The BBC World Service Trust is a international development charity which mainly focuses to promote human rights in over 43 countries. The major purpose of this trust is to support the rights of children and women. Areas of interest: Children Economic Development Human Rights Women & … [Read more...] about BBC World Service Trust
Do you belong to East Africa? Apply for Acumen East Africa Fellows Program
Deadline: 8 September 2014 The Acumen is currently accepting applications for two regional fellowship programs namely - East Africa Fellows Program and India Fellows Program. Acumen Pakistan Fellows Program will open on 1 August 2014. The Acumen aims to create an interconnected web of global … [Read more...] about Do you belong to East Africa? Apply for Acumen East Africa Fellows Program
Program for Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders by the Gates Foundation
Deadline: 7 September 2014 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invites pre-proposals for agricultural research with the potential to increase the sustainable productivity of smallholder farmers in developing countries. The Program for Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders (PEARL) seeks the … [Read more...] about Program for Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders by the Gates Foundation
Nike Foundation
Nike Foundation invests on adolescent girls. The foundation believes that the 250 million girls living in poverty can play a crucial role in solving the most persistent development problems facing the world today. The foundation states "When a girl in the developing world is enabled to realize her … [Read more...] about Nike Foundation
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation is working with visionary leaders and organizations to change social structures and institutions so that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and have a voice in decisions that affect them. Ford Foundation commits to social justice. Areas of … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation
Grameen Foundation
Grameen Foundation established in 1997 aims to improve lives of poor people and also it focuses on providing access to essential financial services and information on agriculture and health. Areas of Interest: Women & Gender Food & Nutrition Livelihood Poverty … [Read more...] about Grameen Foundation
Afro-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) is a non-political body enjoys observer status with various UN and other international organisations (established in 1962). The major purpose of this organization is to improve the quality of life, restructure their rural societies and to … [Read more...] about Afro-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
Deadline: 8 August 2014 The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites African women scientists from one of the 11 eligible countries to participate in the AWARD Fellowship 2015. Interest individuals with bachelor's, masters’ or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply … [Read more...] about AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
NGO of the Month: Landesa
Welcome to the latest edition of our NGO of the Month feature. We’re showcasing the very best NGOs from around the world to inspire and encourage you to create a better world. Last month we featured APOPO, a social enterprise based in Tanzania that trains rats to save lives. Read the interview … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: Landesa
Innovation Grants of up to £1 Million to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls
Deadline: 10 July 2014 The United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) invites grant applications for the program 'What it takes to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)?' from in-country organizations and institutions in DFID priority countries. The primary aim of the … [Read more...] about Innovation Grants of up to £1 Million to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls
