Nike Community Impact Fund is inviting proposals from Associations, community organizations and clubs from the cities of Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Utrecht and Hilversum. Only projects that address disadvantaged children, youngsters and elderly people and offer an added social value through sports and … [Read more...] about Nike Community Impact Fund Invests in Supporting Disadvantaged People
News
The Prince Albert Fund to Help Professionals in Conducting International Projects
The Prince Albert Fund, a leading non-profit organization is inviting applications to manage a 12-month business project outside Europe for a Belgian company with the financial support of € 25000. The applications must be submitted by 16/01/2018 and the announcement of selection will be made on … [Read more...] about The Prince Albert Fund to Help Professionals in Conducting International Projects
USADF to Award USD 250,000 for Sustainable Growth
The United States Foundation for Development in Africa (USADF) invites African companies, cooperatives and producer groups to come up with innovative solutions to increase their incomes, create jobs, improve farmers' incomes and achieve sustainable growth based on the market. The Maximum amount to … [Read more...] about USADF to Award USD 250,000 for Sustainable Growth
WARA Inviting Applications for WARC Library Fellowship Program 2018
The West African Research Association (WARA) is inviting applications for the WARC Library Fellowship Program 2018. It is open to those interested in Africa and Libraries, to students in Information and Library Science, and to practicing librarians. The Applications must be submitted online no … [Read more...] about WARA Inviting Applications for WARC Library Fellowship Program 2018
Spark* International Opens Applications for South African Accelerator Programme
Spark* International has opened applications for this year’s edition of its South African accelerator programme, which offers entrepreneurs training, networking opportunities, and the chance to apply for grant funding. Selected entrepreneurs will attend the Spark Accelerator, an intensive five day … [Read more...] about Spark* International Opens Applications for South African Accelerator Programme
South Sudan Applauds China’s Continued Financial and Technical Assistance
South Sudan has applauded China's continued financial and technical assistance to the health sector of the war-torn east African nation. Last year, China offered short training programs to over 250 South Sudanese doctors in different areas of specialization. Health Minister Riek Gai Kok said, … [Read more...] about South Sudan Applauds China’s Continued Financial and Technical Assistance
Lilly Endowment Launches $25 Million Initiative to Strengthen Indianapolis through Arts, Cultural Innovation
Lilly Endowment Inc. is launching a new, competitive initiative to encourage community building and celebrate creativity. Through this initiative, the Endowment will provide grants totaling up to $25 million, designed to enhance the quality of life in Indianapolis, bolster Indianapolis’ image as a … [Read more...] about Lilly Endowment Launches $25 Million Initiative to Strengthen Indianapolis through Arts, Cultural Innovation
McClure Foundation Announces Funding for 2018-19 that Increases Access to College and Career Education in Vermount
The J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation has announced available funding for the 2018-19 school year for efforts that improve equitable access to the post-secondary and career education that leads to Vermont’s most promising jobs. Nonprofits and municipal entities interested in applying for … [Read more...] about McClure Foundation Announces Funding for 2018-19 that Increases Access to College and Career Education in Vermount
Samara Fund to Grant Upto $3,000 to Serve Critical Needs Within Vermont LGBTQ Community
Samara Fund at the Vermount Foundation will accept applications for projects or organizations that serve the LGBTQ community or support HIV/AIDS services or prevention at the grassroots level. The grants up to $3,000 will be awarded to projects or organizations that serve critical needs within the … [Read more...] about Samara Fund to Grant Upto $3,000 to Serve Critical Needs Within Vermont LGBTQ Community
BMe Communuity Announces $10,000 each to Recipients
BMe, an award winning network is currently accepting applications from black men who are social entrepreneurs, innovators, and difference-makers in greater Akron, Louisville, Miami, or Pittsburgh. Through the program, recipients will receive up to $10,000 each to build on the good they are already … [Read more...] about BMe Communuity Announces $10,000 each to Recipients
MRC/DFID Jointly Funds African Research Leader Scheme 2018
The African Research Leadership (ARL) scheme invites applications from African researchers already based in sub-Saharan African countries and from those individuals currently working overseas who wish to return to SSA. High-quality applications from female scientists and from investigators across a … [Read more...] about MRC/DFID Jointly Funds African Research Leader Scheme 2018
GLOBVAC Announces NOK 65 million for Sustainable Improvements in Health
Global Health And Vaccine Research program (GLOBVAC) has announced an overall budget of NOK 65 million during the 2018-2020 period. The call encourages research that sheds light on the transition from the MDGs to the SDGs. The deadline is February 14th 2018. The programme supports high quality … [Read more...] about GLOBVAC Announces NOK 65 million for Sustainable Improvements in Health
Oregon Community Foundation Approves $335,800 in Grants
The Oregon Community Foundation recently approved the disbursement of $335,800 in grants to support 17 projects with nonprofit organizations in Eastern Oregon. Associate Program Officer/regional coordinator for The Oregon Community Foundation in central and Eastern Oregon Cheryl Puddy said, “The … [Read more...] about Oregon Community Foundation Approves $335,800 in Grants
UN Allocates Largest Ever Emergency Fund
The United Nations relief chief has approved the largest-ever emergency relief allocation – $50 million – amid concerns that the humanitarian catastrophe in the war-raved country is being made worse by the recent increase in fighting and airstrikes. He announced that the funding would rapidly … [Read more...] about UN Allocates Largest Ever Emergency Fund
JRS Biodiversity Foundation to Award $1,600,000 to Qualifying Proposals
The JRS Biodiversity Foundation is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for multi-year projects which focuses upon biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to freshwater biodiversity and pollinator biodiversity. The foundation will award about $1,600,000 among qualifying … [Read more...] about JRS Biodiversity Foundation to Award $1,600,000 to Qualifying Proposals
Sisters of Charity Foundation Announces Latest Round Of Grants
Sisters Health Foundation announced its latest round of grants for the third and fourth quarters of 2017. The foundation’s board of directors approved $1.5 million in funding in support of its vision of “healthy people in healthy communities.” Since 1996, the Sisters Health Foundation has awarded … [Read more...] about Sisters of Charity Foundation Announces Latest Round Of Grants
PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate & Clean Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Private Financial Advisory Network (PFAN) has launched a call for proposals for climate and clean energy projects and businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. The proposal is for the entrepreneurs looking to initiate or scale-up clean energy or other climate change-related projects and seeking an … [Read more...] about PFAN Project Development and Financing Initiative for Climate & Clean Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa
AfDB Supports the Promotion of Agribusiness for 7.47 billion FCFA
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has provided Togo with the total amount of UA 9.53 million, or about 7.47 billion FCFA, under the Agribusiness Promotion Support Program (PAGPA). The grant supports from the African Development Fund (ADF) of UA 2.32 million (US $ 1.82 billion) CFAF and under … [Read more...] about AfDB Supports the Promotion of Agribusiness for 7.47 billion FCFA
‘FEI OGEF’ Project gets NDF Funding of EUR 6 Million Equity
Facility for Energy Inclusion Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (FEI OGEF) project gets NDF funding of EUR 6 million equity; EUR 500,000 grant for the time period of 2018-2028. The Fund is a co-sponsored initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and NDF, stemming from discussions dating back to … [Read more...] about ‘FEI OGEF’ Project gets NDF Funding of EUR 6 Million Equity
UF Receives $8.7 million grant to Improve Nutritional Quality, Food Safety in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) announces an $8.7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over five years to fund research aimed at tackling global hunger in Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. UF senior vice president for agriculture and … [Read more...] about UF Receives $8.7 million grant to Improve Nutritional Quality, Food Safety in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso
