The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation recognizes individuals whose technological innovations improve the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. The award also establishes (or creates) inventor role models who can inspire youth to solve challenges in the developing … [Read more...] about The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
They Might Be Giants & the Global Fund for Children International Photo Challenge
Multi-GRAMMY winners commemorate 10th anniversary of their original children’s album “No!” with a crowd-sourced music video made in collaboration with The Global Fund for Children. The Global Fund for Children and music superstars They Might Be Giants (TMBG) has teamed up on an exciting project. … [Read more...] about They Might Be Giants & the Global Fund for Children International Photo Challenge
Android Peace Apps
Peace is given very little attention in our world today. Historically, when people have desired peace they have used force and violence to get it, but this has only led to future violence and conflict. The 20th century was a century of wars and conflict in the name of peace, over 200 million died as … [Read more...] about Android Peace Apps
Applications invited for Global Youth Summit 2012 Event-Global Changemakers
Deadline- 15 July 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Global Changemakers seeking applications for Global Youth Summit 2012 around the world which will be held in UK. Eligibility- Social entrepreneurs, community activists and volunteers aged 16-21 on 25 November 2012 Applicants must be … [Read more...] about Applications invited for Global Youth Summit 2012 Event-Global Changemakers
World Summit Youth Award 2012
This is an opportunity for young persons involved in a youth initiative producing outstanding digital content towards achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals. The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) selects and promotes the world’s best e-content created by young social entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about World Summit Youth Award 2012
Guide on How NGOs & Activists can seek support from US Embassies around the world
The Council for Global Equality has recently published a guide called "Accessing US Embassies: A Guide for LGBT Human Rights Defenders" to assist non-US NGOs to help them understand how to access support from US embassies around the world. The guide is particularly useful for lesbian, gay, bisexual … [Read more...] about Guide on How NGOs & Activists can seek support from US Embassies around the world
Call for Application-International Peace Pals Art Competition and Exhibition
Deadline- June 30, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The World Peace Prayer Society organizes Peace Pals International program for Global Awareness in Youth around the World. The World Peace Prayer Society (WPPS) has been affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information as a … [Read more...] about Call for Application-International Peace Pals Art Competition and Exhibition
Open Society Fellowship: For innovative approaches to fundamental open society challenges
Deadline- August 1, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship: For innovative approaches to fundamental open society challenges
Nestle MBA Scholarship for women executives especially for developing countries
Deadline- September 30, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA. International Institute for Management Development (IMD), a non-profit … [Read more...] about Nestle MBA Scholarship for women executives especially for developing countries
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab(J-PAL) Training Course
This five-day program on evaluating social programs will provide a thorough understanding of randomized evaluations and pragmatic step-by-step training for conducting one’s own evaluation. It will focus on the benefits and methods of randomization, choosing an appropriate sample size, and common … [Read more...] about The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab(J-PAL) Training Course
