Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers with its corporate headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, annually announces the International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management as part of its corporate responsibility programme. It identifies water as a crucial resource necessary for … [Read more...] about Swiss Re International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management
2010 Rights & Democracy John Humphrey Award: $30,000 Grant Award for Organizations/Individuals working for the Promotion of Human Rights
“Rights & Democracy (International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development) presents the John Humphrey Award each year to an organization or individual from any region of the world for outstanding achievement in the promotion of human rights and democratic development. The Award … [Read more...] about 2010 Rights & Democracy John Humphrey Award: $30,000 Grant Award for Organizations/Individuals working for the Promotion of Human Rights
Searching for the Outstanding Rural Women 2010 in the Philippines: Nominations Requested
The Interagency Committee on Rural Women invites women’s organizations and networks to submit nominations for the Search for Outstanding Rural Women 2010. The search gives due recognition to rural women who have shown excellence in their fields of endeavor, have contributed outstanding … [Read more...] about Searching for the Outstanding Rural Women 2010 in the Philippines: Nominations Requested
Schwab Foundation’s Open Competition for the Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 – Latin America
Schwab Foundation's Social Entrepreneur of the Year – Latin America 2010 is an open competition for organizations demonstrating innovation, sustainability, direct social impact, reach and scope and replicability in their efforts. It has been established “to recognize outstanding social entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Schwab Foundation’s Open Competition for the Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 – Latin America
Human Rights First: The Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
Nominations are invited from organizations and individuals/activists outside of the United States working for the promotion and protection of human rights for the 2010 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty. The award, established in 1989 in honor of the principal founder of the American Civil Liberties … [Read more...] about Human Rights First: The Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
Red Ribbon Award for Small NGOs/Community Organizations working to address AIDS Epidemic
The Red Ribbon Award 2010 given once in two years provides recognition and honour to community-based organizations/NGOs that have demonstrated exceptional leadership quality in reducing the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. Named after “red ribbon” sign symbolizing the global movement against AIDS, … [Read more...] about Red Ribbon Award for Small NGOs/Community Organizations working to address AIDS Epidemic
Award for Covering Global Health Issues
The Global Health Council is seeking nominations for the Excellence in Media Award for Global Health. The award is given to organizations or individuals who have made efforts in the prior year to most effectively capture “the essence of a major issue in global health and conveyed it to a broad … [Read more...] about Award for Covering Global Health Issues
Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010 for Individuals and Organizations
The Korean-based May 18 Memorial Foundation starts accepting nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010 from the month of November onwards every year. The award is given out of an individual or an organizations making contribution towards the “promotion and advancement of human … [Read more...] about Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010 for Individuals and Organizations
NGOs invited to Nominate for the World Press Freedom Prize 2010
Supported by Guillermo Cano Foundation, the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation and JP/Politiken Newspapers LTD, the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize honours “a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom … [Read more...] about NGOs invited to Nominate for the World Press Freedom Prize 2010
Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development of Human Settlements
The biennial Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP), organized by the Dubai Government and UN-HABITAT, has a total grant amount of US $480,000 for NGOs, CBOs, research organizations, bilateral, multilaterals, foundations and even individuals working on best practices that “demonstrate … [Read more...] about Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development of Human Settlements
