Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for the NextGen Global Competition to engage young entrepreneurs who are seeking careers and business opportunities in the franchising industry. The NextGen Global Competition is looking for 20 outstanding young entrepreneurs who are poised to take … [Read more...] about The NextGen Global Competition: Engaging Young Entrepreneurs
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Democracy and Human Rights Fund: Inviting Indigenous CSOs/CBOs to Provide Assistance through Grants
Deadline: Ongoing The Embassy of United States in Gambia is seeking applications for its Democracy and Human Rights Fund (DHRF) Program with an aim to provide assistance through grants to indigenous civil society organizations or Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that will implement small, … [Read more...] about Democracy and Human Rights Fund: Inviting Indigenous CSOs/CBOs to Provide Assistance through Grants
Nominations Open for British Council‘s Alumni Awards 2017!
Deadline: 16 October 2016 British Council is seeking applicants for its Alumni Awards 2017 where awardees are benefited by enhanced global status and strengthened professional networks. Award Categories Professional Achievement Award: recognising alumni who have distinguished themselves … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for British Council‘s Alumni Awards 2017!
Apply Now and Become a Young European Ambassador!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The ‘Young European Ambassadors' (YEAs) is an initiative launched within the framework of the EU OPEN Neighbourhood Programme (EU Neighbours East). It will take place in the six countries of the EU Eastern Partnership (EaP) from September 2016 onward. The YEA network … [Read more...] about Apply Now and Become a Young European Ambassador!
Village Capital Fintech Africa 2016: Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 20 September 2016 Village Capital, The MasterCard Foundation, and the DOEN Foundation are seeking applications to identify and support the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. These entrepreneurs are innovating in financial technology to increase financial … [Read more...] about Village Capital Fintech Africa 2016: Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
European Commission: Action Grants to Combat Violence against Girls
Deadline: 27 October 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its Action grants to support national information, awareness raising and education activities aimed at preventing and combating violence against women. They may focus on vulnerable … [Read more...] about European Commission: Action Grants to Combat Violence against Girls
SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
Deadline: 30 September 2016 With support from the Government of Sweden, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is inviting organizations across Asia to submit concept notes for SEIA Sida Conference Strategic Fund, to promote informed dialogue where different groups and stakeholders can share … [Read more...] about SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
National Institutes of Health: Women & Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
Deadline: 7 January 2017 National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its program entitled “Women & Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence” with an aim to advance research on male-females differences in drug and alcohol abuse and addiction and on … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Women & Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
World YWCA: Inviting Young Women for One-year Internship Programme
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is seeking applications for two or more one-year internships for young women from the movement who are passionate about women’s rights and global change. The one-year internship programme provides a unique … [Read more...] about World YWCA: Inviting Young Women for One-year Internship Programme
NIH/DHHS: Adherence to HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 20 December 2016 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled “Understanding and Addressing the Multi-level Influences on Uptake and Adherence to HIV Prevention … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: Adherence to HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Bitch Media, an independent, nonprofit feminist media organization has announced the Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers, a series of three-month intensive writing fellowships whose goal is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices in feminist, activist, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Applications Open for Yves Rocher Foundation’s Women of the Earth Awards
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Yves Rocher Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Women of the Earth Awards. The winners of the Women of the Earth Awards lead actions that contribute to safeguarding of the plant world and to improving the environment, while seeking the welfare of the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Yves Rocher Foundation’s Women of the Earth Awards
World YWCA: Inviting Young Women for Short-term Advocacy Internship Program
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is seeking applications for two or more short term internships for young women from the movement who are passionate about women’s rights and global change. The World YWCA advocacy internships offer the … [Read more...] about World YWCA: Inviting Young Women for Short-term Advocacy Internship Program
Call for Proposals: Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Programme for Slovakia
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic has launched call for proposals for Slovakia – Domestic and Gender-Based Violence programme to strengthen bilateral relations between the Slovak Republic and donor states (Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland). The aim of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Programme for Slovakia
Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Applications are open for the Aswatona Fund for Media Development funded by European Union with a motive to foster media pluralism, public voice and civil society participation in the media and to strengthen the voices of women, youth, remote and rural communities, and … [Read more...] about Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
Call for Applications: Mobilization of Gender Equality Actors at Local Level
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Euro-Mediterranean Women’s Foundation (FFEM) is currently accepting applications for its pilot mobilization actions for 2016 with an aim to identify associations which want to encourage networking and joint actions with other gender equality actors of their territory … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Mobilization of Gender Equality Actors at Local Level
