Source We have heard about the famous “first-make-people-laugh-and-then-make-them-think” IgNobel Prizes awarded to so-called scientific achievements that should have not been achieved. How about organizing such an award in the civil society sector? The Just Awards in the United States have been set … [Read more...] about Just Awards: The IgNobel Prizes for Civil Society are not just for Fun, but also for Change
IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is providing an opportunity to citizens of developing countries and Canada to undertake research on issues affected the relationship between Canada and developing countries. “The complexities of national economic and social development in Canada … [Read more...] about IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards
DFID providing Additional Funding Support to NGOs for Eradication of Poverty
This new funding opportunity is available for UK-based organizations and those civil society organizations previously funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), regardless of their location. So, if your NGO has implemented projects previously with the support of DFID or is … [Read more...] about DFID providing Additional Funding Support to NGOs for Eradication of Poverty
Developing Country Scholarships to Participate in International Courses and Training Programmes
The CUD (Cutting-edge International Trainings and Courses for Development) Scholarship Programme for the year 2010-2011 offers support to undertake international courses and trainings such as the European Masters in Microfinance, Master in Public Health - Guidance Health and Development, Master in … [Read more...] about Developing Country Scholarships to Participate in International Courses and Training Programmes
17 October 2009 – Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org
King Baudouin International Development Prize for Organizations and Individuals in Developing Countries Deadline: 1 February 2010 Developing Countries This prestigious prize from the King Baudouin Foundation gives international recognition to organizations or individuals with an award of €150,000 … [Read more...] about 17 October 2009 – Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org
AUSAID seeking Partners for its International Development Volunteering
The Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) is developing a new program to continue its international development volunteering program in which it funded several Australians to take up developmental assignments overseas. In the new program, AUSAID is currently seeking Expressions of … [Read more...] about AUSAID seeking Partners for its International Development Volunteering
Award for the Unsung Heroes of International Development
The UK-based newspaper, Guardian in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID) and Marie Stopes International has launched the Guardian Achievements in International Development Award. The award is meant to recognize the achievements of those unsung heroes who have made "a … [Read more...] about Award for the Unsung Heroes of International Development
