The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia program has joined hands with San Francisco bookstore Green Apple Books and launched “Choose Books, Change Lives,” an online book initiative benefiting schools in 18 developing countries in Asia. “Choose Books, Change Lives” has been developed to bridge the gap … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation launches Choose Books, Change Lives, an online initiative for children in 18 developing countries’ schools across the continent
Nominations sought from individuals and organizations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is seeking nominations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011, which will be presented to ten online volunteers or teams of online volunteers for their contributions towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals … [Read more...] about Nominations sought from individuals and organizations for the UNV Online Volunteering Award 2011
The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies seeks applications for scholarships for Online MA in Peacebuilding
The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies (CPRS) promotes research and learning which contribute to a deeper understanding of peace and reconciliation. CPRS’s online MA in Peacebuilding offers a higher education opportunity to middle and senior managers working for institutions including UN … [Read more...] about The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies seeks applications for scholarships for Online MA in Peacebuilding
CCJ invites journalists to spend time in Washington DC under The Journalists-in-Residence Program
Committee of Concerned Journalists (CCJ) seeks applications from mid-career or senior print, broadcast, or online journalists for The Journalists-in-Residence Program offering them an opportunity to conduct on the ground reporting from the United States and gain a perspective on American politics, … [Read more...] about CCJ invites journalists to spend time in Washington DC under The Journalists-in-Residence Program
Endeavour Awards for Study, Research and Professional Development in Australia
The Australian Government's Endeavour Awards are now open to accepting applications from citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas for the 2012 main round. The Awards are a scholarship program for undertaking study, research and professional development in … [Read more...] about Endeavour Awards for Study, Research and Professional Development in Australia
Steps NGOs should take to avoid Phishing Emails
With all the information in the previous sections, NGOs should now be empowered enough to laugh and ignore such phishing emails now. In fact, these emails do not even deserve to take your time off from your usual work. So in order to avoid getting such emails or falling for these scams, following … [Read more...] about Steps NGOs should take to avoid Phishing Emails
USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management
The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) through its distance learning program provides courses in peace and conflict resolution. Many of these courses are free and they can be easily accessed online. Besides, USIP offers … [Read more...] about USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management
Changemakers’ Competition: Nominate a solution that can help save coastal and freshwater destinations
This new competition called Geotourism Challenge 2010: Places on the Edge: Saving Coastal and Freshwater Destinations from Ashoka’s Changemakers in partnership with the National Geographic and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) seeks innovative solutions for coastal, waterway, and island … [Read more...] about Changemakers’ Competition: Nominate a solution that can help save coastal and freshwater destinations
Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation: Opportunity for young people
The Pearson Foundation in partnership with TakingITGlobal has launched Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation to provide financial grants and mentoring to young people for worldwide social service projects. This international fellowship program will support most promising social service projects … [Read more...] about Pearson Fellowship for Social Innovation: Opportunity for young people
Bill Gates Foundation inviting applications for the $ 1 million Access to Learning Award
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Access to Learning Award (ATLA). The Award is part of the Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative and honors institutions like public libraries and similar organizations that provide communities, especially the poor and … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Foundation inviting applications for the $ 1 million Access to Learning Award
