With the coronavirus (COVID-19) once again spreading rapidly, and the re-introduction of containment measures to flatten the curve of the epidemic, it is crucial for policymakers to plan effective strategies to re-open their economies to avoid further re-confinements. This should include much more effective testing, tracing, and isolation policies that people can easily follow, as well as improved social distancing measures, according to a new OECD report. Health at a Glance: Europe 2020 … [Read more...] about Europe needs new strict containment measures against COVID-19: New OECD Report
(Ad) What tools do you need to raise funds for your organization?
A grants database, a donor search option, sample proposals, a library of guidebooks on how to raise funds, a grants map, a deadline calendar, training from fundraising experts and an alert system to give you timely information about new opportunities. We have all of these in our Premium Membership service - now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
Major Ebola outbreak ends in DR Congo, but major Challenges remain
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) joins the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in celebrating the end of the country’s 11th Ebola outbreak. This achievement marks the first time in about two and a half years since DRC was Ebola-free. However, the IFRC warns that the announcement does not spell the end of the considerable humanitarian challenges that the country is facing, including the ongoing COVID-19 emergency alongside … [Read more...] about Major Ebola outbreak ends in DR Congo, but major Challenges remain
(Ad) How can I search grant information of my interest?
fundsforNGOs Premium Membership has been designed to help NGOs and development professionals to easily find grant information of their interest. We have multiple ways to help you identify the grants you seek. Unlimited search options, advanced filter search and customised listings are available for you. Premium Membership is now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
With €35.5 million EU support, Red Cross expands COVID-19 testing in Seven Countries
As Europe continues to experience a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths, the Red Cross will scale up COVID-19 testing with the announcement of a €35.5 million European Commission partnership. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has signed an agreement with the European Commission, financed by the Emergency Support Instrument (ESI), which will see COVID-19 testing carried out by National Red Cross Societies in Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, … [Read more...] about With €35.5 million EU support, Red Cross expands COVID-19 testing in Seven Countries
(Ad) Looking for Grants and Donors for your country?
Premium Membership has a Grants and Donor Search databases where you can pick up your country and quickly browse through the grants and donors of your interest. Within a few minutes you will know who will fund you and how you can submit your grant request. Premium Membership is now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
PAHO to support Countries in facing challenges and cost of a future COVID-19 vaccine
Delivering vaccines for COVID-19 “will be challenging and costly "so it is vital that countries start preparing now," said Jarbas Barbosa, Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization during a press briefing. Projections for Latin America and the Caribbean show that vaccinating 20% of the population will cost more than $2 billion dollars. PAHO is already working with countries in the Americas to facilitate access to COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Mechanism and will offer them … [Read more...] about PAHO to support Countries in facing challenges and cost of a future COVID-19 vaccine
(Ad) Handpicked funding alerts right inside your email inbox!
Premium Membership has a specialised system of sending alerts. As a member, when you specify your work interests to us, we work throughout the year to send you grant alerts on the same so that you only receive relevant and useful information. Premium Membership is now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
EU allocates additional €3 million in Emergency Aid
The Commission has announced an additional €3 million in humanitarian support to ensure critical assistance to the civilians most affected by the conflict in and around Nagorno Karabakh. This funding comes on top of €900,000 allocated since early October when the hostilities started. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič said, "The EU continues to stand by all the civilian population affected by the conflict. We are sending additional humanitarian assistance. I welcome the … [Read more...] about EU allocates additional €3 million in Emergency Aid
(Ad) Are you spending most of your time searching for donor partnerships?
Searching donors can be a full-time job and you have other responsibilities as well when running your organisation or projects. That's why, we have Premium Membership as a solution for you! It saves tons of of your time in finding new grants and resources for building new donor partnerships. Premium Membership is now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
RED Shopathon lights up to fight two Pandemics: AIDS And COVID-19
The sixth annual (RED) Shopathon lights up ahead of World AIDS Day and Giving Tuesday, December 1st. The campaign is supported by Merck (known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada) and will see (RED) generate money for the Global Fund to fight two pandemics: AIDS and COVID-19. Dialing-up the impact of holiday shopping, funds raised from every purchase of (RED) products on Amazon.com/RED, as part of the (RED) Shopathon, will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, up to $1.5 … [Read more...] about RED Shopathon lights up to fight two Pandemics: AIDS And COVID-19
(Ad) What tools do you need to raise funds for your organization?
A grants database, a donor search option, sample proposals, a library of guidebooks on how to raise funds, a grants map, a deadline calendar, training from fundraising experts and an alert system to give you timely information about new opportunities. We have all of these in our Premium Membership service - now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
COVID-19: US provides $18 million to support medical oxygen systems
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has obligated $18 million to support the provision of medical oxygen across 11 affected countries: the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; and the Republics of Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Haïti, Honduras, Kenya, Mozambique, Perú, and Tajikistan. Supplemental oxygen is an essential, life-saving treatment for people ill with COVID-19. The funds announced will purchase and distribute oxygen-generating … [Read more...] about COVID-19: US provides $18 million to support medical oxygen systems
(Ad) How can I search grant information of my interest?
fundsforNGOs Premium Membership has been designed to help NGOs and development professionals to easily find grant information of their interest. We have multiple ways to help you identify the grants you seek. Unlimited search options, advanced filter search and customised listings are available for you. Premium Membership is now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
Lao PDR aims to achieve universal Health coverage with $36 million investment
The first co-financing investment under a new agreement between the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, and the World Bank, will support the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2025. The $36 million investment includes a $23 million contribution from the World Bank, $10 million from the Global Fund, and $3 million from the Government of Australia. The project will strengthen the Lao health system and … [Read more...] about Lao PDR aims to achieve universal Health coverage with $36 million investment
WHA73 endorses resolutions on meningitis control and epilepsy
World Health Organisation's Member States recommended the adoption of two resolutions on meningitis control and epilepsy at the 73rd World Health Assembly on Thursday (November 12). Committee A, which focuses on programme and budget matters, decided to recommend the adoption of the first-ever resolution on meningitis, which would approve a global roadmap to defeat meningitis by 2030 – a disease that kills 300,000 people annually and leaves one in five of those affected with devastating … [Read more...] about WHA73 endorses resolutions on meningitis control and epilepsy
(Ad) Handpicked funding alerts right inside your email inbox!
Premium Membership has a specialised system of sending alerts. As a member, when you specify your work interests to us, we work throughout the year to send you grant alerts on the same so that you only receive relevant and useful information. Premium Membership is now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
Over US$ 2 billion raised to support equitable access to COVID vaccines
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, welcomes latest pledges in support of the Gavi COVAX AMC, a financing mechanism that will support 92 low- and middle-income economies' access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. The approximately US$360 million in commitments include US$350m announced at the Paris Peace Forum by the European Commission, France, Spain and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as an earlier pledge of US$10 million made by the Republic of Korea. This means that over … [Read more...] about Over US$ 2 billion raised to support equitable access to COVID vaccines
