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Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award

Recently on United Nations Public Service Day, a ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by the United Nations in which annual Public Service Awards were awarded to winning entries from various countries for their innovative initiatives. Awardees received a trophy and a certificate of … [Read more...] about Swanchetan Society for Mental Health from India wins the 2011 UN Annual Gender-Responsive Public Service Award

Ashoka’s Youth Venture seeks entries for of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Global Competition

Ashoka’s Youth Venture has announced the launch of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition, in partnership with Staples Foundation. This year’s global competition is open to any youth 12-24 years old who use innovation and technology to drive their venture and improve their … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Youth Venture seeks entries for of the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Global Competition

Nominations invited for The Peace and Sport Awards 2011 from initiatives and individuals who contribute to peace and social stability through sports

The Peace and Sport Awards awarded every year since 2008 are aimed at recognizing the services and contributions rendered by the sport initiatives and individuals who contribute to peace and social stability in the world, in areas that have been made vulnerable due to poverty, the aftermath of … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for The Peace and Sport Awards 2011 from initiatives and individuals who contribute to peace and social stability through sports

Microfinance Best Practices International Award 2011

The Fondazione Giordano Dell'Amore is promoting the Microfinance Best Practices International Award 2011, which aims to increase the understanding of the importance of microfinance as a tool to fight poverty and social exclusion and to encourage microfinance practitioners to share good and … [Read more...] about Microfinance Best Practices International Award 2011

Nominations invited for the WISE Prize for Education

The Qatar Foundation is inviting nominations from NGOs, international organizations, universities, schools, colleges, teachers' organizations, research facilities, governments and private corporations for the 2011 WISE Prize for Education. The WISE Prize for Education will reward individuals - or … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the WISE Prize for Education

One World Media’s Special Award for a media project in developing countries

If your organization has been implementing a media project to address the social or development issues of your communities at the grassroots-level, then you can apply for the Special Award organized by One World Media. Although this award is specifically for local radio/TV initiatives (including a … [Read more...] about One World Media’s Special Award for a media project in developing countries

UNHCR calling for the nominations for the Nansen Refugee Award

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has issued a call for nominations for the Nansen Refugee Award given to an individual or an organization in recognition of extraordinary and dedicated service to refugees. This Award is the most prestigious honour conferred by UNHCR. … [Read more...] about UNHCR calling for the nominations for the Nansen Refugee Award

Call for Nominations for SBS Eco Water Awards 2010

The Korea Federations for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth South Korea, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea have announced a call for nominations for the SBS Eco Water Awards 2010. The awards “are given in recognition of contributions … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for SBS Eco Water Awards 2010