Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39455&Cr=sustainable+development%20&Cr1 Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize … [Read more...] about Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ The Government of Finland in its recently announced program has made a commitment aimed at reforming the country’s development policy to meet the future needs. In this connection, Ministry for Foreign Affairs has launched the preparation of Development Policy … [Read more...] about Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011
Source: http://www.soros.org/ The Open Society Public Health Program in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health at the University of California, San Francisco, is convening a seminar entitled “International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health” seminar that will be … [Read more...] about International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011
South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/11/11090710051001 The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … [Read more...] about South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
UN Foundation launches SMS campaign to mobile users to get involved in issues facing the world today
Source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/8/prweb8760791.htm The United Nations Foundation recently in partnership with 4INFO has announced the launch of a new mobile campaign. 4INFO, one of the country’s largest mobile advertising companies, using its technology will enable users to sign up … [Read more...] about UN Foundation launches SMS campaign to mobile users to get involved in issues facing the world today
Finland grants Euro 190 000 to UNODC towards construction of prison in Somalia with minimum international standards intended to house convicted pirates
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has come up with a grant of Euro 190 000 for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Piracy Prisoner Transfer Programme (PPTP). Grant towards the program will be mainly used for constructing a new prison at … [Read more...] about Finland grants Euro 190 000 to UNODC towards construction of prison in Somalia with minimum international standards intended to house convicted pirates
USAID to fund $20 Million for a four-year Livelihoods Project in the Kivus and Orientale provinces in Eastern Congo
Source: http://www.enoughproject.org/blogs/us-fund-livelihoods-project-worth-20-million-eastern-congo In response to a number of calls from various advocacy groups, USAID recently announced a $20 million livelihoods project in eastern Congo inviting proposals for a four-year program in the Kivus … [Read more...] about USAID to fund $20 Million for a four-year Livelihoods Project in the Kivus and Orientale provinces in Eastern Congo
UN Women publishes the report Progress of the World’s Women: In Pursuit of Justice, with recommendations on how to make justice system work for the female gender
Source: http://progress.unwomen.org/pdfs/EN-Report-Progress.pdf UN Women is the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their rights worldwide. UN … [Read more...] about UN Women publishes the report Progress of the World’s Women: In Pursuit of Justice, with recommendations on how to make justice system work for the female gender
Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities
Source: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=349600019 The Western Union Foundation recently announced several grants aimed at supporting nearly 50 charitable organizations in more than 20 countries and totaling $1.8 million. Most of the grants have been provided to organizations … [Read more...] about Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities
MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Management: A program for future and current African entrepreneurs offered by ALTIS Business School Milan
Source: http://www.africareport.com/ One of the largest private institutions of higher learning in Europe, the ALTIS Postgraduate School of Business and Society Milan, Italy has come up with a unique solution for social entrepreneurs in Africa that are not in a position to travel all the way to … [Read more...] about MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Management: A program for future and current African entrepreneurs offered by ALTIS Business School Milan
