European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes for projects that would help in strengthening the capacities of specific groups (like farmers', pastoralists’, fishermen’ organisations) and encourage their participation in policy-making related to food security and nutrition in … [Read more...] about EC seeks Grant Proposals in Policy-Making on Food Security and Nutrition in Developing Countries
USAID and Its NGO Partners Working Together to Test Nutritional Impact Assessment Tool
USAID and Its NGO Partners are working together to test a nutritional impact assessment tool, reports IRIN. According to Michael Zeilinger, head of the nutrition division with USAID’s Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition, this tool “would be a way for organizations designing or … [Read more...] about USAID and Its NGO Partners Working Together to Test Nutritional Impact Assessment Tool
WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched eLENA, the e-library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions that will basically work as a web-based tool. The main purpose of launching this tool is to give governments and health-care providers access to a … [Read more...] about WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
The Food and Agriculture Organisation starts online forum on food security
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has started a new online consultation forum on food security and nutrition to help the general public. The new forum was launched on July 28, 2011. According to FAO, the online consultation forum will try to gather inputs for the preparation of the Global … [Read more...] about The Food and Agriculture Organisation starts online forum on food security
The World of Children Annual Awards: $25,000 to $50,000 Cash Grants
The World of Children Annual Awards Program is a global recognition and funding program that “exclusively focuses on a broad range of children’s issues such as health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety and human rights.” It works to improve the lives of children worldwide by … [Read more...] about The World of Children Annual Awards: $25,000 to $50,000 Cash Grants
Funding for NGO Programs benefiting Tibetan Refugees in South Asia
The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced the FY 2010 Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia, especially India, Nepal, and, to a lesser extent, Bhutan. The projects will be implemented for a period of … [Read more...] about Funding for NGO Programs benefiting Tibetan Refugees in South Asia
I-care Sudan
I-Care …..... I-Care; a phrase with its own harmonious tune; just by saying it you’re overwhelmed with relaxation. A beautiful phrase. But, ‘I-Care’ is more than a mere bunch of phrases Yes, definitely more than a bunch of phrases; it’s a collection of feelings within us, the youth. Feelings that … [Read more...] about I-care Sudan
Cash Prizes for Innovative Solutions to Improve Nutrition for Undernourished Populations
Ashoka’s Changemakers have launched an online competition called the “Improved Nutrition: Solutions through Innovation” in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. The competition is looking for “the most innovative entrepreneurial ideas that will ensure all people have access to … [Read more...] about Cash Prizes for Innovative Solutions to Improve Nutrition for Undernourished Populations
