The UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank are in the process of setting up a Microfinance Capacity Building Facility for Sub-Saharan Africa, known as MICFAC. It aims to increase the outreach of microfinance services – such as savings, loans, insurance and money … [Read more...] about Have your say for DFID-World Bank’s plan to increase microfinance services in the Sub-Saharan Africa
Latest Funds for NGOs
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World Bank Broadband Strategy Toolkit: Module 3, Country Case Studies of Broadband in the Developing World
infoDev and the World Bank’s ICT Sector Unit are advertising a series of assignments aimed at individual consultants to produce content and case studies for the Broadband Strategies Toolkit. Consultants may apply for multiple contracts but should clearly state in which studies they are … [Read more...] about World Bank Broadband Strategy Toolkit: Module 3, Country Case Studies of Broadband in the Developing World
World Bank’s Apps for Development Competition to contribute towards Millennium Development Goals
The World Bank has launched the “Apps for Development” Competition to bring together the best ideas from both the software developer and the development practitioner communities to create innovative apps using World Bank data. The Competition invites participants to develop software applications … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Apps for Development Competition to contribute towards Millennium Development Goals
STARS Foundation launches 2011 Impact Awards
The STARS Foundation in the UK has launched the 2011 STARS Impact Awards which “identify and support local organizations that achieve excellence in the provision of services to disadvantaged children and that demonstrate effective management practices.” The Awards are given annually and comprise of … [Read more...] about STARS Foundation launches 2011 Impact Awards
Mary Robinson Award for Young Women’s Leadership in Human Rights
Nominations are invited for the Mary Robinson Award which recognizes outstanding examples of young women’s human rights activism as well as YWCAs that support and promote young women’s leadership in the area of human rights. The Award has two categories, individual and group: Individual young … [Read more...] about Mary Robinson Award for Young Women’s Leadership in Human Rights
UNEP accepting nominations for the 2011 Champions of the Earth Award
The United Nations Environment Programme is accepting nominations for the 2011 Champions of the Earth Award, which is the flagship environmental award of the United Nations. The Champions of the Earth Award seeks to recognize some of the best and brightest individuals – those who take action … [Read more...] about UNEP accepting nominations for the 2011 Champions of the Earth Award
Call for Applications for Women’s Observers at the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting
A call for applications has been issued for Women’s Observers to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting scheduled from 6-8 December 2010 in Geneva. If you are actively engaged in the response to HIV and AIDS; if you are engaged in the women’s movement and believe that the role of UNAIDS and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Women’s Observers at the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting
University of Massachusetts-Amherst invites nominations for the Communication for Sustainable and Social Change Award
The SBS Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ supports developments in theory and practice of communication for social change globally. The Communication for Sustainable Social Change (CSSC) Annual award is offered to individuals or organizations who have made outstanding … [Read more...] about University of Massachusetts-Amherst invites nominations for the Communication for Sustainable and Social Change Award
Grant opportunity for Strengthening capacities in the cultural sector
The European Commission (EC) has issued a call for proposals under its ‘Investing in People’ programme on “strengthening capacities in the cultural sector.” The overall objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the creation of a political, regulatory, institutional and economic … [Read more...] about Grant opportunity for Strengthening capacities in the cultural sector
The Sophie Prize 2011: A $100,000 annual international prize
Nominations are invited from individuals and organizations working in the field of sustainable development and environment for the Sophie Prize 2011. The Sophie Prize is an annual international environmental prize of US $100,000 and is “awarded to an individual or an organization that, in a … [Read more...] about The Sophie Prize 2011: A $100,000 annual international prize
