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
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
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
USAID invites applications for School Capacity & Innovation Program in South Africa
The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Southern Africa seeks to expand its bilateral programming in basic education in South Africa. This Annual Program Statement (APS) invites applications from local organizations using … [Read more...] about USAID invites applications for School Capacity & Innovation Program in South Africa
Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships opportunity for young African mid-career professionals to participate in 12 month fellowship with AfDB, UNECA or WTO
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation offers a range of academic scholarships to support aspiring leaders for the African continent. These scholarships represent the full extent of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation's current academic support. Candidates from sub-Saharan Africa, who meet the different criteria for each … [Read more...] about Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships opportunity for young African mid-career professionals to participate in 12 month fellowship with AfDB, UNECA or WTO
OSSREA invites researchers to submit proposals: Transforming International Land Deals into a vehicle for social, political and economic development
In the wake of global problems such as growing water scarcity, increasing demand for food and climate change affecting arable land and its productivity, private companies and governmental institutions around the world are purchasing land in developing countries. The boom in the acquisition of arable … [Read more...] about OSSREA invites researchers to submit proposals: Transforming International Land Deals into a vehicle for social, political and economic development
Scholarship opportunity for learners from ACP countries for a UNITAR and FAO developed e-learning course on social media tools
Sourced From: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org The course ‘Innovative Collaboration for Development’, an e-learning course on social media tools, is an initiative of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United … [Read more...] about Scholarship opportunity for learners from ACP countries for a UNITAR and FAO developed e-learning course on social media tools
