Source: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93279 Aid watchdog Development Initiatives has released its annual Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) report which shows that institutional donor aid achieved its highest-ever level of US$16.7 billion in 2010. However, the aid costs also … [Read more...] about Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels
TechChange invites applications for three-week online professional development certificate course
Techchange brings a three-week online professional development certificate course for working professional. This course is designed to help professionals in understanding the roles of technology in peace-building, development and humanitarian arenas. The course does not demand any specific technical … [Read more...] about TechChange invites applications for three-week online professional development certificate course
Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
There could not have been a better time for the launch of 2011 Sphere Handbook in Arabic as the entire Middle East is going through major political, economic and social changes keeping in mind that much is desired to be done to streamline humanitarian responses in the region and the Sphere Standards … [Read more...] about Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
Nominations invited for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize, which is the world's largest humanitarian award. The Prize is to an organization, anywhere in the world, judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering—often … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Small & Large Grants Call for Proposals
Humanitarian Innovation Fund's call for proposals is to support organizations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative solutions to the challenges facing operational agencies in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid. As innovation is taking prominence in international … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Small & Large Grants Call for Proposals
The World of Children Annual Awards: Humanitarian, Health and Youth Awards
The World of Children Annual Awards Program is a global recognition and funding program that “exclusively focuses on a broad range of children’s issues such as health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety and human rights.” It works to improve the lives of children worldwide by … [Read more...] about The World of Children Annual Awards: Humanitarian, Health and Youth Awards
ICRC’s 2011 Red Cross Award for Humanitarian Reporting in the Philippines
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross has launched the 2011 Red Cross Award for Humanitarian Reporting in the Philippines. The competition is open to all print, online, television and radio journalists who have published or broadcast … [Read more...] about ICRC’s 2011 Red Cross Award for Humanitarian Reporting in the Philippines
UBC accepting nominations for the International Student Humanitarian Award
The University of British Columbia is accepting nominations for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Humanitarian Award (ISHA). The award “recognizes outstanding international students from impoverished or war-torn areas, who have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances … [Read more...] about UBC accepting nominations for the International Student Humanitarian Award
World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
The World Humanitarian Day was celebrated on 19 August to honor the humanitarian aid works who risk their lives to work for the welfare of the people in the most critical situations. The World Humanitarian Day is commemorated in the memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN envoy to Iraq, and the … [Read more...] about World Humanitarian Day celebrated on 19 August
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
