Sigrid Rausing Trust is a UK grant making foundation, founded in 1995 by Sigrid Rausing to support human rights globally. Since then, the Trust has given away approximately £230 million to human rights organizations all over the world. Thematic areas Human rights defenders Free … [Read more...] about Sigrid Rausing Trust
Support for NGOs and individuals
Various types of support for NGOs and individuals in form of funding, grants, scholarships, trainings and other useful resources.
MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. Through the support it provides, the Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual creativity, strengthens institutions, helps improve public policy, and provides information to the public, primarily through … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation
Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is active in ten countries in West Africa: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal. OSIWA is both an advocate and grant-maker for advancing West Africa to a freer, safer, and more integrated … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
Feminist Review Trust
Feminist Review Trust was initially funded by Feminist Review, a peer reviewed, interdisciplinary journal setting new agendas for feminism. Given charity status in 2005, the Feminist Review Trust has made over 78 grants to projects both internationally and in the UK. These grants represent the … [Read more...] about Feminist Review Trust
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights – Africa (UAF-Africa)
Established in 1997, Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s fund that protects, strengthens and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. As one of Urgent Action Fund’s sister funds, Urgent Action Fund – Africa (UFA-Africa) uses a UAF’s rapid … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights – Africa (UAF-Africa)
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
Established in 2001, The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Since the start of operations, AWDF has provided US$17 million in grants to 800 women’s organizations … [Read more...] about The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Women and girls throughout the world continue to experience violence, discrimination, inequality, and poverty. In Nigeria, patriarchal structures and gender inequalities are deeply rooted. Nigerian women face challenges when acquiring formal education, full participation in political and economic … [Read more...] about A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Climate Tracker Program: Be a Fellow to track UN Climate Change Conference in Paris
Deadline: 30 April 2015 Do you have an ability to shape the direction of this year’s climate change negotiations by creating change in your own country? Then this is an opportunity not to be missed! The Global Call for Climate Action is looking for young, innovative journalists, bloggers, writers, … [Read more...] about Climate Tracker Program: Be a Fellow to track UN Climate Change Conference in Paris
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowships to Women Journalists focusing on Human Rights & Social Justice
Deadline: 1 May 2015 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is inviting woman journalists around the world whose work in print, broadcast, or digital media has focused on human rights and social justice reporting to apply for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship program. The seven-month program will … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowships to Women Journalists focusing on Human Rights & Social Justice
EU-Cyprus HRD Programme on Innovation and Change in Education
Deadline: 24 June 2015 The Delegation of the European Union to Cyprus is currently accepting applications from non governmental organisations for its Human Resources Development Sector Programme on “Innovation and Change in Education VI” to support the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot … [Read more...] about EU-Cyprus HRD Programme on Innovation and Change in Education
