Source: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently presented its 2011 Access to Learning Award amounting $1 million to the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN). ALIN is engaged in providing knowledge and information through a variety of innovative channels in … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
30 best ads shortlisted for the Create4theUN competition in Europe, public votes for “Treat me like a woman” as favourite ad on ending violence against women
Source: http://www.unwomen.org/ The recently concluded competition Create4theUN has selected its 30 finalists from 15 countries. The Europe-wide competition was organized by the United Nations Regional Informational Centre (UNRIC) for Western Europe and UN Women calling for advertisements on ending … [Read more...] about 30 best ads shortlisted for the Create4theUN competition in Europe, public votes for “Treat me like a woman” as favourite ad on ending violence against women
UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
Source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/ Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary, during a recent visit to Mogadishu, Somalia warned that about 400,000 children are at the risk of death due to starvation if urgent action is not taken now. He also announced that Britain will supply vital aid … [Read more...] about UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
Source: http://www.un.org/ Overall funding disbursements from donor governments towards AIDS programs in low- and middle-income countries have gone down in the year 2010 owing to a reduction by the traditionally largest donor, the United States, the lead United Nations agency overlooking the … [Read more...] about Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201108101345.html A recent survey by led by the Government of Tanzania has revealed startling facts about the abuse of young boys and girls at the hands of adults. Reacting to the survey, UN has encouraged the country’s government to address this issue on a … [Read more...] about UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts
Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Striker David Villa and midfielder Thiago Alcántara, teammates of FC Barcelona, were recently present in the United States city of Dallas to tell children that they too can get success in the sports with passion and love of the game. FC Barcelona is the Spanish … [Read more...] about Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
PEPFAR/ USAID start Webinar Series to Strengthen the Social Welfare Workforce
Source: http://blog.usaid.gov President’s Emergency Plan for AIDA Relief (PEPFAR)/ USAID recently started the Webinar series, titled “Lessons Learned from the Global Healthcare Workforce” with the aim to strengthen the social welfare workforce. The series that will focus on encouraging the sharing … [Read more...] about PEPFAR/ USAID start Webinar Series to Strengthen the Social Welfare Workforce
The Netherlands commits a further €163.5 million to the Global Fund
Source: http://www.theglobalfund.org The Netherlands recently announced its decision to contribute a further €163.5 million to the Global Fund for the period 2011-13. The Global Fund has welcomed this decision, as the financial resources will help the fund support the countries that need finances … [Read more...] about The Netherlands commits a further €163.5 million to the Global Fund
Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund
Source: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/08/social-innovation-fund-announces-five-new-multi-million-dollar-grants/413907/1 The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has declared the five winners for the Social Innovation Fund grants. The Social … [Read more...] about Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund
Human Rights Watch announces winners of prestigious Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism
Source: http://www.ifex.org/awards/2011/08/09/desforges_award/ Human Rights Watch has announced to honour seven human rights activists with the prestigious Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. These courageous human rights advocates, who come from Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch announces winners of prestigious Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism
