An online contest is organized by the eBay Foundation and Ashoka’s Changemakers to hunt the most innovative market-based solutions that craft cost-effective prospect and make employment for poor inhabitants. Put forward your solutions or an assignment to build tomorrow’s job market today. The … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Changemakers and eBay Foundation announce the contest to ascertain the most innovative market-based solutions.
Emirates Foundation’s Funding Support to Disability Projects in the UAE
The Emirates Foundation is providing grant support to projects in disability field in the United Arab Emirates. The 2011 “Disabilities – Promoting Inclusion Programme” is aimed at UAE organisations striving to develop and strengthen the inclusion into society of individuals living with disabilities … [Read more...] about Emirates Foundation’s Funding Support to Disability Projects in the UAE
Do you have these policies and systems in your NGO?
Here is a checklist of policies and other management systems necessary for NGOs to run effective organizations and mobilize resources for development work. You can click on the links below to know more about these policies and systems, refer samples and identify gaps in your organization. 1. … [Read more...] about Do you have these policies and systems in your NGO?
Addressing Trafficking of Women
Project Context Trafficking of women and girls to brothels is one of the worst forms of violence against women. Trafficking victims are usually deceived and once inside the prostitution ring, they are beaten up, forced to have sex and made to live in dirty conditions. It is a serious violation of … [Read more...] about Addressing Trafficking of Women
Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know … [Read more...] about Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
How to write a standard employment contract
Once the recruitment of staff is finalized, an appointment letter needs to be issued, which comprises of the information about the final selection. On acceptance of the letter, the new employee will be signing an employment contract with organization. The employment contract comprises of the … [Read more...] about How to write a standard employment contract
KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
This is the call for grants applications from interested applicants to apply for the Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund. The Kenya Community Development Foundation has issued this “competitive grant scheme for youth-led organizations proposing innovative project ideas on how to contribute to … [Read more...] about KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
Youth Entrepreneurship Inaugural Call for Proposals under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment
NGOs, governmental agencies, multilateral organizations, research firms and academic institutes in the Sub-Saharan Africa can submit proposals for the Inaugural Call for Proposals: Youth Entrepreneurship under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment. The Fund has been set up by the Youth … [Read more...] about Youth Entrepreneurship Inaugural Call for Proposals under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment
Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy believes in the fact that some of the most ingenious and practical ideas for developing cleaner, sustainable energy solutions come from communities in the developing world. In this context, it seeks to award small enterprises in Africa, Asia and Latin America … [Read more...] about Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011
