On November 2, seven changemakers will be given the World of Children Award, for helping transform the lives of vulnerable children across the world. The award, which is also called "Nobel Prize for children,” is given annually and it includes a cash grant of up to $50,000. All the seven awardees … [Read more...] about World of Children honors Global Changemakers for Children
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation, and Zorig Foundation presented scholarships to 60 female students from the National University of Mongolia (NUM) and Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST). This is the second year of the scholarship program in Mongolia. Till now … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
USAID and Its NGO Partners Working Together to Test Nutritional Impact Assessment Tool
USAID and Its NGO Partners are working together to test a nutritional impact assessment tool, reports IRIN. According to Michael Zeilinger, head of the nutrition division with USAID’s Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition, this tool “would be a way for organizations designing or … [Read more...] about USAID and Its NGO Partners Working Together to Test Nutritional Impact Assessment Tool
United States Government allocates $268 million for Joint Afghan Justice and Counternarcotics Programs
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has made an agreement with the Government of Afghanistan, according to which approximately $268 million will be funded for joint programs promoting rule of law, corrections, fight narcotics, and law … [Read more...] about United States Government allocates $268 million for Joint Afghan Justice and Counternarcotics Programs
E-book on Informal Justice and Security
The E-book entitled ‘Perspectives on Involving Non-State and Customary Actors in Justice and Security’ is a collection of dissertations and papers presented at the conference, “Access to Justice and Security: Non-state actors and the local dynamics of ordering.” The conference took place in … [Read more...] about E-book on Informal Justice and Security
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
City of Austin invites Grant Applications under Grant for Technology Opportunities Program
City of Austin’s Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is an initiative that aims to create a community where general public has access to computers and information technology facilities. The GTOPs offers support and funding to various programs that are dedicated towards providing … [Read more...] about City of Austin invites Grant Applications under Grant for Technology Opportunities 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
Proposals Invited for Fourth Digital Media and Learning Competition
The Digital Media and Learning (DML) is inviting proposals for two competitions that will be organized under the main DML Competition. The two competitions for which the proposals are sought include a design competition on Badges for Lifelong Learning; and a research competition on Badges, Trophies, … [Read more...] about Proposals Invited for Fourth Digital Media and Learning Competition
Global Spotlight at the University of Minnesota seeks proposals from faculty and students for various fellowship grant programs
The Global Spotlight at the University of Minnesota is currently seeking proposals for an all-University grant program for faculty and graduate/professional students to promote major international research and scholarly initiatives with global visibility. The focus of the program in the 2010-2012 … [Read more...] about Global Spotlight at the University of Minnesota seeks proposals from faculty and students for various fellowship grant programs
