and design solutions
Seeing is Believing Grants: Call for Proposals
Deadline: 22 July 2013 Seeing is Believing, a collaborative effort of the Standard Chartered Bank and International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has announced a new funding opportunity for NGOs working in low and middle-income countries. Under this grant opportunity, Seeing is … [Read more...] about Seeing is Believing Grants: Call for Proposals
VGIF Grant Cycle 2014: Small Grants for Grassroots Projects
Deadline: 31 August 2013 VGIF (Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund) provides small grants for grassroots projects that empower women and girls in developing countries. VGIF is named in honor of Virginia Gildersleeve, a noted leader in women's education and Dean of Barnard College. … [Read more...] about VGIF Grant Cycle 2014: Small Grants for Grassroots Projects
AGFUND for “Fighting the Phenomenon of Street Children”
Deadline: 30 June 2013 The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) is accepting nominations for the AGFUND international prize for pioneering human development projects in the field of “Fighting the Phenomenon of Street Children”. The UN, International and regional organizations, ministries … [Read more...] about AGFUND for “Fighting the Phenomenon of Street Children”
World Summit Youth Award for United Nations Millennium Development Goals
Deadline: 1 July 2013 15 July 2013 The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is a unique global contest which brings together young developers and digital entrepreneurs - under 30 years of age - who use internet and mobile technology to put the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into action and make … [Read more...] about World Summit Youth Award for United Nations Millennium Development Goals
