12th August 2015 is celebrated as International Youth Day!! The day is meant as an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. The 2015 International Youth Day theme is "Youth Civic Engagement". The engagement and participation of youth is essential to … [Read more...] about 2015 International Youth Day: Various Open Opportunities & Toolkits Empowering Youths around the World
A Free Toolkit for Young Leaders seeking to build Good Governance in their countries
‘Global agreements, grassroots advocacy: youth and governance in a post-2015’ is a toolkit developed jointly by Restless Development, ActionAid and Plan for young people who want to make sure their voice is heard in a post-2015 world. The toolkit helps young person understand and raise awareness on … [Read more...] about A Free Toolkit for Young Leaders seeking to build Good Governance in their countries
A Free Toolkit that helps you become a Young Leader for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Women Deliver developed the this toolkit called ‘Respecting, Protecting and Fulfilling our Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights’ which helps young leaders provide with information and guidance in order to become a impactful, expert young leader for sexual and reproductive health rights … [Read more...] about A Free Toolkit that helps you become a Young Leader for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
WYA-UN Democracy Funds 200,000 USD for Emerging Leaders of the Arab Region
Deadline: 01 December 2015 The World Youth Alliance (WYA) Middle East in collaboration with United Nations democracy Fund is currently inviting applications to train young leaders in five Arab countries. The fund is intended to build the capacity of potential young Arab leaders. It seeks to direct … [Read more...] about WYA-UN Democracy Funds 200,000 USD for Emerging Leaders of the Arab Region
2015 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic is Open for Applications
Deadline: 24 September 2015 The French Republic is seeking applications for its 2015 Human Rights Prize which is awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government. The prize, created in 1988, is awarded for individual or collective action on the ground, irrespective of nationality or … [Read more...] about 2015 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic is Open for Applications
Submit SOIs for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Programmes in China
Deadline: 11 September 2015 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) outlining project concepts and capacity to manage projects that will support the bureau’s … [Read more...] about Submit SOIs for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Programmes in China
Funds, Eligibility and Application Information for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Programmes in China
Funds & Duration The Bureau anticipates making awards in amounts of $500,000 to $1,500,000 for one to three year programs. Eligibility Information Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria: Be a U.S.-based or foreign-based non-profit organization/non-government … [Read more...] about Funds, Eligibility and Application Information for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Programmes in China
Celebrating International Day of Indigenous Peoples- A List of 12 Foundations Promoting Indigenous Peoples Rights around the World
August 9, 2015 is the International Day of the World's Indigenous People!! This day is a day to recognize and appreciate all indigenous cultures. The United Nations is also holding a variety of events around the globe! This year's theme puts a spotlight on the issue of indigenous peoples' access to … [Read more...] about Celebrating International Day of Indigenous Peoples- A List of 12 Foundations Promoting Indigenous Peoples Rights around the World
The Global Greengrants Fund Protecting Indigenous People’s Right
The Global Greengrants Fund is a public charity that seeds environmental action through small grants. The Fund supports change from the ground up by channeling donations to local projects and grassroots campaigns for justice, primarily in the developing world and emerging economies. Global … [Read more...] about The Global Greengrants Fund Protecting Indigenous People’s Right
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples
Seventh Generation Fund is an Indigenous identity-based organization dedicated to the self determination of Native Peoples . Seventh Generation Fund supports projects engaged in community empowerment and organizing endeavors, issue advocacy, cultural revitalization, strengthening Indigenous … [Read more...] about Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples
