To deal with discrimination in football during the 2018 World Cup pre-match, a $ 110,000 fund is available as part of a project between Fare and FIFA. Fare has set in motion one new series of grants to support the work of organizations in Africa, Asia, America and Oceania. The purpose is to … [Read more...] about Global Grants to Combat Discrimination Around the World
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UNHCR: 4,500 Refugees Made Escape To Uganda
According to the United Nations refugee agency, over 4,500 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo had crossed into Uganda, since Dec. 18. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in a statement said, "The majority of the refugees are crossing into Uganda via Lake Albert … [Read more...] about UNHCR: 4,500 Refugees Made Escape To Uganda
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants $4 million to Study Anemia in India
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grants $4 million to The Milken Institute School of Public Health for a three-year project that aims to address a serious public health problem in India: iron deficiency and anemia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “2 billion people (over … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants $4 million to Study Anemia in India
Romania: NGOs Demand Halt To Judicial Overhaul and Criminal Code
Civil society leaders representing 43 groups have urged Prime Minister Mr Tudose to fire Justice Minister Tudorel Toader immediately and halt all changes to the justice system and criminal code until they had been evaluated by the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission of legal experts. This Week … [Read more...] about Romania: NGOs Demand Halt To Judicial Overhaul and Criminal Code
Cambodia: Government Crackdown on NGOs and Independent Media Constraining Democracy
The government crackdown on Cambodia’s opposition, NGOs and independent media has led to a deterioration of the country’s system of checks and balances. This is hampering the democracy and deterring public from engaging in politics. Prime Minister Hun Sen delivered a six-hour televised speech … [Read more...] about Cambodia: Government Crackdown on NGOs and Independent Media Constraining Democracy
Columbia: 30 NGOs Join Hands to Sought Justice For the Slain Activist
In a letter, 30 NGOs from around the world have strongly expressed their concern and sought justice for the human-rights activist Hernán Bedoya. The organizations have strongly condemned the brutal killing of the activist on 8 December in the Provionce of Choco. Furthermore, their letter written … [Read more...] about Columbia: 30 NGOs Join Hands to Sought Justice For the Slain Activist
Malta: Over €6 million Assemblage for Malta Community Chest Fund
In a televised fundraising event ‘Telethon’, last year's L-Istrina donation collection record was beaten. By the end of the telethon, €6,048,732 was collected, and the number was still rising as the televised programme ended. In the 19th edition of L- Istrina, funds are being collected for the Malta … [Read more...] about Malta: Over €6 million Assemblage for Malta Community Chest Fund
Turkey: Turkish NGO Proposes 2,000 houses for Rohingyas
In its new humanitarian drive, a Turkey-based aid agency has aimed to build a total of 2,000 houses, as part of a housing project to provide assistance to Rohingya Muslims. The head of Deniz Feneri Association Mehmet Cengiz, together with the Association’s Deputy Head Turan Yalcin and International … [Read more...] about Turkey: Turkish NGO Proposes 2,000 houses for Rohingyas
Algeria Deports 10,000 Migrants From Its Domain
Algerian authorities recently launched a new massive wave of eviction by forcibly banishing more than 10,000 migrants from various sub-Saharan countries to the neighboring states of Niger and Mali. The news was confirmed by the Algerian Minister of Interior and Local Authorities, Noureddine Bedoui. … [Read more...] about Algeria Deports 10,000 Migrants From Its Domain
Pakistan: 16 more Firms Uphold Women Empowerment Principles
The chief executive officers (CEOs) of 16 more exporting companies have signed the MoU in support of "Women Empowerment Principles " . It is collaboratively developed by UN Women and UN Global Compact. The MoU was signed by the companies (13 from Sialkot, 2 from Faisalabad and 1 from Lahore) at … [Read more...] about Pakistan: 16 more Firms Uphold Women Empowerment Principles
Nigeria: Lake Chad Conference On Ecosystem gets an Approval
Nigeria gets an approval on hosting of an International Conference on saving the Lake Chad from President Muhammadu Buhari. The conference is organised to revitalize the basin’s ecosystem for sustainable livelihood, security and development. It was the first time an international conference on Lake … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Lake Chad Conference On Ecosystem gets an Approval
Tusk Invests Record Amount in African Conservation in 2017
This year Tusk foundation once again invested record amount in African Conservation with the support of so many donors. Over the year tusk has been able to provide £5 million to protect wildlife, support communities and promote education across Africa, through over 80 projects and our advocacy and … [Read more...] about Tusk Invests Record Amount in African Conservation in 2017
Walther Cancer Foundation gifts $10 million to Purdue Cancer Center
