About: UWF was created in 2000 to support civil society organisations from Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus working with women. Core goals of the Fund are: To promote human rights and freedom by empowering civil society. To build a coherent and cohesive movement of women’s organisations in order … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Women’s Fund (UWF)
Her Fund (HF)
About: HF mobilises resources to support projects written to enhance women’s rights in Hong Kong. The Fund was born in 2004 thanks to a group of local activists. The core goal of HF is to protect women from discrimination and violence while promoting a culture of gender equality. The Fund gives … [Read more...] about Her Fund (HF)
The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF)
About: VGIF was funded in 1969 by members of the International Federation of University Women. The initial aim of the Fund was to enable women from poor background to access university education. Within a decade, the Fund broadened its scope and started sponsoring a wider range of women’s … [Read more...] about The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF)
Mediterranean Women’s Fund (MWF)
About: MWF was created in 2008 to financially support initiatives for women living in the Mediterranean region. In general, MWF’s goal is to strengthen women’s movements and also to build transnational networks, which could further enhance the political, social and economic positions of women in the … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Women’s Fund (MWF)
Request for Proposals (RFP) for global and regional civil society
Deadline- 22 July 2013 The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund is accepting proposals for global and regional civil society networks addressing HIV related issues. The mission of this program is to address critical factors for scaling up access to prevention, treatment, care and support and to … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals (RFP) for global and regional civil society
Historical Justice and Memory: Questions of Rights and Accountability in Contemporary Society
Deadline- 5 September 2013 Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability, Institute for the Study of Human Rights is organizing conference on Historical Justice and Memory Network which will be conducted at Columbia University’s Institute in New York City from December 5-7, 2013.The purpose … [Read more...] about Historical Justice and Memory: Questions of Rights and Accountability in Contemporary Society
Ford Foundation
Objectives: Established in 1936 by the President of the Ford Motor Company, the Ford Foundation is one of the largest and most influential private foundations in the world. In 2011, the Ford Foundation granted more than $400 million to organisations implementing projects towards poverty reduction, … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation
Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights Program
Deadline- 9 August 2013 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for three-year Civil Society program entitled “Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights.” The mission of this program is to strengthen human capacity on the island by providing opportunities for … [Read more...] about Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights Program
Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) Media Competition
Deadline- 15 August 2013 Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) Media Competition and Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) invites participants for Media Competition. The purpose of this program is to encourage journalists to investigate the challenges and … [Read more...] about Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) Media Competition
Peace is Children’s Right’s 5th Intentional Competition of photography
Deadline- 10 September 2013 Photographers around the globe are invited to participate in Peace is Children's Right's 5th Intentional Competition of photography launched by “World Without Wars and Violence” under UN. Categories- Color, monochrome, creative and students. Awards- 10 best … [Read more...] about Peace is Children’s Right’s 5th Intentional Competition of photography
