The Tech Awards is an initiative of the Tech Museum that was launched in November 2000 to recognize innovators who try to apply technology for the benefit of the humanity. These awards honor individuals, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies who are using technology to significantly … [Read more...] about The Tech Museum invites Nominations for the Tech Awards to encourage Use of Technology for Betterment of the Society
The Humanitarian Water and Food Award 2012
The Humanitarian Water and Food Award acknowledges and promotes sustainable ways to bring water and food to all people. If you are involved in an initiative that sustainably provides food and/or water in areas where previously there was insecurity, then you can apply to this opportunity. The Award … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Water and Food Award 2012
The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young Highlights Job Opportunities in a Green Economy
The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young was recently held at Bandung, Indonesia. The conference was attended by over 1,400 young participants. The opening day of conference focused on the subject of global Green Economy. It was claimed that it is highly essential to bridge the … [Read more...] about The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young Highlights Job Opportunities in a Green Economy
Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
On Sept. 20, 2011, an announcement to initiate a new global effort to end child marriage was made at the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. This announcement highlighted the serious issue that directly affects 10 million girls in many countries every year. The program will aim at … [Read more...] about Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
On September 27, the U.S. Department of Labor announced funds amounting to $21,166,560 for seven states under the Disability Employment Initiative. The funds will not only help improve education and training, but also provide better employment opportunities for youth and adults who are unemployed, … [Read more...] about US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
The Water Digest Seeks Nominations from Indian Companies and Organizations for Water Awards 2011-12
Started in 2006, Water Digest Water Awards (WDWA) is an initiative of the Water Digest to recognize outstanding environmental achievements and works of different companies and NGOs in treatment, recycling and conservation of water. The main aim of WDWA is to raise awareness about environment … [Read more...] about The Water Digest Seeks Nominations from Indian Companies and Organizations for Water Awards 2011-12
UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education
A call for nominations has been issued by the Special United for South-South Cooperation in UNDP to nominate a project or program that has provided a successful solution to the following areas: climate change/environment, food security and global health through effective leadership, innovation, and … [Read more...] about UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education
Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012
4. “Initiative Description and Innovations” in the nomination form of the Equator Prize seeks “a description of the origin of the initiative and its purpose, activities, and achievements. Identify the main social and environmental issues and challenges addressed by the initiative and describe what … [Read more...] about Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012
Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012
5. “How has the initiative improved the socio-economic conditions (livelihoods, incomes, etc) and wellbeing (health, food security, education, etc) of the community? Describe how these wellbeing and livelihoods improvements are linked to environmental conservation, sustainable natural resource … [Read more...] about Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012
Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
6. “How has the initiative contributed to sustainable natural resource management and environmental conservation? Describe how these conservation efforts are linked to improved community livelihoods and wellbeing.” If your initiative is focused upon environmental conservation, you can easily answer … [Read more...] about Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