Purdue University’s Center for Cancer Research has received a $10 million matching-funds gift from the Indianapolis-based Walther Cancer Foundation to advance its research in drug discovery, treatments and potential cures. The gift announced is designed to inspire endowed gifts to Purdue’s center to … [Read more...] about Walther Cancer Foundation gifts $10 million to Purdue Cancer Center
New Delhi: Nationwide NGOs, Parents Meet Against Fee Hike
A nationwide meet of parents and NGOs is scheduled to be held in Delhi on December 28, to strengthen the struggles of parents across the country. Organisations from 11 states, including Maharashtra, will meet to discuss the issues of exorbitant fee hikes and commercialization of education. Some … [Read more...] about New Delhi: Nationwide NGOs, Parents Meet Against Fee Hike
Denmark Halts Funding to Anti-Israel Palestinian NGOs
Denmark’s Foreign Ministery has announced it would cut funding to a number of Palestinian NGOs and implement stricter conditions for them to receive Danish aid. This decision was taken after the country launched a review of its funding criteria in May in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … [Read more...] about Denmark Halts Funding to Anti-Israel Palestinian NGOs
NVFI-SEDAT Collaborates For A Cause
The New Vision Foundation International (NVFI), a development oriented humanitarian relief and advocacy Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has signed a partnership agreement with SEDAT Consult. This will help students in the region to discover and appreciate their innate talents and strengths for … [Read more...] about NVFI-SEDAT Collaborates For A Cause
Malawi to Hold First African Typhoid Vaccine Trial Next Year
Malawi is going to hold the first African typhoid vaccine trial next year. The trial will be done in Ndirande and Zingwangwa townships in Blantyre, targeting at least 24, 000 children aged between nine months and 12 years which will run for six months. Recently in November the World Health … [Read more...] about Malawi to Hold First African Typhoid Vaccine Trial Next Year
Turkey: Maarif Foundation Takes Over FETO Schools
Turkish state-run education foundation 'Maarif Foundation' has taken over schools in Chad institutions, in line with a protocol signed between the Turkish and Chadian governments. The schools once belonged to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). Among these institutions are a kindergarten, a primary … [Read more...] about Turkey: Maarif Foundation Takes Over FETO Schools
Malawi: SC dismisses New Application against Malawi Water Supply Project
The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the new application against Lake Malawi Water Supply project, to join or substitute Malawi Law Society (MLS). The application was filed by Mzuzu-based Youth and Society (YAS) and Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR). Months ago the … [Read more...] about Malawi: SC dismisses New Application against Malawi Water Supply Project
Russia: President Putin Emphasizes on the Improvement of Russia’s Law on NGOs
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized on the further improvement of the Russia’s law on non-government organizations (NGO) operating as foreign agents. He also said the key objective of the law - to prevent outside interference into Russia’s domestic affairs - must stay in place. He stressed … [Read more...] about Russia: President Putin Emphasizes on the Improvement of Russia’s Law on NGOs
Cambodia: UN Grants $8 million Assistance to Khmer Rouge Operations
The United Nations will allocate a $8 million subvention to support the 2018 operations of the Khmer Rouge tribunal, which is tasked with the prosecution of the country’s former Khmer Rouge commanders. It was UN Secretary-General António Guterres who requested the General Assembly to authorize the … [Read more...] about Cambodia: UN Grants $8 million Assistance to Khmer Rouge Operations
NGOs, UN Members condemns Trump’s Aid Threats
With the UN General Assembly having adopted a resolution, rejecting the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by a 128-to-9 vote, member countries continue to react against the U.S.’s threat of cutting financial aid to those who would vote in favor. Earlier Donald Trump has threatened to … [Read more...] about NGOs, UN Members condemns Trump’s Aid Threats
Indian Government Directs NGOs to Open a/c in Any Designated Bank
All NGOs, business entities and individuals who receive funds from abroad, have been directed by the Home Ministry to open accounts in any of the 32 designated banks, including one foreign, within a month for higher level of transparency. Ministry has also asked them to ensure that such funds are … [Read more...] about Indian Government Directs NGOs to Open a/c in Any Designated Bank
Norway Joins Denmark in Banning Palestinian NGOs
Norway allegedly set to cut funding for Palestinian NGOs that support boycotts of Israel. Norway’s decision comes just days after fellow Scandinavian country Denmark said it will revoke funding from several Palestinian NGOs and tighten aid criteria for others after they were found to be tied to … [Read more...] about Norway Joins Denmark in Banning Palestinian NGOs
Saudi Arab announces Life-Saving Assistance to Yemen
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that all humanitarian and commercial goods, including fuel, will be allowed to pass freely through the port of Hudaydah including four U.S.-funded cranes will be installed at this port, which are vital to moving life-saving goods into Yemen efficiently. The … [Read more...] about Saudi Arab announces Life-Saving Assistance to Yemen
Africa: ACBF-NEPAD signs MoU for ‘Agenda 2063’
A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the NEPAD Planning and Coordination Agency (widely referred to as the NEPAD Agency) to ramp-up the implementation of Africa’s transformation mega plan known as Agenda 2063 and leverage … [Read more...] about Africa: ACBF-NEPAD signs MoU for ‘Agenda 2063’
Africa Needs a Strategy for International Partners to Reap Maximum Benefits
Multiple stakeholders summoned in an inaugural meeting of the African Partnership Coordination Platform, co-hosted by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) . The process to lump together a coherent and coordinated African strategy has been started, to … [Read more...] about Africa Needs a Strategy for International Partners to Reap Maximum Benefits
Kenya: SEFA approves US $ 995,000 Grant to Support ‘Waste-To-Energy’ Plant
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved US $ 995,000 grant to Asticom Kenya Ltd., to support the construction of a 10 megawatt (MW) grid-connected municipal waste-to-energy (WTE) plant which will generate electricity from municipal solid waste by converting them to biogas/ fuel … [Read more...] about Kenya: SEFA approves US $ 995,000 Grant to Support ‘Waste-To-Energy’ Plant
Nigeria: Sustainable Support brings Relief to Farmers
For the first time since the onset of the Boko Haram crisis, hunger has considerably declined in northeastern Nigeria, according to the latest Cadre Harmonisé food security analysis. In the three states ravaged by the violence, the number of people facing acute hunger has halved since June-August - … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Sustainable Support brings Relief to Farmers
FAO Admires UN Resolution
FAO welcomes the UN's decision to create a decade on family farming, a World Bee Day. This day prompts awareness of the need to combat illegal fishing, and declare international years for camelids and artisanal fisheries and aquaculture. May 20 will mark World Bee Day and 2019 will mark the … [Read more...] about FAO Admires UN Resolution
Uganda: Western Union Executives Imparts Leadership Training to Recognize Young Graduates
Recently, Denver-based Western Union Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Compliance Officer and Western Union Foundation Board Chair Jacqueline Molnar made a visit Uganda to provide leadership training and had the opportunity to perceive how one non-profit’s peace building initiative is … [Read more...] about Uganda: Western Union Executives Imparts Leadership Training to Recognize Young Graduates
Islamabad: Seminar Emphasizes Upon the Safe Working Environment for Women
The National Council of Social Welfare organised a one-day seminar titled “Implementation of the Protection against harassment of women at the workplace Act 2010 and Our Social Responsibilities”, in collaboration with District Population Welfare Office. Chairman NCSW Dr Nadeem Shafiq Malik said, … [Read more...] about Islamabad: Seminar Emphasizes Upon the Safe Working Environment for Women
Ghana: Plan International launches ‘Green Skills Project’
Ghana has Plan International Ghana, in its new initiative drive has launched the Green Skills Project in Accra with funding from the European Union. The project is a three year campaign aimed at creating livelihood opportunities for 6,000 youth and women through the promotion of local … [Read more...] about Ghana: Plan International launches ‘Green Skills Project’
IIROSA allocates Relief Supplies to Needy Families
The International Islamic Relief Organization Saudi Arabia (IIROSA), an affiliate of the Muslim World League in its recent initiative launched a project to distribute relief materials to several hundreds of poor families in different parts of South Africa. The relief supplies including wheat, rice, … [Read more...] about IIROSA allocates Relief Supplies to Needy Families
NGO to Light Up Rohingya’s Life with Solar Lights
A nonprofit organization ‘Unite to Light’ founded by John Bowers will ship 9,000 solar lights to Bangladesh for Rohingya refugees which will prioritize midwives, pregnant women and new mothers. The move is a joint effort with RTM International, a Bangladesh-based NGO, and the United Nations … [Read more...] about NGO to Light Up Rohingya’s Life with Solar Lights
UN hails the Safe Return of missing Six Aid-Workers
Six aid workers who went missing four days ago in the South Sudan had made a safe return. The UN humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan confirmed the news. The employees of two foreign and one national organization went missing during the clashes between government and rebel forces in the Bahr … [Read more...] about UN hails the Safe Return of missing Six Aid-Workers
Cambodia: International NGO to Guide Drug Offenders
In its new social drive, an international NGO 'This Life Cambodia' will soon begin offering vocational education to young drug offenders under a new agreement signed with the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons. The NGO also provides vocational education to youth in three prisons in … [Read more...] about Cambodia: International NGO to Guide Drug Offenders
Islamabad: PCSF voices Concern over Diminishing Civil Actions
The Pakistan Civil Society Forum (PCSF) and other civil society organizations expressed their concern over the attempts for curbing the voices of civil society activists; mainly international and national NGOs working on human rights, democracy and social justice. The recent decision to dismiss … [Read more...] about Islamabad: PCSF voices Concern over Diminishing Civil Actions
