4. “Initiative Description and Innovations” in the nomination form of the Equator Prize seeks “a description of the origin of the initiative and its purpose, activities, and achievements. Identify the main social and environmental issues and challenges addressed by the initiative and describe what … [Read more...] about Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012
Monique Coleman, UN Youth Champion, fulfilling her role quite successfully with awareness visits around the world
Source: http://www.iyfnet.org/news/1799 Entertainer Monique Coleman was appointed by Secretary General Ban Ki Moon last November as the first ever UN Youth Champion for the International Year of Youth and is currently on a world tour to raise awareness of challenges facing youth with a message of … [Read more...] about Monique Coleman, UN Youth Champion, fulfilling her role quite successfully with awareness visits around the world
Korean National Commission for UNESCO seeks papers for the First World Humanities Forum to be held in Busan
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Korea, UNESCO, Busan Metropolitan City, Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU), and National Research Foundation of Korea are organizing the First World Humanities Forum in Busan from 24 – 26 November, 2011. The Forum is being … [Read more...] about Korean National Commission for UNESCO seeks papers for the First World Humanities Forum to be held in Busan
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund large grant facility opportunity for innovative solutions to the challenges facing operational agencies in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund has announced the second call for expressions of interests followed by full proposals from shortlisted applicants for the Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) Large Grant facility for projects up to £150,000 aimed at supporting organizations and individuals to … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Innovation Fund large grant facility opportunity for innovative solutions to the challenges facing operational agencies in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid
$100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation recognizes individuals whose technological innovations improve the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. The award also establishes (or creates) inventor role models who can inspire youth to solve challenges in the developing … [Read more...] about $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
The Government of Canada believes that the best solutions to the challenges facing the communities of the country are often found locally. In this context, in January 2011, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards to recognize the enormous contribution … [Read more...] about Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
Euclid Network’s International Social Innovation Competition: Call for Invitation
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org Euclid Network invites applications from people across the world for participation in International Social Innovation Competition. The competition is intended for social innovators from across the world who have pioneering ideas about … [Read more...] about Euclid Network’s International Social Innovation Competition: Call for Invitation
Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
Vodacom Social Exchange Challenges 2010
Sourced from http://www.ngopulse.org The Betavine Social Exchange (BSX) was officially launched in South Africa on 15 October 2009 at the SANGONeT Conference in Johannesburg. BSX aims to help people solve challenges in the developing world using mobile technology. NGOs and local people raise … [Read more...] about Vodacom Social Exchange Challenges 2010
