Source: http://www.justmeans.com/ The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) with the purpose of improving the social conditions of the downtown communities in Kingston has agreed to the finance Phase II of the ambitious PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston, Jamaica. During the second phase … [Read more...] about Jamaica Social Investment Fund to fund $109 for Phase II of the PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston
SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Source: http://tourism-insider.com/ Through the European Commission (EC) funded programme, Developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Methodologies and Services for the Informal Economy, SNV is implementing the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income (HITT). The … [Read more...] about SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Source: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently presented its 2011 Access to Learning Award amounting $1 million to the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN). ALIN is engaged in providing knowledge and information through a variety of innovative channels in … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Access to Learning Award given to ALIN, providing knowledge and information in remote communities throughout Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund
Source: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/08/social-innovation-fund-announces-five-new-multi-million-dollar-grants/413907/1 The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has declared the five winners for the Social Innovation Fund grants. The Social … [Read more...] about Corporation for National and Community Service announces the winners of Social Innovation Fund
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations to convene fourth annual forum in Doha
The fourth annual forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will be convened in Doha, Qatar from December 11 - 13, 2011. Over 2,000 participants are expected to attend the event. The participants attending the forum will include political and corporate leaders, civil society … [Read more...] about The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations to convene fourth annual forum in Doha
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
Social Fund for Development (SFD): Call for proposals 2011 Tanzania
Founded in 1993 by French Government, the Social Fund for Development (SFD) is aimed towards providing financial support to local communities in all the countries that come under Priority Solidarity Zone. SFD’s mission is to fight against poverty and support communities for their own development. … [Read more...] about Social Fund for Development (SFD): Call for proposals 2011 Tanzania
Ashoka’s Changemakers seeks nominations for “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition
Ashoka’s Changemakers in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the “Making More Health - Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition seeking innovative models that are transforming the field of health to sustainably increase the well-being of … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Changemakers seeks nominations for “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota gets $135,000 as Rural Community Development Initiative grant
Sourced from: http://www.echopress.com U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a grant of $135,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (HFH-MN) under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI), announced HFH-MN recently. The funds are intended to be used over the next three … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota gets $135,000 as Rural Community Development Initiative grant
Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
Sourced from: http://www.theglobalfund.org Lutheran World Relief has entered into a unique partnership with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod aimed at mobilizing Lutherans in the United States in the fight against malaria in Africa. The campaign titled the Lutheran Malaria Initiative hopes to … [Read more...] about Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