Nigeria: LCCI slams National Assembly against NGO Bill
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has criticized the National Assembly over the draft NGO Bill presently under consideration. The bill consists of an act for the establishment of a Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Commission for the supervision, coordination, and monitoring … [Read more...] about Nigeria: LCCI slams National Assembly against NGO Bill
UNICEF Announces New Funding for Vaccine Independence Initiative
UNICEF has announced funding for its Vaccine Independence Initiative(VII), a mechanism to help countries secure a sustainable supply of life-saving vaccines, has more than doubled in the past year, increasing from $15 million to $35 million. The increase was made possible especially by a $15 million … [Read more...] about UNICEF Announces New Funding for Vaccine Independence Initiative
MacArthur Foundation Awards $100 million Grant for the Welfare of Syrian Children
MacArthur Foundation awarded a $100 million grant to Sesame Workshop and International Rescue Committee (IRC) to educate young children displaced by conflict and persecution in the Middle East(Syria). The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Sesame Workshop and the International … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation Awards $100 million Grant for the Welfare of Syrian Children
Nigeria: NGO warns Akwa Ibom’s Lawmakers
A non-governmental organisation, 'Policy Alert', has warned the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly against passage of the 2018 budget estimate, as presented by the Executive. Acting Executive Director of the organisation Mr Tijah Bolton-Akpan said, “Among the important indices that should inform growth in … [Read more...] about Nigeria: NGO warns Akwa Ibom’s Lawmakers
India: 1M1B only Indian NGO to Collaborate with UNDP this Year
1 Million for 1 Billion (1M1B) gets its affiliation from the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI). 1M1B also emphasized that it will be the only Indian NGO to partner the Department this year for disseminating information about priority issues of the United Nations. 1M1B … [Read more...] about India: 1M1B only Indian NGO to Collaborate with UNDP this Year
Nigeria: Foundation Urges Government for Proper Inclusion of Disable Persons
The Cedar Seed Foundation, an organisation fighting for the rights of People Living with Disability (PWDs) has asked government at all levels and other players to ensure proper inclusion of disable persons. The foundation also criticized Nigerian society for creating unlivable aura for their … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Foundation Urges Government for Proper Inclusion of Disable Persons
Liberia: Global Witness and Tropenbos condemns new Law
Internaional NGOs, Global Witness and Tropenbos condemn new law that rewards logging companies at the expense of Liberia’s people and call on Liberia’s donors to halt their support until it is overturned. The Liberian government has secretly given the country’s loggers a US$13 million tax break, … [Read more...] about Liberia: Global Witness and Tropenbos condemns new Law
Malta: Animal Welfare Organizations Concerns over Funding
Animal Welfare Organizations raised their voice as they were unable to benefit from funds raised during the annual charity TV marathon L-Istrina, prompting representatives to voice their concern to the President. A spokesman for the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation noted that the meeting was … [Read more...] about Malta: Animal Welfare Organizations Concerns over Funding
Yemen: Deepening Water-Crises amid Fuel Shortage
According to UNICEF, recent restrictions on imports of fuel to Yemen have sparked critical shortages and price hikes across the country, severely impacting access to safe water and other vital services for children including health care and sanitation. The cuts are the latest challenge to containing … [Read more...] about Yemen: Deepening Water-Crises amid Fuel Shortage
Kenya: Health Partners and Global Fund Sign New Grants to Accelerate Response to Diseases
The Global Fund and health partners in Kenya signed six grant agreements worth US$380 million to strengthen the response to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. The grants aim to reach 1.3 million people with antiretroviral therapy by 2021, and drastically expand interventions to find more missing cases … [Read more...] about Kenya: Health Partners and Global Fund Sign New Grants to Accelerate Response to Diseases
Stop TB and Global Fund Collaborates to Find Missing Cases of TB
The Stop TB Partnership and the Global Fund signed a new collaboration agreement to contribute towards the goal of finding and treating an additional 1.5 million people with tuberculosis who are currently missed by health systems. The agreement is part of the TB Catalytic Investment initiative, an … [Read more...] about Stop TB and Global Fund Collaborates to Find Missing Cases of TB
PCSF: Banning INGOs is a matter of grave Concern
Recently in a press statement, The Pakistan Civil Society Forum (PCSF) has expressed great concern over the banning of more than 20 international non-government organisations (INGOs) working in Pakistan. The PCSF pointed out that all the banned INGOs have been working on pressing social issues such … [Read more...] about PCSF: Banning INGOs is a matter of grave Concern
