The Mama Cash was the first international women’s fund in the world and is still alive and kicking. Mama Cash was conceived around a kitchen table in Amsterdam in 1983. Since then, it has grown from a group of five feminist activists into an international fund that supports women’s, girls’ and trans … [Read more...] about Mama Cash International Fund Supports Women, Girls and Trans People
MAMA Provides Vital Health Messages in Bangladesh, India and South Africa
The Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) supports country programs in three countries – Bangladesh, India and South Africa. MAMA delivers vital health messages to new and expectant mothers in developing countries via their mobile phones. MAMA mission is to engage an innovative global … [Read more...] about MAMA Provides Vital Health Messages in Bangladesh, India and South Africa
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
LDI Africa Recruits for Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) Grant
Deadline: 31 May 2015 The Landmark Development Initiative (LDI) Africa is calling applications for its Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) to provide hands-on service opportunities. It is designed to match financial capital invested in emerging African businesses with the human capital … [Read more...] about LDI Africa Recruits for Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) Grant
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
Arch Grants of $50,000 for Start-up Business Entrepreneurs Willing to Locate in Saint Louis
Deadline: 31 March 2015 Do you have a startup that needs early-stage funding, mentorship, or legal advice? Do you want to be a part of a thriving community of entrepreneurs? Do you want all of this without giving up any equity in your business? If so, apply here to this competition! The Arch … [Read more...] about Arch Grants of $50,000 for Start-up Business Entrepreneurs Willing to Locate in Saint Louis
Recommendations to Organizations Applying for UN Women Trust Funds
The UN Women Trust Funds attract many applicants around the world and is highly competitive with a low chance of success. However, many organizations that apply are successful. If your organization can show a close thematic and geographic match with the proposed objectives of the Trust Funds your … [Read more...] about Recommendations to Organizations Applying for UN Women Trust Funds
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?
NGO of the Month: Family Education Services Foundation
Hello, welcome to the section that features you (the NGO) and highlights how you have been contributing to global peace and development! This month, we are joined by Daniel Lanthier, the Director of Family Education Services Foundation, Pakistan. Pakistan Sign Language (PSL), created by the Deaf … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: Family Education Services Foundation
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
