At Google, it is believed that artificial intelligence can provide new ways of approaching problems and meaningfully improve people’s lives. That’s why it is excited to support organizations that are using the power of AI to address social and environmental challenges. Since 2005, Google.org has invested in innovative organizations that […]
The GIST Tech-I Competition is an annual competition for science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide. Aspiring innovators submit their ideas and startups online which are then reviewed by experts before they enter a global public vote to pick the top entrepreneurs who compete in the Tech-I finals. For […]
Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE)
The YSE programme seeks to inspire, equip and enable youth of different nationalities to embark on social enterprises (SEs) in Singapore and beyond. If you have a social enterprise idea, we want to help you make it happen! Participants will learn from leading social entrepreneurs, business professionals and other youth […]
Atlas Corps Fellowship (USA)
Atlas Corps is an overseas fellowship for the world’s top social change leaders. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals. The Atlas Corps Fellowship typically lasts 12 to 18 months. Fellows serve full-time […]
Career Development Fellowships
As research in the field of poverty related diseases (PRDs) gains momentum, it is paramount to facilitate opportunities for early and mid-career scientists in sub-Saharan Africa to develop their clinical research skills. Providing possibilities for individual training would enable talented scientists to establish themselves as independent researchers and team leaders […]
World Travel & Tourism Council for Tomorrow Awards
The WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are one of the world’s highest accolades in the Travel & Tourism sector, aimed at recognising best practice in sustainable tourism. Candidates can apply in one of the five categories: Social Impact, Destination Stewardship, Climate Action, Changemakers or Investing in People. Judging process is based on three-steps: […]
NO WOMAN LEFT OUT INITIATIVE, AFRICA 2019 SMALL GRANT PROGRAM – NIGERIA
No Woman Left Out Initiative, Africa invites applications for eligible Women organizations for the 1st Round of its Small Grants Program in Nigeria with the theme “Pushing Forward Equality & Empowerment of Women for National Impact”. NWLOI, Africa supports the economic and social progress of Women to become real economic […]
Youth Voices for Climate Justice
The UK Youth Climate Coalition is building a chorus of voices, voices of young people answering the question “What does climate justice mean to you?”. They are seeking to collect heart-felt, personal stories on climate justice to demonstrate that young people have a voice and that it is important to […]
Peace and Social Change Fellowship Program
The fellowship is open to grassroots women activists working broadly on issues of peace and security across Africa and will begin with a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya in January 2019. All costs of travel and participation will be covered. The Peace and Social Change Fellowship is designed to bring together […]
Launch of the 5th grants scheme to assist CSOs to tackle corruption
Since mid-2012, UNODC’s small grants scheme has assisted a number of African-based civil society organizations (CSOs) across the continent in developing innovative anti-corruption projects to raise awareness on the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and its implementation. With applications now open for the fifth round of funding, the grants […]
Peace and Social Change Fellowship Application
The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) program at Columbia University is pleased to announce the launch of the Peace and Social Change Fellowship Program. The fellowship is designed to generate knowledge, build skills, strengthen relationships and exchange strategies among frontline women changemakers working on issues of social change, justice, and, […]
Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award
The Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award recognizes entrepreneurial initiatives that take innovative approaches to building resilient societies and realizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. While resilience is the core theme of this annual programme, its specific focus changes from year to year. Our 2019 award will focus […]
LEADING A TEAM SUCCESSFULLY
Having a successful leadership is always the goal of every responsible leader. This doesn’t come easy with putting tangible effort and acquiring necessary skills to make such happen. Being able to work effectively on, and lead a team is critical. It requires fostering the right leadership qualities in yourself and […]
TEAM BUILDING FOR EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK
Effective teamwork is both profoundly simple and difficult at the same time. This is why so many teams struggle to get the relationships, the interaction, and the task execution right. Their success depends on these factors. A team, whatever its mandate is, comprises of humans with a mix different beliefs […]
Youth of the Week: ABIOLA OLANIRAN
Hello, Happy New Week! This week, we celebrate Abiola Elijah Olaniran from Nigeria. Abiola Olaniran, Nigeria’s highest paid Windows Game developer, is a software developer and founder/CEO of Nigerian gaming company, Gamsole. Olaniran founded the company in 2012, and it has venture backing from 88mph, a Kenyan seed fund. The company’s […]