Aimed towards building the vivacious and open-minded democracies across the world, the Open Society Foundations (OSF) is working for protection and improvement of the lives of people in marginalized communities. OSF seeks for a world that has fairness in all political, legal, and economic systems … [Read more...] about The Open Society Foundations: Call for Proposals for Romani Women’s Empowerment Grants
International Humanist and Ethical Union seeks applications for attending the World Humanist Congress 2011
International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) is an organization that was founded in 1952 in Amsterdam with a vision to create a Humanist world. The IHEU is always ready to work together with other humanist, atheist, rationalist, secularist, and similar organizations worldwide for creation of a … [Read more...] about International Humanist and Ethical Union seeks applications for attending the World Humanist Congress 2011
Ashoka’s Changemakers seeks nominations for “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition
Ashoka’s Changemakers in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the “Making More Health - Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition seeking innovative models that are transforming the field of health to sustainably increase the well-being of … [Read more...] about Ashoka’s Changemakers seeks nominations for “Making More Health – Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being” global competition
University of Adelaide seeks applications for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships from candidates all over the world
Funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR), Australia, the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) scheme is aimed at attracting high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in … [Read more...] about University of Adelaide seeks applications for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships from candidates all over the world
The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years
In 2011, The Stop TB Partnership was established following a call at the Amsterdam Ministerial Conference in 2000 building upon the Stop TB Initiative, launched by WHO in 1998. The purpose of this partnership is to realize the goal of eliminating TB as a public health problem and, ultimately, to … [Read more...] about The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years
USAID and NSF enter into partnership for promoting international science and engineering collaborations with the developing world
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov The National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on July 7 are launching the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) initiative. This initiative is aimed at addressing the challenges that not only affect … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF enter into partnership for promoting international science and engineering collaborations with the developing world
Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine
Sourced from: http://www.sabin.org Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) in a recent press release announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing it with a grant for two years amounting to $12 million aimed at continuing the development of a vaccine to prevent human hookworm … [Read more...] about Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine
Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Sourced from: http://www.worldfoodprize.org World Food Prize for 2011 has been announced and this year’s winners are two former presidents, who led the drastic reduction of hunger and poverty in their countries. In a ceremony held recently at the U.S. State Department John Agyekum Kufuor, former … [Read more...] about Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Registration open for the 2011 Global Microcredit Summit to be held in Valladolid, Spain during November
RESULTS Educational Fund is inviting interested candidates to get registered for the 2011 Global Microcredit Summit to be held in Valladolid, Spain from November 14-17, 2011. This will be the 15th global or regional summit organized by the Microcredit Summit Campaign. In February of 1997, the Fund … [Read more...] about Registration open for the 2011 Global Microcredit Summit to be held in Valladolid, Spain during November
Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
Sourced from: http://www.theglobalfund.org Lutheran World Relief has entered into a unique partnership with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod aimed at mobilizing Lutherans in the United States in the fight against malaria in Africa. The campaign titled the Lutheran Malaria Initiative hopes to … [Read more...] about Lutheran Initiative launches campaign to raise $45 million for fighting malaria in Africa
