Deadline: 12 August 2014 Journalists from Asia, Africa and Europe who do not typically have the opportunity to cover environmental issues, including climate change are invited to apply for the United Nations Foundation Climate Change Journalism Fellowship. Total 10 professional journalists will be … [Read more...] about The UN Foundation Climate Change Journalism Fellowship with $3000 Grants for Non-Environmental Journalists in Asia, Africa and Europe
Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students in 70+ Mexican Institutions
Deadline: 31 July 2014 Do you belong to one of the following regions - Asia, Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, Middle East, Pacific, North America, Europe, and non-self-governing territories? Have you applied to study in a Mexican University and been accepted or currently studying in Mexico? If so, … [Read more...] about Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students in 70+ Mexican Institutions
International Development Exchange
Empowering women, the most effective way of fighting poverty, is central to the mission of International Development Exchange (IDEX). It exists to effect systemic change, shift unequal power dynamics, influence giving to adopt egalitarian practices, balance learning between the global south and … [Read more...] about International Development Exchange
ANESVAD
ANESVAD supports universal access to sexual and reproductive health. It works for the improvement of sexual and reproductive health in the poorest areas and regions of the countries in which it intervene with a firm consideration that every woman has the right to receive appropriate services that … [Read more...] about ANESVAD
A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Women Empowerment Projects
360,000 Women die during pregnancy and childbirth; 14 million adolescent girls become mothers every year. Women represent nearly two thirds of the world's illiterate, 31 million girls are still out of school around the world, The completion rates and learning levels of girls are lower than those of … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Women Empowerment Projects
Center for International Private Enterprise
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is to strengthen democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE was founded on the idea that economic freedom and political freedom are intertwined and that progress and development comes through a … [Read more...] about Center for International Private Enterprise
Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace
The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace aims to promote alternatives to unfair social, political and economic structures, and educate the Canadian population about the causes of poverty and mobilize Canadians towards actions for change. It also supports women in their search for … [Read more...] about Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace
Aide et Action
The Aide et Action is an International French NGO established in 1981 which aims to promote social and professional integration of young people belonging to the most disadvantaged backgrounds. This organization builds the skills of teachers, including training, development of appropriate teaching … [Read more...] about Aide et Action
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
The CGAP Photo Contest 2014 – Don’t miss the Microfinance or Financial Inclusion in Photographs!
Deadline: 8 October 2014 Are you a Photographer? Here is one more opportunity to showcase your skill and win US$2000 gift certificate for photography equipment and accessories. The condition is - you should be at least 18 years of age and your photograph must contain the impact of microfinance and … [Read more...] about The CGAP Photo Contest 2014 – Don’t miss the Microfinance or Financial Inclusion in Photographs!