2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is currently inviting applicants for its World AIDS Day (WAD) Grants Programme 2016 with an aim to support activities by African women’s organizations focused on young women’s bodily rights, HIV prevention, and intersections … [Read more...] about 2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations
Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 6 October 2016 Swedish Institute is seeking applications for its She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme. The institute is inviting women entrepreneurs who have already started to build a social business. She Entrepreneurs is an initiative from the Swedish Institute (SI), a public agency … [Read more...] about Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs
AWDF: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about AWDF: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Deadline: 15 December 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expand the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. Fellowship recipients commit to … [Read more...] about Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Applications Open for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
Deadline: 23 October 2016 The Social Venture Network (SNV) is seeking applications for its Innovation Entrepreneurs Program that will identify and support diverse, innovative, and high-impact leaders of for-profit enterprises and nonprofit organizations. SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program … [Read more...] about Applications Open for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is currently seeking nominations for the Second Annual Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research. The Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research recognizes and honors outstanding achievement in the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
European Union Call for Proposals: Victims of Gender-based Violence and Early Prevention Program
Deadline: 8 March 2017 The European Union is seeking proposals for a program entitled “Victims of gender-based violence and early prevention” with an aim to contribute to the protection of and the support of victims of gender-based violence and the enforcement of legislation supporting such … [Read more...] about European Union Call for Proposals: Victims of Gender-based Violence and Early Prevention Program
PEP Call for Proposals: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment in Developing Countries
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) has announced a call for proposals for projects on “Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment” (PAGE) in developing countries with an aim to support high quality research, capacity development, and policy engagement for growth and … [Read more...] about PEP Call for Proposals: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment in Developing Countries
Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Deadline: Ongoing The International Reporting Project (IRP) is currently accepting applications for its reporting Fellowships on Women’s Rights and LGBTI Rights. These fellowships are intended to provide in-depth coverage of important, under-covered international issues. Focus Topics Applicants … [Read more...] about Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
SVRI: Seeking Proposals for the Prevention of Gender-based Violence in LMICs Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) in partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking proposals for research and interventions or related activities that will contribute to the … [Read more...] about List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
ILGA- Europe’s Allies in Action Small Fund: Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Deadline: 18 September 2016 ILGA- Europe and COC Netherlands together invite proposals for small funding program ‘Allies in Action’, designed to foster an enabling environment for LGBTI equality work in the specific project countries. The program aims to create ways for local LGBTI advocates and … [Read more...] about ILGA- Europe’s Allies in Action Small Fund: Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Apply to Participate in Future Worlds Center’s Middle Eastern Structured Dialogue Co-laboratory
Deadline: 4 November 2016 Future Worlds Center is inviting youth from the Middle East to participate in a global initiative namely- Middle Eastern Structured Dialogue Co-laboratory. The initiative aims to reinvent a new system of governance by proposing new and innovative actions and engage youth … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Future Worlds Center’s Middle Eastern Structured Dialogue Co-laboratory
Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Kanthari, an accredited leadership training institute in Kerala, India, is currently accepting applications from social entrepreneurs for a 7 months' Leadership Training Program, in order to recognize leadership in those individuals who come from the margins of society and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Submit your Entries for Information Society Innovation Fund Asia Awards
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF) Asia Awards is currently inviting entries from eligible entities, seeking to acknowledge the important contributions Internet technology innovators have made through creative solutions to the Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for Information Society Innovation Fund Asia Awards
Adobe: Women in Technology Scholarship in India
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Adobe is seeking applications for its Women in Technology Scholarship in India in order to recognize outstanding female students in the technology field. Adobe focus on creating engaging digital experiences to better serve consumers, digital marketers, creative … [Read more...] about Adobe: Women in Technology Scholarship in India
Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is currently seeking nominations for the Second Annual Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research. The Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research recognizes and honors outstanding achievement in the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
NRF/ICTP Mobility Grant and Student Practice 2016: Inviting South African Researchers
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The National Research Foundation (NRF) in collaboration with the Department of Science Technology (DST) is seeking applicants for its International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Mobility Grant and Student Practice 2016 with an aim to facilitate access for South … [Read more...] about NRF/ICTP Mobility Grant and Student Practice 2016: Inviting South African Researchers
