The Nike Foundation started in 2004, to seek the best investment to end global poverty with the highest returns. In 2008, the Nike Foundation partnered with the NoVo Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Coalition for Adolescent Girls to create the Girl Effect. The Nike Foundation helps girls … [Read more...] about Nike Foundation Supports Adolescent Girls to create the Girl Effect
Empowering Girls Program by the Summit Foundation
Since 1991, The Summit Foundation has supported organizations working to improve our world and the quality of life for its inhabitants. To achieve the mission, the Foundation focuses on empowering girls, conserving the Mesoamerican Reef and promoting sustainable cities. Empowering Girls Program … [Read more...] about Empowering Girls Program by the Summit Foundation
MAMA Provides Vital Health Messages in Bangladesh, India and South Africa
The Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) supports country programs in three countries – Bangladesh, India and South Africa. MAMA delivers vital health messages to new and expectant mothers in developing countries via their mobile phones. MAMA mission is to engage an innovative global … [Read more...] about MAMA Provides Vital Health Messages in Bangladesh, India and South Africa
IDEX Supports Women in Human Rights and Social Change
The IDEX is calling applications for 2015 IDEX Academy from young and mid-career professionals for entering social sector in philanthropy and international development. IDEX supports women in advancing human rights and social change. IDEX also provides support on violence against women, and women … [Read more...] about IDEX Supports Women in Human Rights and Social Change
Family Planning 2020: Right to Women & Girls
Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) is a global partnership that supports the rights of women and girls to decide, freely, and for themselves, whether, when, and how many children they want to have. FP2020 works with governments, civil society, multi-lateral organizations, donors, the private sector, and … [Read more...] about Family Planning 2020: Right to Women & Girls
UN Women Funds for Gender Equality
The UN Women Fund for Gender Equality is a UN Women grant-making mechanism dedicated exclusively to the economic and political empowerment of women worldwide. Since its launch in 2009, the Fund has delivered grants of USD 56.5 million to 96 grantee programmes in 72 countries. Each programme … [Read more...] about UN Women Funds for Gender Equality
CFH Grants Round 2: Grants Up to US$25,000 for Developing Countries
Deadline: 1 July 2015 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is accepting grant concept notes for its second round from non-profit organizations in the developing countries that are focusing in one of the three fields – conservation, food and health. The foundation supports projects that … [Read more...] about CFH Grants Round 2: Grants Up to US$25,000 for Developing Countries
Arch Grants of $50,000 for Start-up Business Entrepreneurs Willing to Locate in Saint Louis
Deadline: 31 March 2015 Do you have a startup that needs early-stage funding, mentorship, or legal advice? Do you want to be a part of a thriving community of entrepreneurs? Do you want all of this without giving up any equity in your business? If so, apply here to this competition! The Arch … [Read more...] about Arch Grants of $50,000 for Start-up Business Entrepreneurs Willing to Locate in Saint Louis
Recommendations to Organizations Applying for UN Women Trust Funds
The UN Women Trust Funds attract many applicants around the world and is highly competitive with a low chance of success. However, many organizations that apply are successful. If your organization can show a close thematic and geographic match with the proposed objectives of the Trust Funds your … [Read more...] about Recommendations to Organizations Applying for UN Women Trust Funds
How do we apply to the UN Women Trust Funds?
UN Fund for Gender Equality Women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including, but not limited to, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, trade unions or labor associations, agricultural collectives, and advocacy networks can apply for the Fund. The applicant … [Read more...] about How do we apply to the UN Women Trust Funds?
