The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is organizing the 7th Annual Conference: ICT4RD 2011 - “Rural Realities, Real Solutions” in Johannesburg, South Africa to be held from 1-3 November 2011 ICT4RD 2011 is the first African conference to apply the emerging technologies and practices to rural … [Read more...] about SANGONeT invites you to contribute to the program of 7th Annual Conference ICT4RD 2011 – “Rural Realities, Real Solutions” to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
New Zealand NGOs working in developing countries to get $25 Million under Sustainable Development Fund from the Government
Sourced From: http://aid.govt.nz/ In recent developments, an independent selection panel under the second round of the Government’s Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has recommended about $25 million in funding to New Zealand non-government organisations (NGOs) working in developing … [Read more...] about New Zealand NGOs working in developing countries to get $25 Million under Sustainable Development Fund from the Government
How to apply for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNFPII) issued the call for proposals to provide funding support to indigenous organizations or organizations working for indigenous people under the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme (click here to read more about this opportunity). Before … [Read more...] about How to apply for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues
SIDA grants opportunity under Innovations against Poverty program
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) works according to directives of the Swedish Parliament and Government to reduce poverty in the world. The overall goal of Swedish development cooperation is to contribute to making it possible for poor people to improve their living … [Read more...] about SIDA grants opportunity under Innovations against Poverty program
The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011 report released by UNFPA, highlights the urgent need for trained midwives to achieve the MDG
Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are improved by 2015, according to a major new report launched today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. It is a responsibility of governments and their political leaders and an investment … [Read more...] about The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011 report released by UNFPA, highlights the urgent need for trained midwives to achieve the MDG
Carnegie Corporation funded Next Generation fellowship in Social Sciences opportunity for mid-career scholars from select African Countries
The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program offers fellowships to nurture the intellectual development and increase retention of early-career faculty in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The program, launched in June 2011, responds to a shortage of well-trained faculty … [Read more...] about Carnegie Corporation funded Next Generation fellowship in Social Sciences opportunity for mid-career scholars from select African Countries
The Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa invites EU citizens for the Ph.D. grants Programme in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability
The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa, Italy is offering grants for the Ph.D. Programme in “Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability”, a three-year residential programme characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the subject and by the emphasis placed on current problems defining … [Read more...] about The Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa invites EU citizens for the Ph.D. grants Programme in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability
CIDA seeks applications for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships
The International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiated by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth between the age of 18 and 35 with high school diploma to participate in international internships in developing countries. The program aims … [Read more...] about CIDA seeks applications for the International Aboriginal Youth Internships
Nominations sought from individuals and organizations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is seeking nominations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011, which will be presented to ten online volunteers or teams of online volunteers for their contributions towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals … [Read more...] about Nominations sought from individuals and organizations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011
Call for Nominations for the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
The North-South Prize is an annual award of the Council of Europe given since 1995 to two personalities who have excelled in their commitment to the defence and promotion of human rights and pluralistic democracy, the development of intercultural dialogue and the reinforcement of the north-south … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
