Last week, Tom Vilsack , Secretary of US Department of Agriculture, announced a grant worth $136 million to several universities and private companies in the Pacific Northwest, to help develop a Northwest ‘biofuels’ industry. It is the single largest grant awarded by USDA. The grant will help … [Read more...] about Grant Worth $136 million Awarded by USDA
Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
On October 1, The Australian Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, went to Papua New Guinea (PNG), where he visited the Moreguina Health Centre. The purpose of the visit was to deliver medical supplies and announce $64 million to improve the for the health sector in PNG. About one thousand villagers from … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
On November 2, seven changemakers will be given the World of Children Award, for helping transform the lives of vulnerable children across the world. The award, which is also called "Nobel Prize for children,” is given annually and it includes a cash grant of up to $50,000. All the seven awardees … [Read more...] about World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects
In order to attain the chief aims of President Barack Obama's global initiatives, the United States has provided funds worth USD 65 million to the government of Nepal. These funds will be utilized to bring improvement in the fields of food, climate change and health services. The United States … [Read more...] about USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects
Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya
A Cabinet memorandum, pertaining to ways for raising funds for HIV programs, was prepared by the Kenyan National AIDS Control Council, in March 2011. Today, AIDS has taken the form of an epidemic in Kenya, forcing the country to seek sustainable methods to fight it. The memo was prepared on the … [Read more...] about Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation, and Zorig Foundation presented scholarships to 60 female students from the National University of Mongolia (NUM) and Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST). This is the second year of the scholarship program in Mongolia. Till now … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
Local NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants
The World Bank’s 2011 Civil Society Grant Fund has allocated grants to four Jamaican NGOs to support them in the endeavor to keep boys and young men out of risk. The NGOs receiving the grant funds are: Northern Caribbean University, Project Hope, Spring Village Youth Transformation Project and … [Read more...] about Local NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants
USAID Partnership establishes African Agricultural Fund
The U.S. Agency for International Development, in collaboration with six partners, is establishing the African Agricultural Capital Fund (AACF), investing $25 million in small- and medium-sized enterprises. It is a unique effort to provide the capital need to boost and support Africa's agriculture … [Read more...] about USAID Partnership establishes African Agricultural Fund
UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives
UK Government is going to offer its assistance to Ghana aimed at avoiding unintended pregnancies in that country. According to the Department for International Development (DFID), the UK government will supply contraceptives amounting to £2.7 million to Ghana so that people there may avert unwanted … [Read more...] about UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives
Save the Children honors corporate partners at first Awards
The development NGO, Save the Children announced the winners of the first Corporate Business Awards. These are new awards initiated to honor, felicitate and thank the corporate partners of the charity, who have been supporting it in its humanitarian mission. Douglas Rouse, the corporate … [Read more...] about Save the Children honors corporate partners at first Awards
