Yes! Organizations like UNICEF and Microsoft Corp. are continuously making an effort to use technology in such a way that it could help the people and serve them to a great extent during these unprecedented times. Recently they have launched a new version of Primero: open-source case management web application that helps social service providers coordinate critical support to vulnerable children and women…. [Read More]
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How is Government of the United States contributing to these unprecedented times?
You might already know that the United States has been the world’s largest provider of bilateral assistance in health. Since 2009, American taxpayers generously have funded more than $100 billion in health assistance, and nearly $70 billion in humanitarian aid, around the world. After the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the U.S. is continuously making… [Read More]
Hurricane Eta has affected Central Americans to a great extent, are banks or other organisations doing something for it?
Yes! Three development banks: the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) will collaborate to support the Central American countries hit hardest by Hurricane Eta. Representatives of the three development banks met virtually to marshal international resources for the Central American countries. The joint action plan will include short-,… [Read More]
I am receiving too many forwarded messages regarding COVID-19, are agencies taking some steps to control the spread of such misinformation?
During such unprecedented times, it seems a problem to receive messages in bulk that are not even reliable. Before answering your question I would like to suggest that never share such kind of misinformation, what you can do on your part is that stop-check-delete thus, you are stopping the chain of misinformation then and there…. [Read More]
What kind of Risks and Mitigation should be included in the Project Proposal?
Risks are uncertain events or conditions, that if happens, may hamper the project goal and objectives, or delay the project activities and deliverables; depending upon type and the period for which the risk remains active. In a project proposal, donors want to know about the possible risks and its mitigation plan, as they would like… [Read More]
Could you enlighten me about ensuring the accountability of my NGO?
Yes! But before diving deep into your question, first, let us learn about accountability. Accountability refers to an organization being answerable to a third party. It relates to the obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results transparently. It is a vast term… [Read More]
How does a Gantt Chart help the donor agencies?
For the donor, this is quite helpful as it provides a quick overview of project activities and the corresponding deliverables at a glance. It helps the donor understand almost complete project execution plan through a single chart! It helps the NGO/Project Agency also in getting a reviewed look at the various activities and how the… [Read More]
Any update about African Development Bank supporting women entrepreneurs in Sudan to grow their business?
Yes! Lately, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $14.96 million project to assist women entrepreneurs in Sudan access finance and grow their businesses. The Accelerating Women’s Entrepreneurship and Access to Finance (AWEAF) project will address capacity, financing, and knowledge gaps for Sudan’s women entrepreneurs. The financing for the project comes in the form of a… [Read More]
Is it necessary for NGOs to be on Instagram?
Yes, NGOs need to be on Instagram because the app claims to have one billion users worldwide. Hence, it proves to be a useful tool to share your vision, mission, impact, appeal for donations, call for volunteers, keep in touch with donors and raise awareness. Also, it comes with numerous features and updates which continually keeps… [Read More]
I have heard that in the UK, some people have received the first dose of COVID-19, have they?
Hi Dear! Whatever you have heard is true, as recently in the first week of the most extensive vaccination programme in British history, more than 137,000 people in the UK have received the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine The government has released provisional figures which show at least 137,897 people received their first… [Read More]