Gates Foundation Announces $2 million grant to Mass Biologics of University of Massachusetts
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced $2 million grant to Mass Biologics of UMass Medical School to develop an oral treatment for enteric (gastrointestinal) diarrheal infections, a leading cause of death for children in the developing world. About 500,000 children under 5 years old … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation Announces $2 million grant to Mass Biologics of University of Massachusetts
Stop TB Partnership to Award Grants Upto US$ 40,000
Stop TB Partnership, with the support of USAID and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria launched the call for proposals for the eighth round of the Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS), community-based and non-governmental organizations working at national or sub-national … [Read more...] about Stop TB Partnership to Award Grants Upto US$ 40,000
Nigeria: TEF Accepting Applications For Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Africa’s largest philanthropy supporting entrepreneurship – The 'Tony Elumelu Foundation' (TEF) has started accepting applications for business ideas that can transform Africa. The Programme, in its 4th cycle, is TEF’s 10-year, $100 million commitment to identify, train, mentor and fund 10,000 … [Read more...] about Nigeria: TEF Accepting Applications For Entrepreneurship Development Programme
LIFT and Battersea Arts Centre Opens Opportunity for Two West African Artists
LIFT and Battersea Arts Centre have opened an opportunity for two West African artists currently living and working in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal or Sierra Leone to join the 'New International Voices' residency programme in London from 11-24 June, part of LIFT 2018. This year, LIFT and Battersea Arts … [Read more...] about LIFT and Battersea Arts Centre Opens Opportunity for Two West African Artists
Kenya: 2 NGOs File an Appeal in Supreme Court Against CDF
The 'Institute for Social Accountability' and the 'Centre for Democracy and Good Governance', the two non-governmental organizations have filed an appeal against the judgement of the Court of Appeal that preserved some sections of the CDF Act, 2013. The two NGOs want the Supreme Court to declare the … [Read more...] about Kenya: 2 NGOs File an Appeal in Supreme Court Against CDF
Hyderabad: 190 State NGOs Lose FCRA Registration
The FCRA registration of 190 NGOs has been cancelled by the Union ministry of home affairs, including actor-producer Akkineni Nagarjuna's International Foundation, in Telangana in 2017. The Akkineni International Foundation was established in 2004 which gives Akkineni Nageswara Rao National Award … [Read more...] about Hyderabad: 190 State NGOs Lose FCRA Registration
Islamabad: Senator Advocates Registration of NGOs in Legislation Instead of Executive Order
Senator Farhatullah Babar in the human rights committee of senate have urged for rooting registration of NGOs as well as accountability of state agencies in legislation instead of executive order. The meeting was chaired by Senator Nasreen Jalil while other dignitaries present were; Senators Sitara … [Read more...] about Islamabad: Senator Advocates Registration of NGOs in Legislation Instead of Executive Order
Israel: NGOs, Humanitarian Agencies Condemns Government’s Plan of Deporting African Migrants
The NGOs and Human Rights agencies have strongly criticized the government’s decision of deporting African asylum seekers or imprison them within 90 days. According to the rights organization, this hostile decision of the government may result in a devastating humanitarian crises. The Ministry’s … [Read more...] about Israel: NGOs, Humanitarian Agencies Condemns Government’s Plan of Deporting African Migrants
Ethiopia: National Council Urges NGOs, CSOs to Strengthen Support for GERD
On the Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation have urged nongovernmental and civil society organizations to scale up their support for the dam. The office held a consultation meeting with … [Read more...] about Ethiopia: National Council Urges NGOs, CSOs to Strengthen Support for GERD
Johannesburg: Gift Of Givers to Continue Life Assistance Aid
A Humanitarian NGO, 'Gift Of Givers' has announced that it will continue to provide life assistance aid to the Johannesburg communities which were affected by the recent disastrous storm. Dozens of houses and shacks were destroyed when the hailstorm wrenched through the south and west of the city … [Read more...] about Johannesburg: Gift Of Givers to Continue Life Assistance Aid
