Many African rural communities, especially women, are excluded from the information and communication process. This situation has intensified during the past decade, and it is clear that such exclusion increases food insecurity. Exceptional experience has been witnessed in Niger and in the … [Read more...] about “Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
IATED seeks papers for the sixth Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain
The International Association for Technology, Education and Development (IATED) is a non-profit private association dedicated to the promotion of international education and university cooperation in the field of Technology and Science. Through the organization of different international events, it … [Read more...] about IATED seeks papers for the sixth Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain
IIT Madras seeks solutions to create a Stored Energy Solar Cook Stove and Robot capable of waste segregation for the Shaastra Social Innovation Challenge Award 2011
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will be holding 13th edition of Shaastra, the technical festival of this premier institution, between September 28th and October 2nd. Shaastra 2011 will extend its focus on challenging new boundaries and will be a platform of ingenuity and innovation. In … [Read more...] about IIT Madras seeks solutions to create a Stored Energy Solar Cook Stove and Robot capable of waste segregation for the Shaastra Social Innovation Challenge Award 2011
The Marico Foundation invites applications for Innovations for India Awards 2012
The Innovation for India Awards were started in 2006 by the Marico Innovation Foundation with the aim to recognize innovations that bring positive changes for the society and ease problems of people in some sort. In the past four years, 28 breakthrough innovations have been recognized and awarded … [Read more...] about The Marico Foundation invites applications for Innovations for India Awards 2012
EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012
EdelGive Foundation is an initiative of Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd., one of India’s leading financial services firms. It provides strategic direction to the philanthropic activities of Edelweiss, its employees, clients and associates. Its key priority is to focus on the areas of education, … [Read more...] about EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012
EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012
EdelGive Foundation is an initiative of Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd., one of India’s leading financial services firms. It provides strategic direction to the philanthropic activities of Edelweiss, its employees, clients and associates. Its key priority is to focus on the areas of education, … [Read more...] about EdelGive Foundation’s 4th EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2012
HIF seeks proposals for small grants facility from projects aimed at recognition, invention and dissemination of an innovation towards making humanitarian aid more effective and cost-efficient
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF), created through a partnership between ELRHA (Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance) and ALNAP (The Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action), represents a collective effort to enhance the … [Read more...] about HIF seeks proposals for small grants facility from projects aimed at recognition, invention and dissemination of an innovation towards making humanitarian aid more effective and cost-efficient
Elsevier Foundation Grant for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries
The Elsevier Foundation is now accepting applications to support the efforts of libraries and their partner organizations in developing countries. The Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries Program supports the following kinds of programs with one, two and three year grants to libraries and … [Read more...] about Elsevier Foundation Grant for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries
John S. Knight Fellowships accepting applications
The goal of John S. Knight Fellowships is to improve the quality of news and information reaching the public through the news media: print, broadcast and cyberspace. The fellowships give outstanding journalists the chance to broaden and deepen their outstanding of a changing world, while working on … [Read more...] about John S. Knight Fellowships accepting applications
Rolex Awards Call for Applications
Sourced from http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org Individuals of any age with a concrete working project in any area of work such as science and health, applied technology, exploration and discovery, the environment and cultural heritage can apply for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The … [Read more...] about Rolex Awards Call for Applications


