Media connects people to their world, gives voice to their ideas and dreams, and equips them with knowledge to improve their lives and the lives of others. In all these ways, media catalyzes participatory citizenship, on both a local and global scale. But even in this age of pervasive media, many … [Read more...] about Ashoka Changemakers with support from Google seeks nominations for Citizen Media: A Global Innovation Competition
Opportunity International announces $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan African countries
Opportunity International has announced a $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant to support extended access to Opportunity International’s financial services for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan Africa countries including Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. Opportunity … [Read more...] about Opportunity International announces $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan African countries
Gender Links seeks inputs and discussions for “Gender and the New Growth Path” draft submission in South Africa
Gender Links (GL) is collaborating with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the World Bank in developing a submission on Gender and the New Growth Path. This follows a workshop convened in March, 2011. In this context, GL seeks inputs and discussions that will be compiled into a draft submission … [Read more...] about Gender Links seeks inputs and discussions for “Gender and the New Growth Path” draft submission in South Africa
INL seeks applications for funding the Mobile Training Teams Project aimed at increasing access to training for Liberian National Police (LNP)
The United States Government (USG) represented by the Department of State’s Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, directs and oversees foreign assistance programs aimed at criminal justice reform in Liberia. INL provides support for law enforcement training and development … [Read more...] about INL seeks applications for funding the Mobile Training Teams Project aimed at increasing access to training for Liberian National Police (LNP)
The Asia Foundation launches Choose Books, Change Lives, an online initiative for children in 18 developing countries’ schools across the continent
The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia program has joined hands with San Francisco bookstore Green Apple Books and launched “Choose Books, Change Lives,” an online book initiative benefiting schools in 18 developing countries in Asia. “Choose Books, Change Lives” has been developed to bridge the gap … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation launches Choose Books, Change Lives, an online initiative for children in 18 developing countries’ schools across the continent
Call for papers: International Conference on Land policies in East Africa to be held at Makerere University in November 2011
Land policies for East Africa: Technological Innovations, Administration and Patrimonial stakes Makerere University, Uganda in collaboration with other partners on November 3rd and 4th 2011 is organizing an international conference that is aimed at promoting scientific exchanges involving … [Read more...] about Call for papers: International Conference on Land policies in East Africa to be held at Makerere University in November 2011
FSDT seeks applications for SME Finance Innovation Challenge Fund from Financial Institutions in Tanzania
Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) was established to provide greater access for more people to engage with the financial sector throughout Tanzania. This objective ties in closely with MKUKUTA and the Government's Second Generation Financial Sector Reform Programme. The Trust thus contributes … [Read more...] about FSDT seeks applications for SME Finance Innovation Challenge Fund from Financial Institutions in Tanzania
BvLF invites applications to appoint consultant for work focused on child malnutrition and morbidity in urban slums and monitoring of ongoing programs in India
The Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) is a private grantmaking foundation with a mission to improve opportunities for children up to age 8 who are growing up in socially and economically difficult circumstances. The Foundation is currently searching for a consultant that can help them further … [Read more...] about BvLF invites applications to appoint consultant for work focused on child malnutrition and morbidity in urban slums and monitoring of ongoing programs in India
Call for Applications: MENA Program at SSRC, New York offers opportunity for Training Awards in “Higher Education and Social Inequality in Egypt”
The Middle East and North Africa Program at the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), New York is seeking applications for ten training awards in “Higher Education and Social Inequality in Egypt” for junior Egyptian researchers from different disciplines interested in issues of higher education. … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: MENA Program at SSRC, New York offers opportunity for Training Awards in “Higher Education and Social Inequality in Egypt”
British Government makes public its aid programme plan to improve the lives of people around the world through DFID over the next four years
The British Government recently made public its detailed plans aimed at reducing poverty and changing the lives of millions of poor people around the world. The operational plans explain the actions the UK government will take through DFID operations in the countries it operates for achieving these … [Read more...] about British Government makes public its aid programme plan to improve the lives of people around the world through DFID over the next four years
