A loan of $2.5 million is extended to two Colombian MFIs, by Social Investor Global Partnerships. The two MFISs receiving the loan are Fundación Amanecer and Contactar. Global Partnerships’ Social Investment Fund 2010 (SIF 2010), which is a five-year, $25 million debt fund, has provided the … [Read more...] about Global Partnerships lends $2.5M to two Colombian MFIs
IREX Seeks Applications for Short-Term Travel Grants to conduct Research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
IREX is currently inviting applications for short-term travel grants (STG) program offering support to postdoctoral scholars and professionals to conduct research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia on issues relevant to the US Government. Established in 1968, IREX is a non-profit organization working to … [Read more...] about IREX Seeks Applications for Short-Term Travel Grants to conduct Research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards
Peace X Peace is seeking nominations for Women, Power, and Peace Awards, which are coming up on December 5th. Following are the two categories for which nominations are open: Community Peacebuilder Award The Community Peacebuilder Award honors a person over the age of 30 or an established … [Read more...] about Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards
USCA Selects First Peoples Worldwide as the Winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) recently announced First Peoples Worldwide as the winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award in the Fundraising category. The “Best of Local Business” Award Program was started by USCA to recognize exceptional local businesses throughout the country. Every year, … [Read more...] about USCA Selects First Peoples Worldwide as the Winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award
Echoing Green’s 2012 Fellowship Program to start accepting applications from excellent Social Entrepreneurs
Echoing Green with the purpose of accelerating social change invests in and supports excellent emerging social entrepreneurs in launching new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions. Through a two-year fellowship program, they help the network of visionaries develop new solutions to … [Read more...] about Echoing Green’s 2012 Fellowship Program to start accepting applications from excellent Social Entrepreneurs
Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
The recommendations made by an independent panel, consisting of learned and elite individual, were accepted by the Board of the Global Fund. The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body that would help provide … [Read more...] about Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
Local Initiatives Support Corporation invites Proposals for NFL Grassroots Program
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has issued a request for proposals for its NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program in the United States. The NFL Grassroots Program was started by LISC in association with the National Football League Youth Football Fund (NFLYFF). The NFL program is … [Read more...] about Local Initiatives Support Corporation invites Proposals for NFL Grassroots Program
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations for 2011 Award
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is inviting nominations for the Human Rights Award 2011 to recognize the work of residents for advancing human rights. This award is presented every year by the Commission to a youth, individual or organization living or operating in Nova Scotia and whose … [Read more...] about Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations for 2011 Award
ILGA-Europe seeks applications for Training session on Strategic Litigation in the Field of Rights of Trans People
ILGA-Europe is inviting applications from interested individuals for participation in the training session on strategic litigation in the field of rights of trans people. The training session will be of one-day duration to be held on December10, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium and will be organized in … [Read more...] about ILGA-Europe seeks applications for Training session on Strategic Litigation in the Field of Rights of Trans People
Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants
On Sep.21, 2011, Coca-Cola Co.’s charitable organization, which is located in Atlanta, announced awards worth $9.6 million. The money would be awarded to 43 promotion projects related to environmental, educational and health, across the globe. Coca Cola Foundation will be conferring the major … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants
