Recently on United Nations Public Service Day, a ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by the United Nations in which annual Public Service Awards were awarded to winning entries from various countries for their innovative initiatives. Awardees received a trophy and a certificate of … [Read more...] about Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award
Open Society Fellowship opportunity for journalists, activists, academics, and policy practitioners from around the world
The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals who are developing innovative solutions to pressing open society challenges. The fellowship program seeks applicants eager to communicate original and provocative ideas to a broad audience, as well as to shape policy and inspire critical debate among … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship opportunity for journalists, activists, academics, and policy practitioners from around the world
USAID Call for Applications for Implementing the Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media Project in Belarus
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from U.S. or non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG organizations to implement the Strengthening Civil Society and Independent … [Read more...] about USAID Call for Applications for Implementing the Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media Project in Belarus
USAID Call for Applications: Facilitating the Free Flow of Information in Cuba
The amounts and types of information made available during the internet era have been unprecedented throughout the world, but not in Cuba. The restrictions that the Cuban government has placed on the distribution of information, including access to the internet, have left many citizens yearning for … [Read more...] about USAID Call for Applications: Facilitating the Free Flow of Information in Cuba
European Commission Call for Proposals for strengthening the role of civil society in human rights and democratic reform and implementation of EU guidelines on Death Penalty
The European Commission through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) has issued a call for proposals with the objectives of strengthening the role of civil society in human rights and democratic reform, and supporting the actions on human rights and democracy issues in … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals for strengthening the role of civil society in human rights and democratic reform and implementation of EU guidelines on Death Penalty
Fundraising for Women and Girls: Multilateral Organizations
UN Women In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. UN Women provides grants to fuel innovative, high-impact programs by government agencies and civil society groups through two funds—the Fund for … [Read more...] about Fundraising for Women and Girls: Multilateral Organizations
United Nations Democracy Fund
UNDEF was established by the UN Secretary-General in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
The Heineken Prizes are international prizes awarded every other year to five internationally renowned scientists and one highly talented Dutch visual artist for their great merits to science, Dutch art and society. The scientific Heineken Prizes recognise and reward unique achievement in the … [Read more...] about Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
Open Society Institute the Burma Project: Open call for Proposals to fund Country specific priority projects
The Burma Project, established by the Open Society Institute in 1994, is dedicated to increasing international awareness of conditions in Burma and helping the country make the transition from a closed to an open society. To this end, the Burma Project prioritizes projects targeting marginalized … [Read more...] about Open Society Institute the Burma Project: Open call for Proposals to fund Country specific priority projects
World Bank Georgia Office announces 10 winners of the CSF grants competition
Sourced From: http://www.finchannel.com/Main_News/Press_Releases/89012_World_Bank_Georgia_Announces_2011_CSF_Winners/ Winners of the 2011 Civil Society Fund (CSF) competition for Georgia were recently announced by the World Bank Country Office. An event was held at the World Bank’s Office in … [Read more...] about World Bank Georgia Office announces 10 winners of the CSF grants competition
