The Global Business Center at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business is seeking applications for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) from students around the world and across disciplines who seek to harness the power of commercial strategies to reduce poverty and … [Read more...] about GBC at the University of Washington invites unique business plans aimed at reducing poverty from students worldwide for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Management: A program for future and current African entrepreneurs offered by ALTIS Business School Milan
Source: http://www.africareport.com/ One of the largest private institutions of higher learning in Europe, the ALTIS Postgraduate School of Business and Society Milan, Italy has come up with a unique solution for social entrepreneurs in Africa that are not in a position to travel all the way to … [Read more...] about MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Management: A program for future and current African entrepreneurs offered by ALTIS Business School Milan
CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security seeks proposals to review the current approaches to climate change communications and social learning applicable to developing countries
Climate change is an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people who depend on small‐scale agriculture for their livelihoods. The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security … [Read more...] about CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security seeks proposals to review the current approaches to climate change communications and social learning applicable to developing countries
Social Science Research Council seeks applications for the Eurasia Program Fellowships from scholars at various stages of their research
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent nonprofit organization working towards the advancement of social science research and scholarship. Founded in New York City in 1923 as the world’s first national coordinating body of the social sciences, it is today an international … [Read more...] about Social Science Research Council seeks applications for the Eurasia Program Fellowships from scholars at various stages of their research
Jamaica Social Investment Fund to fund $109 for Phase II of the PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston
Source: http://www.justmeans.com/ The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) with the purpose of improving the social conditions of the downtown communities in Kingston has agreed to the finance Phase II of the ambitious PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston, Jamaica. During the second phase … [Read more...] about Jamaica Social Investment Fund to fund $109 for Phase II of the PetroCaribe Sanitation project in Kingston
WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
Different natural and humanitarian calamities and emergencies like earthquakes, floods, droughts, or wars not only affect physical health of victims but leave a short to long term psychological traumas on their psyche and affect their social health and well-being. In order to help the fieldworkers … [Read more...] about WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
IYF Announces 2011 YouthActionNet Global Fellows
Source: http://www.iyfnet.org/ International Youth Foundation (IYF) has announced its 2011 YouthActionNet global fellows that are 21 in number and come from 16 countries. These fellows will take part in weeklong event in Mexico City from October 1-7, where they will be honoured at an awards … [Read more...] about IYF Announces 2011 YouthActionNet Global Fellows
British Council Philippines is seeking applications for I am a Changemaker business plan competition from social entrepreneurs
British Council Philippines is seeking applications for I am a Changemaker social enterprise business plan competition, awarding seed capital directly to the best social enterprise idea that best meets their criteria. About Social Entrepreneurs Social entrepreneurs are the ones who dream up … [Read more...] about British Council Philippines is seeking applications for I am a Changemaker business plan competition from social entrepreneurs
The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Natural Resources Forum (NRF) is a United Nations Sustainable Development Journal that is published quarterly by the Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations. The main focus of the journal remains on international, multidisciplinary issues related to sustainable development and … [Read more...] about The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
Feminist Economics is a journal that focuses on feminist economic issues and provides a platform for debate and dialogue on those issues. The main goal of the journal is to improve the living conditions of children, women and men. The journal welcomes diverse voices on such issues and tries to open … [Read more...] about Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
