The Harriet Tubman Award will be given to a community-based organization that is demonstrating how slavery can be dismantled and destroyed. This organization will be working to prevent and eliminate slavery, bringing survivors to lasting freedom. The Harriet Tubman Award will go to an organization … [Read more...] about The Harriet Tubman Award from Free the Slaves for Organizations under Freedom Awards
Grants for up to £30,000 under the International Engagement Awards
Wellcome Trust is offering grants under the International Engagement Awards for organizations and individuals in developing countries. The proposed projects should build the capacities of people to facilitate public engagement with health research, stimulate dialogue about health research and how it … [Read more...] about Grants for up to £30,000 under the International Engagement Awards
Human Rights Fund for NGOs in the Arab Region
The Arab Human Rights Fund (AHRF), a Beirut-based independent foundation providing financial resources and technical assistance for the promotion of human rights in the Arab region has requested proposals from NGOs across the 22 member countries of the Arab region to apply for grants. The Fund … [Read more...] about Human Rights Fund for NGOs in the Arab Region
AUSAID Grants for NGOs for Promoting Human Rights
The Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) is accepting proposals from NGOs in developing countries under its Human Rights Small Grants Scheme – 2009/10. The purpose of the Grants Scheme is to promote and protect human rights in different countries around the world. From this year … [Read more...] about AUSAID Grants for NGOs for Promoting Human Rights
Changemakers’ Competition for NGOs on Mental Healthcare
NGOs addressing issues, social stigmas and other problems associated with mental illness within their communities can participate in the “Rethinking Mental Health: Improving Community Wellbeing Competition” launched by Ashoka’s Changemakers in collaboration with the Vulnerable Population Portfolio … [Read more...] about Changemakers’ Competition for NGOs on Mental Healthcare
EC funding support for NGOs for human rights and prevention of torture
The European Commission (EC) under its European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) has launched the “Call for Proposals” for “Supporting human rights and democracy issues covered by the EU Guidelines to EU Policy towards Third Countries on Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading … [Read more...] about EC funding support for NGOs for human rights and prevention of torture
SAARC Award for Peace, Friendship and Development
Organizations and individuals from the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) member countries can apply for the SAARC Award 2009 which honours individuals and organizations working for the promotion of peace, understanding, friendship and development in the region. The award … [Read more...] about SAARC Award for Peace, Friendship and Development
Award in Social Performance Reporting for NGOs involved in Microfinance
NGOs and microfinance institutions (MFIs) can apply for the Social Performance Reporting Award organized by the World Bank’s Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) in collaboration with the Micheal & Susan Dell Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Social Performance Task Force and the … [Read more...] about Award in Social Performance Reporting for NGOs involved in Microfinance
International Fellowships for NGO Leaders/Professionals from Developing Countries
International Fellowships for NGO Leaders/Professionals from Developing Countries NGO leaders and professionals can avail the fellowship opportunity to participate in the three-month seminar in the United States, starting from 1 March to 28 May 2010 to understand the international voluntary sector, … [Read more...] about International Fellowships for NGO Leaders/Professionals from Developing Countries
Sample Management & Administrative Policies for NGOs: Personnel, Communications, Procurement and Finance Policies
NGOs are organized institutions that not only deliver services but also manage staff personnel, oversee administration, and maintain cash funds. As recipients of grants from various channels and project holders of welfare activities, they are required to uphold principles of accountability and … [Read more...] about Sample Management & Administrative Policies for NGOs: Personnel, Communications, Procurement and Finance Policies
