The Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) supports country programs in three countries – Bangladesh, India and South Africa. MAMA delivers vital health messages to new and expectant mothers in developing countries via their mobile phones. MAMA mission is to engage an innovative global … [Read more...] about MAMA Provides Vital Health Messages in Bangladesh, India and South Africa
Grants and Resources for NGOs in 2013
A list of grants and resources for the year 2013
Project Inspire: Implement Your Project Idea Benefitting Women
Project Inspire is a global social impact competition that presents youths, women/girls with a five-minute platform to pitch their inspired idea, for the chance to win a US$25,000 grant and an opportunity to implement their project in the respective fields. Project Inspire is a joint initiative … [Read more...] about Project Inspire: Implement Your Project Idea Benefitting Women
2015 Eisaku Sato Essay Contest: Grab a Grand Prize of 500,000 Yen
Deadline: 31 March 2015 Eisaku Sato Memorial Foundation is currently accepting essay submissions for the 31st Eisaku Sato Essay Contest. This international contest is open to anyone who has an interest in both the United Nations University and the designated contest topic. There are no restrictions … [Read more...] about 2015 Eisaku Sato Essay Contest: Grab a Grand Prize of 500,000 Yen
How do we apply to the UN Women Trust Funds?
UN Fund for Gender Equality Women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including, but not limited to, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, trade unions or labor associations, agricultural collectives, and advocacy networks can apply for the Fund. The applicant … [Read more...] about How do we apply to the UN Women Trust Funds?
Who receives UN Women Trust Funding?
In its 2013–2014 grant-making cycle, UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality awarded grants to civil society organizations and governments around the world operating in Africa, the Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Central Asia that focused primarily on women’s … [Read more...] about Who receives UN Women Trust Funding?
What are the UN Women Trust Funds?
UN Women implements two global grant-making mechanisms – UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality and the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. The Fund for Gender Equality is dedicated to programs that increase women’s economic opportunities and political participation at local and national … [Read more...] about What are the UN Women Trust Funds?
What is UN Women?
UN Women, created in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. As part of the UN reform agenda, UN Women brings resources and mandates for both normative and programmatic actions for women’s issues globally. UN Women aims to eliminate discriminatory … [Read more...] about What is UN Women?
ATA-SAC Calls Applications for the GLOBSEC Young Leaders’ Forum 2015
Deadline: 23 March 2015 The GLOBSEC is calling applications from exceptional young professionals to participate in the GLOBSEC Young Leaders' Forum 2015. The aim of the GLOBSEC Young Leaders´ Forum is to give emerging influencers and future decision makers the opportunity to contribute new ideas to … [Read more...] about ATA-SAC Calls Applications for the GLOBSEC Young Leaders’ Forum 2015
Hague Institute Invite for 2015 Summer Fellowship Program
Deadline: 12 April 2015 The Hague Institute is seeking applications for its 2015 Summer Fellowship Program. The program is open to current or recent graduate students and runs from 1 June to 28 August. The Hague Institute’s highly selective Summer Fellowship program was launched in Summer 2013 with … [Read more...] about Hague Institute Invite for 2015 Summer Fellowship Program
South Asian Women’s Fund for Individuals/NGOs to Strengthen Women Rights
Applications can be submitted any time The south Asian Women’s Fund (SAWF) is committed to support women-led interventions to enhance and strengthen access to women's human rights in the context of conflict, identity, socio-economic deprivations and in relation to violence against women. SAWF aims … [Read more...] about South Asian Women’s Fund for Individuals/NGOs to Strengthen Women Rights
