Our performance in exploration is marked by notable and consistent success. There’s no secret to it. It is down to teamwork. Strong exploration teams are built on a basis of openness, trust and creativity. They are equipped with the most appropriate and often highly innovative technology, have vast and diverse experience and a clear geological […]
Reflections a Japadhola cultural leader on bride price, cultures and colonialism Many people talk glibly about something they call African culture. In The New Vision of March 31, Jenn Jegire of Canada wrote a letter entitled, “Nothing barbaric about bride wealth”. She wrote about bride price, colonialism and African culture. The problem for me is that […]
East Africa is proud to announce that Uganda will host the 3rd East African Community Investment Conference, in Kampala from 27th – 30th April, 2010. The East African Community now stands as a region that operates under a fully-fledged Customs Union. In November 2009, the East African states signed the Common Market Protocol that will […]
The Positive Action for Children Fund has opened its first Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Proposals should be prepared by following this detailed guidance (Download Requests for Proposals 1 & 2) and submitted by the deadline, midnight (GMT) on Friday 7th May. This document contains full guidance, a mandatory application form, and a set of answers […]
Founder’s Youth Award – maximum grant of up to $25,000 The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our […]
Health Award – maximum grant of upto $50,000 The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children. Nominee must do […]
The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world’s most important asset. Their stories are […]
Now your nomination of a CNN Hero could help the person that inspires you achieve even greater recognition and success. Do you know someone who should be recognized as a CNN Hero? Here are some suggestions we hope will help you in crafting your nomination. Eligible Nominations must be in the name of a single […]
The First Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (organized by WHO and collaborating partners), The Global Forum for Health Research and The Lancet are pleased to announce an essay competition for young researchers. The theme of this year’s competition is Health Systems Research: towards universal health coverage. Health Systems Research (HSR) – the purposeful generation […]
Ashoka through its Changemakers programme has launched a call for proposals for he Next Generation of Ideas for Maternal Health. Strong mothers enable children, families, communities and economies to grow and thrive. And we have the power to end preventable maternal death and disability in our lifetime. Ashoka and the Maternal Health Task Force are […]