Deadline: 8 August 2014 The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites African women scientists from one of the 11 eligible countries to participate in the AWARD Fellowship 2015. Interest individuals with bachelor's, masters’ or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply … [Read more...] about AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
NGO of the Month: Landesa
Welcome to the latest edition of our NGO of the Month feature. We’re showcasing the very best NGOs from around the world to inspire and encourage you to create a better world. Last month we featured APOPO, a social enterprise based in Tanzania that trains rats to save lives. Read the interview … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: Landesa
Innovation Grants of up to £1 Million to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls
Deadline: 10 July 2014 The United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) invites grant applications for the program 'What it takes to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)?' from in-country organizations and institutions in DFID priority countries. The primary aim of the … [Read more...] about Innovation Grants of up to £1 Million to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls
She Leads Africa Pitch Competition for Startup Female Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 30 July 2014 Unequal access to education, constraining cultural stereotypes, limited opportunities to develop useful networks, and limited access to financing are the 4 Key Barriers that restrict Female Entrepreneurs from their full participation in Africa's growth story. The early stage … [Read more...] about She Leads Africa Pitch Competition for Startup Female Entrepreneurs
Wild Geese Foundation
Wild Geese Foundation(Stichting Wilde Ganzen) was established in 1957, in Hilversum, The Netherlands. The mission of this foundation is to support small-scale projects like projects that aid people improving their own living standards and their community in developing countries. Areas of Interest: … [Read more...] about Wild Geese Foundation
Simavi
Simavi is an international development organisation which aims to empower women in marginalized areas to improve their own health, the health of their families and that of the community they live in. The Organization finances and strengthens local organizations in developing countries and stimulates … [Read more...] about Simavi
Liliane Foundation
The Liliane Foundation (Liliane Fonds) was created to provide special fund for children and young people with disabilities in developing countries and also to improve their quality of life. This organization is being supported by volunteers. Thematic Areas: Human … [Read more...] about Liliane Foundation
Lebara Foundation
Lebara Foundation was founded by CEO Ratheesan Yoganathan with the aim to help migrant communities keep in touch with loved ones back home by providing high-quality, low-cost products and services. The mission of this foundation is to fulfill the basic needs such as water, food, shelter and … [Read more...] about Lebara Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the largest private philanthropies committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. The Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how … [Read more...] about John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The National Democratic Institute
The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit organization supporting democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world. The NDI and its local partners work to promote openness and accountability in government by building political and civic organizations, safeguarding elections, … [Read more...] about The National Democratic Institute
