According to WHO-2011, an estimated 1 billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, have a disability ; 10% of an affected population [by disaster] will develop serious psychological trauma. 80% of people with disabilities live in developing countries, and there, make up 20% of the poorest of … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects for People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs)
A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects on Children
Millions of children around the world are born into a stark reality: will they work in markets and mines, or go to school? Will they be trafficked into slavery, or be free? Will they be child soldiers, or students? Many children grow up in a daily life marked by violence; the images of war, abuse, … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects on Children
A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Women Empowerment Projects
360,000 Women die during pregnancy and childbirth; 14 million adolescent girls become mothers every year. Women represent nearly two thirds of the world's illiterate, 31 million girls are still out of school around the world, The completion rates and learning levels of girls are lower than those of … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Women Empowerment Projects
The Urgent Action Fund
The Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights is a global women’s fund that protects, strengthens and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. The Fund supports women’s human rights defenders (or WHRDs - the activists who take on some of the most challenging … [Read more...] about The Urgent Action Fund
20 Foundations and Trusts that fund LGBT programs
Funding for international LGBTQ programs is gaining momentum as donors have become increasingly interested in issues concerning LGBTQ advocacy, human rights as well, and gay marriage. In 2012, US Foundations alone provided over $120 million in support of LGBTQ issues worldwide. Funding support for … [Read more...] about 20 Foundations and Trusts that fund LGBT programs
Not available
The information about this foundation is no longer available. Please click on 'Next' to continue reading. Next>>> … [Read more...] about Not available
Association of German Foundations
The Association of German Foundations is an organization that represents about 20,000 foundations in Germany. It is the largest and oldest foundation association in Europe. As nonprofit, it is an umbrella organization that works on behalf of member organizations. The Association of German … [Read more...] about Association of German Foundations
Gerda Henkel Stiftung
The Gerda Henkel Stiftung foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports projects in the humanities. It supports research by scholars around the world and awards scholarships especially to up and coming scholars Review of applications usually occurs in April and November. In 2012, the … [Read more...] about Gerda Henkel Stiftung
Hertie-Stiftung (Foundation)
The Hertie-Stiftung is one of largest foundations in Germany that seeks to support innovations for change. The Foundation supports projects in neuroscience, European integration, and education for democracy. Grant applicants must have a seat or a permanent establishment or at least one … [Read more...] about Hertie-Stiftung (Foundation)
Robert Bosch Stiftung
The Robert Bosch Stiftung (Foundation) supports projects and initiatives that meet the social needs both in Germany and abroad. The organization seeks programs that promote new developments that bring about change. Funded projects supplement the Foundation’s existing projects or projects that … [Read more...] about Robert Bosch Stiftung
