Source: http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/ Save the Children's 'No Child Born to Die' is the first charity campaign to benefit from the DFID's UK Aid Match scheme for public donations, announced at the end of June. The government has committed to double any donations received from Save the Children's … [Read more...] about DFID’s first UK Aid Match scheme raises £1.7m through ITV talent show for the charity campaign ‘No Child Born to Die”
IHEU gives Distinguished Service to Humanism and International Humanist Awards during the August Congress in Oslo
Source: http://www.iheu.org/iheu-awards-2011 International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) during the World Humanist Congress, which is held every three years, gives awards for outstanding service to Humanism. During the August 2011 Congress in Oslo, IHEU recognised the services by presenting the … [Read more...] about IHEU gives Distinguished Service to Humanism and International Humanist Awards during the August Congress in Oslo
UNESCO funded project to train the South African women in producing radio documentaries in the fields of science and engineering
Source: http://www.unesco.org/ Community radios in Africa are quite popular and one of them the Bush Radio (South Africa), Africa's oldest community radio station project in partnership with UNESCO is going to host a two-week training course for twelve women in community radio to produce radio … [Read more...] about UNESCO funded project to train the South African women in producing radio documentaries in the fields of science and engineering
Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently resolved its disputes with China over corruption in this “authoritarian” country and has decided to resume funding for programs aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases. The move has is seen as a relief for this source of … [Read more...] about Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases
UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants
Source: http://www.miadhu.com/ UNDP and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) funded Small Grants Facility in Maldives recently awarded a total of US$79,862.95 to 13 local civil society organizations aimed for supporting the civil society development in that country. A total … [Read more...] about UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants
UNESCO Audiovisual E-Platform is now open to professional independent producers and broadcasters
UNESCO initiated Audiovisual E-Platform, a multicultural online catalogue, has now been operationalized and is now open to all professional independent producers and broadcasters. This online audiovisual platform aims at promoting the international distribution of television content from South to … [Read more...] about UNESCO Audiovisual E-Platform is now open to professional independent producers and broadcasters
Jamaica Social Investment Fund to fund $109 for Phase II of the PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston
Source: http://www.justmeans.com/ The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) with the purpose of improving the social conditions of the downtown communities in Kingston has agreed to the finance Phase II of the ambitious PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston, Jamaica. During the second phase … [Read more...] about Jamaica Social Investment Fund to fund $109 for Phase II of the PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston
SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Source: http://tourism-insider.com/ Through the European Commission (EC) funded programme, Developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Methodologies and Services for the Informal Economy, SNV is implementing the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income (HITT). The … [Read more...] about SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative works on a public-private partnership mode. The members are governments World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 20 million or more volunteers have supported the Global Polio … [Read more...] about Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries
Source: http://www.unhabitat.org/ UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund has announced the winners of 59 small grants to projects being implemented in 43 countries. Founded by UN-HABITAT, the Urban Youth Fund is now in its third year. The financial support for the fund is offered by the Government of … [Read more...] about Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries
