The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is seeking contributions from the civil society in the form of inputs to prepare an annual World We Want Report which will be launched on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This way GCAP is trying to provide a lobbying tool for … [Read more...] about GCAP seeks input contributions from civil society for the annual World We Want Report
Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Sourced from: http://www.worldfoodprize.org World Food Prize for 2011 has been announced and this year’s winners are two former presidents, who led the drastic reduction of hunger and poverty in their countries. In a ceremony held recently at the U.S. State Department John Agyekum Kufuor, former … [Read more...] about Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Out of the Box Prize 2010 for Community Health and Development
Community Toolbox, a global resource of free information on essential skills for building healthy communities is offering applications for its Out of the Box Prize 2010. The Prize has been established to honor innovative approaches to promoting community health and development worldwide. NGOs and … [Read more...] about Out of the Box Prize 2010 for Community Health and Development
Deadline approaching for submission of nominations for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour
Individuals and organizations including non-governmental and governmental agencies, civil society groups, the private sector and others with a Habitat Agency can be nominated for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour. Launched in 1989, the Scroll of Honour is the most prestigious human settlement award … [Read more...] about Deadline approaching for submission of nominations for the UN-HABITAT’s Scroll of Honour
DFID Call for Research Proposals for Future of Aid and Beyond Research Competition
The Department for International Development (DFID) has recognized the key role of research in its Research Strategy 2008-2013 “to help anticipate and respond to future trends that will impact on the lives of the poor people.” Research can help prepare for “future challenges and opportunities , … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Research Proposals for Future of Aid and Beyond Research Competition
S.E.VEN Fund’s 2010-11 Essay Competition on enterprise solutions to poverty
The S.E.VEN Fund (SEVEN) is pleased to announce its 2010-11 Essay Competition in partnership with the Washington DC-based Center For Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA). We are seeking essays on enterprise solutions to poverty from around the globe that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or … [Read more...] about S.E.VEN Fund’s 2010-11 Essay Competition on enterprise solutions to poverty
Nominations for the Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award 2010 are now open
The Drivers of Change award recognizes individuals or organizations from across the southern Africa Region that are making a real impact, especially in developing effective public policies and strategies, to overcome poverty. It is awarded in four categories: civil society, government, individual … [Read more...] about Nominations for the Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award 2010 are now open
UNDP: “We Can End Poverty” Photo Contest
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Olympus Corporation and the Agence France-Presse (AFP) Foundation, launched the second annual Picture This photo contest today in Johannesburg, South Africa. The contest, titled Picture This: We Can End Poverty, seeks to show the … [Read more...] about UNDP: “We Can End Poverty” Photo Contest
Third Annual Open Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Request for Proposals
The SEVEN Fund’s Request for Proposals under the Third Annual Solutions to Poverty” will award “two (2) research grants of no more than $100,000 each.” “The aim of SEVEN Fund sponsored research is to challenge the prevailing state of mind in this field. We want to answer the question of whether … [Read more...] about Third Annual Open Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Request for Proposals
IFAD Call for Proposals 2010: Remittances for Development
The International Fund for Agriculture and Development (IFAD) under its Financial Facility for Remittances (FFR) has announced the call for proposals for the year 2010 on Promoting innovative remittance systems and investment channels. This call specifically seeks to promote access to remittances in … [Read more...] about IFAD Call for Proposals 2010: Remittances for Development