Nigeria: NGO Distributes Relief Commodity to Affected People of Boko Haram Insurgency
In its new humanitarian drive, an NGO, Smile Mission Health Care (SMHC) distributed blankets and other relief items to 2,000 persons displaced by Boko Haram insurgency in Borno. The gesture was in collaboration with other organisations such as the Great Borno Renaissance Initiative (GBRI) and … [Read more...] about Nigeria: NGO Distributes Relief Commodity to Affected People of Boko Haram Insurgency
Iraq: UNFPA-Generations For Peace Collaborates to Train Youth Leaders
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq and Generations For Peace have launched a new partnership to support transformational leadership training for youth leaders from six cities in Iraq. The partnership is UNFPA’s first-ever support to Generations For Peace. The collaboration aims at … [Read more...] about Iraq: UNFPA-Generations For Peace Collaborates to Train Youth Leaders
Ghana: NGO Constructs Mechanised Borehole to Assist Indigenes of Akatsi South District
In its new humanitarian drive, a non-governmental organisation, ‘Water for Rural Africa’ has constructed a mechanised borehole for Akatsi- Xavi. It is a farming community in the Akatsi South District. Founder of the NGO Dr Donald Agumenu said, “The project, courtesy, Wise Hokli, a philanthropist, … [Read more...] about Ghana: NGO Constructs Mechanised Borehole to Assist Indigenes of Akatsi South District
River Water Dispute: NGO Demands Withdrawal of Letter to Yeddyurappa
A Goa-based NGO urged Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to withdraw his letter to Karnataka BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa which has evoked criticism from the Opposition as well as civil society groups in Goa. They also demanded assured consideration on the southern state's demand for drinking water from … [Read more...] about River Water Dispute: NGO Demands Withdrawal of Letter to Yeddyurappa
Manila: NGO Warns Medical Clinics and Recruitment Agencies Against the Sceptical Scheme
A non-government organization has notified all medical clinics and recruitment agencies against the dubious scheme hatched allegedly by the GCC Ministry of Health. Under this scheme, a $10 online registration fee is imposed on every Middle East-bound OFW applicant. Head of the Blas F. Ople Policy … [Read more...] about Manila: NGO Warns Medical Clinics and Recruitment Agencies Against the Sceptical Scheme
Nigeria: NGO Demands Investigation On Killing of Four Inmates at Ikot Ekpene Prison
An NGO, Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE-Nigeria) has demanded for a thorough investigation of circumstances that led to the killing of four inmates at Ikot Ekpene prison on Dec. 7. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the Executive Director … [Read more...] about Nigeria: NGO Demands Investigation On Killing of Four Inmates at Ikot Ekpene Prison
Punjab: NGO Condemns Punjab Police of Neglecting Gang Rape Case
The National Scheduled Castes Alliance (NSCA),a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has accused the Punjab police of negliging the alleged gang rape case of a 13-year-old Dalit girl. The NSCA working as a socio-political organization for the SCs in Punjab said, “The rape incident took place in … [Read more...] about Punjab: NGO Condemns Punjab Police of Neglecting Gang Rape Case
Nigeria: Ondo Indigenes Benefit from Medical Screening
A non-governmental organization (NGO), Miteda Wellness Initiative, organized a yearly free medical outreach in Ondo state. Around 3,000 people from four local governments have benefited from this medical outreach. There were around 248 medical experts including 39 doctors, over sixty nurses, 12 … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Ondo Indigenes Benefit from Medical Screening
UNICEF Calls On Nations to Join Fight For the Survival Of Newborns
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is challenging nations around the world to make sure more newborns survive their first days of life. Nearly 386,000 babies would have been born on New Year's Day – some 90 per cent in less developed regions. UNICEF's Chief of Health Stefan Peterson … [Read more...] about UNICEF Calls On Nations to Join Fight For the Survival Of Newborns
South Korea: 5 Members of the Comfort Women Foundation Resigns
Directors of "comfort women" foundation with Japanese funding have submitted their resignation. Around Five of the eight directors have resigned till now. The resignations of all five private-sector members on the Reconciliation and Healing Foundation's board were dated Dec 26, and raise the … [Read more...] about South Korea: 5 Members of the Comfort Women Foundation Resigns
