Deadline: 15 May 2015 The GEF (Global Environment Facility) in collaboration with UNIDO (the United Nations Industrial Development Organization) and TIA (the Technology Innovation Agency) is accepting applications for its initiative named 2015 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), South … [Read more...] about Call for Application: 2015 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme, South Africa
2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
28-year-old Sombodhi Ghosh, from India once realised the female helpers around him were being shunned during their monthly menstrual cycle, the incident ultimately led him on an unexpected career path. In 2011, Sombodhi co-founded Aakar Innovations (Aakar), a company which creates low-cost sanitary … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Going to School – The Transformative Power of Going to School, in India
Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Going to School - The Transformative Power of Going to School, in India Shrutikantha Kandali from India along with her teammates: 33-year-old Nishi Arora, 30-year-old Satyam Vyas, and Ranjeet Kumar, 30 – was recently named as a finalist in the 2014 Singapore … [Read more...] about Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Going to School – The Transformative Power of Going to School, in India
2014 Project Inspire Finalists-Global Sisters-The refugee from Sierra Leone giving hope to Migrant Women
2014 Project Inspire Finalists-Global Sisters-The refugee from Sierra Leone giving hope to Migrant Women Hawanatu Bangura, 25, from Sierra Leone, is a member of the Advisory Circle for Australian microfinance organisation, Global Sisters. Hawanatu – along with her Australian teammates; 40-year-old … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Finalists-Global Sisters-The refugee from Sierra Leone giving hope to Migrant Women
2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer
2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer Sara Gingold, 23, from Australia, is a volunteer for Cambodian-Singaporean non-profit organisation, Riverkids. Sara – along with her teammates; Peo Bona, 30, from Cambodia, and Elaine Woon, 42, from Singapore … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer
How to prepare your Video Pitch for Project Inspire 2015
Project Inspire: "5 minutes to change the world” is a global challenge that presents 18-35 year olds with a 5-minute platform to pitch their inspired idea to the world. With a US$25,000 Grand Prize and US$10,000 Runner-Up Prize on offer to make their idea a reality, Project Inspire 2015 will take on … [Read more...] about How to prepare your Video Pitch for Project Inspire 2015
UNESCO’s MGIEP Invites Students to Design a Digital Simulation Game
Deadline: 15 May 2015 UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is calling for proposals to design a digital simulation game with high-end graphics intended to help undergraduate students in economics and sustainability studies to understand the … [Read more...] about UNESCO’s MGIEP Invites Students to Design a Digital Simulation Game
Swiss Cooperation announces 2015 Call for Proposals for Land Governance Innovations
Deadline 1 May 2015 The Swiss Cooperation’s Mekong Regional Land Governance Project has announced the 2015 Call for Proposals for Land Governance Innovations with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and … [Read more...] about Swiss Cooperation announces 2015 Call for Proposals for Land Governance Innovations
Nike Foundation Supports Adolescent Girls to create the Girl Effect
The Nike Foundation started in 2004, to seek the best investment to end global poverty with the highest returns. In 2008, the Nike Foundation partnered with the NoVo Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Coalition for Adolescent Girls to create the Girl Effect. The Nike Foundation helps girls … [Read more...] about Nike Foundation Supports Adolescent Girls to create the Girl Effect
Urgent Action Fund Grants for Women’s Human Rights
The Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights is a global women's fund that aims to protect, sustain, and strengthen women and transgender human rights. Requests from women's human rights defenders are welcome. The organization provides grant and welcomes the application throughout the … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund Grants for Women’s Human Rights
