Deadline:21 October 2014 The two-week international course on Food Security in an urbanizing society: From home gardens to agro-parks: working towards resilient agri-food systems serving densely populated areas to be held from 9-20 March 2015 in the Netherlands is now open for applications. The … [Read more...] about Food Security in Urbanizing Society
The JWH Initiative Grants for Developing Country Professionals in Environmental Sector
Deadline: 1 September 2014 Are you an Environmental Civil Society Organization in developing nation? If you are, you no doubt want to increase the potential of your staff and equip them with the knowledge, experience and training to strengthen their capacity and leadership skill. Yes we understand … [Read more...] about The JWH Initiative Grants for Developing Country Professionals in Environmental Sector
SAYEN Handprint Challenge for Colleges in Asia-Pacific
Deadline: 28 August 2014 The South Asia Youth Environment Network (SAYEN) engaging young people in environmental activities has announced Handprint Challenge for colleges in Asia-Pacific. The primary aim of the challenge to promote sustainability in college students across Asia and the Pacific. The … [Read more...] about SAYEN Handprint Challenge for Colleges in Asia-Pacific
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation is working with visionary leaders and organizations to change social structures and institutions so that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and have a voice in decisions that affect them. Ford Foundation commits to social justice. Areas of … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation
Aide et Action
The Aide et Action is an International French NGO established in 1981 which aims to promote social and professional integration of young people belonging to the most disadvantaged backgrounds. This organization builds the skills of teachers, including training, development of appropriate teaching … [Read more...] about Aide et Action
Nominate Projects/Programs/Initiatives for ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award
Deadline: 15 September 2014 Towards the end of the International Decade for Action 'Water for Life' 2005-2015, the United Nations invites nominations for the UN-Water Best Practices Award 'Water for Life' 2015. This is the fifth award of the series that began on 2011. The award ceremony will take … [Read more...] about Nominate Projects/Programs/Initiatives for ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund was founded in 1940 for the purpose of social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The RBF's grant making is organized around three themes: Democratic Practice, Peacebuilding, and Sustainable Development. Areas of Interest: Human … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Brothers Fund
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the largest private philanthropies committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. The Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how … [Read more...] about John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation is a development organization with an international remit and reach, uniquely situated at the interface between government and civil society. The Foundation aims to develop the capacity of Civil Society to act together and learn from each other to engage with the … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth Foundation
The Austrian Development Cooperation
The Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) supports countries in Africa, Asia, South Eastern and Eastern Europe as well as the Caribbean in their sustainable development. The major aim of ADC is to reduce global poverty, conserving natural resources and promoting peace and human security in an … [Read more...] about The Austrian Development Cooperation