World Diamond Industry faces Turmoil as NGO Quits
Impact, the Canadian-based organization has announced its withdrawal from the Kimberley Process (KP), the regulatory mechanism that polices the sometimes controversial international diamonds business. It has been one of the most vocal of the advocates of “civil society” — the non-governmental … [Read more...] about World Diamond Industry faces Turmoil as NGO Quits
Kuala Lumpur: NGOs to Assist Government to Spread Awareness on ‘Climate Change’
To protect and conserve the exceedingly fragile environment, NGOs have decided to help government in spreading awareness on ‘climate change'. Chairman and Commander of Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon, St John Ambulance Sarawak said, “The government and non-governmental organisations can play a useful … [Read more...] about Kuala Lumpur: NGOs to Assist Government to Spread Awareness on ‘Climate Change’
Nigeria: NGO to Train Youths on ‘Skills Acquisition’
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Majalisa Macido Andaha Foundation (MMAF) in its new humanitarian gesture will train 300 youths on 'Skills Acquisition'. This will benefit over three hundred youths. The NGO is based in Andaha, Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. During the … [Read more...] about Nigeria: NGO to Train Youths on ‘Skills Acquisition’
Malaysia: Organise Programmes to Encourage Women, NGOs Urged
In an effort to encourage the group especially those in rural areas, women based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been urged to organise more programmes in the future. During the event, a total of 150 less fortunate children received school necessities in conjunction with Jeiwa – Unilife … [Read more...] about Malaysia: Organise Programmes to Encourage Women, NGOs Urged
Gujrat Government Concerns over Bird Fatalities during Kite Festival in India, Directs Bird Care NGOs
In a verbal direction, all voluntary animal care and non-government organisations working under the ‘Karuna Abhiyan’ has been banned by the Animal Husbandry department of the state government to operate in residential areas during the Uttarayan festival this year. The main reason for government’s … [Read more...] about Gujrat Government Concerns over Bird Fatalities during Kite Festival in India, Directs Bird Care NGOs
Nigeria: NGO Conducts Free Medical Screening
iRestore Life Foundation conducted free medical screening on the inmates of Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos on Thursday. The inmates were majorly screened for skin diseases, respiratory tract infections, eye disease, malaria endemic, HIV and tuberculosis, among others. The foundation’s … [Read more...] about Nigeria: NGO Conducts Free Medical Screening
Africa: NGOs Observer Mission Terms Runoff as “Peaceful and Fair Election”
The African NGOs Observer Mission has termed runoff election in Liberia as a “peaceful and fair election with a relative participation of voters.” These NGOs under the banner, International Mission of African Civil Society for Peace, Democracy and Good Governance (IMACS PDGG) praised the Liberian … [Read more...] about Africa: NGOs Observer Mission Terms Runoff as “Peaceful and Fair Election”
Ghana: MTN Foundation Applauds FOTD On Skills Empowerment
MTN Foundation was praised by Friends of the Disabled (FOTD) Vocational and Educational Center, on empowering 96 youths with disability in the past four years to establish their own businesses. The center trains people with disabilities in different skills which include shoe making, sewing, … [Read more...] about Ghana: MTN Foundation Applauds FOTD On Skills Empowerment
Malaysia: Two Foundations Intensify Awareness On HIV
Malaysian Aids Foundation received RM1.2mil from Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) to advance its Positive Audacious Living (PAL) Scheme over the next three years until 2020. The scheme enables Malaysians living with HIV to obtain second-line anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment at major government hospitals for … [Read more...] about Malaysia: Two Foundations Intensify Awareness On HIV
Papua New Guinea: Conservationist Urges NGOs To Be More Community Oriented
Chief Executive Officer of Tenkile Conservation Alliance has encouraged local and international non-governmental entities to be more community oriented in their various pursuits. The conservationist earlier has worked enthusiastically to save the tree kangaroos of Papua New Guinea. Speaking to … [Read more...] about Papua New Guinea: Conservationist Urges NGOs To Be More Community Oriented
