As technology becomes relevant to address social problems in developing countries, the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had launched a seed grant program in which its students competed with innovative ideas for bringing about … [Read more...] about Using Innovative Technologies to mark Social Change
UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries
UNAIDS Special Youth Programme in Geneva, Switzerland is presently accepting applications from young people between 20 and 24 years from developing countries. The programme will offer a nine-month remunerated fellowship expected to be held from May 2010 to February 2011. The fellowship will involve … [Read more...] about UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries
Netherlands Fellowship Programme to improve skills of NGO Professionals
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from its development cooperation budget is providing opportunity for the Netherlands Fellowships Programme and it is contractually managed by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic). “The overall aim of the … [Read more...] about Netherlands Fellowship Programme to improve skills of NGO Professionals
Kopernik’s Fundraising Opportunity for NGOs to use Progressive Technologies
According to the ngonewsafrica.org, a new nonprofit venture by the name Kopernik, “which is an online store of innovative technologies for the developing world” is accepting proposals from local NGOs in developing countries. Kopernik works to promote technologies in developing countries for … [Read more...] about Kopernik’s Fundraising Opportunity for NGOs to use Progressive Technologies
Developing Countries
The term, “developing countries” is often used in international development and many of us think that we are clear in what it means. But the fact is that despite the World Bank’s profound classification, there is considerable contradiction in accepting and analyzing what actually developing … [Read more...] about Developing Countries
Poverty
A condition of life where people are unable to afford basic human needs such as food, clothing and shelter is referred to poverty. But poverty can also be relative when compared to other existing standards of living or incomes. When economies produce little, then poverty conditions are high. It has … [Read more...] about Poverty
EC Call for Proposals to Fund Projects on Health in Developing Countries
In yet another call for proposals under the “Good Health for All” theme, the European Commission (EC) is requesting Concept Notes for “supporting prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in developing countries.” NGOs, which are mostly involved in addressing communicable diseases, should … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals to Fund Projects on Health in Developing Countries
UNDEF accepting Applications from NGOs from 16 November 2009 onwards
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is open to accepting applications from NGOs around the world under its fourth round of funding. UNDEF provides grant support primarily for strengthening NGOs and increase the participation of all groups in democratic practices. “The Fund complements current … [Read more...] about UNDEF accepting Applications from NGOs from 16 November 2009 onwards
NORAD’s Next Round of Partnership Support to International Organizations and Networks
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has issued guidelines for providing financial support to international organizations and networks from January 2010. In this regard, it is currently accepting applications from organizations and networks under its support scheme. It plans to … [Read more...] about NORAD’s Next Round of Partnership Support to International Organizations and Networks
PEP Accepting Proposals from Developing Country Researchers to Study Poverty
Under the 2010 Competition for Research Grants, the Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network is requesting developing country researchers to submit proposals to undertake studies on poverty issues. There are grants available of up to CAN $50,000 to each project proposed. This funding … [Read more...] about PEP Accepting Proposals from Developing Country Researchers to Study Poverty
