Ashoka Changemakers, in association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio, invites entries around the world in the form of innovative health care solutions having potential to improve health care situation in other countries and regions. The contest is entitled as Innovations … [Read more...] about Ashoka Changemakers and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio invite Entries for Innovations for Health Competition
PAHO invites Entries for Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest from Organizations in the Americas
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is currently seeking applications for the V Competition of Best Practices that Incorporate a Gender Equality Perspective in Health. PAHO is an agency working to improve health standards of the people living in countries of the Americas for the past 100 years. … [Read more...] about PAHO invites Entries for Best Practices in Gender and Health Contest from Organizations in the Americas
The Humanitarian Water and Food Award 2012
The Humanitarian Water and Food Award acknowledges and promotes sustainable ways to bring water and food to all people. If you are involved in an initiative that sustainably provides food and/or water in areas where previously there was insecurity, then you can apply to this opportunity. The Award … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Water and Food Award 2012
Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
The IMPACT (Innovative Models Promoting Adaptation and Climate Technologies) Business Award rewards enterprises that apply innovative business solutions in combating Climate Change. The IMPACT Business Award implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and … [Read more...] about Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
Women’s Refugee Comission Calling Nominations for Voices of Courage Awards 2012 “Displaced Adolescent Girls”
The Women's Refugee Commission is accepting nominations to honor individual refugee, internally displaced, asylum-seeking and resettled women and young people who are developing or leading programs that benefit displaced or asylum-seeking adolescent girls at the Voices of Courage Awards luncheon on … [Read more...] about Women’s Refugee Comission Calling Nominations for Voices of Courage Awards 2012 “Displaced Adolescent Girls”
UNEP seeks Entries for 2011 Young Environmental Journalist Award from African Journalists reporting on Environment
United Nations Environment Program is seeking entries from journalists in Africa for the 2011 UNEP Young Environmental Journalist Award aimed at honoring the original, accurate and inspiring reporting related to environment. The award is open to print, broadcast and online journalists who have … [Read more...] about UNEP seeks Entries for 2011 Young Environmental Journalist Award from African Journalists reporting on Environment
UNESCO inviting Heritage Nominations for Inscription on its Memory of the World International Register
UNESCO has issued a new call for nominations seeking proposals for inscription on its Memory of the World International Register. The Memory of the World, established in 1997, is the documented, collective memory of the peoples of the world – their documentary heritage – which in turn represents a … [Read more...] about UNESCO inviting Heritage Nominations for Inscription on its Memory of the World International Register
Nominations now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2012 from Outstanding Innovations and Scientific Discoveries
The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Volvo Environment Prize from universities, research institutes, scientists and engineers as well as other individuals and organizations. Laureates may come from all fields related to environmental and sustainability … [Read more...] about Nominations now Open for Volvo Environment Prize 2012 from Outstanding Innovations and Scientific Discoveries
Opportunity for NGOs around the World to register for ECOSOC Consultative Status with the UN
NGO Branch at the United Nations Department of Economic Affairs invites non-governmental organizations around the world to register for the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) consultative status providing them the opportunity to take part in formal UN deliberations. ECOSOC consultative status is … [Read more...] about Opportunity for NGOs around the World to register for ECOSOC Consultative Status with the UN
The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award
Nominations are invited for the Gates Vaccine Innovation Award, which recognizes and honors efforts made to find innovative and effective ways to immunize children in the poorest regions of the world. The winner will receive $250,000 and a personal acknowledgement by Gates Foundation … [Read more...] about The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award
