In Uganda there is an organization called IF Child Help Uganda. It is a branch office of the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. IF Child Uganda works together with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to provide interdisciplinary care for persons with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Specialized neurosurgical care for children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Uganda is offered by CURE children’s hospital in Mbale. Since its opening in 2000, CURE has become a center of excellence for neurosurgery and has developed a multidisciplinary approach for the care of children with spina bifida and for prevention efforts.

After neurosurgery, children receive medical review, rehabilitation and social support services through a follow-up system of clinics in Gulu (AVSI Foundation/ Gulu Regional Rehabilitation Center), Regional Referral Hospitals, Katalemwa Cheshire  Home (Kampala), Lira Regional Referral Hospital, and Our Useful Rehabilitation Services for Persons with Disabilities (OURS-in Mbarara).

Rehabilitation activities include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, provision of appliances, clean intermittent catheterization and bowel management, and community based rehabilitation. Social support is provided through parent support groups, self-help groups of parent with children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, counseling, and lobbying at schools to promote inclusive education.

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President Museveni has grilled his ministers over the declining support of the ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Museveni sounded bitterness before his ministers over the lost support of NRM to an extent that winning a single election is almost a tag of war.

Museveni met his ministers on Thursday at a retreat in Kampala. The purpose of the retreat originally was to review the performance of their ministries over the last six months.

The retreat was attended by almost all ministers and the permanent secretaries of their respective ministries. They briefed Museveni on the performance of their sectors, covering half the period of the financial year 2012/2013.

The performance review came after three months to the next reading of the 2013/2014 budget which is expected to outline the priorities for the country’s development. Museveni reportedly told the ministers to improve their service delivery in order to restore the declining support of government among members of the public.

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The state minister for refugees and disaster preparedness Musa Ecweru says over 300,000 refugees have crossed into the country from neighboring DR Congo since July.

Echweu says the refugees have not only constrained government in terms of limited resources but also the land for their settlement.

He particularly notes the growing number of child refugees who require a lot of support and specialized care.

The minister is appealing to international aid agencies to increase their support to the government to cope with the needs of the increasing number of refugees in Uganda.

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We have been told that the key campaigners of the leader of opposition in parliament, Nandala Mafabi have met on Thursday over the declining support of their man in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) race to replace the party president, Col. Kiiza Besigye.

The meeting chaired by Nandala himself was held at Team Nandala Mafabi campaign secretariat at Naguru Hill drive plot 12.

Some of the members who attended the meeting were those in Team Nandala Buganda region. The team resolved that to boost Nandala’s support they have to unveil their programme of reaching out to all FDC delegates in Uganda and mopping up the regions courting them to support Nandala Mafabi as the next President General of FDC.

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Quota Scholarship Scheme for Developing Countries: The goal of the Norwegian government quota scholarships scheme is to give students from developing countries relevant education that would benefit their home countries when they return after graduation.

The programme also contributes to strengthen Norwegian institutions of higher education’s participation in global knowledge cooperation.

The overall objective of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education.

Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students.

Most of the universities and university colleges in Norway offer courses and educational programmes in English.

The scheme normally includes supports courses at Master’s and PhD level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees.

Scholarships

The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Statens Lånekasse) is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students.

Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme.

About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study.

Normally, the financial support will not not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.

Travelling Expenses & Additional Funding

Travelling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed.

Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study.

When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

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Grants For Health Development in Developing Countries: The British Council and the Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) have jointly launched the International Health Links Funding Scheme (IHLFS) with the funding support of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Department of Health.

The scheme will be implemented through a partnership, referred to as Health Link, between health institutions in the developing country andUK.

Purpose of Grants

The purpose of the scheme is to “strengthen the capacity of health services in developing countries by providing £1.25 million each year to support the work of Health Links.”

Health links will enable strengthening health systems and improving healthcare delivery in both developed as well as developing countries “by allowing for a reciprocal transfer of skills and knowledge between people working in the healthcare sector.”

Activities can include training health staff and building the capacity of health systems in developing countries and professionals inUKpartner agencies can also benefit by gaining an understanding of global health issues.

The Grant

There are three different types of grants allocated for different regions:

Small grants

Up to £3,000 will be open to health institutions in theUKand the following countries:

Africa: DemocraticRepublicofCongo,Ethiopia,Ghana,Kenya,Malawi,Mozambique,Nigeria,Rwanda,Sierra Leone,Sudan,Tanzania,Uganda,ZambiaandZimbabwe.

Asia:Afghanistan,Bangladesh,Cambodia,India,Nepal,Pakistan,VietnamandYemen.

Medium grants

Up to £15,000 per year for 1-2 years and Large grants (up to £60,000 per year for up to 3 years) will be available to Links between health organisations in theUKand the following countries:

Africa:Ethiopia,Ghana,Kenya,Rwanda,Malawi,Mozambique,Nigeria,Sierra Leone,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia.

Asia:Bangladesh,NepalandPakistan.

Health service institutions (recognised within national or district health plans), professional associations and societies, health governing bodies e.g. Ministry and health training institutions in developing countries are eligible to apply for the funding support.

 Application Deadline: Each year.

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Orphans of Rwanda (ORI) works with orphanages, youth-focused community groups, and other local organizations to identify motivated and talented children and young adults and ensure that they succeed through secondary school and university.

In collaboration with its partners, ORI provides holistic support to these students that goes beyond tuition to include healthcare, nutrition, housing, mentoring, and tutoring.

ORI currently supports 50 university students and plans to double its capacity each year.

ORI also provides educational support to orphans and vulnerable children in primary and secondary school, helping to bring university enrollment within their reach.

For more information, contact: Orphans of Rwanda Website

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Clive West Travel Grants: The Clive West Micronutrient Fund (CWMF) awards travel grants of up to € 1000 to attend (international) meetings in the field of micronutrient research.

Applicants can also apply for financial support up to € 2500 as a contribution towards studies or research in the area of micronutrient research.

The fund especially targets excellent young fellows in developing countries. As there are limited funds available in the CWMF, it will not be possible to support major research projects.

Travel Grant Application:

Persons who wish to be considered for one of the above mentioned grants could apply by sending in the application form to the Secretary of the fund, Mrs L. Duym.

The application form should be accompanied by:

• An overall budget of the travel, project or study where the fund is requested for,
• Extended information about the meeting or study where the grant will be used for
• A CV of the person(s) involved
• A letter of recommendation from the supervisor or head of the institute/organisation where the candidate is attached to.

The application should be sent to the secretariat at least 3 months prior to the date/period of the event where the grant is needed for.

Afterwards the candidate is expected to hand in a 1-page report to the board of the Clive West Micronutrient Fund.

For more information and application, see: Clive West Travel Grants

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Art Moves Africa Grants: Art Moves Africa (AMA) supports mobility within the African continent by providing the costs of travel, visa and travel insurance for the duration of stay. AMA doesn’t support fees, accommodations, or per-diem.

Art Moves Africa (AMA) allocates 60 % of its annual travel support to artists and cultural professionals for trans-regional mobility and 40% are made accessible for travel within the same region.

Application Process:

Who can apply?

Artists and cultural operators living and working in Africa.

Which sectors?

Performing and visual arts, music, cinema, literature and cultural advocacy

What type of projects?

To establish partnerships, to participate in festivals, biennials, artist residencies, productions, touring, workshops and professional development meetings.

How to apply?

To apply for an Art Moves Africa (AMA) grant you should carefully fill in the application form and send it before the deadline, to the AMA office at info [at] artmovesafrica.org

Only applications sent by e-mail are accepted.

Deadlines:

• 1st of January: if the travel is planned after 11 of February.
• 1st of May: if the travel is planned after 12 of June
• 1st of September: if the travel is planned after 27 of October

For further details, and application materials, contact: Art Moves Africa Grants

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An ICANN fellowship is a grant of support which is awarded to enable individuals from stakeholder groups around the world to attend ICANN meetings.

This is a means tested program.

Applicants must be citizens of economically eligible countries; the World Bank classification of low, lower-middle, and upper-middle economies.

The fellowship covers the cost of economy class airfare and hotel, as well as providing a stipend after successful completion of the program, in order to assist in covering some basic expenses incurred by the fellow.

Recipients are expected to actively contribute to ICANN processes and be a part of the next generation of ICANN leadership.

ICANN Government advisory committee representatives and ccNSO members from eligible countries will be prioritized but anyone (apart from participants already supported by another ICANN constituency travel support programme) is welcome to apply.

Fellowships are awarded by an independent selection committee based on a mix of criteria including applicant experience and references, geographic proximity to meeting, receipt of past fellowships, etc

Travel will be covered by ICANN directly.

Hotels will be booked and covered by ICANN directly.

All additional hotel charges beyond the room are the responsibility of the fellow.

All fellows are eligible to receive a flat stipend not to exceed US $500.00.

Stipends will be provided to fellows by wire transfer, following successful completion of the fellowship program at the ICANN meeting attended.

Deadline: August.

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