In 2013, Front Line Defenders provided security grants to different Human Rights Defenders around the world. Here is a list of those people/organization who received the FLD Security Grant in 2013: Human rights defenders Lydia Mukami and Paul Muchira and their families in Kenya to relocate … [Read more...] about Brief Introduction of the Front Line Defenders Security Grant Recipients 2013
Research Grants to Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa by Volkswagen Foundation
Deadline: 27 June 2014 The Gulbenkian Foundation and the Volkswagen Foundation jointly invite grant applications from junior and senior researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa to conduct cooperative research projects. The program entitled 'Knowledge for Tomorrow' aims to develop and reinforce … [Read more...] about Research Grants to Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa by Volkswagen Foundation
Submit Abstracts for ‘Women in War and at War – Recent Developments’ conference
Deadline: 15 February 2014 University of Warwick, Aberystwyth University and the Open University are jointly inviting Abstracts on 'Women in War and at War - Recent Developments' for the conference to be conducted during 18-19 September 2014. The abstracts can be submitted in following or related … [Read more...] about Submit Abstracts for ‘Women in War and at War – Recent Developments’ conference
FundsforNGOs “Great Grant Proposals Contest” Winner: Women’s Centers International
We’re delighted to announce the first ever winner of FundsforNGOs “Great Grant Proposals Contest”, Women’s Centers International. We spoke to Susan Burgess-Lent, the Executive Director of the organisation to discuss their work from Kenya to the USA. FFNGOs: Congratulation’s on being our first … [Read more...] about FundsforNGOs “Great Grant Proposals Contest” Winner: Women’s Centers International
Interview with the Donor: Ideo.org’s Global Fellowship Program
University of Toronto ‘Fisher Journalism Fellowship’ 2014
Deadline: 15 January 2014 Massey College in the University of Toronto is accepting applications for the 'Gordon N. Fisher/JHR Journalism Fellowship' program 2014 from experienced journalists in print or electronic news media from Sub-Saharan Africa. The major aim of the Fisher Journalism Fellowship … [Read more...] about University of Toronto ‘Fisher Journalism Fellowship’ 2014
Typhoon Haiyan: How you can support survivors in the Philippines
Victims of the catastrophic Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines need the world's support to get through this once in a lifetime crisis. The latest estimates indicate that nearly 4.5 million people from 36 provinces have been affected with over 10,000 people feared dead. With wind speeds of up to 320 … [Read more...] about Typhoon Haiyan: How you can support survivors in the Philippines
Mango Guide to Receiving Funds
It can be useful to think about your relationship with donors from the donors' point of view. Donors usually make grants to organisations that they have confidence in. All your dealings with donors should aim to build up their confidence in your organisation, for instance by: • … [Read more...] about Mango Guide to Receiving Funds
Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Grassroots NGOS
Indiegogo, one of the world’s leading crowdfunding platforms, has introduced new features that will enable NGOs to leverage the power of the website for the first time. The site has already raised tens of millions of dollars for campaigns around the world, but up until now the Indiegogo has only … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Grassroots NGOS
The Monsanto Fund
Monsanto Fund Since 1964, the Monsanto Fund has worked to substantially and meaningfully improve people’s lives. The Monsanto Fund has worked to be an innovative philanthropic leader, providing sustainable assistance to communities in need around the world. As agriculture evolves, so does the … [Read more...] about The Monsanto Fund
