Canada has announced $250,000 in funding for the World Food Programme and $40,000 to Caritas to assist the most vulnerable people affected by floods in the country. Caritas will provide emergency kits of essential household items to 500 families affected by the floods in Brazzaville. It will also conduct water and sanitation workshops with affected communities. World Food Programme activities will include: distributing rice, legumes, fortified oil and iodized salt to communities that … [Read more...] about Republic of Canada announces Funding for People affected by Floods and Ebola Crises in Congo
Health and Well Being poses special focus in latest Australia Council Grants
The Australia Council’s latest grant round invests $6.5 million in 186 projects, to be delivered by 131 individual artists or groups, and 55 small to medium arts organisations. Creative projects focused on ageing, mental health and connecting Australians are among the works funded by the Australia Council. Australia Council Executive Director, Grants and Engagement, Frank Panucci explained that, "Combined with high artistic quality, many of the projects funded in this round have a strong … [Read more...] about Health and Well Being poses special focus in latest Australia Council Grants
ADB to address Climate Change and support Women in Vulnerable Countries
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will sharpen the focus of its private sector operations and enhance efforts to address climate change and support women under an operational plan that will guide ADB’s nonsovereign assistance over the next five years. The Operational Plan for ADB’s Private Sector Operations, approved today, notes that a healthy private sector is key to meeting persistent development challenges. In Asia and the Pacific, these include financing gaps that thwart the construction … [Read more...] about ADB to address Climate Change and support Women in Vulnerable Countries
Samoa signs $1.4 Million Grant to strengthen Country’s Immunization Program
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Government of Samoa have signed a grant agreement to provide support to the health sector to strengthen the country’s immunization program which is supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through the regional System Strengthening for Effective Coverage of New Vaccines in the Pacific Project. The $1.4 million grant will support routine immunization strengthening, with pending additional financing of up to $3.7 million for vaccines … [Read more...] about Samoa signs $1.4 Million Grant to strengthen Country’s Immunization Program
Leading NGOs urge to Stop Coal-fired Plants in Vietnam
Concerned by the environmental and health toll that coal-fired power plants exact, leaders of 12 networks and non-government organizations specializing in health and environment collectively urged Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to stop 14 coal-fired plants in Vietnam. Among the signatories to the statement released are: Green Innovation and Development Center (Green ID), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance, CARE International and Oxfam Vietnam. The 14 projects, … [Read more...] about Leading NGOs urge to Stop Coal-fired Plants in Vietnam
MedSend pledges $2.4 Million to ensure Healthcare in World’s Underserved Areas
MedSend, a global healthcare missions organization has pledged of $2.4 million, to be distributed over the next three years. The investment will help ensure that affordable and compassionate healthcare will be available in some of the world's most underserved areas. This is in response to the Stead Family Foundation ("The Foundation")'s announcement of its support of the delivery of global healthcare with a philanthropic gift to MedSend. According to Head of the Foundation, Jerre Stead, … [Read more...] about MedSend pledges $2.4 Million to ensure Healthcare in World’s Underserved Areas
New partnership Agreement to build Sustainable Systems for Health in West and Central Africa
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Global Fund signed a partnership agreement to end epidemics and build sustainable systems for health in West and Central Africa, two regions where these challenges are particularly acute. Through this agreement, AFD and the Global Fund will strengthen the impact of their investments in health through better coordinated and complementary interventions and the optimal use of resources. This approach will accelerate the establishment of strong and … [Read more...] about New partnership Agreement to build Sustainable Systems for Health in West and Central Africa
Individual Research Fellowship (Upto $15,000) for African Academics, Researchers and Practitioners
The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) has launched the Individual Research Fellowships program for African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies or organizations in Africa. The Individual Research Fellowships program is a vehicle for enhancing the quality and visibility of independent African … [Read more...] about Individual Research Fellowship (Upto $15,000) for African Academics, Researchers and Practitioners
ADB invites NGOs/CSOs to submit Session Proposal for Civil Society Program
ADB calls on civil society organizations, including NGOs in Asia and the Pacific to submit a session proposal for the Civil Society Program of the 53rd Annual Meeting, to engage in knowledge sharing, policy discussions, and networking. ADB’s new Strategy 2030 sets the course for ADB's efforts to respond effectively to the Asia and Pacific region's changing needs. The long-term strategy sets seven operational priorities, each having its own operational plan (OP). The OPs contribute to ADB’s … [Read more...] about ADB invites NGOs/CSOs to submit Session Proposal for Civil Society Program
Canada commits Funding for Women’s Reproductive Health Services in Pakistan
Canada is building on its commitment to increase the availability of, access to and awareness of family planning and sexual and reproductive health services around the world. The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, announced funding of up to $21 million over the next 5 years to support a gender-sensitive approach to women’s reproductive health services in Pakistan. The Healthy Families Pakistan initiative, led by the United Nations Population Fund in partnership … [Read more...] about Canada commits Funding for Women’s Reproductive Health Services in Pakistan
