Call For Proposal 2012 - OSIWA

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Closing Date: February 27,2012.

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network. OSIWA works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread civic participation. Its headquarters is in Dakar and it has offices in Abuja, Monrovia, Freetown and Conakry.
OSIWA calls for proposals that seek to:
  1. Foster building of strong governance institutions, processes and structures that are transparent, accountable and intolerant of impunity;
  2. Build the capacity of civil society organizations and increase citizen participation in decision-making processes and
  3. Promote the protection of fundamental rights and citizenship groups exposed to discrimination.
The programs will be implemented in one or more of these countries: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

OSIWA primarily awards grants to local organizations based in the nine countries in West Africa in which OSIWA works. In rare and limited circumstances, it provides support to West Africa based international organizations with a strong commitment to transfer knowledge to local groups they partner with. It provides grants to government institutions as well as regional and sub regional organizations working in its core priorities areas. OSIWA requires all organizations seeking funding to submit a completed application form, budget, work plan and a monitoring and evaluation framework.

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World of Children Award Nominations 2012 is Now Open

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Closing Date: April1,2012.

In the nomination form you will be asked to tell a compelling story about why your candidate deserves to win over all of the others nominated. You may want to have these items ready before you begin your nomination:
  • Which of the three World of Children Award Categories best suits the work of your Nominee?
  • What tangible impact does this Nominee’s work have on children?
  • What is the source of motivation for this Nominee?
  • Why is this Nominee truly exceptional?
  • Nominee’s complete contact information.
Humanitarian Award
  • The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services.
  • Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children's opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN, and TO GROW.
  • Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
  • Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
  • Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
Health Award
  • The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.
  • Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children.
  • Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
  • Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
  • Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
Youth Award
  • The Youth Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
  • Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline each year.
  • Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
  • The individual must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline each year.
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6th International Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) — Mobility International USA - MIUSA

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MIUSA’s Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) will bring together approximately 30 women leaders with disabilities from approximately 30 different countries, to strengthen leadership skills, create new visions and build international networks of support for inclusive international development programming.
During the three-week program, participants will take part in workshops, seminars and discussions, conduct on-site visits, and participate in team-building activities, to explore challenges and exchange strategies for increasing leadership opportunities and participation of women and girls with disabilities in international development programs.
The WILD program will include interactive workshops, site visits and practical activities on priority issues for women with disabilities, including:
  • National and International Policies and Legislation, including the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Disability Policy
  • Educational rights and opportunities including specialized and inclusive schools, policy and legal rights, services and accommodations for accessibility
  • Leadership for economic empowerment, including higher education, training models, supported employment, microenterprise, private sector partnerships, career mentorship, skill-building, employment policy, and career development.
  • Health and family issues including parenting, health care, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health and violence prevention
  • Using the media
  • Coalition building
  • Organizational development and sustainability, including funding resources and strategies, and fostering partnerships with community organizations and businesses
  • Goals and action plans to promote collaborative relationships with other organizations for the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in international development programs.
  • Inclusive international development, including exchanging strategies for inclusion with representatives from U.S-based international development organizations and/or human rights organizations
  • Cultural and team-building experiences
  • Mentorship and networking
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UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012

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Closing Date: February 15,2012.

UNESCO invites Member States, as well as regional and international organizations and professional and non-governmental organizations working in the field of journalism and freedom of expression, to nominate candidates for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.

Named in honour of Guillermo Cano Isaza, an assassinated Colombian journalist, the Prize is intended to honour a person, organization or institution that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially when this has been achieved in the face of danger.
It is intended to reward journalists who have shown dedication in the name of freedom of expression and information, and to afford them the international recognition they deserve. Awarded annually, the Prize is marked by a ceremony and the winner is presented with the sum of US$25,000.
Next year’s prize will be awarded on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, on 3 May 2012.  

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