The Skoll Foundation has announced the opening of the 2013 application process for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship given out each year to select social entrepreneurs who are solving the world's most pressing problems. The award gives a core support grant to the organization over a … [Read more...] about Skoll Awards: Core Grant Support and Noncash Award
UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and theCaribbean
The UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean is awarded every two years to the best best social science thesis of young researchers from Latin America and the Caribbean. The Prize was instituted by the Executive Board, at the initiative … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and theCaribbean
UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Prize was instituted by the Executive Board, at the initiative of the Government of the Dominican Republic, in connection with the commemoration of the centenary of Professor Bosch’s birth in 2009. In creating the Prize, the Member States on the Executive Board recognized the remarkable … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean
A Global Film Competition
"1 of 7 Billion" is a global short film competition, organized by the 7 Billion Actions initiative and the Foundation 10.12.48. It is designed to inspire people everywhere to use their talents to explore one of the seven key issues targeted by 7 Billion Actions: Poverty and breaking the circle … [Read more...] about A Global Film Competition
Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
Front Line is currently inviting nominations for the Front Line Defenders Awards for Human Rights Defenders At Risk. This award was started in 2005 to raise people’s awareness about the works of human rights defenders. The award recognizes and honors human rights defender/defenders who, through … [Read more...] about Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
UNCCD inviting Applications for Land for Life Award 2012
UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) is currently inviting applications for 2012 Land for Life Award with the aim of rewarding and recognizing the leadership for sustainable land management. This award is an initiative to honour sustainable land management efforts that foster … [Read more...] about UNCCD inviting Applications for Land for Life Award 2012
Shelters for All Competition
The Shelters for All Competition is organized for developing solutions to the urban housing crisis existing in the developing world. It seeks innovative designs for housing in poor and densely populated urban areas. Specifically, the competition is looking for housing designs that are (1) … [Read more...] about Shelters for All Competition
Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life 2012
Nominations are open for the 2012 WWSF Women's World Summit Foundation Prize honoring women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities. The Prize aims to draw international attention … [Read more...] about Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life 2012
Action for Nature seeks Nominations for International Young Eco Hero Awards
Action For Nature (AFN) is a non-profit organization founded by Shimon Schwarzschild, an environmental activist, to encourage young people to act for nature. AFN works to raise issues about the conservation and restoration of Earth’s environment. AFN supports efforts of young people around the world … [Read more...] about Action for Nature seeks Nominations for International Young Eco Hero Awards
The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation seeks Entries for Biennial Prize
The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation is currently inviting entries for Premio Daniel Carasso Prize, an international award offered to a researcher with outstanding basic or applied research work on the topic “sustainable food and diets for long term human health”. This prize was started in memory … [Read more...] about The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation seeks Entries for Biennial Prize
