Katutandike Uganda is the Inspirational Award winner of year 2013 in the Project Inspire. The aim of the project is to empower young women with disabilities through skills training on beekeeping and business literacy, and in turn help them get out of poverty. Katutandike is a community based … [Read more...] about Katutandike Uganda – The Winner of 2013 Inspirational Award worth US$10,000
Project Inspire 2014: Grants to Inspire the Young People for Empowerment
Deadline: 30 June 2014 The Singapore Committee for UN Women and the MasterCard Initiative are accepting applications for the 'Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World'. This is a grant opportunity that invites youths between 18-35 years around the world to submit their project ideas. The … [Read more...] about Project Inspire 2014: Grants to Inspire the Young People for Empowerment
Enter Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition with Best Ideas and Projects
Deadline: 30 June 2014 Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is the joint initiative of Stiftung Entrepreneurship, Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to empower young entrepreneurs and innovators for positive change. Young … [Read more...] about Enter Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition with Best Ideas and Projects
Hivos: Rights and Citizenship
Hivos is an international development organisation guided by humanist values. Together with local civil society organisations in developing countries, Hivos wants to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world. A world in which all citizens – both women and men – have equal access to … [Read more...] about Hivos: Rights and Citizenship
Upcoming Training Courses supported by the Netherlands Fellowship Programme
There are a dozen upcoming training programmes organized by the Hague Academy and the Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation (CDI). The Netherlands Fellowship Programme provides financial support for participants from developing countries to participate and benefit from these training … [Read more...] about Upcoming Training Courses supported by the Netherlands Fellowship Programme
Netherlands Fellowship Programme for Training course on ‘Agriculture nutrition linkages’
Deadline: 6 May 2014 Organised by Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation Date: Mon 24 Nov 2014 until Fri 5 Dec 2014 The overall aim of the course is to contribute to improving nutrition by making agricultural development programmes more nutrition sensitive. Upon completion of the course … [Read more...] about Netherlands Fellowship Programme for Training course on ‘Agriculture nutrition linkages’
NGO of the Month: The Women Worldwide Initiative
Welcome to the very first installment of FundsforNGOs new feature: NGO of the Month. We will be showcasing some of the most effective and innovative development organisations from around the world that will inspire you to help create a better world. This month we are honoured to feature the Women … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: The Women Worldwide Initiative
Funding Resources for LGBTQ Issues Worldwide
LGBTQ issues have come to forefront of international human rights and advocacy work, with increased pressure on advocates working for equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex groups in places like Uganda, Nigeria, and Russia. At the same time, increased … [Read more...] about Funding Resources for LGBTQ Issues Worldwide
Funding Resources for Ukrainian NGOs
With the recent ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainian civil society faces new and increasing threats of war, human rights violations, as well as economic and political instability. Growing media attention on the current situation in Ukraine also draws interest from institutional donors … [Read more...] about Funding Resources for Ukrainian NGOs
Social Entrepreneurs Initiative ‘Promoting Integrity in the Education Sector’ Competition for West Africa
Deadline: 10 March 2014 Social Entrepreneurs Initiative (SEI) is inviting young people between 18 to 35 years of age from West Africa for the regional competition 'Promoting Integrity in the Education Sector'. The competition is a platform for young entrepreneurs who aspire to create positive … [Read more...] about Social Entrepreneurs Initiative ‘Promoting Integrity in the Education Sector’ Competition for West Africa
