The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) is the world’s leading center for the study of cultural diplomacy, offering educational opportunities ranging from week-long seminars for undergraduate students and interested professionals, to Master's and … [Read more...] about The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)-USA
How NGOs can obtain Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) provides NGOs the opportunity to obtain consultative status which benefits NGOs in attending international conferences and events, make written and oral statements at these events, organize side events, enter the United Nations premises and … [Read more...] about How NGOs can obtain Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
The John Alexander project-fellowship
Deadline- July 1, 2012, Above the Fray supports curious, truth-seeking, spirited individuals who wish to cover under-reported regions, but who do not have the financial means or professional support to pursue these stories. The fellowship strives to discover journalists who are at pivotal moments … [Read more...] about The John Alexander project-fellowship
Rio+20 Participation Guide: How youths can understand and influence the Rio+20 Conference
Rio+twenties, a youth-led, volunteer-based organization working to create a platform for the active participation of youth in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development has published the Rio+20 Participation Guide. The guide provides information about the UN Conference on Sustainable … [Read more...] about Rio+20 Participation Guide: How youths can understand and influence the Rio+20 Conference
Call for Papers for ICIMOD’s International Conference on Gender and Sustainable Mountain Development
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has issued a call for papers for the International Conference on "Gender and Mountain Development in a Changing World" to be held from 15-19 October 2012 in Thimphu, Bhutan. The conference is hosted by the Bhutan Ministry of … [Read more...] about Call for Papers for ICIMOD’s International Conference on Gender and Sustainable Mountain Development
Transnational Research Call for Improved Livelihoods in the Sub-Saharan Africa
This first ERA-ARD II Transnational Research Call provides new opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders (farmers, farmer organizations, NGOs, policy makers, etc.) to take part in multilateral research cooperation in the field of sustainable and climate change resilient intensification of … [Read more...] about Transnational Research Call for Improved Livelihoods in the Sub-Saharan Africa
$100,000 Eco Grants from the Ford Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company has announced its Conservation and Environmental Grants as part of its eco initiative in the Middle East Region. Through these grants, the Company aims to provide over $100,000 funding to activists raising awareness about the environment and much needed efforts for … [Read more...] about $100,000 Eco Grants from the Ford Motor Company
An Introduction to Basic Proposal Writing for NGOs in Developing Countries
The Webinar on "Basic Proposal Writing: An Introduction for Developing Country NGOs" will be organized on April 10, 2012 at 11:30-13:00 GMT. This introductory course is ideally suited for NGOs and new fundraisers in developing countries who want to build their capacity through an understanding of … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Basic Proposal Writing for NGOs in Developing Countries
How to raise Funds from US Foundations
The Webinar on "How to raise Funds from US Foundations" will be organized on 25 April 2012 at 13:00-14:30 GMT. The Webinar will be able to better understand how different types US foundations operate; understand their priorities in the developing and external relations field; know what information … [Read more...] about How to raise Funds from US Foundations
Qatar Foundation’s WISE Prize for Education 2012
The Qatar Foundation's 2012 Wise (World Innovation Summit for Education) Prize for Education, Science and Community Development recognizes an individual or team of up to six people for an outstanding, world-class contribution to education. It is presented at the WISE Summit which is the annually … [Read more...] about Qatar Foundation’s WISE Prize for Education 2012
