Unite for Sight is organizing the Global Health & Innovation Conference (GHIC) at Yale University, New Haven CT from April 21-22, 2012. This is one of world’s most important global health conferences and is attended by a large number of professionals and students from different parts of the … [Read more...] about Unite for Sight invites people from variety of fields to attend the Global Health & Innovation Conference 2012
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
BHP Billiton gives US$25 million grant for African women’s and children’s health initiatives
BHP Billiton has announced to give a US$25 million grant to a program aimed to improve the health of women and young children in Africa. PATH, an international non profit organisation, will run this program. PATH is dedicated towards creating sustainable, culturally relevant solutions to address … [Read more...] about BHP Billiton gives US$25 million grant for African women’s and children’s health initiatives
Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Invites Applications for ESED Scholarship Program
Applications are now open for the Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship Program. EDED is an initiative of Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership that was started with an aim to support talented and outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in discipline of … [Read more...] about Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Invites Applications for ESED Scholarship Program
Disability Rights Fund Receives AUD 1.2 Million from AusAID
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) has announced a grant of AUD 1.2 million (USD 1.28 million) to the Disability Rights Fund (DRF). The announcement in this regard came on the opening day of the fourth Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund Receives AUD 1.2 Million from AusAID
ActionAid Denmark invites development practitioners from select countries to register as Inspirators
ActionAid initiated Inspirators are the cross national placements of development practitioners between 3 to 9 months. Inspirators are development practitioners with considerable hands on experiences from developing or newly industrialised countries. Inspirators are typically placed with one of our … [Read more...] about ActionAid Denmark invites development practitioners from select countries to register as Inspirators
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark to start accepting applications for development research grants
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Denmark beginning mid-October will start accepting applications for grants for development research in developing countries in 2012. These grants aim at generating new knowledge as well as strengthening research capacity to promote Danish … [Read more...] about The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark to start accepting applications for development research grants
CDKN Funding Opportunity: Call for research proposals to deliver climate compatible development
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is an initiative funded by the British and Dutch Governments supporting decision-makers in designing and delivering climate compatible development. This is done by combining research, advisory services and knowledge management in support of … [Read more...] about CDKN Funding Opportunity: Call for research proposals to deliver climate compatible development
Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
Nominations are now open for the Sophie Prize. This international award worth US $ 100,000 is awarded annually in recognition of environment and sustainable development. The Sophie Prize Ceremony will take place in June 2012 in Oslo. The Sophie Prize has been established to inspire people working … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
In a recently released list of top nonprofit partners of United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID), IntraHealth International has been named in the top 20, reports Devex, a social enterprise engaged in providing business intelligence and recruitment services to the development … [Read more...] about IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries
Source: http://www.ngonewsafrica.org/?p=9573 China in recent times has been actively taking interest in development activities in Africa and it has entered into an agreement with 200 delegates of Non Governmental Organizations from 19 African countries to work together to accelerate development in … [Read more...] about China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries
