The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) wishes to support the cooperation between German and African scientists and to encourage research in Infectology. In this regard, the DFG seeks draft proposals for joint research projects that will focus on infectious diseases and … [Read more...] about The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft invites draft proposals for German-African Cooperation Projects in Infectology
The UBS Optimus Foundation invites pre-proposals for Optimus Study on protecting children: Africa 2011–2015
Optimus Study on protecting children is the project started by the UBS Optimus Foundation with the aim to encourage research on child sexual abuse prevalence and service provision. This project will last from October 2011 through 2015 and try to implement the best social science research methods in … [Read more...] about The UBS Optimus Foundation invites pre-proposals for Optimus Study on protecting children: Africa 2011–2015
Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative seeks applications for award of grants for research on genomics and betterment of human health in Africa
The Human Heredity and Health in Africa is the initiative of the African Society of Human Genetics, US National Institute of Health (NIH) and Wellcome Trust. The program aims to improve the health of African people by focusing and encouraging contemporary research approach to the study of genomics … [Read more...] about Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative seeks applications for award of grants for research on genomics and betterment of human health in Africa
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa invites applications for award of Advanced Research Fellowship Programme scholarship
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is seeking applications from scholars based in African universities or research centres for the 2011 session of Advanced Research Fellowship Programme and award of scholarship. This program has been specially designed to … [Read more...] about The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa invites applications for award of Advanced Research Fellowship Programme scholarship
AfricaAdapt Knowledge Sharing Innovation Fund invites project proposals on strengthening the adaptive capacities of small family farms in Africa
The AfricaAdapt Knowledge Sharing Innovation Fund operates in Africa and works to encourage supports innovative, promising agricultural practices for Africa. It supports adaptation activities on the ground along with knowledge sharing initiatives. The Innovation Fund is currently seeking project … [Read more...] about AfricaAdapt Knowledge Sharing Innovation Fund invites project proposals on strengthening the adaptive capacities of small family farms in Africa
Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: First call for proposals to improve the outreach of microfinance for the benefit of poor and low-income people in Africa
Microfinance in Africa is a powerful tool aimed at promoting economic growth and generating employment, yet the sector is fragile and its outreach is limited: only 1 in 5 households has a deposit account with a regulated financial institution, compared to an average of 1.5 in 5 in other developing … [Read more...] about Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: First call for proposals to improve the outreach of microfinance for the benefit of poor and low-income people in Africa
AfDB, Government of Spain launch the Microfinance Capacity Building Fund for Africa
Source: http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/news_view.asp?I=117206&PG=35 The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Government of Spain have launched the Microfinance Capacity Building Fund for Africa, aimed towards strengthening capacity building efforts in the financial sector to help … [Read more...] about AfDB, Government of Spain launch the Microfinance Capacity Building Fund for Africa
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards US$12 million grant to African Water Facility for improving water and sanitation services in the continent
Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/427036 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded US$12 million to African Water Facility (AWF) to implement the programme for advancing water and sanitation services in Africa. The final announcement about the grant was done at the AfricaSan 3 conference … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards US$12 million grant to African Water Facility for improving water and sanitation services in the continent
AWDF seeks proposals to mark the “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence” with a maximum grant of $1000
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Through institutional capacity building and programme development, AWDF seeks to build a culture of learning and … [Read more...] about AWDF seeks proposals to mark the “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence” with a maximum grant of $1000
INTERIGHTS invites lawyers litigating on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rights issues in Africa to participate in the 2nd Surgery in September 2011
INTERIGHTS, the international centre for legal protection and human rights, has been engaged in defending and promoting human rights and freedoms worldwide through the use of international and comparative law. In order to obtain its objectives, the centre follows a range of activities designed to … [Read more...] about INTERIGHTS invites lawyers litigating on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rights issues in Africa to participate in the 2nd Surgery in September 2011
