On September 21, a half-day conference was organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State. The conference was attended by 50 representatives from the private, academic, and not-for-profit sectors, which have been supporting and promoting … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Promotes Global Entrepreneurship with the launch of a New Toolkit
The Colombian Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Join Forces to Strengthen the Country’s Public Libraries
The Colombian Government, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, launched a new project, “Use and adoption of ICT in the National Network of Public Libraries,” on Sep. 27. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be funding the project, by providing US$ 3.2 million, and will … [Read more...] about The Colombian Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Join Forces to Strengthen the Country’s Public Libraries
GEMS Education partners with UNESCO
GEMS Eucation has tied up with The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to conduct the largest leadership program, with the help of which 10,000 school principals will be trained in leadership skills. GEMS Education is the biggest private education service … [Read more...] about GEMS Education partners with UNESCO
United Nations Foundation Launches Smart Phone Application
The United Nations (UN) Foundation has launched its first smart phone application for the users to get quick information about the latest happening at the UN system and the Foundation. The new application will offer updated news content to users daily. The news content will include information about … [Read more...] about United Nations Foundation Launches Smart Phone Application
STARS Foundation’s Impact Awards 2012: $100,000 of grant funding to NGOs
The STARS Foundation is now open to accepting applications for the STARS Impact Awards 2012, which offer $100,000 of unrestricted funding in addition to providing tailored consultancy support and media training, content and access to NGOs across Africa, Middle East, Asia and the Pacific … [Read more...] about STARS Foundation’s Impact Awards 2012: $100,000 of grant funding to NGOs
Accessing the nomination form for the 2012 Equator Prize
The nominations for the 2012 Equator Prize can be submitted either by online or by email, fax or post. If you have easy access to internet, then you can submit the nomination online in your preferred language. Visit this link and and under “How to Nominate” click on the link “Click here to nominate … [Read more...] about Accessing the nomination form for the 2012 Equator Prize
EHRI seeks applications for Holocaust Studies Fellowship program 2012 from PhD candidates preferably in Eastern or Central Europe
EHRI (European Holocaust Research Infrastructure) is seeking applications for Holocaust Studies Fellowship program for 2012 funded by the European Union. The EHRI fellowships are aimed at supporting and stimulating the Holocaust research by way of facilitating the international access to key … [Read more...] about EHRI seeks applications for Holocaust Studies Fellowship program 2012 from PhD candidates preferably in Eastern or Central Europe
IYF Announces 2011 YouthActionNet Global Fellows
Source: http://www.iyfnet.org/ International Youth Foundation (IYF) has announced its 2011 YouthActionNet global fellows that are 21 in number and come from 16 countries. These fellows will take part in weeklong event in Mexico City from October 1-7, where they will be honoured at an awards … [Read more...] about IYF Announces 2011 YouthActionNet Global Fellows
UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
Source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/ Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary, during a recent visit to Mogadishu, Somalia warned that about 400,000 children are at the risk of death due to starvation if urgent action is not taken now. He also announced that Britain will supply vital aid … [Read more...] about UK Foreign Minister warns of alarming food crisis in Somalia, announces assistance package
USAID seeks applications from Guatemalan organizations for “Rural Value Chains Project” aimed at improving household access to food
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Guatemala is seeking applications for Assistance Agreements from Guatemalan organizations to support a program entitled “Rural Value Chains Project”. Funding Size Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to award multiple … [Read more...] about USAID seeks applications from Guatemalan organizations for “Rural Value Chains Project” aimed at improving household access to food
