Introduction: The Conference aims to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol). In particular, the conference aims to reflect upon the possibility of further promoting … [Read more...] about Conference on Rights of Women in Africa, University of Pretoria (South Africa)
Non-State Actors and Local Authorities Programme – Egypt 2013
Deadline- 16 September 2013 Proposals are accepted for thematic programme “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities” (NSA-LA) under Europe Aid. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations and local authorities as a pre-condition for a more equitable, open … [Read more...] about Non-State Actors and Local Authorities Programme – Egypt 2013
Netherlands Fellowship for Training on ‘Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use’
Deadline to apply for Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP): 1 October 2013 Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation is organizing the Training on ‘Netherlands Fellowship for Training on ‘Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use’ in the Netherlands from 7 - 25 April … [Read more...] about Netherlands Fellowship for Training on ‘Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use’
Grantmaking Foundations that fund Women and Gender Issues around the world
This Guide provides relevant information about 14 most important funds for women organisations and/or for projects seeking to improve gender equality. It is important to consider that all the development agencies and governmental funding schemes are now designing their campaigns, and budgeting their … [Read more...] about Grantmaking Foundations that fund Women and Gender Issues around the world
The African Women Development Fund (AWDF)
About: The AWDF is the first pan-African women’s grant maker, which support local, national and regional women’s organisations working towards the empowerment of women and the improvement of women’s rights. Born in 2001, it has provided more than $17 million worth grants to women organisations … [Read more...] about The African Women Development Fund (AWDF)
7th Innovation Grant Call for Proposals Launched
Deadline- 13 August 2013 7th Innovation Grant Call for Proposals has been announced by Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. The funding can be used to- De-risk the technology by developing prototypes or conducting proof of concept experiments Determine a go-to market strategy … [Read more...] about 7th Innovation Grant Call for Proposals Launched
Mama Cash Foundation
About: Mama Cash is the oldest international women’s fund. The Foundation supports women-led initiatives promoting women’s rights and social change. Mama Cash is a risk-taking organisation that mainly funds pioneering, taboo breaking and risk taking initiatives. Main belief of Mama Cash is that by … [Read more...] about Mama Cash Foundation
Nirnaya Women’s Fund (India)
About: Nirnaya is the first women’s fund in India. The Fund was established in 1998 to financially support women’s organisation developing projects for disempowered and disadvantaged women in India. Nirnaya helps women through micro-credit schemes and also by sponsoring trainings in the most … [Read more...] about Nirnaya Women’s Fund (India)
FRIDA – The Young Feminist Fund
About: FRIDA’s main goal is to support young feminists globally. FRIDA believes that change derives from strengthening organisations of young feminist activists. FRIDA defines young feminist activists as “young people from across the gender spectrum committed to advancing gender equality and women’s … [Read more...] about FRIDA – The Young Feminist Fund
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
About: UN Women was created in 2010 with the aim of establishing an agency entirely dedicated to the empowerment of women. UN Women works both with governmental and non-governmental bodies. It supports governments to formulate new policies and legislation in favour of gender equality and it also … [Read more...] about United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
