Climate change is an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people who depend on small‐scale agriculture for their livelihoods. The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security … [Read more...] about CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security seeks proposals to review the current approaches to climate change communications and social learning applicable to developing countries
SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Source: http://tourism-insider.com/ Through the European Commission (EC) funded programme, Developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Methodologies and Services for the Informal Economy, SNV is implementing the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income (HITT). The … [Read more...] about SNV implementing High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income in seven pilot countries from Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative works on a public-private partnership mode. The members are governments World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 20 million or more volunteers have supported the Global Polio … [Read more...] about Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution seeks applications for the Global Scholars Program from candidates in developing countries
Center for Universal Education (CUE), as a part of the Global Economy and Development Program at the Brookings Institution, aims at developing and disseminating effective solutions to the challenges of achieving universal quality education worldwide. It offers a forum for research, high-level … [Read more...] about Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution seeks applications for the Global Scholars Program from candidates in developing countries
Bioversity International seeks Research Proposals for Vavilov–Frankel Fellowships 2012 from eligible candidates in low and medium income countries
Bioversity International, based in Rome, Italy, undertakes, encourages and supports research aimed at enhancing the sustainable use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity to the world's most vulnerable communities through: - better nutrition, especially in developing … [Read more...] about Bioversity International seeks Research Proposals for Vavilov–Frankel Fellowships 2012 from eligible candidates in low and medium income countries
Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries
Source: http://www.unhabitat.org/ UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund has announced the winners of 59 small grants to projects being implemented in 43 countries. Founded by UN-HABITAT, the Urban Youth Fund is now in its third year. The financial support for the fund is offered by the Government of … [Read more...] about Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries
Young leaders from 21 countries to participate in the Community Solutions Program of the U.S. Department of State
Source: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/08/170399.htm A group of 66 young leaders from 21 countries is arriving in United States to participate in the Community Solutions Program being launched by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This four-month-long … [Read more...] about Young leaders from 21 countries to participate in the Community Solutions Program of the U.S. Department of State
NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides direct grants to NGOs working around the world in the field of human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and for the advancement of democratic goals. Activist organizations in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the … [Read more...] about NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
Finnish National Doctoral Programme in Development Studies seeking applications from PhD aspirants
Finnish National Doctoral Programme in Development Studies (Devestu) is seeking applications from the university graduates aspiring to complete a PhD degree in Development Studies. Funding is available for three positions for a maximum of 4 years each during the period 2012–2015. Shorter funding … [Read more...] about Finnish National Doctoral Programme in Development Studies seeking applications from PhD aspirants
WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched eLENA, the e-library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions that will basically work as a web-based tool. The main purpose of launching this tool is to give governments and health-care providers access to a … [Read more...] about WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
