The TY Danjuma Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life of Nigerians by supporting initiatives that improve access to health and educational opportunities. TY Danjuma Foundation works mainly through Non Governmental Organizations and Community Based groups in Nigeria. Its strategy of … [Read more...] about TY Danjuma Foundation
Latest Grants and Resources for Community Empowerment
Latest grants, fellowships and resources for the empowerment of women, children and other needy and marginalized groups around the world.
Foundation for a Just Society (FJS)
Foundation for a Just Society was founded by a group of women committed to advancing the human rights of women, girls, and LGBTI people. Through direct grant making, capacity building, strategic communications, and leadership in philanthropy, FJS strengthens the infrastructure of movements that … [Read more...] about Foundation for a Just Society (FJS)
Global Fund for Women
Established in 1986, the Global Fund for Women is a grant maker and a global advocate for women’s human rights. The Global Fund for Women helps to advance the movement for women’s human rights by directing resources to and raising the voices of women worldwide. It invests in local, courageous women … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
Established in 2001, The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Since the start of operations, AWDF has provided US$17 million in grants to 800 women’s organizations … [Read more...] about The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
Call for Applications: Development Innovation Ventures Program
Deadline: 15 April 2015 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Global Development Lab is seeking applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. DIV’s aim is to create a portfolio of innovations that improves lives for millions of the poor around the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Development Innovation Ventures Program
ViiV Healthcare announces Small Grants Call for Proposals
Deadline: 8 May 2015 ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action program is seeking proposals to fund projects that support MSM and Transgender (MSM/T) communities to strengthen their capacity to lead, participate in policy-making, and advocate to address the severe disparities and health service access … [Read more...] about ViiV Healthcare announces Small Grants Call for Proposals
Call for Applications: Liberia Media Development Activity
Deadline: 12 April 2015 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Liberia is calling applications for Liberia Media Development activity. Federal Award Information Type and Expected Number of Awards: The anticipated type of assistance instrument to be awarded under this … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Liberia Media Development Activity
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
Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Going to School – The Transformative Power of Going to School, in India
Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Going to School - The Transformative Power of Going to School, in India Shrutikantha Kandali from India along with her teammates: 33-year-old Nishi Arora, 30-year-old Satyam Vyas, and Ranjeet Kumar, 30 – was recently named as a finalist in the 2014 Singapore … [Read more...] about Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Going to School – The Transformative Power of Going to School, 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
