The CGAP Microfinance Photo Contest is now open to all photographers at least 18 years of age from around the world, except the operational team of CGAP, the World Bank, and their immediate families. CGAP is seeking original and striking images that depict the impact of microfinance around the … [Read more...] about CGAP seeks entries for The 2011 Microfinance Photo Contest from photographers around the world
Call for Nominations for the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
The North-South Prize is an annual award of the Council of Europe given since 1995 to two personalities who have excelled in their commitment to the defence and promotion of human rights and pluralistic democracy, the development of intercultural dialogue and the reinforcement of the north-south … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
ICID invites nominations for WatSave Awards 2011 from individuals and teams working in the area of irrigation, drainage and flood management
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) launched its Global Water Saving (WatSave) program by setting up the WatSave Work Team (WT-WATS) in the year 1993 with the objective of promoting and recognizing water conservation success amongst member countries. ICID has been compiling … [Read more...] about ICID invites nominations for WatSave Awards 2011 from individuals and teams working in the area of irrigation, drainage and flood management
Nominations invited for The Peace and Sport Awards 2011 from initiatives and individuals who contribute to peace and social stability through sports
The Peace and Sport Awards awarded every year since 2008 are aimed at recognizing the services and contributions rendered by the sport initiatives and individuals who contribute to peace and social stability in the world, in areas that have been made vulnerable due to poverty, the aftermath of … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for The Peace and Sport Awards 2011 from initiatives and individuals who contribute to peace and social stability through sports
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
The Heineken Prizes are international prizes awarded every other year to five internationally renowned scientists and one highly talented Dutch visual artist for their great merits to science, Dutch art and society. The scientific Heineken Prizes recognise and reward unique achievement in the … [Read more...] about Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
The 2012 Media for Liberty Award: Entries invited from Print and Electronic Media Journalists
The promotion of economic and political liberties requires continual examination by policy makers both in the United States and across the globe. But the media can play an equally vital role in promoting these freedoms through its treatment of and attention to issues of the day, and the societies, … [Read more...] about The 2012 Media for Liberty Award: Entries invited from Print and Electronic Media Journalists
IDRC Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards Opportunity for Researchers from Developing Countries and Canada
Canada’s International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) support to developing countries has been in the form of research aimed at promoting growth and development thereby resulting innovative and lasting local solutions for the communities that need it most. IDRC’s Climate Change and Water … [Read more...] about IDRC Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards Opportunity for Researchers from Developing Countries and Canada
Nominations open for the Guardian International Development Achievement Award
The Guardian International Development Achievement Award 2011 is now open to accepting nominations to recognise some of the unsung heroes of international development. The Award is now in its third year and aims to celebrate the outstanding contributions to global poverty alleviation. It is run in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Guardian International Development Achievement Award
2011 Drivers of Change Award – Nominate yourself or any one that you think has made a real impact to overcome poverty in Southern Africa
Five years after the launch of Drivers of Change awards in 2006, more and more people in Southern Africa are showing an increasing interest in them. More organisations and individuals are keen to showcase the novel approaches they are taking to alleviate poverty. The recognition afforded by the … [Read more...] about 2011 Drivers of Change Award – Nominate yourself or any one that you think has made a real impact to overcome poverty in Southern Africa
The Berger-Marks Foundation seeks nominations for The Edna Award for a Young Woman Leader in the Social Justice Movement
Source: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org The Washington, D.C.-based Berger-Marks Foundation provides financial assistance to women who are engaged in union organizing and to assist working women who want to organize other women into unions through training, research, and other … [Read more...] about The Berger-Marks Foundation seeks nominations for The Edna Award for a Young Woman Leader in the Social Justice Movement
