The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded $209.5 million to The Public Health Institute (PHI), in order to help it in its Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP).The Program aims to form a large and diversified group of talented health professionals. There has been a previous … [Read more...] about Public Health Institute receives $209.5 Million from USAID to develop Global Health Professionals
Grameen Foundation and USAID Providing $3 Million for Peruvian Microfinance Institutions
According to an announcement made by Grameen Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), they would be providing a credit guarantee of $1.5 million to the Peruvian savings and credit cooperative, Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito (ABACO), to help it support almost $3 million … [Read more...] about Grameen Foundation and USAID Providing $3 Million for Peruvian Microfinance Institutions
US grant to five NGOs working with the disabled in war-torn Sri Lanka
A grant of 3 million rupees will be given to five local organizations of Sri Lanka, by The United States Agency for International Development (USAID). These organizations have been trying to help the disabled in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka, which have witnessed severe conflict in … [Read more...] about US grant to five NGOs working with the disabled in war-torn Sri Lanka
USAID invites grant applications from Peruvian local organizations to promote a culture of ethical behavior and civic responsibility among youth, teachers and parents
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a request for applications seeking proposals from eligible Peruvian local organizations (nongovernmental) for funding to support a program entitled Ethical Schools. Purpose Effectively tackling illicit activities in Peru, … [Read more...] about USAID invites grant applications from Peruvian local organizations to promote a culture of ethical behavior and civic responsibility among youth, teachers and parents
World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has announced its full support for “FWD Campaign” that has been launched by USAID and the Ad Council to create public awareness for the Horn of Africa drought. This announcement has come at a time when fundraising campaign is lagging and famine … [Read more...] about World Vision extends support to “FWD Campaign” launched by USAID and Ad Council
USAID invests in micro-insurance project to enable its expansion in Senegal
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced to invest $8 million to micro-insurance project to enable its expansion to Senegal. The project is currently providing drought insurance for crops in Ethiopia. Backed by Swiss Re, the micro-insurance project is a five-year project … [Read more...] about USAID invests in micro-insurance project to enable its expansion in Senegal
USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
In a program recently convened by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Baghdad, attended by program partners, the official aid agency of the US government announced the award of first round of grants under Iraq Access to Justice Program. The meeting was attended by the … [Read more...] about USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
USAID signs microfinance guarantee agreement with Bank Muamalat, first of its kind with an Islamic financial institution worldwide
USAID recently signed a loan guarantee agreement with Bank Mulamalat, Indonesia’s oldest Islamic bank, enabling low-income women in that country to apply for microfinance loans. This $1.15 million agreement is USAID’s first-ever finance guarantee program with an Islamic financial institution … [Read more...] about USAID signs microfinance guarantee agreement with Bank Muamalat, first of its kind with an Islamic financial institution worldwide
IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
In a recently released list of top nonprofit partners of United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID), IntraHealth International has been named in the top 20, reports Devex, a social enterprise engaged in providing business intelligence and recruitment services to the development … [Read more...] about IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has consistently been engaged in exploring new opportunities so science and technology could be used to address the world’s development issues. USAID as part of its science and technology strategy is also developing mechanisms to … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
