The Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning. It is organized by YSA (Youth Service America) and its Global Youth Service Network. It is … [Read more...] about Apply to become Country Partner for the Global Youth Service Day 2013
TechWomen’s Emerging Leader applications now open
TechWomen, an initiative of the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is now inviting applications for the Emerging leader. Eligible TechWomen participants are women who are engaged or rising in professional careers that require significant expertise and knowledge of … [Read more...] about TechWomen’s Emerging Leader applications now open
Open Society Foundations Scholarships in Human Rights at the University of Essex, UK
The Open Society Foundations/University of Essex Scholarships in Human Rights provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students who are engaged in or intending to pursue postgraduate work in their own country. Applicants must demonstrate both academic … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations Scholarships in Human Rights at the University of Essex, UK
Japan Fund for Global Environment: Grants Program for NGOs
The Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan (ERCA) has established the Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) through an initial endowment from the Japanese government together with contributions from the private sector, including individuals and private corporations. The … [Read more...] about Japan Fund for Global Environment: Grants Program for NGOs
United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace: Renewable Energy Course
The United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP), Tokyo under the UN-CECAR (University Network for Climate and Ecosystems Change Adaptation Research) is organizing the 'Renewable Energy Course' (RE). Limited competitive fellowships are available for deserving candidates … [Read more...] about United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace: Renewable Energy Course
US State Department Funding to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) of the United States Department of State has issued a new call for proposals for 'Gender-Based Violence Emergency Response and Prevention Initiative.' This grant opportunity is for organizations seeking to provide emergency assistance and … [Read more...] about US State Department Funding to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
US Funding for Projects to Combat Trafficking in Persons in 2013
The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (the TIP Office), United States Department of State has issued a request for Statements of Interest for an open competition for fiscal year 2013 funding of projects to combat trafficking in persons outside of the United States. This … [Read more...] about US Funding for Projects to Combat Trafficking in Persons in 2013
May 18 Memorial Foundation’s 2013 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
The Korean May 18 Memorial Foundation is accepting nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2013 which is given to recognize the efforts of an individual or organization working for the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their community and country. This … [Read more...] about May 18 Memorial Foundation’s 2013 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and GDN announce Call for Proposals
The Global Development Network's (GDN) and the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have issued a call for proposals for the Research Grant Competition on 'Urbanization and Development: Delving Deeper into the Nexus-Francophone Africa Component.' This research grant seeks to support … [Read more...] about French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and GDN announce Call for Proposals
USAID invites Indian NGOs to apply for India-Africa Agriculture Innovation Bridge Program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking NGOs (and other organizations) in India to apply for grants under the program called "Improved Agricultural Productivity in African FTF Countries through Sharing of Indian Agriculture Innovations." The program proposes the … [Read more...] about USAID invites Indian NGOs to apply for India-Africa Agriculture Innovation Bridge Program
