In response to UN Women’s Strategic Plan and The Coca-Cola Company’s global 5 BY 20 Initiative , the Coca-Cola Company and UN Women announced a partnership to support and aid economic empowerment of women. The partnership will help promote women entrepreneurs, by making use of the resources from … [Read more...] about The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women Form Global Partnership to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment
Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
On Sept. 20, 2011, an announcement to initiate a new global effort to end child marriage was made at the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. This announcement highlighted the serious issue that directly affects 10 million girls in many countries every year. The program will aim at … [Read more...] about Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
Applications now open for 2012-2013 Irish Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Commission in Ireland is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 scholarships program providing Irish students, scholars and professionals with the opportunity to study, lecture and research at top universities and institutions in the US. Applications are encouraged in all … [Read more...] about Applications now open for 2012-2013 Irish Fulbright Program
The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University invite Applications for Justice Initiative Fellows Program
The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University (CEU) are inviting applications for the Justice Initiative Fellows Program for 2012-2014. This program was started in 1996 and aims to develop a network of lawyers and activists who will work to raise issues related to human rights … [Read more...] about The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University invite Applications for Justice Initiative Fellows Program
U.S. Government Launches New Entrepreneurship Toolkit
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State recently hosted a conference titled ‘Successful Approaches to Fostering Entrepreneurship’. This half-day event was attended by 50 representatives from the private, not-for-profit and education fields working to … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Launches New Entrepreneurship Toolkit
GEMS Education partners with UNESCO
GEMS Eucation has tied up with The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to conduct the largest leadership program, with the help of which 10,000 school principals will be trained in leadership skills. GEMS Education is the biggest private education service … [Read more...] about GEMS Education partners with UNESCO
Citi Foundation commits $155,000 to Lebanese community
Citi Foundation is the branch of Citi that undertakes humanitarian projects. Recently, the Foundation granted funds amounting to $155,000 to four Lebanese institutions to help them work productively in the fields of youth education, entrepreneurship and microfinance. The recipients of the grant … [Read more...] about Citi Foundation commits $155,000 to Lebanese community
PPP Seeks Applications from Afghan Lawyers and Judges for LLM Scholarship Program
Started in 2007, the Public Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan (PPP) is a joint program of the US State Department and leading private attorneys in the US. This program was initiated to provide scholarships, training, and educational resources to lawyers, judges and educators from … [Read more...] about PPP Seeks Applications from Afghan Lawyers and Judges for LLM Scholarship Program
PRM funding opportunity for the 2012 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance Program aimed at assisting the admitted refugees in the US
The Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration is currently seeking proposals from eligible organizations for the fiscal year 2012 Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program overseen by the Bureau. This program aims at complementing the Reception and Placement … [Read more...] about PRM funding opportunity for the 2012 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance Program aimed at assisting the admitted refugees in the US
UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields
UNDP is currently inviting applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the roster, where they can be considered for consultancy opportunities as needs arise, including for emergency deployments. The consultants must have expertise in program design and conceptualization, needs … [Read more...] about UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields
