Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39455&Cr=sustainable+development%20&Cr1 Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize … [Read more...] about Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has consistently been engaged in exploring new opportunities so science and technology could be used to address the world’s development issues. USAID as part of its science and technology strategy is also developing mechanisms to … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
UN Foundation launches SMS campaign to mobile users to get involved in issues facing the world today
Source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/8/prweb8760791.htm The United Nations Foundation recently in partnership with 4INFO has announced the launch of a new mobile campaign. 4INFO, one of the country’s largest mobile advertising companies, using its technology will enable users to sign up … [Read more...] about UN Foundation launches SMS campaign to mobile users to get involved in issues facing the world today
USAID Request for Applications to implement the “Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity” project in Macedonia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through Regional Service Center, Regional Contracting Office in Budapest is seeking applications from eligible Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation for a cooperative agreement to fund a project … [Read more...] about USAID Request for Applications to implement the “Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity” project in Macedonia
People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, SPC/PAFPNET is organizing the Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo Awards). This contest is launched in the framework of the Agriculture Rural Development and … [Read more...] about People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
Global Fund for Children invites photo and video entries highlighting the issues the adolescent girls face in different communities
The Global Fund for Children (GFC) has announced a photo competition for young budding photographers and filmmakers between the ages of 16 and 24 related to project Rise. The participants can send photo entries and/or one 1-minute video representing the biggest issue that adolescent girls face in … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Children invites photo and video entries highlighting the issues the adolescent girls face in different communities
SEAHRN Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict: Applications invited from emerging researchers in Southeast Asia
The Southeast Asian Human Rights Studies Network (SEAHRN) in partnership with the Centre for Southeast Asian Social Studies, Gadjah Mada University and the Centre for Human Rights Studies, Islamic University of Indonesia is organizing Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and … [Read more...] about SEAHRN Training on Academic Research in Human Rights and Peace and Conflict: Applications invited from emerging researchers in Southeast Asia
Young leaders from 21 countries to participate in the Community Solutions Program of the U.S. Department of State
Source: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/08/170399.htm A group of 66 young leaders from 21 countries is arriving in United States to participate in the Community Solutions Program being launched by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This four-month-long … [Read more...] about Young leaders from 21 countries to participate in the Community Solutions Program of the U.S. Department of State
Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
Feminist Economics is a journal that focuses on feminist economic issues and provides a platform for debate and dialogue on those issues. The main goal of the journal is to improve the living conditions of children, women and men. The journal welcomes diverse voices on such issues and tries to open … [Read more...] about Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
Applications invited from US college graduates for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships are awarded each year to support college graduates, and provide them an opportunity to gain practical knowledge by contributing to the efforts of nonprofit, public-interest organizations working on peace and security issues. Applications are being invited … [Read more...] about Applications invited from US college graduates for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
