The International Visitor Leadership Program at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently brought 40 women entrepreneurs from 36 African countries to the U.S. under the second African Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program (AWEP). AWEP is a Department of … [Read more...] about Forty Women Businesswomen from Africa visit the US under Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
AusAid seeking applications from Africa to attend a workshop on sustainable mining
AusAid is currently seeking applications from eligible African applicants to attend a four day training workshop on sustainable mining to be held in conjunction with the 34th International Geological Congress (IGC) beginning August 1, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia. The workshop will be conducted in … [Read more...] about AusAid seeking applications from Africa to attend a workshop on sustainable mining
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C invites Women’s Human Rights Lawyers in Africa for the 2012-2013 LAWA Fellowship Program
Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C is currently seeking applications for the 2012-2013 Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program aimed at training women's human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to … [Read more...] about Georgetown University, Washington, D.C invites Women’s Human Rights Lawyers in Africa for the 2012-2013 LAWA Fellowship Program
USAID Partnership establishes African Agricultural Fund
The U.S. Agency for International Development, in collaboration with six partners, is establishing the African Agricultural Capital Fund (AACF), investing $25 million in small- and medium-sized enterprises. It is a unique effort to provide the capital need to boost and support Africa's agriculture … [Read more...] about USAID Partnership establishes African Agricultural Fund
AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms
The results of the first round of the Renewable Energy & Adaptation to Climate Change Window (REACT) have been announced by the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF). The competition is held to promote business innovation in the East African Community (EAC), and it is open to eligible … [Read more...] about AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms
Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia
Founded in 1998 by two human rights lawyers, the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) works to make Africa a land where people have easy access to justice. IHRDA is dedicated to promotion of human rights with the help of national, African and international human rights law … [Read more...] about Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa invites Applications to attend the 50th Ordinary Session of the ACmHPR to be held in Gambia
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Seeks Reporting Grant Proposals on Reproductive Health
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is an award-winning organization that extends full support for encouraging independent international journalism. The Center offers many educational programs for the journalism students which inspire them to be active consumers and producers of information. The … [Read more...] about The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Seeks Reporting Grant Proposals on Reproductive Health
World Vision to undertake $200 Million Clinton Global Initiative
World Vision, which is a leader in Global relief and development, has announced its project that would focus on improving sanitation facilities for women, girls and their communities. As safe water is essential for their physical and mental well-being, the present project would aim at providing the … [Read more...] about World Vision to undertake $200 Million Clinton Global Initiative
FAHAMU Invites Proposals for Collaborative Research Project on Comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa
The FAHAMU, a network of social justice issues, has started a collaborative research project on comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa. FAHAMU invites proposals from African individuals and institutions for this project in some specific thematic areas. Four … [Read more...] about FAHAMU Invites Proposals for Collaborative Research Project on Comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa
SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
The Strengthening Information Society Research Capacity Alliance (SIRCA II) is a research capacity building project that is managed by the Singapore Internet Research Centre at Nanyang Technological University, the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and the Instituto de Estudios Peruanos … [Read more...] about SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
