UBS Optimus Foundation (UBSOF) has issued a call for proposals from eligible NGOs and their partnerships with universities or research institutions in Asia, Latin America and Africa to fund the projects aimed at linking health and education. The funding is aimed at promoting multi-sectoral … [Read more...] about UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals
WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide
An international interactive webinar is going to be launched by WHO Patient Safety. The main purpose of the webinar is to present and explain its guide, ‘Assessing and tackling patient harm: A methodological guide for data-poor hospitals.’ The guide is a newly developed tool that aims to improve the … [Read more...] about WHO Patient Safety organizes interactive webinar to discuss the Methodological Guide
Philips launches social innovation platform
Royal Philips Electronics has launched a unique online social innovation site dedicated to the Low Smoke Chulha stove. Philips has taken a pioneering step by designing the Low Smoke Chulha, with the co-operation of NGOs, self-help groups, local entrepreneurs and future users. Every year … [Read more...] about Philips launches social innovation platform
Open Society Foundations grants opportunity to address the situation of women and girls
Open Society Foundations under the International Women’s Program and the Disability Rights Initiative has issued a call for proposals from eligible organizations aimed at addressing the situation of women and girls with disabilities in the following post-conflict countries: Nepal, Palestine, Bosnia … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations grants opportunity to address the situation of women and girls
E-book on Informal Justice and Security
The E-book entitled ‘Perspectives on Involving Non-State and Customary Actors in Justice and Security’ is a collection of dissertations and papers presented at the conference, “Access to Justice and Security: Non-state actors and the local dynamics of ordering.” The conference took place in … [Read more...] about E-book on Informal Justice and Security
Non-profits invited to attend a Free Webinar: Creating Loyal & Engaged Advocates via Mobile Apps
Mobile technologies are changing the way we live and they have become an integral part of our day today lives and they are being used by one and all for a variety of purposes. Political campaigns and lobbying are no exceptions. With smartphone apps becoming more popular, in the near future they will … [Read more...] about Non-profits invited to attend a Free Webinar: Creating Loyal & Engaged Advocates via Mobile Apps
Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty: Call for Papers Under the General Theme of “Land Governance in a Rapidly Changing Environment”
The Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty is the forum where representatives of governments, civil society, academia, the private sector and the development community meet to discuss various issues that usually concern the land practitioners and policymakers worldwide. The conference acts … [Read more...] about Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty: Call for Papers Under the General Theme of “Land Governance in a Rapidly Changing Environment”
Entries now open for the 3rd edition of International Documentary Festival on Gender Equality to be held in Spain
Sourced from: http://yfa.awid.org/ mujerDOC is inviting documentary entries for the 3rd International Documentary Festival on Gender Equality that contribute to the promotion of equal possibilities for women and men. The festival, instituted up by the NGO Mujeres del Mundo (Women of the World) … [Read more...] about Entries now open for the 3rd edition of International Documentary Festival on Gender Equality to be held in Spain
Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic
Entertainment Education (EE) Conference The first EE Conference was held in 1989 in California; since then international conferences have taken place in the US, Holland and South Africa. This year India – with its kaleidoscope of arts, cutting edge technology and dynamic movie industry – is hosting … [Read more...] about Fifth Entertainment Education Conference: Short duration entries invited for Digital Media Competition focused on Motivating Behavior Change around any health topic
Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
6. “How has the initiative contributed to sustainable natural resource management and environmental conservation? Describe how these conservation efforts are linked to improved community livelihoods and wellbeing.” If your initiative is focused upon environmental conservation, you can easily answer … [Read more...] about Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
