January 14, 2013 By fundsforngos3
Deadline- 01 April 2013
University of Westminster invites applications for undergraduate degree scholarships for students with disabilities. The scholarship will be renewed each year subject to satisfactory academic performance. The award covers £2,000 tuition fee waiver. The selections are based on academic excellence and financial need.
Eligibility-
Applicant must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University with a documented disability. The scholarship will be renewed each year subject to satisfactory academic performance.
For more information, visit this link
16 January 2013
Nominations open for CNN Heroes 2013
January 15, 2013 By fundsforngos
Nominations are open for the CNN Heroes 2013. If you know of someone who is working to change the world can be nominated to become a CNN hero.
Suggestions to nominate:
Think about what makes your hero special. Ask yourself: What makes my nominee unique? What specific accomplishment has he or she achieved that is truly remarkable? What impact has his or her work had on others? We encourage you to watch videos of previous CNN Heroes to familiarize yourself with the achievements of the inspiring individuals we honor as “everyday people changing the world.”
Take a look at our nomination form. We suggest you review the information requested about yourself, your nominee and his or her work before filling out your submission.
Tell us about your hero. Take your time and write from the heart. Remember: What you share — in your own words — is the most important factor in advancing a nomination for further consideration. You can enter your answers to the essay questions directly on the form, or write them first in a word-processing document and “cut and paste” them into each answer field.
Click “Submit.” If your nomination has been successfully transmitted, you’ll see a “thank you” message on your screen. If you provided us with your e-mail address, we’ll also send a confirmation your nomination has been received. And yes, we read each and every one.
Nominations must be in the name of a single individual, at least 13 years of age, whose accomplishment occurred (or continued) after September 1, 2012.
Deadline to submit nominations: 31 August 2013.
For more information, visit this link.
Nominations are open for the CNN Heroes 2013. If you know of someone who is working to change the world can be nominated to become a CNN hero.
Suggestions to nominate:
Think about what makes your hero special. Ask yourself: What makes my nominee unique? What specific accomplishment has he or she achieved that is truly remarkable? What impact has his or her work had on others? We encourage you to watch videos of previous CNN Heroes to familiarize yourself with the achievements of the inspiring individuals we honor as “everyday people changing the world.”
Take a look at our nomination form. We suggest you review the information requested about yourself, your nominee and his or her work before filling out your submission.
Tell us about your hero. Take your time and write from the heart. Remember: What you share — in your own words — is the most important factor in advancing a nomination for further consideration. You can enter your answers to the essay questions directly on the form, or write them first in a word-processing document and “cut and paste” them into each answer field.
Click “Submit.” If your nomination has been successfully transmitted, you’ll see a “thank you” message on your screen. If you provided us with your e-mail address, we’ll also send a confirmation your nomination has been received. And yes, we read each and every one.
Nominations must be in the name of a single individual, at least 13 years of age, whose accomplishment occurred (or continued) after September 1, 2012.
Deadline to submit nominations: 31 August 2013.
For more information, visit this link.
The International Reporting Project is seeking applications for 2013 Religion grant Fellowships
January 15, 2013 By fundsforngos3
Deadline-March 8, 2013
The International Reporting Project is pleased to announce applications for Nine-Month International Fellowships for journalists supported by a new grant from the Henry LuceFoundation. International IRP Religion Fellows should propose producing both long- and short-form reports in a variety of media, such as in-depth stories that will appear in print, online, radio or television media, as well as blog posts, tweets, slideshows and video documentaries.
A stipend of US$12,000 will be provided to each of the five international journalists selected for these reporting fellowships. International IRP Religion Fellows may use part of their annual stipend to travel, but in general these fellowships are intended for international Fellows to report on religion from their country of residence in 2013.
Other Requirements-
Applicants should describe in detail (at least 1,000 words) the kinds of stories they will cover in their countries or regions. All subjects dealing with the role of religion in the applicant’s country would be eligible for consideration, including tensions or conflict between communities of different faiths, as well as the intersection of religion and politics, economics, access to health, housing, water, the impact of religion on arts and culture, religion and human rights, treatment of minorities and other issues.
Eligibility & Criteria-
These fellowships are open to journalists in any country in the world outside of the United States.
Qualified applicants will include influential journalists and media figures who are actively engaged in the new media landscape in order to support reporting projects on religion.
How to apply?
All candidates must fill out an application form on which they should describe the stories they would produce during the nine-month fellowship. A brief telephone interview with finalists would also be part of the selection process.
For more information, visit this link
Deadline-March 8, 2013
The International Reporting Project is pleased to announce applications for Nine-Month International Fellowships for journalists supported by a new grant from the Henry LuceFoundation. International IRP Religion Fellows should propose producing both long- and short-form reports in a variety of media, such as in-depth stories that will appear in print, online, radio or television media, as well as blog posts, tweets, slideshows and video documentaries.
A stipend of US$12,000 will be provided to each of the five international journalists selected for these reporting fellowships. International IRP Religion Fellows may use part of their annual stipend to travel, but in general these fellowships are intended for international Fellows to report on religion from their country of residence in 2013.
Other Requirements-
Applicants should describe in detail (at least 1,000 words) the kinds of stories they will cover in their countries or regions. All subjects dealing with the role of religion in the applicant’s country would be eligible for consideration, including tensions or conflict between communities of different faiths, as well as the intersection of religion and politics, economics, access to health, housing, water, the impact of religion on arts and culture, religion and human rights, treatment of minorities and other issues.
Eligibility & Criteria-
These fellowships are open to journalists in any country in the world outside of the United States.
Qualified applicants will include influential journalists and media figures who are actively engaged in the new media landscape in order to support reporting projects on religion.
How to apply?
All candidates must fill out an application form on which they should describe the stories they would produce during the nine-month fellowship. A brief telephone interview with finalists would also be part of the selection process.
For more information, visit this link
Applications invited for Research Partnership Programme (RPP) at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR)
January 15, 2013 By fundsforngos3
Deadline- 21th of February 2013
Every year, from August to December, the Research Partnership Programme (RPP) provides four researchers from developing and transitional countries the opportunity to be Research Partners at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR)
Research Partners at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) offers funding opportunity for the Research Partnership Programme (RPP) to appeals to both junior (Master’s degree/equivalent) and senior researchers (PhD/equivalent).
The aim of the RPP is to-
The programme operates under the thematic focus of “Human Rights and Informal Justice Systems” (IJC), and the topics selected by prospective applicants fit under this theme. Furthermore, the regional focus is mainly on East Africa.
An RPP grant covers expenses in relation to accommodation, insurance and international flights. Moreover, research partners will receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Denmark. Research partners will be provided accommodation by the Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC) in central Copenhagen. DFC handles the administration of the grants and organises numerous social-cultural events. As the cost of living in Denmark is high, research partners should not expect to be able to save money. These grants do not allow research partners to invite family members to Denmark.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Applicants are requested to forward the following in English only (certificates and letters of recommendation in French are also acceptable)-
Research proposal of five to ten pages stating:
Deadline- 21th of February 2013
Every year, from August to December, the Research Partnership Programme (RPP) provides four researchers from developing and transitional countries the opportunity to be Research Partners at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR)
Research Partners at the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) offers funding opportunity for the Research Partnership Programme (RPP) to appeals to both junior (Master’s degree/equivalent) and senior researchers (PhD/equivalent).
The aim of the RPP is to-
- To strengthen human rights research capacity in transitional and developing countries, and in general to contribute to stronger academic environments and increased exchange between institutions in the human rights field internationally.
- To strengthen the implementation of human rights in domestic legislation and practice through the application of human rights research, and to upgrade and expand the resource bases in developing countries within the field of human rights.
- To systematically increase research reality based human rights findings in international work and programming.
The programme operates under the thematic focus of “Human Rights and Informal Justice Systems” (IJC), and the topics selected by prospective applicants fit under this theme. Furthermore, the regional focus is mainly on East Africa.
An RPP grant covers expenses in relation to accommodation, insurance and international flights. Moreover, research partners will receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Denmark. Research partners will be provided accommodation by the Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC) in central Copenhagen. DFC handles the administration of the grants and organises numerous social-cultural events. As the cost of living in Denmark is high, research partners should not expect to be able to save money. These grants do not allow research partners to invite family members to Denmark.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- The programme is primarily for persons who have experience in human rights-related research and/or work. The minimum requirement for applying is a bachelor’s degree and preference will be given to those possessing a master’s degree or equivalent qualifications. The applicant must be professionally affiliated to an institution (NGO, university, etc.) in a developing or transitional country. It is of utmost importance that the applicant is fluent in spoken as well as written English. The selection of research partners will depend on the qualifications of the total number of applicants and the availability of qualified supervision at the DIHR.
Applicants are requested to forward the following in English only (certificates and letters of recommendation in French are also acceptable)-
Research proposal of five to ten pages stating:
- Field of research
- Objective
- Methodology
- Expected output
- Time frame for the work.
- Certifiable academic degree(s).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Proof of institutional affiliation.
- An academic article or paper produced by the applicant.
- Proof of proficiency in English (oral and written) by means of an English test (for instance TOEFL or IELTS)
- A letter of recommendation from the institution to which the applicant is affiliated
Training Opportunity at Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailand
January 15, 2013 By fundsforngos
The Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailandoffers 14 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment.
In addition to the intense meditation practice, participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches that include:
The Thailand fellowship includes:
Eligibility
The deadline to apply for the Youth Fellowship to be held from 16-29 June 2013 is 15 March 2013. For more information, visit this link.
The Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailandoffers 14 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment.
In addition to the intense meditation practice, participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches that include:
- Conflict resolution and the role of the basic human self-disciplines
- The role of our habits in our daily life and how to improve; the 5 Rooms of life
- The factors that determine our perception to think, act and speak; relation between body and mind
- Leadership: Eight pillars for a stable peaceful society
- Thai-Buddhist Studies
The Thailand fellowship includes:
- full or partial sponsoring of airfare*,
- free accommodation,
- free catering,
- free local transportation,
- free meditation retreat fee.
Eligibility
- Candidates should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.
- Candidates must have completed 42 days of the online self-development program.
- Candidates must have completed at least 1 ONLINE Special Ops.
- Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
- Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.
The deadline to apply for the Youth Fellowship to be held from 16-29 June 2013 is 15 March 2013. For more information, visit this link.
UNESCO 9th Annual International Leadership Training Programme
January 15, 2013 By fundsforngos
UNESCO and the University of Connecticut are organizing the 9th Annual ‘International Leadership Training Programme: A Global Intergenerational Forum’ from August 9-18, 2013 at the University of Connecticut, USA.
The International Leadership Training Programme, organized as a forum, is premised on a three-fold understanding of the vital role leaders play in society. The first is that every new generation of human rights leaders builds on the work of those who came before it. The second is that in today’s increasingly interdependent global world, where actions or events in any part of the global system have impact on people in other regions of the world, there is a need to build a network of solidarity and to nurture a new cadre of human rights leaders who can educate others and provide enlightened leadership to meet the complex and multifaceted challenges of the new millennium. And the third is that young people are a force to be reckoned with and that the future belongs to them. In order, to ensure that they are effective leaders for a better future, today’s leaders have a duty to impart their knowledge to the younger generation of leaders and to alert it of the pitfalls of the past.
The main objectives of the Forum are to: involve young leaders in finding solutions to emerging human rights problems; nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights; promote the sharing of experiences and understanding; provide an impetus for, and the empowerment of, youth leaders that will enable them to play a crucial and constructive role in the development of human rights in their communities; build a network of solidarity among future leaders in the field of human rights; hone the skills and expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice; and provide tools and a platform for open debates about policies, programmes, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership.
Upon acceptance to the International Leadership Forum, each applicant will be provided with a letter of invitation. The UNESCO Chair Office will provide all conference participants with dormitory housing, meals and ground transportation in Connecticut during the Forum. The applicant is responsible for securing their own visa, air travel to the United States and travel to Connecticut.
Application deadline is March 8, 2013.
For more information, visit this link.
UNESCO and the University of Connecticut are organizing the 9th Annual ‘International Leadership Training Programme: A Global Intergenerational Forum’ from August 9-18, 2013 at the University of Connecticut, USA.
The International Leadership Training Programme, organized as a forum, is premised on a three-fold understanding of the vital role leaders play in society. The first is that every new generation of human rights leaders builds on the work of those who came before it. The second is that in today’s increasingly interdependent global world, where actions or events in any part of the global system have impact on people in other regions of the world, there is a need to build a network of solidarity and to nurture a new cadre of human rights leaders who can educate others and provide enlightened leadership to meet the complex and multifaceted challenges of the new millennium. And the third is that young people are a force to be reckoned with and that the future belongs to them. In order, to ensure that they are effective leaders for a better future, today’s leaders have a duty to impart their knowledge to the younger generation of leaders and to alert it of the pitfalls of the past.
The main objectives of the Forum are to: involve young leaders in finding solutions to emerging human rights problems; nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights; promote the sharing of experiences and understanding; provide an impetus for, and the empowerment of, youth leaders that will enable them to play a crucial and constructive role in the development of human rights in their communities; build a network of solidarity among future leaders in the field of human rights; hone the skills and expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice; and provide tools and a platform for open debates about policies, programmes, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership.
Upon acceptance to the International Leadership Forum, each applicant will be provided with a letter of invitation. The UNESCO Chair Office will provide all conference participants with dormitory housing, meals and ground transportation in Connecticut during the Forum. The applicant is responsible for securing their own visa, air travel to the United States and travel to Connecticut.
Application deadline is March 8, 2013.
For more information, visit this link.
15 January 2013
Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for Training Programmes in 2013
January 3, 2013 By fundsforngos
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) offered by the Dutch Government provides financial support to attend training courses (as well as Master’s and PhD studies) in the Netherlands. The fellowships cover costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research.
NFP aims to help increase both the number and the competencies of skilled staff at a wide range of NGOs and government. After the completion of the training, the participants return back to their original workplace to further impact skills and knowledge with their communities.
The NFP target group consists of professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowshipincrease if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.
The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals with at least three years’ work experience who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation.
To be eligible for an NFP fellowship, you must be admitted to the short course, for which you would like to use the fellowship.
Following is a list of short courses we have selected based on their relevancy to NGOs. Click on the links below to know more:
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) offered by the Dutch Government provides financial support to attend training courses (as well as Master’s and PhD studies) in the Netherlands. The fellowships cover costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research.
NFP aims to help increase both the number and the competencies of skilled staff at a wide range of NGOs and government. After the completion of the training, the participants return back to their original workplace to further impact skills and knowledge with their communities.
The NFP target group consists of professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowshipincrease if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.
The fellowships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated professionals with at least three years’ work experience who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation.
To be eligible for an NFP fellowship, you must be admitted to the short course, for which you would like to use the fellowship.
Following is a list of short courses we have selected based on their relevancy to NGOs. Click on the links below to know more:
- Short Course on Local Economic Development
- Short Course on Governance for forest, nature and people
- Short Course on HIV/AIDS and Food and Nutrition Security
- Short Course on Climate Change Governance
- Course on Leadership in Social Work
- Short Course on International Training the Trainers for Educators
- Short Management Course for Development Practitioners
- Short Course on Research Methods and Skills
- Short Course on Project Management
- Short Course on ‘Project Identification, Development and Management’
- Short Course on ‘Health Systems Strengthening and HIV’
- Short Course on Gender, Rights and Health
- Short Course on Curriculum and Assessment for Educational Innovation
Entries are invited from Youths for What About Peace? Program 2013
January 14, 2013 By fundsforngos3
Deadline- February 15th, 2013
Global Exchange invites entries for What About Peace? Program 2013. Global Exchange is an international human rights organizationdedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.
This contest is to encourage high school age students to think about peace Try using What About Peace? as a culminating project, an assignment, for extra credit or as a money-earning project for their group or class.
Answer the question, WHAT ABOUT PEACE in visual or written media-
More than $2500 total prizes offered to winners and their sponsors
Eligibility & Criteria-
Deadline- February 15th, 2013
Global Exchange invites entries for What About Peace? Program 2013. Global Exchange is an international human rights organizationdedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.
This contest is to encourage high school age students to think about peace Try using What About Peace? as a culminating project, an assignment, for extra credit or as a money-earning project for their group or class.
Answer the question, WHAT ABOUT PEACE in visual or written media-
- Telling a story (up to 500 words)
- Writing an essay (up to 500 words)
- Creating a poem (up to 200 words)
- Painting a picture or collage (up to 18” x 24”)
- Taking a photo (up to 11” x 14” on photo paper)
- Designing a graphic, poster or comic strip/cartoon (up to 18” x 24”)
More than $2500 total prizes offered to winners and their sponsors
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicant must be between 14 and 20 years of age to participate.
- One entry per person… One person per entry.
- Entries won’t be returned. What About Peace ? has the right to use any and all entries on website, in displays, and in publicity for the contest. Copyright belongs to the entrant.
- Be sure that applicant and their teacher/sponsor understand stance on copying and plagiarism. They are not allowed.
South Asia Women’s Fund: The Legal Fellowship Programme
January 14, 2013 By fundsforngos
The South Asia Women’s Fund is offering the Legal Fellowship Programme to promotewomen’s rights through a feminist legal praxis, enabling a creation of a legal resource pool to support and work for women survivors of violations.
The fellowship programme is accepting applications from five countries: Bangladesh,India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The Fellowship Programme will build capacities of individual women lawyers in feminist legal practice; to undertake work at the primary level, and provide them the ability to be a resource for the communities of women seeking to access their human rights and redress the violations of the same. The programme will strengthen access to justice for women in the region, by promoting feminist legal advocacy, through enhancing feminist legal practice and intervention by and for women in the region.
The specific objectives of the programme are as follows:
The South Asia Women’s Fund is offering the Legal Fellowship Programme to promotewomen’s rights through a feminist legal praxis, enabling a creation of a legal resource pool to support and work for women survivors of violations.
