Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39525&Cr=UNHCR&Cr1= The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the winner of this year’s Nansen Refugee Award, which will be given to The Society for Humanitarian Solidarity of Yemen. This Yemeni group … [Read more...] about Yemeni group awarded the UNHCR’s Nansen Award for rescuing refugees who arrive at the Gulf of Aden
How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals
Developing and managing budgets can be a challenging task for NGOs whenever they need to plan a project, write a proposal and implement an activity. Efficient financial management is essential for the growth of any organization. Besides, if you have well-managed and transparent financial system, it … [Read more...] about How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals
USAID and PRB invite journalists from Eastern and Southern Africa to participate in “Making Numbers Count” Regional Workshop in Nairobi to improve health and statistical data analysis skills
USAID and the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) are seeking applications from journalists in Eastern and Southern Africa to attend the first-of-its-kind regional journalism workshop aimed at improving their expertise in analyzing health-related survey and scientific data to provide accurate pictures … [Read more...] about USAID and PRB invite journalists from Eastern and Southern Africa to participate in “Making Numbers Count” Regional Workshop in Nairobi to improve health and statistical data analysis skills
Applications invited for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program seeks to improve the nation’s health by addressing the full spectrum of factors that affect health and inform policy. More scholars will need to investigate the effects of contextual factors on behavior and biology to increase … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program
Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
The Asian Rural Women's Coalition (ARWC) since 2008 has been engaged in putting forward the struggle for rights and interests of rural women in Asia, through supporting initiatives of Asian women within their countries. In context of 100 years celebration of International Women's Day in March 2011, … [Read more...] about Asian Rural Women’s Coalition seeks nominations for the special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day
Youth Action Fund Nepal invites proposals from youngsters to improve its programs
Youth Action Fund Program is the initiative of ChangeFusion Nepal and is implemented with the financial support from Open Society Foundations (OSI). Youth Action Fund aims to support the small groups of youngsters with ability to promote open society ideals among large numbers of their peers and … [Read more...] about Youth Action Fund Nepal invites proposals from youngsters to improve its programs
Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Striker David Villa and midfielder Thiago Alcántara, teammates of FC Barcelona, were recently present in the United States city of Dallas to tell children that they too can get success in the sports with passion and love of the game. FC Barcelona is the Spanish … [Read more...] about Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation invites grant proposals for improving the governance and transparency of Russian NSAs
The Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation has issued a restricted call seeking proposals from eligible organizations to strengthen and improve the governance and transparency of Russian non-state actors (NSAs) so that they become effective agents in representing and advocating … [Read more...] about Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation invites grant proposals for improving the governance and transparency of Russian NSAs
Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: First call for proposals to improve the outreach of microfinance for the benefit of poor and low-income people in Africa
Microfinance in Africa is a powerful tool aimed at promoting economic growth and generating employment, yet the sector is fragile and its outreach is limited: only 1 in 5 households has a deposit account with a regulated financial institution, compared to an average of 1.5 in 5 in other developing … [Read more...] about Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: First call for proposals to improve the outreach of microfinance for the benefit of poor and low-income people in Africa
Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
