Source: http://www.usaid.gov/ The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), recently announced the expansion of its Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) program by providing technical and financial support to the Ministries of Health and National Malaria Control … [Read more...] about US President’s Malaria Initiative awards $189m contract to Abt. Associates under IRS program to support malaria prevention activities in Africa
Support for NGOs and individuals
Various types of support for NGOs and individuals in form of funding, grants, scholarships, trainings and other useful resources.
Applications invited for the two-year “U.S.-Japan Network for the Future” program from mid-career professionals interested in Japan studies
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership have initiated a new program aimed at fostering a network of “New Generation” Japan specialists. This unique effort is intended to build and enhance a network of “New Generation” Japan specialists that … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the two-year “U.S.-Japan Network for the Future” program from mid-career professionals interested in Japan studies
INK Invites applications for 2011 Fellows Program to attend the INK Conference in India
Every year, INK organizes the INK Conference in association with TED to bring together most fascinating thinkers and achievers of the world to encourage fresh and innovative ideas and knowledge. People who attend the conference come from different disciplines such as art, design, science, social … [Read more...] about INK Invites applications for 2011 Fellows Program to attend the INK Conference in India
Social Science Research Council seeks applications for the Eurasia Program Fellowships from scholars at various stages of their research
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent nonprofit organization working towards the advancement of social science research and scholarship. Founded in New York City in 1923 as the world’s first national coordinating body of the social sciences, it is today an international … [Read more...] about Social Science Research Council seeks applications for the Eurasia Program Fellowships from scholars at various stages of their research
EC grant opportunity to support education sector reforms in Lebanon
EC has issued a restricted call for grant proposals aimed at enhancing the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s (MEHE) capacity in planning, implementing and monitoring of the education sector reforms in the country. The current grant scheme entitled 'Support to the Lebanese … [Read more...] about EC grant opportunity to support education sector reforms in Lebanon
Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative works on a public-private partnership mode. The members are governments World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 20 million or more volunteers have supported the Global Polio … [Read more...] about Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
Different natural and humanitarian calamities and emergencies like earthquakes, floods, droughts, or wars not only affect physical health of victims but leave a short to long term psychological traumas on their psyche and affect their social health and well-being. In order to help the fieldworkers … [Read more...] about WHO and partners release Psychological first aid: Guide for fieldworkers, a practical handbook for humanitarian workers in emergencies
The UK finalizes priorities for the World Bank, aims to make effective use of financial support
Source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/ World Bank, the international development organisation, has been a regular recipient of UK funding. Now the UK has finalized its priorities for the World Bank. UK recently released a new report titled 'UK Engagement with the World Bank Group 2011/12', which … [Read more...] about The UK finalizes priorities for the World Bank, aims to make effective use of financial support
Government of UK launches the UK Aid Match Scheme, giving public a say how part of the aid budget is spent
Source: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/ The Government of UK has launched The UK Aid Match scheme under which public support for charity appeals will be matched pound for pound, or in other words, the government will double the money donated by the public to appeals for charity projects in developing … [Read more...] about Government of UK launches the UK Aid Match Scheme, giving public a say how part of the aid budget is spent
Prime Minister of Canada announces support for food security in Honduras
Source: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/ Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, has announced complete support to make food security condition in Honduras better, especially for children and those in the poorest regions of the country. Many new projects and programs have been announced that include … [Read more...] about Prime Minister of Canada announces support for food security in Honduras
