DFID invites applications from organizations to pre-qualify for the Rapid Response Facility (RRF). The pre-qualification ensures that during an emergency, it will have partners that will be committed to provide quality service. The first few hours of an emergency are quite crucial, and if good … [Read more...] about Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
The recommendations made by an independent panel, consisting of learned and elite individual, were accepted by the Board of the Global Fund. The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body that would help provide … [Read more...] about Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has announced its full support for “FWD Campaign” that has been launched by USAID and the Ad Council to create public awareness for the Horn of Africa drought. This announcement has come at a time when fundraising campaign is lagging and famine … [Read more...] about World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
Trocaire strengthens its emergency relief work in East Africa in response to the food crisis with €7.5 spending till 2011 end
Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/442513 Trocaire, an Irish non-governmental organization (NGO) development agency, has announced its intentions to spend €7.5m in response to the east Africa food crisis in 2011, after donations from the Irish public surpassed the €5m mark. With the lives of 12.4 … [Read more...] about Trocaire strengthens its emergency relief work in East Africa in response to the food crisis with €7.5 spending till 2011 end
Japan Rescuers Comb Wreckage of Hotels with Sniffer Dogs Searching for Survivors of Indonesia’s Latest Devastating Earthquake
Second medical team assesses overall situation before establishing emergency center to help survivors of the tremor which has already claimed hundreds of live. Press Releases - JICA … [Read more...] about Japan Rescuers Comb Wreckage of Hotels with Sniffer Dogs Searching for Survivors of Indonesia’s Latest Devastating Earthquake
AUSAID says Australia’s humanitarian aid to Pakistan is now $35 million
The Australian aid to provide relief for Pakistan floods and disasters has now increased to $35 million. According to AUSAID, the assistance will be rendered in the following manner: food to two million people over the next fortnight and a further six million people by the end of September … [Read more...] about AUSAID says Australia’s humanitarian aid to Pakistan is now $35 million
CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN
CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN Twitter / CIDA_CA … [Read more...] about CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN
Manager-Shelter – Job Requirement at Save the Children in Indonesia
Manager, Shelter, Indonesia Emergency Response Tracking Code 4220 Job Description The Shelter Manager will deliver on a 6-month shelter strategy while providing direction and forward positioning in this sector during the emergency response phase. Required Skills Bachelors degree plus five … [Read more...] about Manager-Shelter – Job Requirement at Save the Children in Indonesia
Funding for Human Rights Activists/Writers under the Hellman/Hammett Grant
The Hellman/Hammett Grant is for writers, but even human rights activists who have been writing on issues and face the threat of persecution can also apply. “The grants are made possible by the estate of the American playwright Lillian Hellman with funds set up in her name and that of her long-time … [Read more...] about Funding for Human Rights Activists/Writers under the Hellman/Hammett Grant
