Swiss Re's International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management is inviting applications from NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies to apply for this international recognized prize. The ReSource Award recognizes the initiatives which are dedicated to … [Read more...] about The International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management
Nestlé Prize for outstanding project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development
Nestlé, the world’s leading food and nutrition company is offering the Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value 2012 to an NGO, individual or a small business for an outstanding innovation or project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development. The Prize gives an opportunity for the project to … [Read more...] about Nestlé Prize for outstanding project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development
How Cambodia’s IDE won the 2010 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value
Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value recognizes a project or innovation in the area of water, nutrition or rural development implemented by an NGO, individual or a small business. The Prize was first awarded in 2010 to International Development Enterprises (IDEC) in Cambodia for its innovative, … [Read more...] about How Cambodia’s IDE won the 2010 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value
Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund
Foundation Ensemble's Small Grants Fund provides funding in the areas of animal biodiversity, water and sanitation and sustainable development. However, nearly 50% of this fund is focused upon supporting projects related to biodiversity such as protecting species of animals that are under threat … [Read more...] about Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund
Foundation Ensemble’s Call for Proposals for “Sustainable Development and Job Creation”
The Foundation Ensemble has renewed its call for proposals for the year 2011 under the "Sustainable Development and Job Creation," supporting the emergence of local microstructures and environmentally-friendly sources of employment. As this is a Program Fund of the Foundation, covering 85% of its … [Read more...] about Foundation Ensemble’s Call for Proposals for “Sustainable Development and Job Creation”
Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
In just six months, Nawa residents went from collecting and carrying water every day to using clean, well-built communal taps near their homes. What started as an essential snow removal operation resulted in a renewed relationship between local Afghans and their government and a strong commitment to … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
Kenya: Water from the rock
The people of Kapsasian community, near Kenya's renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve no longer have to walk miles in search of water thanks to a USAID/East Africa project that uses a giant rock to capture rain water. USAID Telling Our Story … [Read more...] about Kenya: Water from the rock
Water supply in Kutaisi and Poti
Swedish assistance targeted improvement of water supply in Kutaisi and Poti through rehabilitation of water infrastructure, financed by investment loans from EBRD and complemented by grant co-financing from Sida. Programmes and projects … [Read more...] about Water supply in Kutaisi and Poti
The Framework for NGOs to identify Problems, Causes, Issues & Solutions while writing project proposals
The above table can become larger as we keep identifying more causes to the causes we have already identified. Once we think that we have arrived to the root of the cause and there is a possible solution that can be applied to it, we can stop and start writing the proposal. The solution is your … [Read more...] about The Framework for NGOs to identify Problems, Causes, Issues & Solutions while writing project proposals
European Grant on water, health and sustainable livelihoods in India
The European Commission (EC) has issued a call for proposals for NGOs in India “to promote integrated water management as a vital element for poverty reduction and sustainable economic development” in line with the National Water Policy which envisages that the water resources of the country should … [Read more...] about European Grant on water, health and sustainable livelihoods in India
