The right to information is a fundamental human right which is critical to the realization of other rights as well as to the attainment of an effective democracy. More than 80 countries around the world have a law which guarantees the public’s right to information and ensures access to government … [Read more...] about Right to Information Fund
May 18 Academy: Course for Civil Society Activists on Democracy, Human Rights and Peace Movements in Korea
The May 18 Foundation has announced a call for civil society activists around the world to participate in the May 18 Academy 2012 which is an education/training program on Democracy, Human Rights and Peace Movements. The aim of the May 18 Academy is to introduce participants to Korean history and a … [Read more...] about May 18 Academy: Course for Civil Society Activists on Democracy, Human Rights and Peace Movements in Korea
National Endowment for Democracy: Grants Program
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides direct grants to hundreds of NGOs working to ensure human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and to advance other democratic goals. It encourages applications for financial support from activist organizations in diverse situations, such … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Grants Program
Role of Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development of Swaziland
The programme aims to support poverty reduction by facilitating the involvement of NSAs and LAs in both policy formulation and in assisting them to deliver basic services to the poorest sections of the population in developing countries. This is basically an “actor-oriented” programme aimed at … [Read more...] about Role of Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development of Swaziland
European Commission Call for Proposals to Support Civil Society to Fight Impunity
The European Commission under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) has launched this call for proposals to provide funding support for civil society in its actions to fight impunity in the broad sense. The specific objectives of this Call for Proposals are two-fold: 1. … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals to Support Civil Society to Fight Impunity
USAID’s Development Grants Program: Small Grants for NGOs & Grassroots Projects
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Office of Innovation and Development Alliances (IDEA), Local Sustainability (LS) Division, is inviting applications from local NGOs (LNGOs) and also US private and voluntary organizations to apply for grants under the … [Read more...] about USAID’s Development Grants Program: Small Grants for NGOs & Grassroots Projects
Humanitarian Assistance Programs: Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF)
Deadline: 25 May 2012 Fellowships are invited by USAID to provide technical support to Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance.Key issues are strengthening relations between USAID and academic, think-tank and research organization; to improve the effectiveness of USAID’s … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Assistance Programs: Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF)
Global Editorial Cartoon Competition 2012 in areas of democratic governance, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.
The Center for International Private Enterprise is organizing the Global Editorial Cartoon Competition 2012 to share creative ways of capturing key issues affecting the development of your country. The cartoons can be submitted on the subjects of democratic governance, entrepreneurship and youth … [Read more...] about Global Editorial Cartoon Competition 2012 in areas of democratic governance, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.
Call for Papers-Leadership Initiative for Good Governance in Africa (LIGGA)
Call for Papers are invited by The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Africa Bureau, and requested by USAID, applications in response to this Leadership Initiative for Good Governance in Africa (LIGGA). The main aim of this APS is to build leadership capacity in the promotion of … [Read more...] about Call for Papers-Leadership Initiative for Good Governance in Africa (LIGGA)
Call for Proposals for Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Development in Belarus (NSA&LA) 2011-2012
The thematic programme “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development” (NSA&LA Programme) was introduced in 2007. This is basically an “actor-oriented” programme with the major objective to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations and local authorities as a pre-condition … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Development in Belarus (NSA&LA) 2011-2012
