Deadline: 31 August 2014 The African Grant-makers Network (AGN) invites nominations of individuals and organizations for 2014 African Philanthropy Awards at the AGN Assembly to be held from 17 to 19 November 2014 in Accra, Ghana. Individuals or organizations demonstrating transparency and good … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for African Philanthropy Awards, Workshop Proposals are also being accepted for Breakaway Sessions
Grameen Foundation
Grameen Foundation established in 1997 aims to improve lives of poor people and also it focuses on providing access to essential financial services and information on agriculture and health. Areas of Interest: Women & Gender Food & Nutrition Livelihood Poverty … [Read more...] about Grameen Foundation
Associated Country Women of The World
Associated Country Women of The World promotes the status of women at International level. ACWW funds small scale local development projects which are requested by local women to suit their needs. Areas of Interest: Women & Gender Agriculture Food & Nutrition Community … [Read more...] about Associated Country Women of The World
Afro-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) is a non-political body enjoys observer status with various UN and other international organisations (established in 1962). The major purpose of this organization is to improve the quality of life, restructure their rural societies and to … [Read more...] about Afro-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
The South African Young Scientists Summer Program : 3 Months to work with Scientists from South Africa and IIASA
Deadline: 3 August 2014 Young & talented researchers currently in South Africa have an opportunity to work with scientists from South Africa and IIASA. The advisors from South Africa will stay with the participants for 3-4 weeks and the IIASA advisers will be there for 1-2 weeks. Rest of the … [Read more...] about The South African Young Scientists Summer Program : 3 Months to work with Scientists from South Africa and IIASA
Become an IDEX Fellow and be part of six-months of Intrapreneurial Leadership Training across India
Deadline: 31 August 2014 The Intrapreneur Development Experience (IDEX) invites youth around the globe to participate in IDEX Global Fellows Program, an opportunity to take part in six-months of intrapreneurial leadership training across India. During the six-month fellowship cycle, IDEX fellows … [Read more...] about Become an IDEX Fellow and be part of six-months of Intrapreneurial Leadership Training across India
Nominate Member for the Civil Society Advisory Group of UN Women
Deadline: 31 July 2014 The Executive Director of UN Women calls for nominations of member for the Civil Society Advisory Group from among eminent civil society professionals. The specific objectives of the Global Civil Society Advisory Group are to- foster dialogue and engagement with a view to … [Read more...] about Nominate Member for the Civil Society Advisory Group of UN Women
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security for UN and/or non-UN Organizations
Deadline: 1 September 2014 The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) accepts grant applications from UN organization(s) and/or designated non-UN organization(s), which translate the human security approach into practical actions particularly at the field level. The objective of the … [Read more...] about The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security for UN and/or non-UN Organizations
The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
Deadline: 31 August 2014 Do you know someone who has contributed positively to the lives of lot many people? Do you think that person deserves recognition from wider community for what s/he has done? You can play a vital role to provide the person wide recognition s/he deserves! Nominate her/him to … [Read more...] about The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
