Source: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=349600019 The Western Union Foundation recently announced several grants aimed at supporting nearly 50 charitable organizations in more than 20 countries and totaling $1.8 million. Most of the grants have been provided to organizations … [Read more...] about Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities
GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
The Global Business Center at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business is seeking applications for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) from students around the world and across disciplines who seek to harness the power of commercial strategies to reduce poverty and … [Read more...] about GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Management: A program for future and current African entrepreneurs offered by ALTIS Business School Milan
Source: http://www.africareport.com/ One of the largest private institutions of higher learning in Europe, the ALTIS Postgraduate School of Business and Society Milan, Italy has come up with a unique solution for social entrepreneurs in Africa that are not in a position to travel all the way to … [Read more...] about MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Management: A program for future and current African entrepreneurs offered by ALTIS Business School Milan
British Council Philippines is seeking applications for I am a Changemaker business plan competition from social entrepreneurs
British Council Philippines is seeking applications for I am a Changemaker social enterprise business plan competition, awarding seed capital directly to the best social enterprise idea that best meets their criteria. About Social Entrepreneurs Social entrepreneurs are the ones who dream up … [Read more...] about British Council Philippines is seeking applications for I am a Changemaker business plan competition from social entrepreneurs
Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are now accepting applications for the first 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) aimed at honouring and encouraging innovative achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in their … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
InfoDev seeking proposals from African Organizations to implement the training program for business incubator managers in the continent
InfoDev, a donor-funded agency hosted by the World Bank, is inviting proposals from suitable organization from Africa to administer the implementation of infoDev’s training program for business incubator managers in the continent. About the Training Program InfoDev has developed a training program … [Read more...] about InfoDev seeking proposals from African Organizations to implement the training program for business incubator managers in the continent
CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition
CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is now accepting proposals from African Region for participating in the second Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF-2) Business Plan Competition. Following the success of AFRICEF, AFRICEF-2 seeks to nurture entrepreneurs, start-up and … [Read more...] about CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition
Piramal Foundation invites applications for award of Piramal Fellowships
The Piramal Fellowship for Sustainable Business is a two-year program offered by the Piramal Foundation. The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for aspiring business leaders to create pioneering business models. The fellows get a chance to associate with best social entrepreneurs and realize … [Read more...] about Piramal Foundation invites applications for award of Piramal Fellowships
Nominations invited for Business Leader’s Award 2012 to Fight Human Trafficking
Sourced From: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/ In recent years, there has been a boom in information on human trafficking. Many businesses are now actively engaged in anti-human trafficking efforts: adopting corporate codes of conduct, developing sectoral agreements on issues such as … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for Business Leader’s Award 2012 to Fight Human Trafficking
Social Business Essay Competition 2011: Call for entries
Social Business essay competition is organised by the Yunus Centre to encourage young people with lots of creative ideas about the Millennium Development Goals and Social Business. The Social Business is a completely new concept. It works to achieve a social objective within a business structure. … [Read more...] about Social Business Essay Competition 2011: Call for entries
