As part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative’s (CBSI) Drug Demand Reduction Program, Ambassador Nicole A. Avant gave a $100,000 grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council, on September, 26. Ambassador Avant also held a meeting with Ms. Camille Johnson, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Presents $100,000 CBSI Grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council
Arogya World launches new diabetes prevention mHealth program in India with Nokia Life Tools
Arogya World has launched a major diabetes prevention mobile health (mHealth) program in India in association with Nokia. This program aims to create awareness about diabetes and its prevention across India with the help of text messages in multiple languages. The program has the target of reaching … [Read more...] about Arogya World launches new diabetes prevention mHealth program in India with Nokia Life Tools
Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund Invite Applications for the Second Annual Fellowship in Social Justice Reporting
The Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund invite applications for the second annual fellowship in social justice reporting. Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund is an initiative of CAF Southern Africa, and the proposed fellowship is intended to provide a journalist an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund Invite Applications for the Second Annual Fellowship in Social Justice Reporting
University of Melbourne seeks applications for the Human Rights Scholarship to pursue graduate research in the human rights field
University of Melbourne is seeking applications for two Human Rights Scholarship that are available for applicants who wish to undertake graduate research studies at the University in the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for … [Read more...] about University of Melbourne seeks applications for the Human Rights Scholarship to pursue graduate research in the human rights field
Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
Sourced From: http://www.unv.org/ The sixty-fourth annual United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/NGO meeting entitled “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” will be held in Bonn, Germany from 3 to 5 September. It is expected that the main focus of discussion during this meet … [Read more...] about Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
Global Disability Rights Library funding available for 60 demonstration sites in developing countries
The Global Disability Rights Library (GDRL) project is a global effort to enable disability rights advocates to transform society. The GDRL team is working to build a large collection of digital knowledge on disability rights and related topics. The GDRL is a joint initiative of the United States … [Read more...] about Global Disability Rights Library funding available for 60 demonstration sites in developing countries
Yale University World Fellows Program announced for emerging leaders from all over the world except the US
Yale University seeks applications for the World Fellows Program aimed at building an extraordinary cohort of Fellows interested in preparing for greater roles of leadership, expanding their professional and personal horizons, and contributing to a deepening of international awareness and dialogue … [Read more...] about Yale University World Fellows Program announced for emerging leaders from all over the world except the US
SSRC invites applications for Abe Fellowship Program competition from scholars and non-academic research professionals
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) invite applications from scholars and non-academic research professionals for the Abe Fellowship Program competition. Funding for the Abe … [Read more...] about SSRC invites applications for Abe Fellowship Program competition from scholars and non-academic research professionals
University of Queensland seeks nominations for the 2011 Communication for Social Change Award
School of Journalism and Communication, University of Queensland is seeking nominations for the 2011 Communication for Social Change Award that is aimed at recognising the outstanding contributions made by ‘unsung’ and courageous people, individuals and organisations to the theory and practice of … [Read more...] about University of Queensland seeks nominations for the 2011 Communication for Social Change Award
2012-2013 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Applications from Mid-career Vietnamese professionals
Qualified and dedicated Vietnamese professionals are invited to apply for the 2012-2013 competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. Under this program, mid-career professionals from across various fields get to spend one-year at a leading US university pursuing a non-degree study … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Applications from Mid-career Vietnamese professionals
