The TY Danjuma Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life of Nigerians by supporting initiatives that improve access to health and educational opportunities. TY Danjuma Foundation works mainly through Non Governmental Organizations and Community Based groups in Nigeria. Its strategy of … [Read more...] about TY Danjuma Foundation
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
Established in 2001, The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Since the start of operations, AWDF has provided US$17 million in grants to 800 women’s organizations … [Read more...] about The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Women and girls throughout the world continue to experience violence, discrimination, inequality, and poverty. In Nigeria, patriarchal structures and gender inequalities are deeply rooted. Nigerian women face challenges when acquiring formal education, full participation in political and economic … [Read more...] about A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
2015 Human Development Fellowships by IC4HD
Deadline: 15 April 2015 The International Centre for Human Development (IC4HD) is currently accepting applications from the mid career or young professionals (academics, researchers, civil servants, and development practitioners) for its annual fellowship programme on human development. The … [Read more...] about 2015 Human Development Fellowships by IC4HD
Netherlands Fellowship for CDI Short Courses: 15 New Courses that you can Apply for
Deadline: 20 October 2015 Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation in the Netherlands yearly offers more than 35 short courses in the field of food & nutrition security, sustainable markets, ecosystem governance, adaptive agriculture, conflict, disaster and resonstruction; and innovation … [Read more...] about Netherlands Fellowship for CDI Short Courses: 15 New Courses that you can Apply for
Commonwealth Scholarship Opportunity for Human Rights Professional
Deadline: 17 April 2015 The University of Oxford is calling applications for Commonwealth Scholarships. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission of the United Kingdom is for funding to enable up to ten human rights advocates to undertake the Master’s in International Human Rights Law. The … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Scholarship Opportunity for Human Rights Professional
Global Development Network Awards for the Most Innovative Project & Outstanding Development Research
Deadline: 15 April 2015 The Global Development Network Awards Competition is an innovative award scheme launched by GDN with the generous support from the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan. The Awards Competition recognizes excellence in policy-oriented research, supports research capacity … [Read more...] about Global Development Network Awards for the Most Innovative Project & Outstanding Development Research
2014 Project Inspire Finalists-Global Sisters-The refugee from Sierra Leone giving hope to Migrant Women
2014 Project Inspire Finalists-Global Sisters-The refugee from Sierra Leone giving hope to Migrant Women Hawanatu Bangura, 25, from Sierra Leone, is a member of the Advisory Circle for Australian microfinance organisation, Global Sisters. Hawanatu – along with her Australian teammates; 40-year-old … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Finalists-Global Sisters-The refugee from Sierra Leone giving hope to Migrant Women
Open Society Foundations’ HESP for Advancing Human Rights
Deadline: 30 April 2015 The Open Society Foundations’ Higher Education Support Program (HESP) is accepting grant proposals for projects that enhance the role of university communities in the advancement of human rights. Projects that address pressing, locally-relevant human rights issues and offer … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ HESP for Advancing Human Rights
Global Fund for Women: Promoting Women’s Health & Rights
The Global Fund for Women aims at advancing the rights of women and girls worldwide by increasing their resources by investing in women-led organizations and women’s collective leadership for change. The Fund envisions a sustainable world in which women and girls have resources, voice, choice and … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women: Promoting Women’s Health & Rights
