Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program is seeking applications from eligible candidates working in various government sector organizations in Mongolia to pursue 2 year master degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2012-2013. JDS … [Read more...] about Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship opportunity for candidates from government sector in Mongolia
Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ The Government of Finland in its recently announced program has made a commitment aimed at reforming the country’s development policy to meet the future needs. In this connection, Ministry for Foreign Affairs has launched the preparation of Development Policy … [Read more...] about Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/11/11090710051001 The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … [Read more...] about South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Airtel Nigeria honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for contributing to the development of education
Source: http://www.ngonewsafrica.org/?p=9501 Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider in the country, has been honoured with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for its active role in the development of education in that country during a ceremony recently … [Read more...] about Airtel Nigeria honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for contributing to the development of education
DFID’s first UK Aid Match scheme raises £1.7m through ITV talent show for the charity campaign ‘No Child Born to Die”
Source: http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/ Save the Children's 'No Child Born to Die' is the first charity campaign to benefit from the DFID's UK Aid Match scheme for public donations, announced at the end of June. The government has committed to double any donations received from Save the Children's … [Read more...] about DFID’s first UK Aid Match scheme raises £1.7m through ITV talent show for the charity campaign ‘No Child Born to Die”
Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently resolved its disputes with China over corruption in this “authoritarian” country and has decided to resume funding for programs aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases. The move has is seen as a relief for this source of … [Read more...] about Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases
US Embassy in Belmopan, Belize seeks funding proposals for Community-building to Combat Crime
US Embassy in Belmopan, Belize, invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to advance the US Government’s Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) goal of community building. The proposal will confront the root causes of violence and crime and seek … [Read more...] about US Embassy in Belmopan, Belize seeks funding proposals for Community-building to Combat Crime
Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative works on a public-private partnership mode. The members are governments World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 20 million or more volunteers have supported the Global Polio … [Read more...] about Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201108101345.html A recent survey by led by the Government of Tanzania has revealed startling facts about the abuse of young boys and girls at the hands of adults. Reacting to the survey, UN has encouraged the country’s government to address this issue on a … [Read more...] about UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts
Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake
The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that Canada would provide an additional $ 80 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti. Today’s announcement brings Canada’s total response to a potential $ 135 million and involves contributions to the United … [Read more...] about Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake
