International aid agency Oxfam on October 19, 2011 released an e-book, the digital edition of its report "Growing a Better Future: Food justice in a resource constrained world". The release of this digital report coincided with the launch of ‘GROW Week’, a week that is full of activism aimed at … [Read more...] about Oxfam releases eBook “Growing a Better Future: Food Justice in a Resource Constrained World”
EC Funding Opportunity for CSOs to support the Primary Health Care Sector Policy Support Program in South Africa
The European Union and the South African Department of Health have jointly developed a Primary Health Care Sector Policy Support Program (PrimCare SPSP). The overall objective of the PrimCare SPSP is to contribute to improving the health profile of all South Africans, in line with the government’s … [Read more...] about EC Funding Opportunity for CSOs to support the Primary Health Care Sector Policy Support Program in South Africa
Women’s Refugee Comission Calling Nominations for Voices of Courage Awards 2012 “Displaced Adolescent Girls”
The Women's Refugee Commission is accepting nominations to honor individual refugee, internally displaced, asylum-seeking and resettled women and young people who are developing or leading programs that benefit displaced or asylum-seeking adolescent girls at the Voices of Courage Awards luncheon on … [Read more...] about Women’s Refugee Comission Calling Nominations for Voices of Courage Awards 2012 “Displaced Adolescent Girls”
IET Call for Papers for the 7th International Conference on Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Developing Countries 2012
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) beginning October 24, 2011 will start accepting abstracts for the 7th International Conference on Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Developing Countries (AHT) 2012. IET, a Charity registered in England & Wales and Scotland, is one of the … [Read more...] about IET Call for Papers for the 7th International Conference on Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Developing Countries 2012
Catholic Relief Services invites Applications for the International Development Fellows Program 2012-2013
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking applications from eligible candidates for its International Development Fellows Program (IDFP) 2012-2013. CRS through this fellowship of one year duration provides people, interested in a career in international relief and development, with an opportunity … [Read more...] about Catholic Relief Services invites Applications for the International Development Fellows Program 2012-2013
The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award
Nominations are invited for the Gates Vaccine Innovation Award, which recognizes and honors efforts made to find innovative and effective ways to immunize children in the poorest regions of the world. The winner will receive $250,000 and a personal acknowledgement by Gates Foundation … [Read more...] about The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award
UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals
UBS Optimus Foundation (UBSOF) has issued a call for proposals from eligible NGOs and their partnerships with universities or research institutions in Asia, Latin America and Africa to fund the projects aimed at linking health and education. The funding is aimed at promoting multi-sectoral … [Read more...] about UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals
Call for training workshop on Rural Poverty Reporting
Applications are invited for Thomson Reuters Foundation training course, aimed to support IFAD’s objective to highlight the issue of rising food prices and global food security. Journalists from countries where IFAD operates are welcome to apply. The workshop will focus on honing their reporting … [Read more...] about Call for training workshop on Rural Poverty Reporting
Nieman Foundation invites US and non-US Journalists for the Fellowship Program in Global Health Reporting
The Nieman Foundation is currently seeking applications to award two fellowships in Global Health Reporting at the Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States for journalists who report on health issues. One fellowship is reserved for a US citizen and the other is for a non-US … [Read more...] about Nieman Foundation invites US and non-US Journalists for the Fellowship Program in Global Health Reporting
WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide
An international interactive webinar is going to be launched by WHO Patient Safety. The main purpose of the webinar is to present and explain its guide, ‘Assessing and tackling patient harm: A methodological guide for data-poor hospitals.’ The guide is a newly developed tool that aims to improve the … [Read more...] about WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide
