According to WHO-2011, an estimated 1 billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, have a disability ; 10% of an affected population [by disaster] will develop serious psychological trauma. 80% of people with disabilities live in developing countries, and there, make up 20% of the poorest of … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects for People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs)
Liliane Foundation
Liliane Foundation (Liliane Fonds) objective is to make a contribution, that the quality of life of children and young people with disabilities improves in developing countries and that, now and later as adults, to participate in society. This Foundation provides access to medical and social … [Read more...] about Liliane Foundation
Pro Victimis Foundation
The Pro Victimis Foudation is dedicated towards the upliftment of most vulnerable communities in developing countries. The Foundation primarily supports the victims of forgotten or unrecognized disasters (extreme forms of exploitation, chronic consequences of armed conflict, natural or industrial … [Read more...] about Pro Victimis Foundation
Submit Letter of Inquiry to Firelight Foundation for Safe Communities, Resilient Children initiative
Deadline: 29 August 2014 Organizations already working on child rights, child protection, or activities that help build children’s emotional health in Tanzania and Zimbabwe are invited to submit Letters of Inquiry for the Safe Communities, Resilient Children initiative of Firelight … [Read more...] about Submit Letter of Inquiry to Firelight Foundation for Safe Communities, Resilient Children initiative
World Children’s Fund
The World Children's Fund is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to helping children worldwide who are suffering the effects of poverty, disease, natural disaster, famine, abuse, civil strife and war. The Fund is changing the lives of the world's impoverished and suffering … [Read more...] about World Children’s Fund
A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects on Children
Millions of children around the world are born into a stark reality: will they work in markets and mines, or go to school? Will they be trafficked into slavery, or be free? Will they be child soldiers, or students? Many children grow up in a daily life marked by violence; the images of war, abuse, … [Read more...] about A list of 20 Foundations Supporting Projects on Children
BBC World Service Trust
The BBC World Service Trust is a international development charity which mainly focuses to promote human rights in over 43 countries. The major purpose of this trust is to support the rights of children and women. Areas of interest: Children Economic Development Human Rights Women & … [Read more...] about BBC World Service Trust
The Urgent Action Fund for Women Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: Ongoing The Urgent Action Fund for women's human rights, a global women's fund to protect, strengthen and sustain women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moment, accepts grant applications for immediate support to women/transgender human rights defenders under its Rapid … [Read more...] about The Urgent Action Fund for Women Human Rights Defenders
Abilis Foundation Small Grants for Projects Initiated by Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: Open Organizations run by people with disability (related to mobility, vision, hearing or any other type) can secure small grants from the Abilis Foundation to implement the projects they initiate. Primary objective of the Abilis foundation is to build the capacity of people with … [Read more...] about Abilis Foundation Small Grants for Projects Initiated by Persons with Disabilities
The European Youth Foundation Grant Opportunities for Youth
Deadline: 1 October 2014 Do you belong to the Council of Europe member states? Is your organization non-profit-making and non-governmental? Does it have its own statutes? Does it run activities for young people (15-30 years of age) and you have members of this age sector? Are young people in the … [Read more...] about The European Youth Foundation Grant Opportunities for Youth
