Edinburgh Fringe funding has been announced by the UK government to identify new talent and promote them nationally and internationally. The grant comes on the eve of this year’s festival that will run until 27 August. The funding will be used to: Invest in technology and digital resources … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Fringe Funding to promote New Talent Nationally and Internationally
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£31.5 Million Funding Boost for Anti-Wildlife Trafficking Projects Around the World
The Secretaries of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Defra, and DFID have announced new plans and funding boost worth £31.5 million for anti-wildlife trafficking projects around the world. The Government will launch the Ivory Alliance 2024, bringing together a network of global … [Read more...] about £31.5 Million Funding Boost for Anti-Wildlife Trafficking Projects Around the World
ADB’S New Grant to promote Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture Value Chains in Lao PDR
New grant of $40.5 million has been announced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help farmers and agribusinesses develop sustainable and climate-smart agriculture value chains in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The Climate-Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains Sector Project will … [Read more...] about ADB’S New Grant to promote Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture Value Chains in Lao PDR
Belgium contributes €14.4 Million to address Food Crises and Build Resilience
World Food Programme (WFP) has received €14.4 million funding from the government of Belgium which will enable WFP to allocate funding where needs are greatest and most immediate from 2018 to 2020. Belgium’s flexible contribution will empower WFP to maximize the impact of donor funding at a moment … [Read more...] about Belgium contributes €14.4 Million to address Food Crises and Build Resilience
USAID and AMCHAM India join Hands to address India’s Development Needs
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner for India’s Development. This will lead to strengthen the growing partnership between the U.S. Government and U.S. private sector … [Read more...] about USAID and AMCHAM India join Hands to address India’s Development Needs
Afghanistan Government and World Bank collaborate for the Development of Afghans
Afghanistan government and the World Bank have signed a new package of grant agreements worth $350 million to support reforms in the business environment, the energy sector, and land administration to promote economic growth and employment and reduce poverty for all Afghans. $300 million for the … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Government and World Bank collaborate for the Development of Afghans
Canada announces New Funding focusing on Humanitarian Needs and Economic Growth
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development has announced $50 million in new support for Palestinians, focusing on urgent humanitarian needs and on economic growth that works for everyone. Canada’s assistance will respond to the humanitarian needs of the most … [Read more...] about Canada announces New Funding focusing on Humanitarian Needs and Economic Growth
EU Partner and UNESCO collaborate to improve Livelihood Opportunities for Urban Youth in Yemen
UNESCO’s initiative, Cash for Work: Promoting Livelihood Opportunities for Urban Youth in Yemen has received €10 million from the European Union to improve youth opportunities and heritage restoration in Yemen. Its main objective is to create livelihoods opportunities for youth in Yemen through … [Read more...] about EU Partner and UNESCO collaborate to improve Livelihood Opportunities for Urban Youth in Yemen
UK announces £10 Million to provide Emergency Food Supplies for Afghanistan
UK has announced new aid package of £10 million to provide emergency food supplies for 1.4 million people in Afghanistan whose lives are at risk from a deadly drought. This UK aid package of support will provide immediate food and nutrition aid including by distributing fortified wheat flour, … [Read more...] about UK announces £10 Million to provide Emergency Food Supplies for Afghanistan
ECHO announces new Funding for Refugees and Host communities in Uganda
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has received funding worth EUR 2 million from the European Union's Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department (ECHO) to support refugees and host communities in western and north-western Uganda. The overarching objective of the … [Read more...] about ECHO announces new Funding for Refugees and Host communities in Uganda
CEB grants € 1 Million to help Bosnia and Herzegovina cope with Migratory Inflows
Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) provides € 1 million grant to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) from its Migrant and Refugee Fund (MRF) to help Bosnia and Herzegovina cope with renewed migratory inflows in 2018. This MRF grant will contribute to the implementation of the … [Read more...] about CEB grants € 1 Million to help Bosnia and Herzegovina cope with Migratory Inflows
Global Leaders collaborate to expand HIV Treatment in Men
The Elton John AIDS Foundation along with the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Unitaid, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Johnson & Johnson, and Gilead Sciences have launched MenStar Coalition at … [Read more...] about Global Leaders collaborate to expand HIV Treatment in Men
Australian Government Relief Aid for People with Disabilities affected by Syrian Crises
The Australian Government will provide $16.4 million to address the needs of people with disabilities affected by the conflict in Syria. This funding will assist survivors in Syria and educate communities about the threat of unexploded ordnance. It also includes targeted support to enable children … [Read more...] about Australian Government Relief Aid for People with Disabilities affected by Syrian Crises
EU adopts Special Measure on Education for Syrian Refugees in Turkey
A new assistance package worth €400 million has been approved by the European Commission for the education of Syrian refugees in Turkey. This funding will be given in the form of a direct grant to the Turkish Ministry of National Education of Turkey for the continuation of the current education … [Read more...] about EU adopts Special Measure on Education for Syrian Refugees in Turkey
U.S. announces $170 Million in Humanitarian Aid to support Ethiopian People
Humanitarian assistance of $170 million has bee announced by the U.S. to support vulnerable people of Ethiopia who are facing escalating conflict, natural disaster, displacement and food insecurity. This additional funding brings the total U.S. humanitarian contribution for Ethiopia to more than … [Read more...] about U.S. announces $170 Million in Humanitarian Aid to support Ethiopian People
Canada announces $4.75 Million to support Women’s Voice and Leadership Initiative in Ukraine
To support Women’s Voice and Leadership initiative in Ukraine, Canadian Minister of International Development, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau has announced up to $4.75 million in funding over five years. The project will strengthen the capacity of local women’s organizations to promote and … [Read more...] about Canada announces $4.75 Million to support Women’s Voice and Leadership Initiative in Ukraine
World Bank grants US$90 Million to accelerate Palestinian Economic Opportunities and Livelihoods
The World Bank has allocated US$90 million to accelerate much-needed economic welfare for the Palestinian people. The funds, in the form of grants, will be transferred from the Bank’s own income to the dedicated Trust Fund for Gaza and West Bank. World Bank interventions in Gaza will provide … [Read more...] about World Bank grants US$90 Million to accelerate Palestinian Economic Opportunities and Livelihoods
Sri Lanka and World Bank sign $100 Million to strengthen Education System in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and World Bank have signed $100 million to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen and modernize its education system. The General Education Modernization Project (GEM) will modernize and diversify the curriculum of general education in keeping with the transformation taking place in Sri … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka and World Bank sign $100 Million to strengthen Education System in Sri Lanka
UK Government announces £8 Million to help Children affected by Domestic Abuse
The UK Home Office has announced a new £8 million fund to support children and specifically to help transform the lives of victims of domestic abuse. This fund gives charities, local authorities and other organisations the chance to bid for money for projects designed to intervene early to help … [Read more...] about UK Government announces £8 Million to help Children affected by Domestic Abuse
UK Funding to curb Corruption and Improve Accountability in Developing Countries
UK's new aid package help governments in developing countries to stamp out corruption and improve accountability. The funding is an allocation from the Governance, Open Societies and Anti-Corruption programme budget for 2018/19. The support, announced at the Open Government Partnership’s (OGP) … [Read more...] about UK Funding to curb Corruption and Improve Accountability in Developing Countries
