Deadline: 24 April 2015 The University of San Diego, California, USA is calling applications as 2015 Peace Writer for Women PeaceMakers Program. Peace Writers will document the stories of Women PeaceMakers (WPM) for publication. Peace Writers will receive a total stipend of $6,600, less applicable … [Read more...] about Become 2015 Peace Writer for Women PeaceMakers Program
2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
28-year-old Sombodhi Ghosh, from India once realised the female helpers around him were being shunned during their monthly menstrual cycle, the incident ultimately led him on an unexpected career path. In 2011, Sombodhi co-founded Aakar Innovations (Aakar), a company which creates low-cost sanitary … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Finalist: Aakar Innovations – The local Men Bringing Respect and Loss to Women in India
2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer
2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer Sara Gingold, 23, from Australia, is a volunteer for Cambodian-Singaporean non-profit organisation, Riverkids. Sara – along with her teammates; Peo Bona, 30, from Cambodia, and Elaine Woon, 42, from Singapore … [Read more...] about 2014 Project Inspire Runner Up-: Riverkids- From Trash Collector to Fashion Designer
Open Society Foundations’ HESP for Advancing Human Rights
Deadline: 30 April 2015 The Open Society Foundations’ Higher Education Support Program (HESP) is accepting grant proposals for projects that enhance the role of university communities in the advancement of human rights. Projects that address pressing, locally-relevant human rights issues and offer … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ HESP for Advancing Human Rights
Unniti Foundation Grants for the Upliftment of Needy Women & Girls
Application inquiries can be made anytime The Unniti Foundation provides grants to individuals, projects, and organizations in India and Nepal. Its special focus is on helping women and girls and on building the institutional and management capacity of voluntary organizations. The foundation not … [Read more...] about Unniti Foundation Grants for the Upliftment of Needy Women & Girls
2015 Eisaku Sato Essay Contest: Grab a Grand Prize of 500,000 Yen
Deadline: 31 March 2015 Eisaku Sato Memorial Foundation is currently accepting essay submissions for the 31st Eisaku Sato Essay Contest. This international contest is open to anyone who has an interest in both the United Nations University and the designated contest topic. There are no restrictions … [Read more...] about 2015 Eisaku Sato Essay Contest: Grab a Grand Prize of 500,000 Yen
Danida Fellowships for North & South Development Research Projects
Deadline: 4 September 2015 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA) provides Danida Fellowship grants for development research activities as part of Denmark’s international development cooperation. Within this framework, the MFA invites Phase 1 applications for research grants related to … [Read more...] about Danida Fellowships for North & South Development Research Projects
American University in Cairo and Al Alfi Foundation Seeks Applications for Fellowship Program on Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15 June 2015 The Al Alfi Foundation and the American University in Cairo is accepting applications for fellowship program on Sustainable Development. The program is designed to identify and prepare future leaders who are Egyptian nationals and who have strong knowledge and skills in … [Read more...] about American University in Cairo and Al Alfi Foundation Seeks Applications for Fellowship Program on Sustainable Development
Learning Differences Program by Oak Foundation
Learning Differences Program The Oak Foundation's Learning Differences program works to assist young people with learning differences by focusing on addressing the challenges for people with learning differences in public school systems. The Oak Foundation supports research and activities that … [Read more...] about Learning Differences Program by Oak Foundation
300,000 yen KWEF Grant: Asian Scientists to Conduct Water Research in their Own Country
Deadline: 14 May 2015 The Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) is currently seeking applications to support scientists in ASIAN countries who are conducting research in their own countries on the conservation and restoration of water resources, which are defined as oceans, surface water … [Read more...] about 300,000 yen KWEF Grant: Asian Scientists to Conduct Water Research in their Own Country
