Proposals that take a holistic approach to improving health outcomes by engaging with the key areas of medical equipment, patient safety, and/or leadership and management, in order to maximize the potential for interventions to have a sustainable and institution-wide impact, are highly encouraged to … [Read more...] about Who is eligible for Additional Support to the Health Partnership Community Grants
Nike Foundation
Nike Foundation invests on adolescent girls. The foundation believes that the 250 million girls living in poverty can play a crucial role in solving the most persistent development problems facing the world today. The foundation states "When a girl in the developing world is enabled to realize her … [Read more...] about Nike Foundation
International Development Exchange
Empowering women, the most effective way of fighting poverty, is central to the mission of International Development Exchange (IDEX). It exists to effect systemic change, shift unequal power dynamics, influence giving to adopt egalitarian practices, balance learning between the global south and … [Read more...] about International Development Exchange
AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
Deadline: 8 August 2014 The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites African women scientists from one of the 11 eligible countries to participate in the AWARD Fellowship 2015. Interest individuals with bachelor's, masters’ or doctoral degree are encouraged to apply … [Read more...] about AWARD offering 70 Fellowships for African Women Scientists
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
The University on Youth and Development Invites Youth to become Rapporteur
Deadline: 23 July 2014 The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe in collaboration with the Spanish Government (INJUVE), the European Youth Forum (YFJ), the Spanish Youth Council (CJE) and other international youth organizations, is accepting applications from individuals to become the … [Read more...] about The University on Youth and Development Invites Youth to become Rapporteur
Nominate Member for the Civil Society Advisory Group of UN Women
Deadline: 31 July 2014 The Executive Director of UN Women calls for nominations of member for the Civil Society Advisory Group from among eminent civil society professionals. The specific objectives of the Global Civil Society Advisory Group are to- foster dialogue and engagement with a view to … [Read more...] about Nominate Member for the Civil Society Advisory Group of UN Women
Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Hockey great Wayne Gretzky Growing your fundraising program — or getting one started — can feel like an overwhelming responsibility. The philanthropic landscape is extremely competitive; the prospect of identifying and soliciting prospective donors … [Read more...] about Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
The ASC-IIAS Joint Fellowship Program for Researchers
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The African Studies Center and International Institute for Asian Studies (ASC-IIAS) Joint Fellowship Program aimed at researchers whose work is informed by current theoretical debates in the social sciences and humanities over global connectivity and who are able to … [Read more...] about The ASC-IIAS Joint Fellowship Program for Researchers
The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
Deadline: 31 August 2014 Do you know someone who has contributed positively to the lives of lot many people? Do you think that person deserves recognition from wider community for what s/he has done? You can play a vital role to provide the person wide recognition s/he deserves! Nominate her/him to … [Read more...] about The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
