In a recently released list of top nonprofit partners of United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID), IntraHealth International has been named in the top 20, reports Devex, a social enterprise engaged in providing business intelligence and recruitment services to the development … [Read more...] about IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
Social Finance, Inc. gets $500,000 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation for developing Social Impact Bond Market
Source: http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/news/press-releases/rockefeller-foundation-grants-social The Rockefeller Foundation in a recent announcement said that it is providing a $500,000, two-year grant aimed at supporting Social Finance Inc.’s innovative work in developing the Social Impact … [Read more...] about Social Finance, Inc. gets $500,000 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation for developing Social Impact Bond Market
Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012
4. “Initiative Description and Innovations” in the nomination form of the Equator Prize seeks “a description of the origin of the initiative and its purpose, activities, and achievements. Identify the main social and environmental issues and challenges addressed by the initiative and describe what … [Read more...] about Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012
Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012
7. “How has the initiative improved the community’s ability to adapt and respond to environmental, social and economic change? What specific elements of the initiative help to ensure community resilience in the face of external pressures?” The initiative implemented by your organization is has … [Read more...] about Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012
Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012
8. “Describe the operational sustainability of the initiative. When did the initiative begin? What are the key social, institutional, financial, and ecological elements that make this initiative sustainable over the long term? Describe any plans for expansion of the initiative.” Sustainability of … [Read more...] about Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012
University of Melbourne Research Fellowship Opportunity: Social Dimensions of Climate Change Adaptation
The University of Melbourne’s Department of Resource Management and Geography is seeking applications for Research Fellow (Social Dimensions of Climate Change Adaptation) at the Melbourne School of Land and Environment, Parkville campus. The position is part-time on a fixed term basis. About … [Read more...] about University of Melbourne Research Fellowship Opportunity: Social Dimensions of Climate Change Adaptation
The Think Tank Fund and Open Society Roma Initiatives invite applications from Roma graduates in select European countries for the Policy Research Fellowship program
The Think Tank Fund and the Open Society Roma Initiatives are currently accepting applications for the Roma Policy Research Fellowship program from young Roma BA, MA and PhD graduates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, … [Read more...] about The Think Tank Fund and Open Society Roma Initiatives invite applications from Roma graduates in select European countries for the Policy Research Fellowship program
UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups
UNDP is looking for a suitable agency to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups and demonstrate it in its project districts in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from October 2011 to December … [Read more...] about UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups
2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland
The Berne Declaration and Greenpeace Switzerland invites NGOs the world over to nominate (bring to the public eye) corporations that are interested only in making profits without any regard for social and/or environmental harm. For this purpose, the organizers welcome the critical eye of civil … [Read more...] about 2012 Public Eye Award: Highlight the corporate sins of a company you know, and get a chance to present your case at WEF in Davos, Switzerland
Polaris Project seeking applications for a volunteer Client Services fellow to assist the victims of human trafficking in social services and advocacy
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/ Named after the North Star that guided slaves towards freedom along the Underground Railroad, Polaris Project has been providing a comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery since 2002. Polaris Project is … [Read more...] about Polaris Project seeking applications for a volunteer Client Services fellow to assist the victims of human trafficking in social services and advocacy
