Deadline- March 17th 2012 The Knight New Challenge is an international media innovation contest. It provides funding for digital journalism and innovation. The Knight New Challenge is about to come up with the first round starting on 27th February 2012. There will be different topics for every … [Read more...] about Knight News Challenge Round 1: Networks
Call for Proposals-Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
Deadline- February 27, 2012 Countries/Region- West Africa,Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grantmaking and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations. OSIWA … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals-Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!
2012 Official Call for Nominations – Deadline: April 1, 2012 The World of Children Award is dedicated to dramatically improving children’s lives by identifying and recognizing extraordinary individuals who work on behalf of children in need. The World of Children Award sets the Gold Standard in … [Read more...] about 2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!
Generations United
Deadline: January 31st Generations United is the national membership organization focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies. It acts as a catalyst for stimulating collaboration among aging, … [Read more...] about Generations United
CAIP funded by USAID invites CSO’s in Kosovo for Grants to improve the Lives of Non-Majority Communities
The Community Action Initiative Program (CAIP) is currently seeking application from civil society organizations registered in Kosovo aimed at improving the lives of communities. CAIP is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Mercy Corps. The … [Read more...] about CAIP funded by USAID invites CSO’s in Kosovo for Grants to improve the Lives of Non-Majority Communities
World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
On November 2, seven changemakers will be given the World of Children Award, for helping transform the lives of vulnerable children across the world. The award, which is also called "Nobel Prize for children,” is given annually and it includes a cash grant of up to $50,000. All the seven awardees … [Read more...] about World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
The recommendations made by an independent panel, consisting of learned and elite individual, were accepted by the Board of the Global Fund. The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body that would help provide … [Read more...] about Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
CODESRIA invites Papers for Publication in Special Issue of the Journal Africa Development “Parents’ Involvement in Children’s Lives in Africa”
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) has issued a call for submission of papers for publication in the special Issue of the journal Africa Development “Parents’ Involvement in Children’s Lives in Africa”. The special issue will focus on the multifaceted … [Read more...] about CODESRIA invites Papers for Publication in Special Issue of the Journal Africa Development “Parents’ Involvement in Children’s Lives in Africa”
World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has announced its full support for “FWD Campaign” that has been launched by USAID and the Ad Council to create public awareness for the Horn of Africa drought. This announcement has come at a time when fundraising campaign is lagging and famine … [Read more...] about World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowship grants opportunity for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is accepting applications for the Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) aimed at providing fellowship grants for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries. The fellowships support temporary academic positions at universities, colleges … [Read more...] about IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowship grants opportunity for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries
