Deadline: 6 April 2016 International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is currently inviting applicants for its Midwives4all Prize 2016 with a motive to increase the visibility of their good work in saving the lives of mothers, new born and families. The Midwives4all Prize, a certificate of recognition, is awarded to an exceptional midwife who has demonstrated her/his achievements as a change-agent in the midwifery profession through education, provision of services, regulation, research, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Midwives4all Prize 2016: Saving the Lives of Mothers, New born & Families!
Call for Applications: UNESCO’s Iran Higher Education Scholarships 2016 for Afghan and Pakistani Nationals
Deadline: 15 April 2016 UNESCO Office in Tehran is currently seeking applications for its Iran Higher Education Scholarships to promote the transformative power of education as a catalyst for human development. The Islamic Republic of Iran intends to leverage its strong reputation for higher education and research in the region. Scholarship Categories The Iran Higher Education Scholarships for Afghan Nationals: Funded by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNESCO’s Iran Higher Education Scholarships 2016 for Afghan and Pakistani Nationals
U.S. Department of State Bureau of DRL: Supporting Children’s Rights in Afghanistan
Deadline: 29 April 2016 The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from organisations for projects that support children’s rights in Afghanistan. Objectives DRL’s objectives are the following: Enhance the knowledge and skills of justice sector actors to effectively advocate for increased enforcement of existing national child protection laws, as well as enforcement of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Promote active … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State Bureau of DRL: Supporting Children’s Rights in Afghanistan
UNESCO/ Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2016
Deadline: 30 April 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for UNESCO/POLAND Co-Sponsored Research Fellowships Programme whose aim is to promote human resource capacities in the developing countries and to enhance international understanding and friendship among nations and the people of Poland. The fellowship will be an opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering. Eligible Countries Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina … [Read more...] about UNESCO/ Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2016
Common Fund for Commodities: 8th Call for Proposals to support Business Activities
Deadline: 30 April 2016 The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is seeking applications for its 8th Call for Proposals to support of commodity development activities in eligible countries. The CFC seeks to support business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and metals in Developing Countries. Objectives Social: Create employment (particularly for youth and women), provide sustained increase in household incomes, reduce poverty, and enhance … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities: 8th Call for Proposals to support Business Activities
Apply for 7th Earth Care Awards 2016: Protecting Land and Water Resources
Deadline: 31 March 2016 Applications are open for 7th Earth Care Awards (ECAs) 2016 to promote resilience to climate change and reduction of greenhouse gases in the development of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The objective is to reduce emissions, adopt approaches to protect land and water resources and promote innovations for reducing impacts, emphasizing appropriate environmental action. Award Categories Community based mitigation … [Read more...] about Apply for 7th Earth Care Awards 2016: Protecting Land and Water Resources
Asia Foundation’s Civil Society Fund: The South Asia Water Governance Program to Support Transboundary Water Issues
Deadline: 22 March 2016 The Asia Foundation is seeking proposals from eligible non-government (NGO) and civil society organisations (CSOs) for Civil Society Fund (CSF) of the South Asia Water Governance Program (SAWGP) that will support civil society and community engagement on transboundary water issues in the South Asia region. The CSF seeks to promote regional cooperation in the management of the Himalayan river systems in order to deliver sustainable, fair, and inclusive and climate … [Read more...] about Asia Foundation’s Civil Society Fund: The South Asia Water Governance Program to Support Transboundary Water Issues
UN Women: Assessment of Ending Violence against Women Commission in Afghanistan!
Deadline: 25 February 2016 UN Women is seeking proposals from qualified proposers for Assessment of the Ending Violence against Women (EVAW) Commission in Afghanistan which is established by the Government to ensure the implementation of EVAW laws at national and provincial level. The Ending Violence against Women Pillar (EVAWP) of UN Women is supporting national counterparts in implementing the national action plan for the women of Afghanistan as well as the EVAW law in the areas of … [Read more...] about UN Women: Assessment of Ending Violence against Women Commission in Afghanistan!
Apply for 2016/2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 12 February 2016 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC has jointly announced applications for Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship. Eligible Countries Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016/2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program!
Young Connectors of the Future Programme (YCF): A Leadership Programme for the Young South Asian Leaders
Deadline: 22 February 2016 The Swedish Institute (SI) is currently inviting the young leaders from South Asia to participate in the Young Connectors of the Future Programme (YCF), an intercultural leadership programme that aims to lay a foundation for dialogue and knowledge sharing among young leaders. The YCF 2016 will be held in Sweden from 29 August to 16 September 2016. YCF is designed to provide the participants with new skills, broadened networks and innovative tools to strengthen their … [Read more...] about Young Connectors of the Future Programme (YCF): A Leadership Programme for the Young South Asian Leaders
