Deadline: 17 July 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals specifically related to Daldhis (Build Your Country) project; the Peace Building Fund in Somalia through the UNDP Somalia Poverty Reduction & Environment Protection (PREP) Programme. The project aims to present a renewed commitment to working with local community leaders, elders, formal and informal justice services and newly selected local governments, in collaboration with state ministries, to … [Read more...]
UNDP Request for Proposals: Enhancing Political Accountability & Transparency of Local Communities (MZs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 20 July 2017 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals for its program "Enhancing political accountability and transparency of local communities (MZs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina" to improve the quality of life of the citizens of BiH, through enhancing local services and increasing democratic accountability and social inclusion. The overall objective of this program is to strengthen leadership, improve organisation, systems and the regulatory framework at the … [Read more...]
Applications Open for India Biodiversity Awards 2018!
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in association with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India is seeking applications for its India Biodiversity Awards 2018 in order to play an outstanding and innovative role in conserving India’s rich heritage. Benefits The eight finalists will be awarded a cash prize, a memento, and a citation each at the India Biodiversity Awards ceremony to be held on 22 May, 2018. Categories & … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: International Policy Dialogue Conference on Money, Security and Democratic Governance in Africa
June 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 July 2017 The Council for Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) have announced an international conference on Money, Security and Democratic Governance in Africa that will be held in Bamako, Mali on October 19-20, 2017. This conference forms part of CODESRIA’s ongoing engagement with the issues of security and governance in Africa. UNOWAS’ involvement reflects its leading role in addressing security and … [Read more...]
Opportunities Knock Your Door: Seeking Applications for City Ambassadors “1 Million Impacts Campaign”
June 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 June 2017 Opportunities Knock Your Door is seeking applications for City Ambassadors as a part of the 1 Million Impacts Campaign. City Ambassadors are passionate individuals from all over the world who volunteer to promote United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in their respective cities. Through this opportunity, City Ambassadors get to create and implement their action plans along with their Country Ambassadors with regards to various SDG awareness programs that … [Read more...]
JGIC Call for Proposals: Gaza Entrepreneur Challenge Contest 2017
June 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 July 2017 The Japan Gaza Innovation Challenge is seeking proposals for its "2017 Gaza Entrepreneur Challenge (GEC) Contest" with an aim to nurture leaders for the next generation and foster reconstruction and self-reliance in Gaza through the projects to cultivate and support entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas to solve social issues in the area. JGIC, in partnership with United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), is inviting … [Read more...]
United Nations in Jordan: Sustainable Development Goals Instagram Competition for Youth in Jordan
June 16, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Are you a young person in Jordan who loves photography and social media? Do you want to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and take part in a competition? If yes, then apply for Sustainable Development Goals Instagram Competition. The UN in Jordan has launched an Instagram competition targeting young persons in Jordan between the ages of 15 and 30. Youth are invited to take innovative and creative pictures using their phones of anything that … [Read more...]
UNDP-Laos Call for Concept Notes: Global Environment Facility Small grants Programme (GEF SGP)
June 15, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Laos is currently inviting civil society groups such as CBOs, local NGOs or NPAs, academia, mass organization for its Global Environment Facility Small grants Programme (GEF SGP) to provide grants, facilitate partnerships and support networks of stakeholders that are strengthening national capacities to address global environmental problems and promote sustainable development. The programme is rooted in the belief that … [Read more...]
UNDP: Inviting NGOs for “Labour Intensive Forest Activities with Vulnerable Communities in Lebanon” Programme
June 15, 2017 By
Deadline: 28 June 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Lebanon is seeking proposals from interested national NGOs for its program entitled “Labour Intensive Forest Activities with Vulnerable Communities in Lebanon”. The overall objective is the implementation of labour intensive forest and land management activities such as reforestation, forest maintenance and management, irrigation, terracing and other forest activities in vulnerable communities in Lebanon. Funding … [Read more...]
UNFCU Foundation Grant: Providing Healthcare and Education to Women and Children
June 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The UNFCU Foundation is seeking proposals for its grant program with a mission to sustain the path out of poverty through healthcare and education for women and children. The Foundation is closely aligned with the goals of the United Nations agencies as well as other charities and NGOs specializing in efforts to improve the lives of women and children both in the United States and in developing countries. UNFCU supports organizations and initiatives that: Work to … [Read more...]
