Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently celebrated its centennial birthday by awarding community grants of over $1 million for local charities. The grants were given away to various agencies and groups working to improve health care facilities and well-being for children from Australia and other … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Bank of Australia celebrates 100 years, awards $1 Million for Child Health and Welfare
$1.5 million granted by US Department of Labor to improve labor relations in Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs has announced funds amounting to $1.5 million to Development Alternatives International Inc. of Bethesda, Md. The funds will be utilized to continue the on-going Vietnam Industrial Relations Promotion Project for another two years. … [Read more...] about $1.5 million granted by US Department of Labor to improve labor relations in Vietnam
CAIP funded by USAID invites CSO’s in Kosovo for Grants to improve the Lives of Non-Majority Communities
The Community Action Initiative Program (CAIP) is currently seeking application from civil society organizations registered in Kosovo aimed at improving the lives of communities. CAIP is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Mercy Corps. The … [Read more...] about CAIP funded by USAID invites CSO’s in Kosovo for Grants to improve the Lives of Non-Majority Communities
WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide
An international interactive webinar is going to be launched by WHO Patient Safety. The main purpose of the webinar is to present and explain its guide, ‘Assessing and tackling patient harm: A methodological guide for data-poor hospitals.’ The guide is a newly developed tool that aims to improve the … [Read more...] about WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide
Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
On October 1, The Australian Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, went to Papua New Guinea (PNG), where he visited the Moreguina Health Centre. The purpose of the visit was to deliver medical supplies and announce $64 million to improve the for the health sector in PNG. About one thousand villagers from … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister announces $64 million for health in Papua New Guinea
World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
On November 2, seven changemakers will be given the World of Children Award, for helping transform the lives of vulnerable children across the world. The award, which is also called "Nobel Prize for children,” is given annually and it includes a cash grant of up to $50,000. All the seven awardees … [Read more...] about World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
PAHO, PAHEF Honor Public Health Leaders for Outstanding Contributions in the Americas
On September 26, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF) honored health leaders from various countries of Americas, for providing health services and for promoting health science in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about PAHO, PAHEF Honor Public Health Leaders for Outstanding Contributions in the Americas
Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
The Presbyterian Church in Canada's development and relief agency, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D), will receive grants worth over $1.5 million to help improve the health of women and children in developing countries. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia
The 2011 annual Every One Campaign Race was co-sponsored by USAID, in order to celebrate and commemorate USAID’s 50th anniversary and its efforts to improve health in Ethiopia. The race aimed at making people aware of the maternal and infant mortality rates in Ethiopia. Though Ethiopia has the … [Read more...] about USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia
EC funding opportunity to improve the level of transparency, accountability, and performance of the Local Government Units in the Philippines
European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals for providing support to development actions, to be implemented by Non-State-Actors (NSA) or Local Authorities (LA) in the Philippines, in close cooperation with the local communities and the most vulnerable population groups, aiming at … [Read more...] about EC funding opportunity to improve the level of transparency, accountability, and performance of the Local Government Units in the Philippines
