Project Context Violence against women is a rampant issue in the country because there is a lack of adequate legislation to address it. Lack of legislation to tackle violence against women demonstrates the poor sensitivity levels of the government, but the poor sensitivity is also due to the poor … [Read more...] about Increasing Women’s Participation in Decision-making to reduce Violence against Women
Youths as Agents of Change to address Violence against Women
Project Context Youths are at the forefront of activism, demonstrating extraordinary zeal to address social issues. The project proposes to combine the potential energy with the committed vision of the organization to address the rising problem of violence against women in the project … [Read more...] about Youths as Agents of Change to address Violence against Women
Sensitizing the Actors who can be involved in Prevention of Violence against Women at the local-level
Project Context The problem of violence against women cannot be addressed fully without the involvement of all the actors directly or indirectly responsible for the issue. The police needs to be sensitive towards the issue so as to register the case when reported by the victim. The judiciary needs … [Read more...] about Sensitizing the Actors who can be involved in Prevention of Violence against Women at the local-level
United Nations Trust Fund Call for Proposals to end Violence against Women
The 15th grant cycle of the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women is now open to accepting applications from NGOs, government authorities and UN agencies. Established by the UN General Assembly resolution 50/166 in 1996, the UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate … [Read more...] about United Nations Trust Fund Call for Proposals to end Violence against Women
A sample concept note for a project on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
For the sake of our clarity and better understanding to write the concept note to apply for the Impact Window funding of DFID’s Global Poverty Action Fund, we will use “Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women” as our example theme. We are proposing a project to “Improving the Rights of Women for … [Read more...] about A sample concept note for a project on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
Writing Results and Impact of the Project
Question 3.4 seeks to know what change is this initiative intended to achieve and for whom and What results/ impact will this project have on the ground It is important to list out the results to ensure that the project creates the desired impact. Results are positive experiences benefited by the … [Read more...] about Writing Results and Impact of the Project
Anita Borg Institute announces Women of Vision Awards
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology is accepting nominations for the Women of Vision Awards to honor women making signification contributions to technology. The awards are given in three different categories of Innovation, Leadership and Social Impact (each category has an … [Read more...] about Anita Borg Institute announces Women of Vision Awards
AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities
The American Association of University Women (AAUW), a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors with 1000 branches and 500 college/university institution partners. It is one of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women and it is currently accepting applications for … [Read more...] about AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities
AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities: American Fellowships
Only US citizens can apply to this opportunity American Fellowships under the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) fellowships and grants support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. … [Read more...] about AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities: American Fellowships
AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities: Selected Professions Fellowships
Only US citizens can apply to this opportunity. Selected Professions Fellowships under the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) fellowships and grants are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in one … [Read more...] about AAUW’s Fellowships and Grant Opportunities: Selected Professions Fellowships
