UN passes resolution in favour of journalist safety

The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council has affirmed for the first time the importance of journalist safety as a fundamental element of freedom of expression, the International Press Institute (IPI) announced.

The 47-member body passed by consensus a resolution sponsored by the Republic of Austria that called on states to "promote a safe and enabling environment for journalists to perform their work independently" and to fight impunity by ensuring "impartial, speedy and effective investigations" into acts of violence against journalists.

Austria has championed press freedom since its election to the Council in 2011. Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger explained last month, "There is currently a protection gap. Austria is working together with civil society on specific measures to improve the protection of journalists. The focus of [this] initiative . . . will be the struggle against impunity and the prevention of future attacks."

At an event hosted by the Austrian foreign ministry on journalist safety last November, the International Press Institute provided input on the drafting of the Council resolution, which also reminded states of the importance of a free press to democracy and development "We are very pleased that the UN Human Rights Council has highlighted the impact of journalist safety on the right of citizens in all countries to be informed," IPI Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie said. "We urge UN member states to implement the terms of the resolution, and thereby put an end to the global scourge of impunity for crimes committed against journalists."

Bethel McKenzie added: "We are grateful to Austria for its commitment to this issue, and for its efforts to include journalists and civil society in the drafting of the resolution."

Siemens Foundation seeking technical solutions for Development

September 27th, 2012

The Siemens Foundation has announced the ‘empowering people.Award’ – a new worldwide international competition to seek appropriate technical solutions for developmental activities. It aims to directly bring together low tech innovations for basic supply problems in developing countries. It also intends to build up a database of inventions that is accessible to actors in developmental cooperation at a later date.

Following are the categories under which the ideas can be submitted:

• Water & Waste Water
• Energy
• Food & Agriculture
• Waste Management & Recycling
• Housing & Construction
• Healthcare
• Information & Communication Technology.

The Foundation has a sum of approximately 200,000 EUR which includes 50,000 EUR as the first prize, 30,000 EUR as the second prize and 20,000 EUR as the third prize. Besides, 20 runners up will receive 5,000 EUR each.

All nominees will be requested to attend the Awards Ceremony in summer 2013 where they will have the opportunity to meet representatives from the world of politics, science, media and technology.

Applications have to be submitted online. The deadline to submit applications is 31 December 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/siemens-foundation-seeking-technical-solutions-development/#ixzz27qVJrCAx

HRAP 2013: Opportunity for Human Rights Defenders to strengthen skills at the Columbia University’s ISHR

September 27th, 2012

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) at the Columbia University offers the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) for building the capacities of human rights defenders at grassroots level. The program not only helps build the skills and networking capabilities of grassroot leaders but also provides opportunity for them to meet policy makers and potential funders in addition to participating in workshops, seminars, classes and other activities.

The focus of HRAP is on strengthening the skills of the individual Advocates and providing the tools for them to build sustainable organizations that advocate for disadvantaged peoples.

The Program is designed for lawyers, journalists, doctors, teachers, social workers, community organizers, and other human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, domestic violence, minority rights, LGBT rights, labor rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, and corporate social accountability.

Participants are selected on the basis of their previous work experience in human rights, commitment to the human rights field, and demonstrated ability to pursue graduate-level studies. Full-time students or government officials will not be considered.

Advocates must work at the grassroots level. Applicants from high-income countries will not be considered except for those representing marginalized communities.

ISHR makes every effort to provide full fellowships to cover program costs as well as travel and housing. A reasonable stipend is also provided to cover basic costs. ISHR staff will work with interested candidates who have been wait listed for the Program to identify potential funding sources in cases where ISHR has not secured the resources to provide a full fellowship.

Completed applications are due by 11:59pm GMT on Friday, November 16, 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/human-rights-2/hrap-2013-opportunity-human-rights-defenders-strengthen-skills-columbia-universitys-ishr/#ixzz27qTyM8KT

University of Groningen Talent Grant: Eric Bleumink Fund

Selection criteria

Purposes: Master programme, Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.), Ph.D.
Programmes: All
Countries of origin: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Replublic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, China, Colombia, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kiribati, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Macedonia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Morocco, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Namibia, Niue, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, East Timor, South Korea

Additional information

Eligible candidates:

Criteria for approval are: (a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors; (b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country; (c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen.
Grant information:

The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme.

The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.
Grant provider:

University of Groningen
Deadline:
Application round for the Academic Year 2012-2013 is closed. New application rounds for the Academic Year 2013-2014 will start in October 2012.
Application:

To be nominated the student needs to be (conditionally) admitted to one of the Master's programmes. Nominations will be handled by the admissions officers.

Master's degree programmes: A step-by-step application guide

1. First the candidate should apply for admission to a Master's programme at the University of Groningen .

2. When the candidate applies for this admission, he or she must indicate on the online application that he/she wishes to be nominated for a Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.

3. If the study programme board agrees with the candidacy for a EBF scholarship, they will send a standard application form including the motivation of the candidate to the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund prior to 1 March. Per studyprogramme only two candidates can be nominated.

4. The Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund will take a decision during their meeting in March.

5. The studyprogramme and the candidate will both be informed on the decision taken by the Board.

6. If a candidate is selected the coordinator and the candidate will have contact on the details of his or her arrival. If necessary he/she can contact the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund for extra assistance.
More information: For detailed information regarding the scholarship programme, please contact the office of the Ubbo Emmius Fonds, look at the website of the Eric Bleumink Fund or check the rules & regulations [PDF].

BMW Group Award for Intercultural Innovation

September 24th, 2012

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group have joined their hands together to strengthen their commitment to encourage cultural diversity and co-existence among communities. The BMW Group award for Intercultural Innovation in support of the Alliance of Civilizations, under the auspices of the United Nations (otherwise known as the Intercultural Innovation Award) searches for innovative and sustainable projects around the world that are encouraging dialogue and co-operation among people from different cultural backgrounds using novel and creative methods.

Not-for-profit organizations which are active in the fields of migration and integration; intercultural awareness; education for intercultural citizenship; the role of specific groups (faith-based; women; youth; media) in promoting intercultural understanding, with a track records in managing intercultural projects and willingness to expand their range of action, are eligible to apply.

The Intercultural Innovation award will be given to ten organizations. Winners will become members of the “World Intercultural Facility for Innovation” (WIFI), and the top five will draw from one-year support and consulting from the UNAOC and the BMW Group. The WIFI, a program initiated by the UNAOC in cooperation with the BMW Group, will help winners to become more efficient and to expand, as well as enable their transfer to other contexts or settings where they might be relevant. The specific support received will depend on the individual needs of the projects. A detailed needs assessment will be conducted in conjunction with each of the winners. The UNAOC and the BMW Group and a Mentoring Group will then mobilize resources to help those projects achieve their goals. After one year, a comprehensive evaluation will be performed in order to assess the impact of the Award on the winners. In 2012, we double the total prize pool to USD 100,000 with a first prize of USD 50,000.

Deadline for applications is October 10th, 2012 at 5 p.m. ET.

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/awards-and-prizes/bmw-group-award-intercultural-innovation-2/#ixzz27Yz6oqa8

2013 UN International Water Cooperation and World Water Day- Slogan Contest

September 25th, 2012

Deadline- 15 November 2012

Countries/Region- All Countries

International World Water Day is celebrated every year 22 March which focuses on the importance of freshwater and management for freshwater resources.  the year 2013 will be celebrated ” International Year of  Water Cooperation” and for this a slogan contest is launched by UN water and UNESCO.

UN-Water has called upon UNESCO to lead the 2013 United Nations International Year on Water Cooperation, in particular because of the Organization’s unique multidisciplinary approach which blends the natural and social sciences, education, culture and communication. Given the intrinsic nature of water as a transversal and universal element, the United Nations International Year on Water Cooperation naturally would embrace and touch upon all these aspects.

The objective of this International Year is to raise awareness, both on the potential for increased cooperation, and on the challenges facing water management in light of the increase in demand for water access, allocation and services. The Year will highlight the history of successful water cooperation initiatives, as well as identify burning issues on water education, water diplomacy, transboundary water management, financing cooperation, national/international legal frameworks, and the linkages with the Millennium Development Goals.

Celebrations for the WWD will take place around the world on the theme of water cooperation. The official UN international event will take place in The Netherlands, hosted by the Dutch Government and coordinated by UNESCO and UNECE with the support of UN-Water Members and Partners. The WWD represents a culminating event within the International Year.

