The 2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition is an opportunity for youth aged 18-30 to win over US$30,000 cash awards; travel to Nairobi, Kenya for Semi-finalists (25 contestants) Gala Dinner; and to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the finalists Award Ceremony (6 contestants). The competition offers a … [Read more...] about Participate in the 2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition
How to Prepare Effective Essay/Video Clip for 2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition
Africa has about 60% of the world’s uncultivated land. Annually, the continent spends USD$150 billion on staple food imports and annually 310 million of its citizenry face starvation. African Youth must take the lead in Agriculture to End Starvation. Syngenta-Enactus Kenya call the youth to … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Effective Essay/Video Clip for 2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition
2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition of $30,000: A Step in Liberating Africa from Food Insecurity
Deadline: 10 June 2014 The 2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition is accepting Essay and Video Clips submissions from youth between 18 and 30 years of age. The major objectives of the competition are to promote new business opportunities in crop value chains in Africa; raise awareness of … [Read more...] about 2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition of $30,000: A Step in Liberating Africa from Food Insecurity
Deadline is Approaching for Project Inspire: Submit Video for $25,000 Competition
Deadline: 30 June 2014 As deadline for Project Inspire: 5-minutes to Change the World is approaching near, you must be working on your video project to submit for the competition- a chance to win $25,000 to implement project for empowering women and girls in the developing world. Project Inspire … [Read more...] about Deadline is Approaching for Project Inspire: Submit Video for $25,000 Competition
Workshop Fellowships on ‘Economic Empowerment of Women’ by MASHAV
Deadline: 25 June 2014 Policy-makers, professionals and practitioners involved in socioeconomic development, as well as representatives of women’s organizations are invited to apply for participation in the 'Economic Empowerment of Women' training workshop to be held from 25 August to 11 September … [Read more...] about Workshop Fellowships on ‘Economic Empowerment of Women’ by MASHAV
Research Grants to Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa by Volkswagen Foundation
Deadline: 27 June 2014 The Gulbenkian Foundation and the Volkswagen Foundation jointly invite grant applications from junior and senior researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa to conduct cooperative research projects. The program entitled 'Knowledge for Tomorrow' aims to develop and reinforce … [Read more...] about Research Grants to Junior and Senior Postdoctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan and North Africa by Volkswagen Foundation
South-South Scholarships Award 2014 for the Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia
Deadline: 1 June 2014 South-South Scholarships Award 2014 for research on the theme 'Work and Welfare in the South' is accepting applications from candidates pursuing any discipline of Social and Human Sciences. The award program intended for researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa … [Read more...] about South-South Scholarships Award 2014 for the Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia
Researcher Links Initiative of the British Council Calls for Workshop Proposals
Deadline: 9 June 2014 The British Council is calling Leading Researchers to respond to the call for workshop proposals under the Researcher Links initiative. The researchers should propose themes for workshop focusing on building links for future collaboration and enhancing the researchers’ career … [Read more...] about Researcher Links Initiative of the British Council Calls for Workshop Proposals
The Cable News Network MultiChoice African Journalist Awards 2014
Deadline: 30 May 2014 African professional journalists are invited to enter story for the Cable News Network (CNN) MultiChoice African Journalist Awards 2014. This is an opportunity to participate in the Gala Awards Ceremony, the program of networking activities and workshops. The entrants can be … [Read more...] about The Cable News Network MultiChoice African Journalist Awards 2014
20 Foundations and Trusts that fund LGBT programs
Funding for international LGBTQ programs is gaining momentum as donors have become increasingly interested in issues concerning LGBTQ advocacy, human rights as well, and gay marriage. In 2012, US Foundations alone provided over $120 million in support of LGBTQ issues worldwide. Funding support for … [Read more...] about 20 Foundations and Trusts that fund LGBT programs
