Deadline: 20 April 2015 The Foundation for Human Rights is accepting applications for the AMARIGHTZA Socio-economic Justice for All-(SEJA). The purpose of FHR is to provide support to access to justice imperatives through its flagship programme to Community Based Advice Offices (CAOs). The … [Read more...] about AMARIGHTZA Socio-economic Justice for All-(SEJA)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. The foundation’s grant making areas focus on global … [Read more...] about Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Women and girls throughout the world continue to experience violence, discrimination, inequality, and poverty. In Nigeria, patriarchal structures and gender inequalities are deeply rooted. Nigerian women face challenges when acquiring formal education, full participation in political and economic … [Read more...] about A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Call for Applications: Development Innovation Ventures Program
Deadline: 15 April 2015 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Global Development Lab is seeking applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. DIV’s aim is to create a portfolio of innovations that improves lives for millions of the poor around the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Development Innovation Ventures Program
Grant Opportunity by UNESCO Moscow Office to Prevent Violence in Educational Institutions
Deadline: 10 April 2015 The UNESCO Office in Moscow for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation is calling applications from organizations interested in carrying out an order to develop a manual on the prevention of violence in educational … [Read more...] about Grant Opportunity by UNESCO Moscow Office to Prevent Violence in Educational Institutions
Human Rights Foundation: AMARIGHTZA Programme Promoting the Rights of Vulnerable & Marginalized Groups in South Africa
Deadline: 20 April 2015 The Foundation for Human Rights in partnership with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), is currently accepting proposals for its newly launched programme- Amarightza also known as ‘Socio-Economic Justice for All-(SEJA). The main objectives … [Read more...] about Human Rights Foundation: AMARIGHTZA Programme Promoting the Rights of Vulnerable & Marginalized Groups in South Africa
EuropeAid : EIDHR-CBSS to Promote Constitutional Literacy and Equal Citizenship in Pakistan
Deadline: 18 May 2015 The European Commission is seeking proposals from non-profit/civil society organizations working across globe for its European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) programme under its Country-Based Support Scheme (CBSS) to promote Constitutional Literacy and Equal … [Read more...] about EuropeAid : EIDHR-CBSS to Promote Constitutional Literacy and Equal Citizenship in Pakistan
Humane Earth Foundation Grants for Organisations Working in Environment Sector
Deadline: 6 May 2015 The Humane Earth Foundation is accepting letter of inquiry from organizations in Western & Eastern Europe working in the environment sector to apply for Grant. Projects involving concrete action and actual implementation of change in lifestyle are supported by the … [Read more...] about Humane Earth Foundation Grants for Organisations Working in Environment Sector
Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Esther Banda – Empower Women? One Young Zimbabwean says Yes, we can!
Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Esther Banda - Empower Women? One Young Zimbabwean says Yes, we can! Esther Banda, from Zimbabwe, intends to realize – and one which has earned her a place as a finalist in Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard’s annual social enterprise competition, … [Read more...] about Project Inspire 2014 Finalists: Esther Banda – Empower Women? One Young Zimbabwean says Yes, we can!
2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
28-year-old Sombodhi Ghosh, from India once realised the female helpers around him were being shunned during their monthly menstrual cycle, the incident ultimately led him on an unexpected career path. In 2011, Sombodhi co-founded Aakar Innovations (Aakar), a company which creates low-cost sanitary … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