Criteria-

• The slogan must be written in clear, concise English and reflect the aim of the campaign for Water Cooperation 2013. We are looking for a short, catchy slogan that is easy to understand and appeals to a wide audience.
• The slogan should encapsulate the aim of the campaign, i.e. –raising awareness of the potential for increased cooperation surrounding water, while addressing the challenges facing water management and allocation in light of the growing demands for water to satisfy multiple needs.
• The Selection committee will evaluate entries based on originality, creativity, and relevance to the topic and purpose of the campaign. – UN-Water and UNESCO reserve the right to refuse any slogan they deem inappropriate.
• By entering the contest, the winner grants UN-Water exclusive rights to the winning slogan for use in any format during the campaign for Water Cooperation 2013.

Eligibility-

• The contest is open to anyone regardless of age, country of origin, etc. UN-Water and UNESCO employees or immediate family members, as well as those of any of the partners involved in the campaign for Water Cooperation 2013, are not eligible to enter the contest.
• All entries should be submitted in English.

Prize-

The winner will be invited to the kick-off meeting for the UN Year of Water Cooperation 2013 campaign, taking place in January 2013 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. The prize includes return economy airfare to Paris and two nights’ accommodation for the winner.

For more information, visit this link

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/cambodia/2013-international-water-cooperation-world-water-day-slogan-contest/#ixzz27Yyrpa4B

Apply now for the Youth Event at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Forum in Vienna 2013

September 25th, 2012

Deadline- November 1, 2012

Countries/Region- All Countries

Applications are invited from Youth from all around the world to build understanding and respect among various cultural and religious communities. 5th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will take place in Vienna, Austria, from February 26 to 28, 2013.

The primary mission of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is to forge collective political will and to mobilize concerted action aimed at improving cross-cultural understanding and cooperation among countries, peoples and communities. The UNAOC develops its actions at both governmental and civil society levels. It also works to counter the forces that fuel polarization and extremism. While acting at the global level, the UNAOC’s focus is on improving relations within and between Western and Muslim societies and addressing persistent tensions and divides.

The Forum will explore on how responsible leadership can make a difference in the following three major issues-

• Addressing the universal right to religious freedom and promoting a new religious pluralism through education
• Media pluralism and diversity of media content and their contribution to fostering public debate, democracy and awareness of diverse opinions;
• Shaping a new narrative for migration, integration and mobility in the global economy.

Eligibility criteria-

• Organization- applicants are members of non-government and non-for-profit youth organizations (organizations lead by youth for the benefit of youth). Applications from local, national, regional or international youth organizations will be reviewed; priority will be given to applicants from local and national youth organizations; in rare cases we’ll accept individual applications, if participants prove an outstanding commitment/expertise in the field of intercultural dialogue
• Mandate of the youth organization is related to the UNAOC’s objectives
• Age- at a point of the 5th UNAOC Forum, the applicant is 18 years old (born before February 26 1994), however, not older than 35 years old
• Passport and Visa- the applicant holds a passport valid until at least September 2013 (for a visa to be issued, a passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months after the expected date of entry into the Schengen zone). The applicant possesses sufficient funds to cover the cost of any necessary exit visa, transit visa and a Schengen visa to Austria, including pictures, mailing, courier, local transportation needed to obtain these visas. The applicants also have sufficient funds to cover the costs of medical insurance and any vaccinations required to enter Austria (if applicable)
• Local transportation- the applicant possesses sufficient funds to cover inner-city travel in Vienna as well as travel to and from the airport in their country of residence as well as in Austria
• The application is duly completed in English, submitted by the deadline (November 1, 2012, at 11:59pm, NY time) and contains all supporting documentation, requested as part of the call (see application form). The application is submitted in Word (please do not PDF the application form), with the file saved using this format “FAMILY NAME_Surname_Country.doc”. The application is submitted by email to address given in website with the email subject line in this format “FAMILY NAME_Surname_Country”. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed and considered.
• A good command of English is required to take part in the 5th UNAOC Forum. The applicant understands English very well; possesses intermediate to fluent levels of English.

How to apply?