Call for Proposals: SAMEA-CLEAR AA-CREST Research Partnership Program
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association, the Centre for Learning, Evaluation and Results and the Centre for Research on Evaluation Science and Technology have jointly announced call for proposals for its Research Partnership Program. The purpose of the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: SAMEA-CLEAR AA-CREST Research Partnership Program
Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), an open-data research infrastructure funded by the world's governments, is currently inviting applications for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, seeking to inspire innovative applications of open-access biodiversity … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Applications Open for Tree Growing and Forest Conservation Grand Award 2016
Deadline: 23 September 2016 The Kenya Forest Service is seeking applications for its Tree growing and forest conservation grand award 2016 in order to create awareness among Kenyans on the significance of continually participating in tree growing and forest conservation. The objective of the award … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Tree Growing and Forest Conservation Grand Award 2016
Call for Applications: 2016 Australian Climate and Water Summer Institute
Deadline: 18 September 2016 Applications are open for 2016 Australian Climate and Water Summer Institute that will offer offer up to 14 of the best students in Australia a unique opportunity to work closely with peers and experts from academia and government agencies to enhance climate and water … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2016 Australian Climate and Water Summer Institute
Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
Deadline: 23 October 2016 The Social Venture Network (SNV) is seeking applications for its Innovation Entrepreneurs Program that will identify and support diverse, innovative, and high-impact leaders of for-profit enterprises and nonprofit organizations. SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program … [Read more...] about Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
ODIHR Call for Applications: Turning Words into Action, Youth Activism Seminar
Deadline: 18 September 2016 The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is currently inviting applications for its two-day Youth Activism Seminar on 3-4 November 2016 in Budapest. The Seminar will bring together youth activists from OSCE participating States to discuss and … [Read more...] about ODIHR Call for Applications: Turning Words into Action, Youth Activism Seminar
Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 6 October 2016 Swedish Institute is seeking applications from women entrepreneurs who have already started to build a social business for its She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme. She Entrepreneurs is an initiative from the Swedish Institute (SI), a public agency that promotes interest … [Read more...] about Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs
List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide
Journalism plays a vital role in today's world as it is the vast source of most of the information that we seek, nationally or internationally. The media has helped the masses in getting themselves updated with the activities happening around the world. In other words, it is the way to communicate … [Read more...] about List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide
Leadership qualities essential for modern NGO professionals
NGO and development sector professionals work in difficult and challenging circumstances. With limited resources and constantly changing, complex and dynamic situations, an NGO professional has to be on toes all the time to adapt to the environment. Working in this sector demands dynamic … [Read more...] about Leadership qualities essential for modern NGO professionals
How can your Volunteers help you in raising funds?
As a non-profit organization, you might have come across many passionate individuals, ardent supporters and advocates for your cause, who have supported or continue to support your organization. These people devote their time, knowledge and passion for your cause as ‘volunteers’. Volunteers have … [Read more...] about How can your Volunteers help you in raising funds?
Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016
Deadline: 8 September 2016 Applications are open for the PIVOT East 2016 that aims to catalyze the growth of startups, so as to amplify and consolidate the gains of East Africa’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem. The key objective for this year’s event is “to facilitate discovery of the next … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016
Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!
Deadline: Ongoing The African Leadership Network (ALN) is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. This prestigious awards program identifies 11 of the leading entrepreneurs in Africa. ALN has been hosting the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE), dubbed … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!
UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is calling applicants for “Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge” to recognize active, passionate and dedicated young people who are currently active in conserving natural resources and promoting such … [Read more...] about UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge
Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Young African Leaders Center is currently inviting applicants for its YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa with an aim to promote three models designed to identify and empower young leaders: the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, YALI Network, and now the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
Call for Nominations: WFUNA Young Leader of 2016
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations open for the WFUNA Young Leader to support and encourage youth engagement and participation in the United Nations Associations, and United Nations Youth Associations around the world through the WFUNA Youth Network. From the nominations, the WFUNA … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WFUNA Young Leader of 2016
OSCE Call for Applications: Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop for Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 5 September 2016 OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) is accepting applications for its five-days training on human rights monitoring and safety and security workshop for human rights defenders from Western Balkans, Central/Eastern Europe and Turkey. The … [Read more...] about OSCE Call for Applications: Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop for Human Rights Defenders
