A fundraising guide, written by Jane Bradshaw, a VSO volunteer, directs the NGOs to raise funds for their developmental projects. It is part of Working Papers in Development that are written by volunteers at VSO. The guide is a comprehensive document providing information about the three main types … [Read more...] about Fundraising Guide for Indian NGOs
Nordic Climate Facility’s Third Call for Proposals
The Nordic Climate Facility has issued the third call for proposals on "innovative low-cost climate solutions with a focus on local business development in eligible developing countries." The Nordic Climate Facility aims to promote the transfer of technology, know-how and innovative ideas between … [Read more...] about Nordic Climate Facility’s Third Call for Proposals
3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is inviting proposals under a thematic window that evaluate the impact of social protection programs. The focus of this grant program is on generating evidence that is relevant to low-income countries and filling critical gaps in the knowledge … [Read more...] about 3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
USAID signs microfinance guarantee agreement with Bank Muamalat, first of its kind with an Islamic financial institution worldwide
USAID recently signed a loan guarantee agreement with Bank Mulamalat, Indonesia’s oldest Islamic bank, enabling low-income women in that country to apply for microfinance loans. This $1.15 million agreement is USAID’s first-ever finance guarantee program with an Islamic financial institution … [Read more...] about USAID signs microfinance guarantee agreement with Bank Muamalat, first of its kind with an Islamic financial institution worldwide
What should not be done with a Budget – for NGOs?
...Continued from the Main Page We have read about what NGOs can do with a budget: manage organizational expenses and income, plan project activities, fulfill donor expectations and also work towards long-term sustainability of the organization. Now we try to understand the essential things that … [Read more...] about What should not be done with a Budget – for NGOs?
INSEAD Citi Foundation Scholarship Program to support candidates from Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
The Citi Foundation supports economic empowerment and financial inclusion of low- to moderate-income people in communities where Citi operates. They work collaboratively with a range of partners to design and test financial inclusion innovations with potential to achieve scale. Citigroup is one of … [Read more...] about INSEAD Citi Foundation Scholarship Program to support candidates from Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Children and Violence Evaluation Challenge Fund’s First Call for Proposals
The Children and Violence Evaluation Challenge Fund is an initiative aimed at reducing the prevalence of violence against children by funding quality EVALUATIONS of violence prevention and child protection interventions in low- and middle-income countries. It has issued its first call for proposals … [Read more...] about Children and Violence Evaluation Challenge Fund’s First Call for Proposals
Bioversity International seeks Research Proposals for Vavilov–Frankel Fellowships 2012 from eligible candidates in low and medium income countries
Bioversity International, based in Rome, Italy, undertakes, encourages and supports research aimed at enhancing the sustainable use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity to the world's most vulnerable communities through: - better nutrition, especially in developing … [Read more...] about Bioversity International seeks Research Proposals for Vavilov–Frankel Fellowships 2012 from eligible candidates in low and medium income countries
KALIP: European Development Funding available for initiatives supporting livelihoods including agro-pastoral production and alternative income generation opportunities in Karamoja region of Uganda
The Karamoja Livelihoods Programme (KALIP), whose period of implementation started on 9th March 2009, is a €15 million 10th EDF funded programme. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) is the National Authorising Office (NAO) and the Contracting Authority. KALIP is … [Read more...] about KALIP: European Development Funding available for initiatives supporting livelihoods including agro-pastoral production and alternative income generation opportunities in Karamoja region of Uganda
DfID, MRC and Wellcome Trust issue call for proposals for funding the Joint Global Health Trials initiative
The UK Department for International Development (DfID) jointly with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust has launched a call for proposals for the Joint Global Health Trials initiative. Purpose The purpose of this initiative is to provide funding for the best proposals to … [Read more...] about DfID, MRC and Wellcome Trust issue call for proposals for funding the Joint Global Health Trials initiative
