Deadline: 15 May 2015 Here is a chance for journalists to participate in a Pro Journo flagship program on obsession journalism and conference reporting with a focus on heterodox economics and the environment at the World Resources Forum 2015 in Davos, Switzerland. This program comprises of a … [Read more...] about Pro Journo flagship program on Obsession Journalism and Conference Reporting
Young Innovators Challenge 2015: Entrepreneurship Challenge
Deadline: 30 April 2015 Young Innovators Competition 2015 : Entrepreneurship Challenge is accepting entries till the end of this month. The ITU Telecom World invites young social entrepreneurs between 18-30 years, from anywhere in the world, who are using innovative ICT-based ideas to encourage … [Read more...] about Young Innovators Challenge 2015: Entrepreneurship Challenge
Skoll Foundation
The Skoll Foundation presents the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship each year to a select group of social entrepreneurs whose proven innovations are disrupting an unjust and unsustainable status quo and have demonstrated impact on solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. Since … [Read more...] about Skoll Foundation
Nike Foundation
Nike Foundation invests on adolescent girls. Nike foundation has a movement titled 'Girl Effect'. The Nike Foundation’s own investments have directly helped more than 500,000 girls around the world to fulfill their potential, providing grants to more than 100 organizations in more than 80 countries … [Read more...] about Nike Foundation
Oak Foundation
Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Since its establishment in 1983, Oak Foundation has made over 3,000 grants to not-for-profit organizations across the … [Read more...] about Oak Foundation
Mama Cash
Established in 1983, Mama Cash is the first international women’s fund in the world. Mama Cash funds and supports women’s rights initiatives around the globe that challenge the root causes of injustice. Each year, Mama Cash gives around 100 grants to women’s, girls’ and trans rights groups that are … [Read more...] about Mama Cash
Global Fund for Women
Established in 1986, the Global Fund for Women is a grant maker and a global advocate for women’s human rights. The Global Fund for Women helps to advance the movement for women’s human rights by directing resources to and raising the voices of women worldwide. It invests in local, courageous women … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women
A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Women and girls throughout the world continue to experience violence, discrimination, inequality, and poverty. In Nigeria, patriarchal structures and gender inequalities are deeply rooted. Nigerian women face challenges when acquiring formal education, full participation in political and economic … [Read more...] about A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Climate Tracker Program: Be a Fellow to track UN Climate Change Conference in Paris
Deadline: 30 April 2015 Do you have an ability to shape the direction of this year’s climate change negotiations by creating change in your own country? Then this is an opportunity not to be missed! The Global Call for Climate Action is looking for young, innovative journalists, bloggers, writers, … [Read more...] about Climate Tracker Program: Be a Fellow to track UN Climate Change Conference in Paris
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowships to Women Journalists focusing on Human Rights & Social Justice
Deadline: 1 May 2015 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is inviting woman journalists around the world whose work in print, broadcast, or digital media has focused on human rights and social justice reporting to apply for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship program. The seven-month program will … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowships to Women Journalists focusing on Human Rights & Social Justice