• Candidates application form, completed and certified (please keep the Word format, do not PDF the file), and respecting the word limit for each of the essay questions. The application file needs to be saved with this format “FAMILY NAME_Surname_Country.doc”.
• A scan of the identification page of your passport (the PDF format is preferred); and
• Candidates resume/CV in English (maximum 3 pages);
• The application package is submitted by email address provided in website with the email subject line in this format “FAMILY NAME_Surname_Country”.

For more information, visit this link

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/cambodia/apply-youth-event-unaoc-forum-vienna-2013/#ixzz27YyZIC00

TESTING 123: The Global Integrity Innovation Fund for addressing the challenges of transparency and accountability

September 24th, 2012

TESTING 123: The Global Integrity Innovation Fund is a call for innovative ways of addressing the challenges of transparency and accountability. The Global Integrity Innovation Fund  invest in 10 to 15 innovative ideas with around $10,000 each, giving innovators from any country around the world the opportunity to test their ideas.

A small team of us at Global Integrity will be evaluating applications as guided by selection criteria to determine finalists, with external expert advice on a case-by-case basis to assist in the process.Innovators whose ideas are selected for the final round will be offered a chance to explain the uniqueness of their idea, the strength of their testing model and their own capability to try it out, through a phone or web interview with the Global Integrity team.Final investment decisions will be made by Global Integrity and will consider both written applications as well as final interviews.Throughout the selection process, we will be posting a brief description of each submitted idea on our website for public discussion.

The fund realizes that while ideas may be a dime a dozen, thinking up an unheard of approach can be difficult, and proposing it can feel risky.  To convince you that it is worth it, we will try to lower the barrier to entry as much as possible.To start, here are our top six tips for applying to our innovation fund:

• Do your research – Your hypothesis should be grounded in a concrete understanding of what would work in theory and why, as well as what has worked or not in practice in the past.
• Disruptive is key – We are not looking for ways of doing things that have already worked (or failed).  We won’t fund ideas that simply apply an existing model to a new context, but we will invest in a method that is a clear departure from what has been tried and has the potential to shake things up if it works.
• Get inspired – Take a peek at some of the ideas that we consider ‘innovative.’  We are not asking you to duplicate these efforts – on the contrary, we want you to consider how these approaches, methods, and tools have been able to disrupt our usual thinking and then apply this lens to your own idea
• Consider the testing timeline – Propose an idea that can be tested quickly.  We want to invest in trials that take no more than two to six months.Why?  We believe that a lot can be learned in a short period of time, and lessons learned can fuel quick iteration – a recipe that we believe leads to success
• Convince us that you can do it – We need to know that you have the skills, know-how, motivation, and resources (given our capital) to test out your idea.Give us examples of your competencies to demonstrate to us that you are the right innovator to bet on
• Present an informed story – Perhaps of chief importance to us is the articulation of your Theory of Change.We need to know that you have thought about your end goal, the steps required to reach it, and the assumptions that inform these processes that imply certain effects

Those having an innovative idea that wants to test out, the fund invites the candidates apply to TESTING 123 and become part of a network of innovators working towards reform for open and accountable governance around the world.

Following are the evaluation criteria to select ideas:

1. The idea deals with an issue of corruption, transparency and/or accountability.
2. The idea addresses a specific, identifiable problem.
3. The idea aims to diagnose and/or mitigate the target problem.
4. The idea has a clear Theory of Change.
5. The idea can be defined as Innovative & New.
6. The innovator (and team) is capable of testing his/her (their) idea.

Deadline:The application period starts now and  will be accepting applications until November 16, 2012 at 5pm EST.

Deadline: November 16, 2012 at 5pm EST.

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/testing-123-global-integrity-innovation-fund-addressing-challenges-transparency-accountability/#ixzz27Yy1GCxR

Photo series contest open

Deadline: 11/1/12

Photojournalists and photographers worldwide can enter this contest.

Pikto is accepting submissions for its 2012 Top Pick contest, which will recognize the best series of 15 photographs that tells a cohesive story.

Judges will be looking for overall themes, genuine voice and artistic vision. All 15 images submitted must fit into a coherent whole that can be shown at a gallery.

The contest winner will receive US$5,000 toward the production of a gallery exhibit at the Pikto Gallery in Toronto. The opening reception and travel costs for the artist cannot exceed US$1,000.

The submission deadline is November 1.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/photo-series-contest-open-worldwide

Environmental reporting grant open

Deadline: 10/15/12

Media professionals who report on the environment or are interested in strengthening the environmental news community can apply for a grant.

The Earth Journalism Network is seeking to invest in strategic opportunities for media development, build the capacities of local environmental journalism networks and their members, and help energy reporters respond to their communities’ needs.

Projects aimed at building networks of environmental journalists are especially encouraged to apply. Projects that use innovative methods to build networks or distribute environmental news will also be favorably viewed.

The network has a total of US$50,000 available for the coming year, to be divided among at least five projects.

In the past, the Earth Journalism Network has supported local initiatives such as training programs for Cambodian journalists in climate change reporting, the publication of a story series in the Moscow Times, the creation of a news challenge for young European environmental journalists, and conferences that launched or expanded environmental journalism networks in Indonesia, Mexico, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and the Amazon region.

The submission deadline is October 15.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/environmental-reporting-grant-open-worldwide

Call for applications is invited for Fernand Braudel – IFER Fellowships

September 19th, 2012

Call for applications invited for Fernand Braudel – International Fellowships for Experienced Researchers (IFER) Fellowships. The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme offers postdoctoral fellowships to researchers in the social and human sciences for periods of nine months as part of its “Fernand Braudel-IFER” (International Fellowships for Experienced Researchers) programme. This programme is supported by the European Union (Action Marie Curie – COFUND – 7th PCRD).

The Fernand Braudel-IFER programme offers postdoctoral fellowships to researchers in the social and human sciences (SHS) who wish to have an international research experience. This incoming programme is intended for foreign researchers who wish to benefit from a research stay in France.

The Fernand Braudel-IFER outgoing programme is intended for researchers residing in France, who wish to benefit from a research stay in another European country (EU member states or affiliates). Candidates who wish to make a research stay in Germany should apply to the Fernand Braudel-IFER outgoing/Clemens Heller subprogramme.

This programme is also supported by the FMSH, the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Direction des relations européennes et internationales et de la coopération), the Fritz Thyssen Foundation (Köln, Germany), Princeton University (USA), The Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), the Ecole Centrale Paris, the Labex TransferS, Resmed, OBVIL, Hastec, Med and OT-med, the Institut de recherche stratégique de l’Ecole militaire – ministère de la Défense (IRSEM) and the Bruno Kessler foundation. The programme is also carried out in collaboration with the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) for the incoming German candidates.

These research stays are designed to enable researchers to:

• Carry out a research project in a host laboratory
• Integrate scientific networks in France and other European countries
• Build lasting partnerships between their home institution and the host institution
• Host laboratories are chosen by the applicants themselves.

The duration of the fellowship is 9 months (however, the length of the research stay can be adjusted if warranted for scientific reasons). Moreover, the amount of the monthly stipend for room & board and living expenses is €2,000 (Euros).The cost of medical insurance is covered for the researchers hosted in France. Travel expenses (return travel fare) between the researcher’s country of residence and France or between France and the host country will be covered, subject to prior approval. Additional funding may be granted to cover documentation costs or participation in scientific events held in France or in the host country.

The Fernand Braudel-IFER programme breaks down into two sections:

• The Fernand Braudel-IFER incoming programme is designed for residencies in France (for researchers who belong to a foreign research centre). This programme targets applicants from all countries, except Germany. German candidates must apply to the specific DAAD/FMSH Fellowship programme. From September 2012 onwards, several specific fellowships are also offered (see September 2012 call)

• The Fernand Braudel-IFER outgoing programme is designed for research stays in another European country (for researchers who belong to a French research centre). This programme targets researchers residing in France who would like to benefit from a research stay in another European country (EU Member State or associate). Since 2010, the Clemens Heller fellowships (Outgoing to Germany) have been integrated, while keeping their own identity, in the new programme “Fernand Braudel-IFER”.

Deadline:

The application form is accessible from September 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/call-applications-invited-fernand-braudel-ifer-fellowships/#ixzz275xtHZ00

£10,000 Award Opportunity at the World Habitat Awards 2013

September 20th, 2012

The World Habitat Awards are given to projects that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems. The awards offer £10,000 presented to each of the two winners at the annual United Nations global celebration of World Habitat Day. In addition to the awards, the winners also get international recognition.

Projects & approaches are sought that …

• Demonstrate practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to current housing issues faced by countries all around the world.
• Can be transferred or adapted for use as appropriate.
• View the term habitat from a broad perspective and bring other benefits as well, such as energy or water saving, income generation, social inclusion, community and individual empowerment, capacity building or education.

The World Habitat Awards (WHA) competition has a two-stage entry process:

• Stage I submissions need only comprise a summary of the key aspects of the project. From these preliminary submissions, ten projects are selected by an Assessment Committee to go forward to Stage II of the competition.
• Stage II submissions are evaluated by an independent advisory group before being put to a panel of international judges, which includes the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) and the Rector of the United Nations University, Tokyo. Evaluation visits are carried out to some of the projects prior to the final judging.

The deadline to submit applications for the 2013 World Habitat Awards is 1 November 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/10000-award-opportunity-world-habitat-awards-2013/#ixzz275xbNTsi

$5000 Award Opportunity from World Bank’s JKP

September 20th, 2012

The Job Knowledge Platform seeks to find practical solutions for job creation and job opportunities. It aims to:

• Share insights and build synergies across different approaches, sectors, and disciplines
• Create a community to exchange challenges and solutions
• Inform important policy debates

The platform his managed by the World Bank in collaboration with partner organizations the Economic Research Forum, Fedesarrollo, the International Development Research Centre, the IZA the Institute for the Study of Labor, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association, the McKinsey Global Institute, and REALM/AMERU.

It is presently seeking applications from NGOs, international organizations, think tanks, academia, civil society, and other key stakeholders in the jobs agenda for the following awards:

1. Most Promising Approach Award

2. Most Recommended Award (based on the number and ranking of online user reviews)

3. Best in Addressing Political Economy and Implementation Challenges Award

Each category will have one winner, to receive an award of $5,000 USD from the JKP, through its partner The Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).

Winners will be invited and flown in to the awards ceremony in the Fall.

Submissions can be made online at jobsknowledge.org or email.  To be considered for the awards, forms must be submitted by September 15, 2012 December 15, 2012.

(IMPORTANT: Please note that the JKP website continues to show the deadline as September 15, 2012 which, according to our sources, will be updated soon to December 15, 2012)

For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/5000-award-opportunity-world-banks-jkp/#ixzz275wg6mj6

UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships

Last updated: 20 Sep 2012

Univ of British ColumbiaBachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 31 Jan 2013 (annual)
Study in:  Canada
Course starts 2013

Brief description:

Sponsored Ad

University of British Columbia (UBC) provides bachelors scholarships for talented secondary and post-secondary international students from around the world. UBC honours the achievements of incoming international students through the International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) program.

Host Institution(s):

University of British Columbia in Canada

Field of study:

The scholarships are for undergraduate degrees offered by UBC.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Secondary and post-secondary students from around the world

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The value of awards is commensurate with demonstrated financial need, up to full tuition costs for the relevant program of study, and living expenses. It can be renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study provided the recipient achieves satisfactory academic standing and continues to hold a valid Canadian study permit.

Eligibility:

Award candidates must be nominated by their current school or college/university. To be considered for an ILOT Award you must:

‣ Be entering a UBC undergraduate degree program from a recognized secondary school, college or other university

‣ Be admissible to the first choice program you are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard
have an excellent academic record (at least an “A” average or equivalent standard)

‣ Be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)

‣ Demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree.

Application instructions:

Award candidates must be nominated by their current school or college/university. UBC does not send packages directly to students. If you wish to be considered for an award, speak to your counsellor who can request a nomination package from UBC. The deadline for nomination packages to be received at UBC is 31 January 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/ilot.ezc

Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Canada for International Students

Source link: http://www.scholars4dev.com/2333/ilot-scholarships-at-university-of-british-columbia/#ixzz275vFQ1pW

IACC’s Mini-Grants to address corruption

September 19th, 2012

The 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) 2012 will be held from 7-10 November 2012 in Brazil. As part of the conference, IACC has launced a new mini-grant for €5,000 to those who are motivated to solve social problems and develop new methods, tools and projects to fight corruption.

The IACC Social Entrepreneurship Initiative’s competition is calling  for new project ideas to boost transparency, accountability and fight corruption. The 3 competition winners will be awarded a mini-grant of 5,000 Euros to support the kick-off and implementation of their new anti-corruption project.

The competition winners will get:

• A mini-grant of 5000 Euros to implement your new transparency project
• Anti-corruption expertise on tap: Access to a wide range of experts in the field of accountability and transparency and IACC Game Changers platform
• Come to Brazil and participate at the 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (7-10 November 2012 in Brasilia) where there will be an award ceremony with the Jury and the competition winners

How to Apply

To kick start your thinking process, here is a short overview of what we will ask of you in the application process.

• In 500 words  or less, tell your story of change and let us know what motivates you to fight corruption
• In 500 words or less, describe your project in an elevator pitch
• There’ll be an impact map asking you to fill out  the context of the problem you are trying to solve, project objectives, stakeholders and deliverables
• A budget indicating what the grant will support

Projects pitches will be accepted until 1 October 2012

For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/iaccs-minigrants-address-corruption/#ixzz26zzl4L4V

Public policy fellowships open to journalists

Deadline: 10/1/12

Journalists, scholars and practitioners worldwide who are interested in public policy can apply for a fellowship.

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is accepting applications for its 9-month residential fellowship program in Washington, D.C.

Fellows will conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers, Wilson Center staff and other scholars in residence. The center accepts policy-relevant, non-advocacy fellowship proposals that address key challenges confronting the United States and the world.

Fellowships include a maximum stipend of US$85,000 and 75 percent of health insurance premiums for fellows who elect center coverage, along with travel to and from the fellowship location.

The application deadline is October 1 at 11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/public-policy-fellowships-open-journalists-worldwide

Grants available for conflict photographers

Deadline: 11/5/12

Photographers who work in conflict situations can apply for a grant.

The Aftermath Project is offering a US$20,000 grant for photographers who tell the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what it takes for individuals to learn to live again, to rebuild destroyed lives and homes, to restore civil societies and to address the lingering wounds of war while struggling to create new avenues for peace.

Proposals may relate to the aftermath of numerous kinds of conflict. The conflict may have been at the community level — for example, violence between rural ethnic groups or an urban riot in an industrialized country. It may have been a regional one, such as a rebel insurgency, or it may have been a full-scale war. There is no specific time frame that defines “aftermath,” although the project generally seeks to support stories that are no longer being covered by the mainstream media, or which have been ignored by the media.

Proposals should include an explanation of the specific aftermath issues related to the project being proposed, as well as an overview of the applicant’s plans for covering the story during the course of the grant year.

The deadline for submissions is November 5.

For more information, download a .PDF file here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/grants-available-conflict-photographers-worldwide

Philanthropy photo awards open

Deadline: 11/1/12

Professional, amateur and student photographers can participate in a contest.

The PhotoPhilanthropy Activist Awards identify outstanding work done by photographers in collaboration with nonprofit organizations worldwide. PhotoPhilanthrophy believes in the power of photography to inspire hope and understanding and to connect people around the world.

In previous years, work was submitted on behalf of 435 non-profit organizations from 88 different countries. Each photographer whose work is accepted receives a page on the website and exposure to a growing audience of concerned and committed global citizens.

Submissions must be in the form of a photo essay and photos must depict the work of a charitable organization (designated 501(c)3 in the U.S., or international equivalent).

There is a US$15,000 grand prize plus a US$2,000 prize each for the top amateur and student photographer.

The deadline for entries is November 1.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/philanthropy-photo-awards-open-worldwide

Contest open to editorial cartoonists

Editorial cartoonists from around the world can enter this contest.

The United Nations is accepting entries for its Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards.

Submissions should reflect fundamental UN principals, the importance of human dignity, mutual respect and friendship among nations, as well as economic consideration and environmental responsibilities toward each other.

Entries for these awards may be made by any professional individual, and should consist of political cartoons printed in any publication published anywhere, in any language. The entry must consist of reproductions only. The cartoon reproductions will be accepted only as published, with the name of publication, language and date included, accompanied by a newspaper reprint and translated into English.

