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
Water invites you to become the Fundraiser to Provide Safe Water to those in Need
Deadline: 30 September 2014 One of the most critical problems in developing world (rural and urban area) is lack of access to safe water. Around the world 2.5 billion people have no sanitary facilities and 1 billion people defecate in the open. If you are an NGO supporting Water and Sanitation … [Read more...] about Water invites you to become the Fundraiser to Provide Safe Water to those in Need
IREX Make a Better World Photo Contest for Professional and Amateur Photographers around the Globe
Deadline: 18 July 2014 IREX, an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally, invites photographers (amateur or professional) to submit photographs on the theme 'Make a Better World' for IREX Photo … [Read more...] about IREX Make a Better World Photo Contest for Professional and Amateur Photographers around the Globe
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining
Introduction Across the globe the mining industry has experienced massive growth since the beginning of the 20th century. While large-scale mines cause much social and environmental harm, it is believed that small-scale and artisanal mines pose an even greater threat. Small-scale mining is a … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining
Free Download: Sample Proposal on Water and Agricultural Management for USAID
Below is the Executive Summary for a successful grant proposal submitted to fundsforNGOs by one of our partners. Use this genuine sample proposal for guidance on writing grant applications, developing budgets and ideas for your own projects. You can download the full 27 page proposal using the … [Read more...] about Free Download: Sample Proposal on Water and Agricultural Management for USAID
