The Russian government agrees to grant funds for implementation of the Arctic Council’s environmental friendly projects. These funds are required to prevent pollution in the arctic. NEFCO is associated with us to administer the funds. The Russian government has taken up highly extensive clean-up … [Read more...] about Russia government grants €10 million to prevent pollution in Arctic
European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia. A limited number of activities may … [Read more...] about European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
The South-East Finland-Russia ENPI CBC Program has made a third call for proposals, for cross-border solutions in three major areas, which are economic development, border-crossing and the environment, and social development and civil society. A total fund of €5.8 million is available for these … [Read more...] about Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
Alfa Fellowship Program 2012-2013 for US and British young professionals offering work assignments in Russia
Russia based Alfa bank sponsored Fellowship Program 2012-2013 is currently accepting applications from eligible US and British young professionals. Alfa Fellowship Program offers work assignments to qualified young professionals at leading organizations in Russia. This is a high-level professional … [Read more...] about Alfa Fellowship Program 2012-2013 for US and British young professionals offering work assignments in Russia
Chatham House invites proposals from scholars in select Ex-Soviet states for the six-month Robert Bosch Visiting Fellowship to work with Russia and Eurasia Program team
Chatham House, formally known as The Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in London whose mission is to analyze and promote the understanding of major international issues and current affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's leading … [Read more...] about Chatham House invites proposals from scholars in select Ex-Soviet states for the six-month Robert Bosch Visiting Fellowship to work with Russia and Eurasia Program team
Human Rights Watch announces winners of prestigious Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism
Source: http://www.ifex.org/awards/2011/08/09/desforges_award/ Human Rights Watch has announced to honour seven human rights activists with the prestigious Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. These courageous human rights advocates, who come from Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch announces winners of prestigious Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism
NGOs invited to apply for Tobacco Control Grants
As part of its global initiative to reduce tobacco in low- and middle-income countries, the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use has launched a grants program to support “projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions.” Managed by the International … [Read more...] about NGOs invited to apply for Tobacco Control Grants
