Source: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93279 Aid watchdog Development Initiatives has released its annual Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) report which shows that institutional donor aid achieved its highest-ever level of US$16.7 billion in 2010. However, the aid costs also … [Read more...] about Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels
UNOSDP selects proposal for a Young Football Volunteers project in Ukraine
Source: http://www.unv.org/ In August 2010, Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) gave the prestigious 2010 Monaco Charity Award to the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP). Each year, this award is given to a deserving organization working to bring positive … [Read more...] about UNOSDP selects proposal for a Young Football Volunteers project in Ukraine
Three Palestinian organisations awarded grants by the IYF’s Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program
Source: http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=16693 Three Palestinian organizations have been awarded grants by the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program to provide training to hone business and employment skills to more than one thousand Palestinian youths this summer. The … [Read more...] about Three Palestinian organisations awarded grants by the IYF’s Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program
European Commission to send over five million euros to the world’s largest refugee center
Source: http://europa.eu European Commission has announced to send over five million euros in aid to the world’s largest refugee center. This means European Commission’s aid for drought crisis in the Horn of Africa has now reached about €70 million mark. There are over ten million people who are in … [Read more...] about European Commission to send over five million euros to the world’s largest refugee center
Finns ready to invest in education for development cooperation, reveals a study
Finns are now more willing to invest in education for development cooperation than earlier, revealed a study. Almost 23 per cent of the people of Finland are ready to increase appropriations for development cooperation, a considerable raise from the corresponding figure of 16 per cent a year … [Read more...] about Finns ready to invest in education for development cooperation, reveals a study
Opportunity International announces $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan African countries
Opportunity International has announced a $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant to support extended access to Opportunity International’s financial services for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan Africa countries including Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. Opportunity … [Read more...] about Opportunity International announces $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan African countries
Twenty two New Zealand students awarded Fulbright Scholarships to pursue postgraduate study or research in the US
Sourced from: http://www.fulbright.org.nz/ Fulbright New Zealand recently announced the list of 22 New Zealand students who have been selected for Fulbright scholarships to pursue postgraduate study or research in the United States of America in the next academic year. This was announced during an … [Read more...] about Twenty two New Zealand students awarded Fulbright Scholarships to pursue postgraduate study or research in the US
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota gets $135,000 as Rural Community Development Initiative grant
Sourced from: http://www.echopress.com U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a grant of $135,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (HFH-MN) under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI), announced HFH-MN recently. The funds are intended to be used over the next three … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota gets $135,000 as Rural Community Development Initiative grant
Craiglist founder launches a unique social networking based funding competition
Sourced from: http://mashable.com Four non-profit organizations working with U.S. veterans and military families will be up against each other during a month-long competition for receiving a grant from craigconnect, a non-profit project launched by the Craiglist founder Craig Newmark. These four … [Read more...] about Craiglist founder launches a unique social networking based funding competition
USAID and NSF enter into partnership for promoting international science and engineering collaborations with the developing world
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov The National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on July 7 are launching the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) initiative. This initiative is aimed at addressing the challenges that not only affect … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF enter into partnership for promoting international science and engineering collaborations with the developing world
