Deadline: 26 April 2016 ViiV Healthcare is seeking proposals from organisations for its Positive Actions for Girls and Women Fund with an aim to tackle the harmful practices and norms that limit the aspirations of girls and women and increase their vulnerability to HIV and to fund projects which focus on the reducing the commoditization of girls as well as supporting projects and organisations that advocate for girls and women. Objectives Reduce the commoditization of girls (e.g. sexual … [Read more...] about ViiV Healthcare: Call for Proposals for Positive Actions for Girls and Women Funds
2016 Women PeaceMakers Program: Inviting Women Engaged in Peace-building & Human Rights!
Deadline: 25 April 2016 The University of San Diego is calling applications for 2016 Women PeaceMakers Program (WPM) that is a unique residency program for women engaged in peace-building and human rights. It involves learning, teaching and taking the time to narrate a personal, unique story of peacemaking. Through better understanding of individual human rights advocacy and peacebuilding work, the program aims to build greater cross-cultural understanding and to document the challenges and … [Read more...] about 2016 Women PeaceMakers Program: Inviting Women Engaged in Peace-building & Human Rights!
European Commission: Engaging Civil Society in Pan-African Issues
Deadline: 13 May 2016 European Commission is seeking proposals from organisations for a programme entitled "Engaging civil society in Pan-African issues" with an aim to improve the contribution of civil society organisations to continental decision- and policy making processes in Africa, particularly in the areas of Good Governance, Democracy, Human Rights, Peace and Security and Women's rights. Objectives To increase CSOs’ ability to contribute to a more effective implementation and … [Read more...] about European Commission: Engaging Civil Society in Pan-African Issues
Nominations Open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Awards!
Deadline: 29 April 2016 Nominations are open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth awards with an aim to recognize an inspiring women igniting social change on a local, national or global level. L’Oréal Paris launched the Women of Worth program in 2006 to empower and support women. It honors and awards women who are actively making a positive difference in their communities. It recognizes the achievements of real women who embody the spirit of the L’Oréal brand women who possess self-confidence … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Awards!
MEPI Local Grants Program to Support Organisations and Individuals!
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Office of Assistance Coordination’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Program is seeking single-country proposals for its Local Grants Program with an aim to serve as MEPI’s most direct means of supporting organizations and individuals in the Middle East and North Africa. The Middle East Partnership Initiative Program offers assistance to groups and individuals striving to bring constructive, peaceful and positive change to the Middle East and North … [Read more...] about MEPI Local Grants Program to Support Organisations and Individuals!
Apply for African Women Public Service Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is seeking applications for its African Women Public Service Fellowship program which is made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation and expands the opportunity for African women to prepare for public service in their home countries. As fellows at NYU Wagner, African women study in one of two graduate programs: The two-year Master of Public Administration The two-year Master of Urban … [Read more...] about Apply for African Women Public Service Fellowship Program!
Embassy of United States in Uganda: PEPFAR Community Grants Program to Combat HIV/AIDS
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Embassy of United States in Uganda is seeking applications from organisations for The President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) Community Grants Program to Combat HIV/AIDS with an aim to assist communities and local Ugandan grassroots organizations with small-scale development projects to provide care and support to key populations (KP), adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), and orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Program Priorities for Community … [Read more...] about Embassy of United States in Uganda: PEPFAR Community Grants Program to Combat HIV/AIDS
USAID/Macedonia: Grants for the Protection of Migrant Human Rights
Deadline: 15 April 2016 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Macedonia is seeking applications from eligible prospective Macedonian organizations to fund a program entitled “Protection of Migrant Human Rights" with an objective to improve the assistance and services provided to migrants/refugees transiting Macedonia with a particular focus on women and youth and to protect their human rights in line with the UNHCR Refugee Convention. In order to respond to the refugee … [Read more...] about USAID/Macedonia: Grants for the Protection of Migrant Human Rights
EU Action Grants: Supporting National/Transnational Projects to enhance the Rights of Victims of Crime/Violence
Deadline: 8 April 2016 European Union is seeking applications from the organisations for its Action grants to support national or transnational projects to enhance the rights of victims of crime/victims of violence. This call for proposals is based on the 2015 annual work programmes of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC Programme) and of the Justice Programme. Aims To co-fund transnational projects that support victims of violence in line with the specific objective of … [Read more...] about EU Action Grants: Supporting National/Transnational Projects to enhance the Rights of Victims of Crime/Violence
International Women’s Media Foundation: Inviting Women Journalists for Reporting Trips from all over the World
Deadline: 1 April 2016 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications from women journalists from all over the world for its reporting trip to Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from July 12 – 24, 2016. Two groups of six women journalists will report from CAR and the DRC on issues related to civic engagement. All Fellows will begin their trip in Nairobi, Kenya, where they will complete comprehensive security training and an … [Read more...] about International Women’s Media Foundation: Inviting Women Journalists for Reporting Trips from all over the World
