The Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) founded in 1908 with the mission to support people without sight, regardless of nationality, gender or religion now supports organizations and projects on different disability intervention sectors including hearing, orthopedic work, Community-Based Rehabilitation … [Read more...] about Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) International
Liliane Foundation
Liliane Foundation (Liliane Fonds) objective is to make a contribution, that the quality of life of children and young people with disabilities improves in developing countries and that, now and later as adults, to participate in society. This Foundation provides access to medical and social … [Read more...] about Liliane Foundation
The Nippon Foundation
Nippon Foundation is non-profit philanthropic organization established in 1962 which aims to achieve a society where all people support one another, reducing the burdens and challenges they face together. Areas of Interest: Disability Arts & Culture Education Health Social … [Read more...] about The Nippon Foundation
Conrad Hilton Foundation
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was founded by Conrad N. Hilton in 1944. This foundations funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the world. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation supports leading nonprofit organizations, and it … [Read more...] about Conrad Hilton Foundation
Canadian Hunger Foundation
Canadian Hunger Foundation is a registered Canadian non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1961 by The Honorable Mitchell Sharp. The Foundation mainly focuses on maternal & child health, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, food security and gender equality . Areas … [Read more...] about Canadian Hunger Foundation
BBC World Service Trust
The BBC World Service Trust is a international development charity which mainly focuses to promote human rights in over 43 countries. The major purpose of this trust is to support the rights of children and women. Areas of interest: Children Economic Development Human Rights Women & … [Read more...] about BBC World Service Trust
Do you belong to East Africa? Apply for Acumen East Africa Fellows Program
Deadline: 8 September 2014 The Acumen is currently accepting applications for two regional fellowship programs namely - East Africa Fellows Program and India Fellows Program. Acumen Pakistan Fellows Program will open on 1 August 2014. The Acumen aims to create an interconnected web of global … [Read more...] about Do you belong to East Africa? Apply for Acumen East Africa Fellows Program
IKEA Foundation
IKEA Foundation funds programs run by large and small organizations around the world. One of the funding areas of IKEA is women empowerment. IKEA believes that women can be the most important catalysts for change in their children’s lives. By empowering women-through education, skills training, … [Read more...] about IKEA Foundation
Afro-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) is a non-political body enjoys observer status with various UN and other international organisations (established in 1962). The major purpose of this organization is to improve the quality of life, restructure their rural societies and to … [Read more...] about Afro-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
