The Ford Foundation was established on Jan. 15, 1936. The foundation operated in Michigan under the leadership of Ford family members. The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the frontlines of social change worldwide. The Ford Foundation accepts applications for … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation Help in Protecting Women’s Rights
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
ASTRAIA Foundation Benefits Women and Girls
The ASTRAIA Female Leadership Foundation operates on the basis of clear values and beliefs. ASTRAIA creates a platform for engagement and raises funds for projects, directly benefit women and girls. ASTRAIA aims to change the fact that 3/4 of all women around the world are poor people and their … [Read more...] about ASTRAIA Foundation Benefits Women and Girls
African Women’s Development Fund: Grants of up to $50,000 for Women’s Right & Empowerment
Applications can be submitted anytime The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) finances local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF aims to help build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movement. … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund: Grants of up to $50,000 for Women’s Right & Empowerment
UN Women Funds for Gender Equality
The UN Women Fund for Gender Equality is a UN Women grant-making mechanism dedicated exclusively to the economic and political empowerment of women worldwide. Since its launch in 2009, the Fund has delivered grants of USD 56.5 million to 96 grantee programmes in 72 countries. Each programme … [Read more...] about UN Women Funds for Gender Equality
CFH Grants Round 2: Grants Up to US$25,000 for Developing Countries
Deadline: 1 July 2015 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is accepting grant concept notes for its second round from non-profit organizations in the developing countries that are focusing in one of the three fields – conservation, food and health. The foundation supports projects that … [Read more...] about CFH Grants Round 2: Grants Up to US$25,000 for Developing Countries
How do we apply to the UN Women Trust Funds?
UN Fund for Gender Equality Women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including, but not limited to, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, trade unions or labor associations, agricultural collectives, and advocacy networks can apply for the Fund. The applicant … [Read more...] about How do we apply to the UN Women Trust Funds?
What are the UN Women Trust Funds?
UN Women implements two global grant-making mechanisms – UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality and the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. The Fund for Gender Equality is dedicated to programs that increase women’s economic opportunities and political participation at local and national … [Read more...] about What are the UN Women Trust Funds?
What is UN Women?
UN Women, created in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. As part of the UN reform agenda, UN Women brings resources and mandates for both normative and programmatic actions for women’s issues globally. UN Women aims to eliminate discriminatory … [Read more...] about What is UN Women?
Call for Proposal: NEPAD- SANBio Works for Innovation
Deadline: 1 June 2015 The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) in collaboration with Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (SANBio) is seeking proposals from institutions and organizations to work in the area of value addition of indigenous and neglected foods. Focus … [Read more...] about Call for Proposal: NEPAD- SANBio Works for Innovation