The first-place winner will receive US$10,000, the second-place winner will receive US$5,000 and the third-place winner will receive US$3,000.

Submissions must have been published between October 1, 2011 and October 12, 2012.

The application deadline is October 15.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/contest-open-editorial-cartoonists-worldwide

Research Fellowships at Korc Institute on Peace and Conflict Studies

September 3rd, 2012

The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame is seeking to bring outstanding scholars focused on peace research to the University of Notre Dame during each academic year. Fellows conduct research related to an existing Institute emphasis while participating fully in the life of the Institute.

For the 2013-14 academic year, the Institute seeks applications for research focusing on the following topics:

• Peace Processes
• Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding
• Psychology and Peace Studies

Selection criteria include evidence of academic excellence, clarity of the link to existing research emphases, and anticipation of participation in the intellectual life of the Institute. Junior fellows receive a stipend of $25,000 per semester; senior fellows receive $30,000 per semester. Housing is provided in furnished Institute apartments at no cost. Fellows have library and Internet access and document retrieval services.

Applications for residence in 2013-2014 must be received via email by November 30, 2012.

For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/research-fellowships-korc-institute-peace-conflict-studies/#ixzz25Tdw59Hr

Sida International Training Programme: Child Rights

September 2nd, 2012

The Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) in partnership with Lund University Commissioned Education is organizing the the ‘Child Rights, Classroom and School Management’ as part of the International Training Programme (ITP).

The training will be held in two parts:

• Part 1: April 29 – May 23, 2013 in Lund, Sweden
• Part 2: 10 days in Oct/Nov 2013 in Vietnam

The overall objective of the programme is “to improve participating countries’ capacity to offer and ensure everyone’s right to relevant and quality education, an education that is safe and secure, inclusive, student-centred, democratic and problem-solving and that createsopportunities for all, regardless of  background, to participate in community life as active citizens.”

Invited countries:

Africa: Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Liberia, Mali, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Latin America: Bolivia and Colombia

Sida will cover the costs of:

• participation and training such as lectures, literature, documentation, study tours and certain social activities
• accommodation including board and lodging, international travel cost to and from Sweden
• international travel cost to and from Vietnam
• Costs incurred in travelling to the nearest international airport as well as visa costs are to be paid by the participants.

The deadline to apply is 2 December 2012. For more information, visit this link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/trainings/sida-international-training-programme-child-rights/#ixzz25OIVjPll

Hong Kong International PhD Fellowship available for 2013-14

August 31st, 2012

Deadline- 1 December, 2012

Countries/Region- All Countries

Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong invites applications for PhD Fellowship around the globe in the field of Humanities & Social Sciences; Health Sciences; Sciences & Engineering.

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of three years. About 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in each academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

Eligibility-

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The University of Hong Kong Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

How to apply?

Eligible applicants should make their initial application through the online system at their website, to obtain a reference number before submitting full application to their selected institutions.

For more information, visit this link 

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/cambodia/funding-international-phd-fellowship-201314/#ixzz25OHd8IrF

Women’s eNews invites individuals involved in improving lives of women – Nominate a 21 Leader 2013

September 2nd, 2012

Women’s eNews is extending invitation to nominate individuals who work personally or professionally each day to improve the lives of women and girls throughout the world for the ‘Nominate a 21 Leader 2013.’

Submissions of individuals of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and age who have made a positive impact on the lives of women are welcome. Selected Leaders will be honored at the annual Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Gala to be held on May 1, 2013.

To Nominate a 21 Leader for the 21st Century 2013:

• The nominee’s name, organization or affiliation, title, e-mail address, phone numbers, fax number, and postal address
• A brief summary or bio describing how this person has made a lasting impact on behalf of women (attachments and links are welcomed)
• Your relationship to the nominee, and your contact information (name, e-mail address, phone numbers, fax number, and postal address)

IMPORTANT Dates:

Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012 at midnight EST

21 Leaders 2013 Honorees are announced publicly on our website on January 1, 2013

The 12th Annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Gala will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Jumeirah Essex House, NYC.

For further information, visit the link.

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/nominations-2/womens-enews-invites-individuals-involved-improving-lives-women-nominate-21-leader-2013/#ixzz25OG7xGZs