Deadline: 30 April 2015 The United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) is inviting applications from African scholars to carry out research on the theme of Unleashing the Potential of African Rural Economies through Green Growth. This is a three-year project of … [Read more...] about UNU-INRA Research Grants for African Scholars for Green Growth
Comic Relief International Grants Opening Soon for 2015 grant cycles
Deadline: 12 May 2015 (Implementing and Adapting) & 22 July 2015 (Generating Ideas) The Comic Relief International Grants for 2015 are opening soon. The Comic Relief funds organizations working among the disadvantaged population through its three types of funding approaches. The projects that … [Read more...] about Comic Relief International Grants Opening Soon for 2015 grant cycles
The Queen’s Young Leaders Grants for Organizations in Select Commonwealth Countries
Organizations working with young people in Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Jamaica, Solomon Islands and UK have good news. The Queen's Young Leaders Grants will be available for their organizations if they meet the eligibility criteria. Projects that provide opportunities for young people to learn … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Young Leaders Grants for Organizations in Select Commonwealth Countries
2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
28-year-old Sombodhi Ghosh, from India once realised the female helpers around him were being shunned during their monthly menstrual cycle, the incident ultimately led him on an unexpected career path. In 2011, Sombodhi co-founded Aakar Innovations (Aakar), a company which creates low-cost sanitary … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer
2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer Sara Gingold, 23, from Australia, is a volunteer for Cambodian-Singaporean non-profit organisation, Riverkids. Sara – along with her teammates; Peo Bona, 30, from Cambodia, and Elaine Woon, 42, from Singapore … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer
Channel Foundation Combating Gender Inequality
The Channel Foundation promotes leadership in women's human rights around globe by supporting organizations engaged in combating gender inequality. The foundation identifies and provides grants to organizations or projects that specifically champion women's rights. It creates opportunities in order … [Read more...] about Channel Foundation Combating Gender Inequality
ELLE Foundation for Women’s Empowerment
Applications can be submitted throughout the year Elle Foundation supporting the development, emancipation and women's place in society since its establishment in 2004, provides financial support to projects that aim to promote the empowerment of women through education, training and … [Read more...] about ELLE Foundation for Women’s Empowerment
Unniti Foundation Grants for the Upliftment of Needy Women & Girls
Application inquiries can be made anytime The Unniti Foundation provides grants to individuals, projects, and organizations in India and Nepal. Its special focus is on helping women and girls and on building the institutional and management capacity of voluntary organizations. The foundation not … [Read more...] about Unniti Foundation Grants for the Upliftment of Needy Women & Girls
LDI Africa Recruits for Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) Grant
Deadline: 31 May 2015 The Landmark Development Initiative (LDI) Africa is calling applications for its Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) to provide hands-on service opportunities. It is designed to match financial capital invested in emerging African businesses with the human capital … [Read more...] about LDI Africa Recruits for Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) Grant
NGO of the Month: Family Education Services Foundation
Hello, welcome to the section that features you (the NGO) and highlights how you have been contributing to global peace and development! This month, we are joined by Daniel Lanthier, the Director of Family Education Services Foundation, Pakistan. Pakistan Sign Language (PSL), created by the Deaf … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: Family Education Services Foundation
