Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) in partnership with the Open Society Foundations’s (OSFs) the Crime and Violence Prevention Initiative (CVPI) is currently seeking proposals from eligible and interested parties to conduct safety audits in three local communities in Mozambique … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa seeks Grant Proposals to undertake Safety Audits in Mozambique
YCI invites Young Volunteers to Participate in Environmental and Community Development Projects
Youth Challenge International (YCI) in partnership with Reto Juvenil Internacional (RJI) has announced the launch of the Youth Discovery Program in Costa Rica this winter. This one to four week volunteer program is aimed at addressing environmental and community development projects in Costa … [Read more...] about YCI invites Young Volunteers to Participate in Environmental and Community Development Projects
IREX seeking US Based Organizations to host Community Leaders from Select Countries
IREX is planning to host looking to host, mentor and guide community leaders from select countries around the world during July to December of 2012. In this context, IREX is invites US community-based, non-profit or other grassroots organizations, government offices or legislative bodies that are … [Read more...] about IREX seeking US Based Organizations to host Community Leaders from Select Countries
Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers
The 3rd Conference of the Asian Borderlands Research Network on Connections, Corridors, and Communities has issued a call for papers. The conference will be held in October 2012 in Kunming, China. The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), The Netherlands and Yunnan University, China, … [Read more...] about Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers
Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
On October 1, The Australian Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, went to Papua New Guinea (PNG), where he visited the Moreguina Health Centre. The purpose of the visit was to deliver medical supplies and announce $64 million to improve the for the health sector in PNG. About one thousand villagers from … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
Local NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants
The World Bank’s 2011 Civil Society Grant Fund has allocated grants to four Jamaican NGOs to support them in the endeavor to keep boys and young men out of risk. The NGOs receiving the grant funds are: Northern Caribbean University, Project Hope, Spring Village Youth Transformation Project and … [Read more...] about Local NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants
Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards
Peace X Peace is seeking nominations for Women, Power, and Peace Awards, which are coming up on December 5th. Following are the two categories for which nominations are open: Community Peacebuilder Award The Community Peacebuilder Award honors a person over the age of 30 or an established … [Read more...] about Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards
USCA Selects First Peoples Worldwide as the Winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) recently announced First Peoples Worldwide as the winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award in the Fundraising category. The “Best of Local Business” Award Program was started by USCA to recognize exceptional local businesses throughout the country. Every year, … [Read more...] about USCA Selects First Peoples Worldwide as the Winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award
Local Initiatives Support Corporation invites Proposals for NFL Grassroots Program
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has issued a request for proposals for its NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program in the United States. The NFL Grassroots Program was started by LISC in association with the National Football League Youth Football Fund (NFLYFF). The NFL program is … [Read more...] about Local Initiatives Support Corporation invites Proposals for NFL Grassroots Program
“Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
Many African rural communities, especially women, are excluded from the information and communication process. This situation has intensified during the past decade, and it is clear that such exclusion increases food insecurity. Exceptional experience has been witnessed in Niger and in the … [Read more...] about “Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
