A Look Back It was 1994. Almost 25 years ago. The Pacific Platform for Action (PPA) had been adopted with 13 critical areas of concern. I was then a much younger woman, a member of the Fiji YWCA, tasked to join an NGO…
Yesterday morning, I heard an unexpected knock on the door. When I opened it, a man asked if there is a Karen Axalan living here. I identified myself, then he handed me an envelope. While receiving the package, my thoughts…
Few days back a point was raised on what was wrong if a person not using his/her real name, real picture or even real identity participated in a serious debate online, after all a view point is a view point. And that not…
The Future for Wildlife Seed Grants Program provides funds to support field conservation projects in Africa and Asia. Annual awards, ranging from $1000 to $3500, are made to conservation and field research initiatives that…
IREX is currently accepting applications for the 2020–2021 Community Solutions Program (CSP). The deadline to apply is October 30, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional…
SOCIALLY ENGAGED ART SUPPORT GRANT will support Socially Engaged Art projects that will take place in Japan and commit to the community and society; implement activities together with communities and residents, and aim to…
At first I was hurt, then angry, then just disappointed. The women's snide remark shocked my 8th grade student during our annual fundraiser to study abroad. "I work every day and I haven't been to Europe," she said. The…
There is a quote that Brene Brown, an author and researcher about shame and vulnerability, keeps mentioning on her talks. For her, this was a life-changing quote moments after her Ted Talk about The Power of Vulnerability…
There is only one life & I want maximum out of it Anum Shakeel hails from the city of lights, Karachi (Pakistan). Since childhood she has been meritorious student throughout her educational arenas. This brilliant student…
The Takagi Fund for Citizen Science (the Takagi Fund, Tokyo, Japan) invites grant applications for the year 2020 from groups and individuals in Asia pursuing "Citizen Science". Grant Types: - Research Grant -…
My Story Anum Shakeel is a passionate social entrepreneur from Pakistan. She graduated from the University of Karachi and was crowned with the gold medal. She was bestowed with this historic achievement and earned her name…
Here I would like to share with my sisters about my recent career milestone. I was always passionate to become the part of this forum and i waited for so long to achieve this. Being the eldest and only girl child in family…
I have always wanted a small shop of my own. One that sells soft drinks, confectionery and fast foods. Finally I got it!! After all the constant prayers and never loosing hope, saving and hard work, God has finally answered…
World Pulse began with a dream of this visionary woman who dared to listen to women's imprisoned voices more than the noises of the status quo. We are surely grateful that Jensine took hold on her dream and birthed it into a…
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) has launched a call for proposals Projects & Businesses with Climate Adaptation Benefits for Development & Investment Support in the Pacific Islands and Asia. As clean…
Looking for a volunteer who will help build and manage our website. We are a non for profit based in Nigeria. Our work is basically on advocacy for reproductive health rights for vulnerable women and girls including advocacy…
Soumya Diddi , is a B-Tech graduate and has experience in digital marketing. She supports gender equality, child education and strives consistently for growth of knowledge. She says “One should never stop learning and should…
औरंगाबाद जिल्हे मे ब्लॉक सोयगाव (बहुलखेडा)गाँव मे एक महिला लाकी दू:ख भरी कहाणी है ।यह महिला दलित है।और परित्यक्ता है।यह महिला हमारे सस्थां में अपना दु:ख बताने आयी ।तो मैने उसे ।कोई भी जिने का साहरा नही है तो एक पं. स.…
Canon supports schools, non-profit and community groups who are addressing both social and environmental issues in their community and inspiring change for future generations throughout Oceania. This year we are offering…
We all grass root activists today again learned more about digitalization to connect with all our sisters globally. Thanks stella foe this learning and prepared us to post our stories.
If you are a woman working in foreign policy, national security, or anything international – banking, finance, commerce, technology, economics, science, engineering – this fellowship is for you. The educational module runs…
If you question the obvious, challenge traditional approaches of solving social problems, and are willing to commit a year to work on something you’re deeply passionate about- this opportunity is for you. It doesn’t matter…
ESTEEM OF LITERATURE Literature plays an important role in the life, Without it human can't work rife. Literature is a kind of enjoyment , In which most of the people involve after retirement. Writing our own thoughts in…
The Fellowship brings together some of the world’s most creative and motivated young people (under age 22) and helps them bring their most ambitious ideas and projects to life. The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year, $100,000…
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution (STRI) in Panama allows selected candidates to come to STRI year-round and is an excellent resource to provide support for graduate students and introduce them to tropical…
