The Equator Initiative is a partnership that brings together the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses and grassroots organizations to build the capacity and raise the profile of local efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The … [Read more...] about UNDP’s Equator Prize 2012: Nominations invited from local initiatives working towards poverty reduction through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
The Aftermath Project invites grant proposals from working photographers worldwide to cover the after effects of any conflict at any level generally ignored by the mainstream media
The Aftermath Project is a non-profit organization aimed at telling the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what it takes for individuals to learn to live again, to rebuild destroyed lives and homes, to restore civil societies, to address the lingering wounds of war while struggling … [Read more...] about The Aftermath Project invites grant proposals from working photographers worldwide to cover the after effects of any conflict at any level generally ignored by the mainstream media
GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
The Global Business Center at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business is seeking applications for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) from students around the world and across disciplines who seek to harness the power of commercial strategies to reduce poverty and … [Read more...] about GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
WYMD invites photo submissions for the Global Photography Contest “Youth in Action: A Snapshot of Democracy”
World Youth Movement for Democracy (WMYD) aims to serve as a platform for young activists to address the importance of promoting democratic values, a forum for sharing information and ideas, and an action-oriented, solidarity movement. It provides a space for young activists to build relationships … [Read more...] about WYMD invites photo submissions for the Global Photography Contest “Youth in Action: A Snapshot of Democracy”
Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
The Asian Rural Women's Coalition (ARWC) since 2008 has been engaged in putting forward the struggle for rights and interests of rural women in Asia, through supporting initiatives of Asian women within their countries. In context of 100 years celebration of International Women's Day in March 2011, … [Read more...] about Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
Get a chance to meet the UN Secretary General by submitting entry for Citizen Ambassadors Video Contest
The United Nations Department of Public Information is organizing the Citizen Ambassadors video contest in partnership with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in observance of World Humanitarian Day 2011. The contest will run through September 8, 2011. The winners of the … [Read more...] about Get a chance to meet the UN Secretary General by submitting entry for Citizen Ambassadors Video Contest
People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, SPC/PAFPNET is organizing the Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo Awards). This contest is launched in the framework of the Agriculture Rural Development and … [Read more...] about People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
MÉDICOS DEL MUNDO invites entries from around the world for 15th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award
MÉDICOS DEL MUNDO (Doctors of the World) invites adult amateur and professional photographers from around the world to submit their entries for the 15th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award. The award aims at denouncing the situation of millions of people in the World by … [Read more...] about MÉDICOS DEL MUNDO invites entries from around the world for 15th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award
Global Fund for Children invites photo and video entries highlighting the issues the adolescent girls face in different communities
The Global Fund for Children (GFC) has announced a photo competition for young budding photographers and filmmakers between the ages of 16 and 24 related to project Rise. The participants can send photo entries and/or one 1-minute video representing the biggest issue that adolescent girls face in … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Children invites photo and video entries highlighting the issues the adolescent girls face in different communities
EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012
EdelGive Foundation is an initiative of Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd., one of India’s leading financial services firms. It provides strategic direction to the philanthropic activities of Edelweiss, its employees, clients and associates. Its key priority is to focus on the areas of education, … [Read more...] about EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012
