The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State recently hosted a conference titled ‘Successful Approaches to Fostering Entrepreneurship’. This half-day event was attended by 50 representatives from the private, not-for-profit and education fields working to … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Launches New Entrepreneurship Toolkit
Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs
As NGOs employ staff, they are required to maintain administrative policies for their management. Such policies not only contribute towards effective governance but also open up opportunities of support from different funding organizations. However, organizations in developing countries fail to keep … [Read more...] about Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs
EDF’s 2nd Manifesto on the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the European Union: A toolkit for activists and policymakers available for download
The European Disability Forum (EDF) is an independent NGO that represents the interests of 80 million Europeans with disabilities. EDF is the only European platform run by persons with disabilities and their families. EDF was created in 1996 by its member organizations to make sure decisions … [Read more...] about EDF’s 2nd Manifesto on the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the European Union: A toolkit for activists and policymakers available for download
How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals
Developing and managing budgets can be a challenging task for NGOs whenever they need to plan a project, write a proposal and implement an activity. Efficient financial management is essential for the growth of any organization. Besides, if you have well-managed and transparent financial system, it … [Read more...] about How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals
WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
Different natural and humanitarian calamities and emergencies like earthquakes, floods, droughts, or wars not only affect physical health of victims but leave a short to long term psychological traumas on their psyche and affect their social health and well-being. In order to help the fieldworkers … [Read more...] about WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched eLENA, the e-library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions that will basically work as a web-based tool. The main purpose of launching this tool is to give governments and health-care providers access to a … [Read more...] about WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Margaret Sekaggya, an independent expert from United Nations recently launched a guide on the rights of human rights defenders as per the UN declaration. The 100-page guide is titled “Commentary to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders” and has been created in … [Read more...] about Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders
UN Women seeks your contribution in preparing the Global Database of Women’s Peacebuilding Organization
UN Women in partnership with the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (DPA) recently launched a joint strategy on gender and mediation with the purpose of increasing the participation of women at all levels of resolving many issues faced by the world community in modern times. In this … [Read more...] about UN Women seeks your contribution in preparing the Global Database of Women’s Peacebuilding Organization
UNHCR -NGO Toolkit for Practical Cooperation on Resettlement
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a global humanitarian organization and a refugee agency that was established on December 14, 1950 to support and help Europeans that were displaced during the World War II. The agency was set up by the United Nations General Assembly for just three … [Read more...] about UNHCR -NGO Toolkit for Practical Cooperation on Resettlement
UNESCO launches MIL Curriculum for Teachers to promote the development of knowledge societies and free independent and pluralistic media
UNESCO recently in its attempt to advance the media and information literacy (MIL) and civic participation released a model Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers. This Curriculum is aimed at helping Member States in their continuing efforts towards achieving the objectives of the … [Read more...] about UNESCO launches MIL Curriculum for Teachers to promote the development of knowledge societies and free independent and pluralistic media
