United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP) is now accepting applications for On-the-Job Research Capacity Building for Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries (OJCB). This program is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, and … [Read more...] about UNU-ISP seeks applications for On-the-Job Research Capacity Building for Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries funded by Japanese government
Engagingmen invites all to submit any type of inspiring stories about resistance and change against gender injustice
Engagingmen is a public online resource for anyone – women, men and young people - committed to gender justice and ending violence against women. Their website is designed for practitioners, policy makers, academics, students and all who are interested in effectively working with women and men in … [Read more...] about Engagingmen invites all to submit any type of inspiring stories about resistance and change against gender injustice
EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India
European Commission has issued a call seeking concept notes at first stage followed by full grant proposals from innovative pilot projects in India to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in that … [Read more...] about EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India
Sixty fourth annual UN-NGO Conference in Bonn next week to be attended by record 2000 participants from 100 countries
Sixty-fourth annual three day joint conference involving United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) under the theme “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” is starting in Bonn, Germany, begins next week. The conference will focus on sustainable development, volunteerism and the … [Read more...] about Sixty fourth annual UN-NGO Conference in Bonn next week to be attended by record 2000 participants from 100 countries
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
The North American Interfaith Youth Network starts nomination process for individuals to represent the Region at Global Youth Network
The Religions for Peace Global Youth Network was founded in 2006 during the World Youth Assembly in Hiroshima, Japan. The main objective of Global Youth Network is to encourage and support multi-religious youth action to eradicate poverty and save the earth. It is managed by the International Youth … [Read more...] about The North American Interfaith Youth Network starts nomination process for individuals to represent the Region at Global Youth Network
The Landless Worker Movement of Brazil gets the 2011 Food Sovereignty Prize
Source: http://www.grassrootsonline.org/ The Landless Worker Movement (MST) of Brazil has been announced the 2011 Food Sovereignty Prize winner by the International Links Committee of Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC). The Family Farm Defenders and the Via Campesina are among the past … [Read more...] about The Landless Worker Movement of Brazil gets the 2011 Food Sovereignty Prize
GCAP seeks input contributions from civil society for the annual World We Want Report
The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is seeking contributions from the civil society in the form of inputs to prepare an annual World We Want Report which will be launched on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This way GCAP is trying to provide a lobbying tool for … [Read more...] about GCAP seeks input contributions from civil society for the annual World We Want Report
Non State Actors – Action in partner countries – Kenya
Reference: EuropeAid/130380/L/ACT/KEPublished: 30/07/2010Updated: 31/07/2010Status: OpenType: Action GrantsGeographical Zone: KenyaProgramme: Non-State Actors and Local AuthoritiesBudget: 3,500,000 EUR Call for proposals & Procurement notices … [Read more...] about Non State Actors – Action in partner countries – Kenya
Download the Presidential Climate Action Project Report
The Presidential Climate Action Project has released the new report. The report provides a set of recommendations for President Obama to initiate before the upcoming UN Conference of Parties to be held in November in Cancun. The five action items recommended by the report are: Work with states … [Read more...] about Download the Presidential Climate Action Project Report
