Applications will soon open for 2016 round The United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (“The UN Trust Fund”) is a global multi-lateral mechanism supporting national efforts to end one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. This fund … [Read more...] about United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
Mama Cash- The First International Women’s Fund in the World
Applications will open in early 2016 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 … [Read more...] about Mama Cash- The First International Women’s Fund in the World
Bangladesh Women’s Foundation (BWF): Supporting Rural Women
Bangladesh Women's Foundation (BWF) is a representation of the efforts of rural women’s organizations working throughout Bangladesh. In generally hostile conditions women try to promote gender equality, women’s leadership, women’s human rights and the combating of violence against women and … [Read more...] about Bangladesh Women’s Foundation (BWF): Supporting Rural Women
The WomanKind-Partnering with Women’s Rights Organisations
The Womankind works in partnership with women’s rights organisations. This partnership approach is based on an accompaniment model with a flexible, long-term commitment to partners and a systematic approach to capacity development. The foundation provides quality funding for women’s rights … [Read more...] about The WomanKind-Partnering with Women’s Rights Organisations
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation: Working for Interests and Advancement of Working Women
The Business and Professional Women’s Foundation (BPW Foundation) was the first foundation dedicated to conducting research and providing information solely about working women.Since then it has partnered with employers to create successful workplaces that embrace and practice diversity, equity and … [Read more...] about Business and Professional Women’s Foundation: Working for Interests and Advancement of Working Women
Women Thrive Worldwide: Realize a Free & Safe World for Women
Women Thrive Worldwide is a leading nonprofit organization bringing the voice of women around the world directly to decision-makers in Washington, D.C. The organization envisions to create a world in which women and men work together as equals so that they, their families and their communities … [Read more...] about Women Thrive Worldwide: Realize a Free & Safe World for Women
Women for Women International: Helping Women in Countries affected by War
Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support in countries affected by war. These countries are: Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, … [Read more...] about Women for Women International: Helping Women in Countries affected by War
The AVON Foundation for Women
The AVON Foundation for Women was founded in 1955 with a mission to promote or aid charitable, scientific, educational, and humanitarian activities, with a special emphasis on those activities that improve the lives of women and their families. The foundation works for two causes: Stand … [Read more...] about The AVON Foundation for Women
2016 Human Rights Advocates Program: A Model for Human Rights Capacity Building!
Deadline: 6 January 2016 The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is a unique and successful model of human rights capacity building. HRAP capitalizes on its affiliation with Columbia University and its location in New York City to provide grassroots leaders the tools, knowledge, access, and … [Read more...] about 2016 Human Rights Advocates Program: A Model for Human Rights Capacity Building!
Education UK Alumni Awards 2016: Honouring Outstanding Achievements
Deadline: 31 October 2015 British Council is inviting applicants for UK Alumni Awards 2016, open for applicants to honour the outstanding achievements made by business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders across the globe who can demonstrate how their UK education has contributed to … [Read more...] about Education UK Alumni Awards 2016: Honouring Outstanding Achievements
