Sourced from: http://www.minbuza.nl The Netherlands has committed to contribute to the Lifeline Fund for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for the next three years in authoritarian countries with a condition that the initial results have to be satisfactory. This was announced by the country’s … [Read more...] about The Netherlands pledges contribution to Lifeline Fund for three years supporting NGOs in authoritarian countries
Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine
Sourced from: http://www.sabin.org Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) in a recent press release announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing it with a grant for two years amounting to $12 million aimed at continuing the development of a vaccine to prevent human hookworm … [Read more...] about Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine
Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Sourced from: http://www.worldfoodprize.org World Food Prize for 2011 has been announced and this year’s winners are two former presidents, who led the drastic reduction of hunger and poverty in their countries. In a ceremony held recently at the U.S. State Department John Agyekum Kufuor, former … [Read more...] about Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
There could not have been a better time for the launch of 2011 Sphere Handbook in Arabic as the entire Middle East is going through major political, economic and social changes keeping in mind that much is desired to be done to streamline humanitarian responses in the region and the Sphere Standards … [Read more...] about Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
New Public Private Partnership in Canada to develop and sustain zinc treatment programs to help reduce child mortality
Sourced From: http://www.micronutrient.org/English/view.asp?x=752 The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck) recently announced about their new partnership aimed at developing and sustaining zinc treatment programs to help save children´s lives. The Micronutrient … [Read more...] about New Public Private Partnership in Canada to develop and sustain zinc treatment programs to help reduce child mortality
The PepsiCo Foundation pledges $5 million funding to provide access to clean water in China’s rural areas
Sourced From: http://www.marketwatch.com The PepsiCo Foundation recently announced that it will provide $5 million grant aimed at supporting the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) with the purpose of enabling rural communities in China to get access to clean water. The grant - which will be … [Read more...] about The PepsiCo Foundation pledges $5 million funding to provide access to clean water in China’s rural areas
New Zealand NGOs working in developing countries to get $25 Million under Sustainable Development Fund from the Government
Sourced From: http://aid.govt.nz/ In recent developments, an independent selection panel under the second round of the Government’s Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has recommended about $25 million in funding to New Zealand non-government organisations (NGOs) working in developing … [Read more...] about New Zealand NGOs working in developing countries to get $25 Million under Sustainable Development Fund from the Government
Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
Sourced from: http://www.theglobalfund.org Lutheran World Relief has entered into a unique partnership with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod aimed at mobilizing Lutherans in the United States in the fight against malaria in Africa. The campaign titled the Lutheran Malaria Initiative hopes to … [Read more...] about Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
Third Wave Foundation’s Emergency Abortion Fund 2010 report released
Third Wave Foundation’s Emergency Abortion Fund (EAF) seeks to prevent economic injustice from determining the reproductive outcomes of young people, particularly for young people of color and low-income young people. While there are several funds that operate locally and nationally to meet this … [Read more...] about Third Wave Foundation’s Emergency Abortion Fund 2010 report released
Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award
Recently on United Nations Public Service Day, a ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by the United Nations in which annual Public Service Awards were awarded to winning entries from various countries for their innovative initiatives. Awardees received a trophy and a certificate of … [Read more...] about Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award
