The International Indigenous Women’s Forum (IIWF) or FIMI (Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indigenas) in strong support of empowering indigenous women around the world has announced its first call for proposals under the Indigenous Women’s Fund. The areas prioritized under this grant are educational … [Read more...] about NGOs working with Indigenous Women can apply for the Indigenous Women’s Fund
The Impact of Global Crises on Civil Society Organizations: A UN Survey for NGOs
It is a fact that local and international NGOs have been severely impacted by global crises such as the economic recession and the climate change during the past few years. However, analytical data about the level of impact has not been understood. This was raised at the Commission for Social … [Read more...] about The Impact of Global Crises on Civil Society Organizations: A UN Survey for NGOs
FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has identified the need for improving investment promotions for the growth of agriculture sector in developing countries. Private sector has the capacity to attract domestic and foreign investments and investors continue responding to … [Read more...] about FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals
NGOs can apply for Consultative Status at the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs
As per the Article 71 of the UN Charter, NGOs can have a consultative relationship with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. International and local NGOs can apply for the consultative status by demonstrating that their work is directly relevant to the aims and purposes of … [Read more...] about NGOs can apply for Consultative Status at the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs
NGOs working for Indigenous People can apply for Grants from the Trust Fund under its 2010 Call for Proposals
Indigenous organizations or NGOs working for the indigenous people can avail this opportunity to apply for grants from the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Trust Fund for the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. “The Trust Fund for the Second Decade was … [Read more...] about NGOs working for Indigenous People can apply for Grants from the Trust Fund under its 2010 Call for Proposals
The 2010 Global Contest Seeking Excellence in Delivery of Public Services from the United Nations
The United Nations Public Service Award is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. … [Read more...] about The 2010 Global Contest Seeking Excellence in Delivery of Public Services from the United Nations
Habitat Scroll of Honour for NGO Achievements
The Habitat Scroll of Honour is an award launched by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme to recognize the contributions made by organizations and individuals towards “shelter provision, highlighting the plight of the homeless, leadership in conflict reconstruction, and developing and … [Read more...] about Habitat Scroll of Honour for NGO Achievements
Second Grantmaking Round from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) begins
The Disability Rights Fund, which works to "strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons' Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Conventions on the Right of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)," is now accepting applications under its second grantmaking round. In this round, … [Read more...] about Second Grantmaking Round from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) begins
