The Belgian Development Cooperation (BTC) on the occasion of the 10th Fair Trade Week , through its Trade for Development Centre, is organising the 6th edition of the “Be Fair" contest and has issued a call for proposals for the same. Organisations established in developing countries that are … [Read more...] about BTC seeks proposals for the BE FAIR Awards 2011 from organizations based in developing countries
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network. OSIWA works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic … [Read more...] about The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals
USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition
United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program is aimed at increasing the breadth and depth of the Institute's work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations. In over … [Read more...] about USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition
Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
There could not have been a better time for the launch of 2011 Sphere Handbook in Arabic as the entire Middle East is going through major political, economic and social changes keeping in mind that much is desired to be done to streamline humanitarian responses in the region and the Sphere Standards … [Read more...] about Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
Japan Water Forum funding opportunity for grass-roots organizations in developing countries
The Japan Water Forum (JWF) beginning July 13, 2011 will be accepting applications from grass-roots organizations in developing countries involved in resolving water and sanitation problems to apply for the JWF Fund 2011. What kind of projects can be awarded the grants from JWF Fund 2011? Only … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum funding opportunity for grass-roots organizations in developing countries
Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
This resource guide seeks to provide an overview of resources, guides, and sources of funding for organizations working with women and girls. Reports Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls A 2010 survey report that summarizes European foundation granting to programs … [Read more...] about Fundraising Resources for Women and Girls Worldwide
Fundraising for Women and Girls: Multilateral Organizations
UN Women In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. UN Women provides grants to fuel innovative, high-impact programs by government agencies and civil society groups through two funds—the Fund for … [Read more...] about Fundraising for Women and Girls: Multilateral Organizations
Global Fund for Women’s “Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations”
As resource mobilization remains one of the biggest challenges for women's organizations, the Global Fund for Women has been not only actively supporting NGOs for women's empowerment and development, but it has also been providing support to enable organizations reach out to funding sources. At the … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women’s “Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations”
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
The UN Trust Fund supports the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign. UNiTE brings together a host of UN agencies and organizations and galvanizes action across the UN system to prevent and eliminate violence against women in all its forms. Specifically, the UN Trust … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
United Nations Democracy Fund
UNDEF was established by the UN Secretary-General in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund
