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
Human Rights Small Grants Call for Proposals in Armenia
Counterpart International in Armenia has issued a request for proposals for the Human Rights Small Grants HRSG). NGOs, foundations and union of legal entities registered and operating in the country can apply for this opportunity. The goal of this program is to support Armenian civil society … [Read more...] about Human Rights Small Grants Call for Proposals in Armenia
Facts about Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Source: http://www.youthcoalition.org/ The Global Fund is a financial institution that was established in 2002. It is also known as GFTAM and is located in Geneva, Switzerland. The Fund was established with an aim to offer financial support to countries to fight with diseases like AIDS, … [Read more...] about Facts about Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
The Strengthening Information Society Research Capacity Alliance (SIRCA II) is a research capacity building project that is managed by the Singapore Internet Research Centre at Nanyang Technological University, the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and the Instituto de Estudios Peruanos … [Read more...] about SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
Sida’s Advanced International Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security
The Swedish International Development Agency's (Sida) is supporting the Interntional Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security to be held in May and November 2012 in Sweden and another country (yet to be decided). The International Training Programmes are specially … [Read more...] about Sida’s Advanced International Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security
USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
In a program recently convened by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Baghdad, attended by program partners, the official aid agency of the US government announced the award of first round of grants under Iraq Access to Justice Program. The meeting was attended by the … [Read more...] about USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
Funds totalling $3.2 million made available for CSOs in Barbados to boost the national HIV/AIDS response
Under the second Government of Barbados/World Bank HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Project, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Barbados will get funds totaling $3.2 million to help in the national HIV/AIDS response. Grants of $10 000 to $20 000 will be available for the successful applicants to … [Read more...] about Funds totalling $3.2 million made available for CSOs in Barbados to boost the national HIV/AIDS response
Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa call for proposals for civil society organizations
Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa (OSISA) has been engaged in building vibrant and tolerant democracies in southern Africa by means of different thematic and country focused programs, which provide grants to civil society organizations. Grants are approved by the OSISA board on a … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa call for proposals for civil society organizations
Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39455&Cr=sustainable+development%20&Cr1 Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize … [Read more...] about Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/11/11090710051001 The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … [Read more...] about South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
