Innovation is a buzzword throughout development circles from large institutional grant making organisations to grassroots NGOs working in some of the poorest places on earth. Innovation is more often than not a necessity for NGOs with strictly limited funds and resources yet are trying to conquer … [Read more...] about Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Exchange Program for Media Professionals
Deadline- 15 November 2013 International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking applications for 18-months Exchange Program for Media Professionals. This program is being funded by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The objective of this program is to provide … [Read more...] about Exchange Program for Media Professionals
A List of Open Grants from the Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations (OSF) is a network, formerly known as the Open Society Institute (OSI), which provides grants in areas of democracy, good governance, human rights and economic, legal and social reform. Founded by George Soros, an eminent investor and philanthropist in USA, the OSF has … [Read more...] about A List of Open Grants from the Open Society Foundations
Call for applications: Saharan Crossroads Fellowships 2013-2014
Deadline- 15 October 2013 Applications are being accepted for Saharan Crossroads Fellowships Program offered by American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) and the West African Research Association (WARA). The mission of this program is to research explore the culture, geography, history, and … [Read more...] about Call for applications: Saharan Crossroads Fellowships 2013-2014
Funding: Call for applications to the Legal Defence Fund
Deadline- 27 September 2013 Fund for individuals/groups litigating cases before the African Commission for Human and Peoples’ Rights is being offered. This program is operated by Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), with the financial support of the Open Society Initiative … [Read more...] about Funding: Call for applications to the Legal Defence Fund
Peace Revolution Africa Regional Fellowships 2013 – “Be the Peace Agent”
Deadline- For East Africa: 20th August 2013 For West Africa & Southern Africa: 31st August 2013 All eligible applicants are invited to apply for Peace Revolution Fellowship Program in Africa. The goal of this program is to bring together 25 young leaders to learn and exchange during … [Read more...] about Peace Revolution Africa Regional Fellowships 2013 – “Be the Peace Agent”
Call for Nominations: Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards 2013
Deadline- 15 August 2013 Nominations are accepted for Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards offered by Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRD–Net). The award is offered to individuals who peacefully promote and protect universally recognized rights as stated in the Universal … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards 2013
ZEF Doctoral Studies Program: Forestry based Carbon Markets in rural West Africa
Deadline- 11 August 2013 Center for Development Research-University of Bonn is seeking applications for Forestry based Carbon Markets in rural West Africa Doctoral Scholarship Program. The goal of this program is to assess the impacts of forest conservation with respect to forest cover and … [Read more...] about ZEF Doctoral Studies Program: Forestry based Carbon Markets in rural West Africa
Doctoral scholarship “Valuation of Ecosystem Services in rural West Africa”
Deadline- 11 August 2013 Federal Ministry of Education and Research is seeking applications for Doctoral scholarship “Valuation of Ecosystem Services in rural West Africa” . The goal of this program is to determine the production of agricultural and forestry outputs. The successful candidate is … [Read more...] about Doctoral scholarship “Valuation of Ecosystem Services in rural West Africa”
WAPI 2013: Call for Applications
Deadline- 12 August 2013 Applications are invited for West Africa Peacebuilding Institute (WAPI) to provide specialized, intensive, and culturally sensitive training in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. The goal of this program is to provide knowledge and expertise on peacbuilding and … [Read more...] about WAPI 2013: Call for Applications
