On September 21, a half-day conference was organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State. The conference was attended by 50 representatives from the private, academic, and not-for-profit sectors, which have been supporting and promoting … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Promotes Global Entrepreneurship with the launch of a New Toolkit
Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
On Sept. 20, 2011, an announcement to initiate a new global effort to end child marriage was made at the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. This announcement highlighted the serious issue that directly affects 10 million girls in many countries every year. The program will aim at … [Read more...] about Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
According to a statement issued by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in the near future, advanced nations would be awarding funds reaching up to US$30 billion or Rp270 trillion annually, to developing counties, to support them implement the REDD+ program that deals with … [Read more...] about REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Seeks Reporting Grant Proposals on Reproductive Health
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is an award-winning organization that extends full support for encouraging independent international journalism. The Center offers many educational programs for the journalism students which inspire them to be active consumers and producers of information. The … [Read more...] about The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Seeks Reporting Grant Proposals on Reproductive Health
UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls
The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) has announced to offer financial support for 22 projects in 34 countries, including Iraq and South Sudan for the first time. The Fund will offer USD 17.1 million in grants for these projects which aim to protect human rights … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls
IntelliClear Selects CHOICE Humanitarian as Its Latest Clarity Trust Recipient
This year CHOICE Humanitarian will be the latest recipient of the annual Clarity Trust donation, funded by IntelliClear. This is an annual program, with the help of which Intelliclear donates 1% of its corporate profits to aid exceptional charitable organizations; the program is a part of corporate … [Read more...] about IntelliClear Selects CHOICE Humanitarian as Its Latest Clarity Trust Recipient
Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants
The Orskov Foundation is a member of the Network of International Development Organizations in Scotland (NIDOS) and works for the development of poorest rural communities in the world. The foundation tries to integrate agricultural education with community projects so that communities may find their … [Read more...] about Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants
Government of UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarships opportunity
The Chevening Scholarships program, initiated in 1984, is intended to support outstanding individuals with a potential to be future leaders across a wide range of fields. Most of the funding for this program is received from Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of UK Government. Some higher … [Read more...] about Government of UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarships opportunity
Sida’s International Training Programme on Efficient Energy Use and Planning
The Swedish International Development Agency's (Sida) International Training Programme on Efficient Energy Use and Planning is intended for decision makers, planners, trainers, managers and specialists qualified to participate in reform processes of strategic importance for the energy sector in the … [Read more...] about Sida’s International Training Programme on Efficient Energy Use and Planning
Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs
As NGOs employ staff, they are required to maintain administrative policies for their management. Such policies not only contribute towards effective governance but also open up opportunities of support from different funding organizations. However, organizations in developing countries fail to keep … [Read more...] about Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs
