The Open Society Foundations in partnership with Echoing Green is seeking applications for the newly launched Black Male Achievement (BMA) Fellowship program that is targeted at individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the U.S. It is the first fellowship program … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green seek Applications for the Black Male Achievement Fellowship Program
Summer Academy on Social Vulnerability – From Social Vulnerability to Resilience: Measuring Progress toward Disaster Risk Reduction
Munich Re Foundation in partnership with the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security has issued a call for applications for the seventh annual Summer Academy on Social Vulnerability entitled From Social Vulnerability to Resilience: Measuring Progress toward Disaster … [Read more...] about Summer Academy on Social Vulnerability – From Social Vulnerability to Resilience: Measuring Progress toward Disaster Risk Reduction
GSBI™ Program for social entrepreneurs to enable their organizations become financially sustainable
The Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology and Society has opened the application process from 6 December onwards for the Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI™) program which gives an opportunity to socially-minded entrepreneurs to build sustainable, scalable organizations that … [Read more...] about GSBI™ Program for social entrepreneurs to enable their organizations become financially sustainable
ECSEL invites Social Entrepreneurs from China to Join the Group
ECSEL is a fellowship program meant for the social entrepreneurs in China and is helping its fellows since 2009 by providing them training, mentorship, community building, and investment. Each year, the group selects a new cohort of ECSEL fellows, and provides them fully subsidized training trips in … [Read more...] about ECSEL invites Social Entrepreneurs from China to Join the Group
EC invites Grant Proposals for Strengthening Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Namibia
The European Commission (EC) has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes at first stage for projects that aim to strengthen non state actors (NSA) and local authorities (LA) in Namibia to achieve a more open and democratic society. Projects with potential to address the issue of social … [Read more...] about EC invites Grant Proposals for Strengthening Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Namibia
WomenChangeMakers Picks its First Two Fellows from Brazil
The WomenChangeMakers, an initiative of the Smiling Children Foundation, has selected its first two fellows from Brazil, working for women’s progress in the country. These fellows have achieved social and economic transformations for women in their community and in the Brazilian society. A panel of … [Read more...] about WomenChangeMakers Picks its First Two Fellows from Brazil
The Swedish Institute invites Young Women from Select Countries for the She Entrepreneurs 2012 Program
The Swedish Institute (SI) invites eligible young women from the Middle East and North Africa, Iran and Sweden for the She Entrepreneurs 2012 Program. She Entrepreneurs is a leadership program started by the SI for the women who have some vision and are willing to contribute to the world for … [Read more...] about The Swedish Institute invites Young Women from Select Countries for the She Entrepreneurs 2012 Program
IDEO.org Fellowship Program 2013: Design Solutions to address Poverty
IDEO.org is accepting applications for the IDEO.org Fellowship Program 2013 that provides an opportunity for leaders in the social sector (and other areas) to work on designing solutions to address poverty-related problems. The Fellowship Program enables future global leaders from the design, … [Read more...] about IDEO.org Fellowship Program 2013: Design Solutions to address Poverty
A Guide on Conservation Finance
"Guide to Conservation Finance" was developed by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to provide comprehensive information about the conservation financing mechanisms that are being implemented across the world. The guide aims to help people who are engaged in conservation activities, by informing them … [Read more...] about A Guide on Conservation Finance
Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) received funds worth $15,000 from the Verizon Foundation. GCADV has its headquarters in Decatur. According to a press release from Verizon, "This grant will allow GCADV to initiate a social media contest for teens to name a new project to … [Read more...] about Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