UNV India: Inviting Applications for “Youth Adda 2017”
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 2 July 2017 Grab this opportunity to get your voice heard. Join the contest and express your brilliant ideas on "how to reduce inequalities"! United Nations Volunteers (UNV) India is inviting applicants for its "Youth Adda 2017", which will be hosting in July 2017 in close partnership with Pravah, Restless Development, and Commutiny. All young Indians are invited to join the adda and/or submit their creative ideas to raise awareness of the SDGs across the country harnessing the … [Read more...]
OutRight Action International: Inviting LGBTIQ Activists for Advocacy Week 2017 in New York
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 July 2017 OutRight Action International is seeking applications from international activists for their annual week of advocacy, which runs from December 1-10, 2017 in New York City. Every December, OutRight hosts LGBTIQ activists from around the world in New York for a week of high level meetings and activities around Human Rights Day (December 10th). The week culminates with OutSummit, our one-day conference dedicated to giving activist in the US and around the world the … [Read more...]
UNDP Call for Local Governments: Regional Program for Local Democracy in the Western Balkans
June 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 14 July 2017 Applications are open for "The Western Balkans Local Democracy Program (Reload)" which is implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in six countries of the region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Serbia. The project started with implementation on 1 February 2017 and during the next three years the goal of the project is to strengthen partnership between local self-government units … [Read more...]
Applications Open for UN Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2017–2018!
June 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 27 June 2017 The National Youth Council of Ireland, together with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are seeking applications for its United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2017- 2018 with an aim to support young people to be agents of change, where they are empowered to be active global citizens contributing to building a world of justice, equity, and dignity. The Programme will support two young people to join Ireland’s delegation to the United Nations in New … [Read more...]
UNDP Request for Proposals: Strengthening the Capacities of Cooperatives and Farmers’ Associations in Serbia
June 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 23 June 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Serbia and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection implement the “Aid for Trade - Support to Productive Capacities in the Agro-industrial Sector” project, financed by Russian Federation/UNDP Trust Fund for Development. The main objective of the project is to promote inclusive growth through strengthening the productive capacities and enhancement of competitiveness within the agribusiness sector in … [Read more...]
UNODC Multi-stakeholder Workshop: Strengthening Civil Society Capacity on UNCAC and its Review Mechanism!
June 9, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 June 2017 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking applications for its Multi-stakeholder workshop to Strengthen Civil Society Capacity on the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and its review mechanism that will be held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from 25-29 September 2017. The engagement of civil society in the fight against corruption is crucial in preventing and combating this global plague. Four days of this workshop will … [Read more...]
UNSCAR Call for Proposals: Supporting the Implementation of Effective Conventional Arms Regulation
June 9, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 July 2017 UN Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulation (UNSCAR), is currently seeking proposals to support the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and the Programme of Action on small arms and light weapons (PoA). UNSCAR is administered by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), assisted by a Strategic Planning Group (SPG). The SPG consists of UNSCAR donor countries. It advises on UNSCAR’s annual priority areas and recommendations of … [Read more...]
UNDP Call for Proposals: Inviting NGOs/CSOs as Responsible Party for “Constitutional Democracy” under RLCD Programme
June 9, 2017 By
Deadline: 28 June 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals from Non-Government Organization/Civil Society Organization as Responsible Party for the area, Constitutional Democracy under the programme Rule of Law and Constitutional Democracy (RLCD). The RLCD programme is funded by UNDP and is implemented by Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs with Responsible Parties including: Justice Law and Order Secretariat (JLOS), Parliamentary Commission, … [Read more...]
Global Urban Peace Labs: Colombia Urban Youth Fund Project
June 9, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 July 2017 Are you a youth-led organization in Colombia or a Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje (SENA) apprentice or alumni? Does your organization have an innovative youth leadership model or idea on promoting peace and resilience in cities in Colombia? Is your youth-led organization non-political and non-religious? Does your project aim to promote peace? Does your project have a keen focus on reintegrating Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) members or integrating … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: Workshop on Reporting Africa-China Engagements in Ethiopia
June 8, 2017 By
Deadline: 18 July 2017 The Wits Africa-China Reporting Project and the Oxfam Africa-China Dialogue Platform are inviting journalists from Africa and China to attend the three-day workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The workshop will focus on the crucial sectors of agriculture and industrialisation/manufacturing. The workshop will bring together selected African and Chinese journalists to equip them with knowledge, skills and training for covering current Africa-China engagements. Workshop Key … [Read more...]
