The Weeramantry International Centre for Peace Education and Research (WICPER), founded by H.E. Judge C.G. Weeramantry, former Vice-President of the International Court of Justice, is organizing a week-long, regional conference for youth leaders from each of the SAARC countries - Bangladesh, India, … [Read more...] about Youth Leaders from SAARC countries invited to Training for Trusteeship International Workshop 2011
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
NWHF and AWHF seeks applications for two internships as part of an exchange programme strengthening North-South relationship
Nordic World Heritage Foundation (NWHF) and the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) with the support of Fredskorpset (FK Norway) are offering two internships as part of an exchange programme between NWHF and AWHF. Following a mandatory preparatory course in Norway in September 2011, the fellows will … [Read more...] about NWHF and AWHF seeks applications for two internships as part of an exchange programme strengthening North-South relationship
Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
This resource guide seeks to provide an overview of resources, guides, and sources of funding for organizations working with women and girls. Reports Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls A 2010 survey report that summarizes European foundation granting to programs … [Read more...] about Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
“Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls”: A Study of Foundations providing funding for women and girls
European foundations have been providing funding for programs to support women and girls around the world. But despite their substantial presence and grantmaking approaches, it may be difficult to identify the exact areas of support, issues of interest and the allocation of funding for such … [Read more...] about “Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls”: A Study of Foundations providing funding for women and girls
Siyanda’s “Funding Sources for Gender-Equality and Women-focused Projects”
Siyanda is the online database of gender and development materials hosted by BRIDGE Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex in the UK. It aims be an ever growing resource to support practitioners in implementing gender programs and in mainstreaming gender equality … [Read more...] about Siyanda’s “Funding Sources for Gender-Equality and Women-focused Projects”
Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI), Center on Philanthropy at the Indiana University
The Women's Philanthropy Institute is recognized internationally as the preeminent center for the study and education about women’s philanthropy. Its mission is to further the understanding of women’s philanthropy through research, education, and knowledge dissemination. The seeds from which the … [Read more...] about Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI), Center on Philanthropy at the Indiana University
Fund for Gender Equality
The Fund for Gender Equality is designed to maximize national ownership, harmonization and alignment, and holistic strategies that will accelerate progress on gender equality in line with National Development Strategies (NDSs) and advance commitments to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the … [Read more...] about Fund for Gender Equality
United Nations Democracy Fund
UNDEF was established by the UN Secretary-General in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund
Call for papers: International Conference on Land policies in East Africa to be held at Makerere University in November 2011
Land policies for East Africa: Technological Innovations, Administration and Patrimonial stakes Makerere University, Uganda in collaboration with other partners on November 3rd and 4th 2011 is organizing an international conference that is aimed at promoting scientific exchanges involving … [Read more...] about Call for papers: International Conference on Land policies in East Africa to be held at Makerere University in November 2011
Nominations open for the Guardian International Development Achievement Award
The Guardian International Development Achievement Award 2011 is now open to accepting nominations to recognise some of the unsung heroes of international development. The Award is now in its third year and aims to celebrate the outstanding contributions to global poverty alleviation. It is run in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Guardian International Development Achievement Award




