CIVICUS and Institut du Nouveau Monde are offering 15 bursaries to committed young people so they can take part in the CIVICUS World Assembly, which will be held from 3-7 September 2012, in Montreal, Canada. The 15 bursary recipients will be selected on the basis of their active commitment towards … [Read more...] about CIVICIS World Assembly 2012: Youth Participation Bursaries
$3Million pledge to the Micronesia Challenge by Conservation International
In recognition of this ground-breaking initiative, Conservation International pledged $3 million toward an endowment to sustainably finance the Challenge. The Nature Conservancy has already pledged an additional $3 million, and in 2010 the Global Environment Facility approved a $6 million regional … [Read more...] about $3Million pledge to the Micronesia Challenge by Conservation International
Qatar Foundation’s WISE Prize for Education 2012
The Qatar Foundation's 2012 Wise (World Innovation Summit for Education) Prize for Education, Science and Community Development recognizes an individual or team of up to six people for an outstanding, world-class contribution to education. It is presented at the WISE Summit which is the annually … [Read more...] about Qatar Foundation’s WISE Prize for Education 2012
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting Crises and Disasters training, Hanoi
Thomson Reuters Foundation are accepting applications for a "Reporting Crises and Disasters" course in Hanoi from 19-23 March 2012. The course addresses challenges faced in covering international-scale crises and disasters, using Reuters and other news organisations as models. We will focus on … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting Crises and Disasters training, Hanoi
Human Rights First: Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
Deadline: February 6, 2012 Countries/Region: Africa, Americas, Asia & Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa Human Rights First builds respect for human rights and the rule of law to help ensure the dignity to which everyone is entitled and to stem intolerance, … [Read more...] about Human Rights First: Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
Human Rights First Liberty Award
The 2012 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award of Human Rights First seeks to recognize an individual or organization’s commitment to international human rights advocacy. There is an award of $25,000 prize which is presented during a Spring 2012 award ceremony in New York City. The award, … [Read more...] about Human Rights First Liberty Award
The Fund for Investigative Journalism invites Grant Proposals for Investigative Projects and Books
The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is currently accepting grant proposals from eligible applicants for investigative projects and books. Since FIJ was founded in 1969, it has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to freelance reporters, authors and small publications, enabling the … [Read more...] about The Fund for Investigative Journalism invites Grant Proposals for Investigative Projects and Books
Udall Foundation invites Universities and Colleges to nominate Students for Scholarships
Morris k. Udall and Stewart l. Udall Foundation is seeking nominations from universities and colleges to register their eligible students for the scholarships and honorable mentions to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, … [Read more...] about Udall Foundation invites Universities and Colleges to nominate Students for Scholarships
USAID Commits $127 Million to support Development in Ghana
According to a release from the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy in Accra, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made a commitment of $127 million to promote development activities in Ghana, in the next year. The commitment is a part of the … [Read more...] about USAID Commits $127 Million to support Development in Ghana
US Embassy in Beirut invites Young Lebanese Graduates for the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program hosted by Syracuse University
US Embassy in Beirut under the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications from eligible Lebanese graduates aged 25 to 40 years for the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) program. The LDF program provides the opportunity for young leaders in … [Read more...] about US Embassy in Beirut invites Young Lebanese Graduates for the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program hosted by Syracuse University