The fellowship programme is accepting applications from five countries: Bangladesh,India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The Fellowship Programme will build capacities of individual women lawyers in feminist legal practice; to undertake work at the primary level, and provide them the ability to be a resource for the communities of women seeking to access their human rights and redress the violations of the same. The programme will strengthen access to justice for women in the region, by promoting feminist legal advocacy, through enhancing feminist legal practice and intervention by and for women in the region.
The specific objectives of the programme are as follows:
- To enable access to justice by strengthening the human resource pool within communities, including support to individuals who can facilitate these processes.
- To build a collective voice to advocate claims and justice
- To promote learning and exchange between women lawyers in South Asia, mainly between the countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, by providing support to a small nucleus of women lawyers, working in primary courts.
- To enhance and promote the shared understanding of law and legislation pertaining to women’s human rights in the region and its importance in promoting women’s rights and social justice.
- To build collaborative spaces with feminist lawyers who promote women’s human rights and social justice in the region.
11 January 2013
Pakistan urges SAARC leadership to dismantle political barriers for economic gains
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has urged political leadership of South Asia to show courage, flexibility and statesmanship to dismantle political barriers and resolve inter-state conflicts for laying the foundations of a regional economic take off. There is immense scope of collaboration in the spheres of culture, sports, tourism, education, research, human resource development, poverty alleviation and environment among the SAARC member countries, he said while addressing the annual conference of the South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA) at the Governor House here Tuesday.
The Prime Minister stressed for collective wisdom to evolve a South Asian vision and fraternity, adding that SAARC members must develop home-grown solutions to overcome poverty, unemployment and economic disparity.
Underlining the need for close bilateral ties, he said SAARC members must allow greater interaction among the policy-makers, parliamentarians, businessmen, media practitioners, professionals and the leaders of civil society.
Stressing the need to overcome information deficit among the member countries, he said all restrictions on access to free flow of information should be removed and media persons and products be allowed for free movement across the frontiers.
Diversity among the member countries needs to be employed to accelerate the process of development through greater bilateral connectivity, he said.
The Prime Minister regretted the fact that the region lags behind the world despite immense natural and human resources, adding that South Asia is still deprived of basic health and educational facilities.
The Prime Minister said South Asia could also do well by learning from the global best practices and apply them to regional context for the welfare of its people - a common cause for all member countries.
Stressing the need for collective effort for betterment of the region, he said history will not forgive us if member countries continue to be bogged down by narrow considerations, adding that 1.2 billion People of South Asia expect their leaders to exercise vision, statesmanship and think out of box to put SAARC in the league of other groupings.
Nothing can be achieved if we do not open our minds to each other and allow connectivity to flourish, Raja stressed.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance to SAARC and is committed to the principles and objectives of the SAARC Charter, stressing that Pakistan has played a proactive role to make SAARC a model of regional cooperation, based on the principles of sovereign equality.
About bilateral trade ties, Raja said Pakistan supports liberalization of intra-SAARC trade and looks forward to increasing our bilateral and multilateral trade with member countries of the SAARC region.
He said cross-border trade could help overcome poverty and strengthen economies. SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme has been instrumental in promoting people to people contact including businessmen and media persons, he added.
Urging the need for reconciliation, the PM said PPP-led coalition government practiced the policy of reconciliation from its inception, adding that reconciliation is the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.
Raja said conflict over disputes must give way to reconciliation, connectivity, openness and regional cooperation, adding that collective well-being of people of South Asia cannot be left at the mercy of any one country.We need to resolve all political and economic issues with an open mind and sincerity of purpose, he added.
Raja urged SAARC to step up efforts for regional energy security through sharing of indigenous sources and technology, adding that SAARC needs to develop a comprehensive and holistic regional strategy.
He stressed the need to evolve sustainable mechanisms to translate objectives of SAARC into reality as well as turn SAARC into a formidable regional body which could rub shoulders with other similar regional bodies.
The Prime Minister called upon the media men play their role in educating people on the socio-economic advantages of cooperation among the member states and guide government for a conducive environment which could put all the countries on the path of development.
Prime Minister also acknowledged the role of SAFMA in promoting peace and regional cooperation in the South Asia. Punjab Governor Makhdum Syed Ahmad Mahmud, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira, Federal Minister Syed Khurshid Shah, SAFMA President (Pakistan Chapter), Nustrat Javed, SAFMA Secretary, Imtiaz Alam, delegates from SAARC countries, and a large number of media men were present during the ceremony.
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