The fight against discrimination based on sex aims to prohibit and eliminate any legal measure which implies differential treatment of men and women and is likely to produce or reinforce inequalities between men and women. It is considered that there is inequality between men and women when men and women are in respective different situations… [Read More]
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What are the advantages of the Gender Mainstreaming approach?
According to the Council of Europe, “Gender mainstreaming is the (re) organization, improvement, development and evaluation of decision-making processes, with the aim of incorporating the perspective of equality between women and men in all fields and at all levels, by the actors generally involved in the implementation of policies”. The systematic consideration of the gender… [Read More]
I’m recruiting a grants fundraiser. What are the key skills and minimum requirements that I should be looking for in a competent person?
There are some people who believe that anybody can take on the role of a grants fundraiser and will employ someone who has come from an unrelated position in the commercial sector with no experience in this field at all. However, writing compelling applications for funding, especially from large strategic funders such as USAID requires… [Read More]
What kind of consultation does a funder expect when developing a programme for funding?
Consultation with beneficiaries and other stakeholders is an important part of new programme development and funders are keen to have evidence that this has been carried out. Funders want to see that projects have been developed in consultation with local people and other stakeholders to ensure that the project reflects local need and priorities. This… [Read More]
What is Digital Society Challenge?
The Digital Society Challenge is a funding program for bold innovators who are creating solutions to make the internet safer for the Next Half Billion, such that online risks are better addressed and the NHB can communicate and transact more freely online. Winning proposals will receive funding from Omidyar Network India. Context By 2022, 500… [Read More]
Is there any toolkit available on child nutrition?
There is a toolkit available for you where you can get information related to Infant and Young Child Feeding in a very precise form. Alive & Thrive is an initiative to improve infant and young child feeding practices by increasing rates of exclusive breastfeeding and improving complementary feeding practices. This toolkit includes a brief description… [Read More]
What kind of fundraising steps can small NGOs follow?
All NGOs need to fundraise. But for new, small, and grassroots NGOs who do not yet have fundraising systems in place fundraising can be particularly challenging. Here are our steps to get on the path to fundraising success. Step 1 Know your Organization’s need Before you even begin to research donors and apply for… [Read More]
What is the importance of Effective Governance in an organization?
Governance or Corporate Governance as it is commonly called in the business world refers to a set of principles, policies and processes by which an institution is run. It defines the values with which an institution conducts itself while it goes about achieving its goals and objectives. Governance not only plays an important role in… [Read More]
What is unrestricted funding? Why it is important for an NGO to raise unrestricted funds and how to raise unrestricted funds?
Restricted funds are funds that have been acquired through donors for a specific project or activity. Unrestricted funds are those funds that have been raised to support the work of a charity or NGO but without a designated use. The two should be kept separately in accounts for transparency and to be able to show… [Read More]
What has U.S. AFCP done to safeguard cultural and historical sites of Thailand so far? I also want to contribute to that, is there any funding opportunity available?
Since U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation’ (AFCP) inception in 2001, it has helped preserve cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in Thailand and around the world. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important… [Read More]
