Source Link: http://www.kbs-frb.org/pressitem.aspx?id=280888&LangType=1033 Esteemed Congolese gynaecologist, Dr. Denis Mukwege, has been awarded the 2010/2011 King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes … [Read more...] about Dr. Denis Mukwege of Panzi Hospital awarded the coveted King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes in Congo
Owning a mobile phone can improve not only women’s health and education, but also their financial situation
Source Link: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics/topic.cfm?ID=6463_8184_5701_282_6201&From=HT AusAID and USAID have joined hands to fund and support the GSM Association (GSMA) mWomen programme aimed at narrowing the mobile phone gender gap and provide life-changing services to women in … [Read more...] about Owning a mobile phone can improve not only women’s health and education, but also their financial situation
NED 2011 Democracy Award ceremony to be held in Washington, DC honoring Tunisians and Egyptians who Struggled and Sacrificed for Democracy
Source Link: http://www.ned.org/for-reporters/ned-2011-democracy-award-will-honor-tunisians-and-egyptians-who-struggled-and-sacrific National Endowment for Democracy (NED) on June 22, 2011 is hosting an award ceremony in Washington to present the Annual Democracy Award 2011 besides honouring all … [Read more...] about NED 2011 Democracy Award ceremony to be held in Washington, DC honoring Tunisians and Egyptians who Struggled and Sacrificed for Democracy
USAID significantly improves outcomes at low costs through Development Innovation Ventures
Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program of the USAID is based upon the President Obama’s Global Development Policy, the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review seeking to significantly improve the development outcomes of investments through innovation - identifying, testing, and scaling … [Read more...] about USAID significantly improves outcomes at low costs through Development Innovation Ventures
Asia Foundation in partnership with CFJ and USAID awards six scholarships to legal aid lawyers in Timor Leste
Sourced from: http://asiafoundation.org The Asia Foundation in partnership with the Centru Formasaun Jurídika (CFJ) with funding from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently announced the launch of scholarships for legal aid lawyers at the CFJ building in Dili, the … [Read more...] about Asia Foundation in partnership with CFJ and USAID awards six scholarships to legal aid lawyers in Timor Leste
USAID Rural Electrification of Schools project in Afghanistan Image wins the Frontline Photo Contest
Imagine how small efforts at community and local level when supported by financial aid can go a long way in building a better future for the entire humanity. The photograph here is one such example that was among the top-ten entries in the recently concluded Frontline Photo Contest. The photograph … [Read more...] about USAID Rural Electrification of Schools project in Afghanistan Image wins the Frontline Photo Contest
US Department of State launches TechWomen initiative: To encourage women and girls from MENA pursue tech-based careers
Sourced from: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/06/164861.htm With the purpose of using technology as a means to empower women around the world, The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced the launch of “TechWomen” initiative. Under this initiative, … [Read more...] about US Department of State launches TechWomen initiative: To encourage women and girls from MENA pursue tech-based careers
USAID announces initiative to encourage corporate volunteerism in US based corporations abroad
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110531.html In a recent announcement The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has revealed plans about its partnership with IBM and CDC Development Solutions aimed at increasing the number of employee volunteers at … [Read more...] about USAID announces initiative to encourage corporate volunteerism in US based corporations abroad
British Government makes public its aid programme plan to improve the lives of people around the world through DFID over the next four years
The British Government recently made public its detailed plans aimed at reducing poverty and changing the lives of millions of poor people around the world. The operational plans explain the actions the UK government will take through DFID operations in the countries it operates for achieving these … [Read more...] about British Government makes public its aid programme plan to improve the lives of people around the world through DFID over the next four years
Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition receives record number of applications
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110531_1.html U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in cooperation with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, and The World Bank in March, 2011 had announced a call for … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition receives record number of applications
