Introduction The Institute for Youth in Policy (YIP) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering the next generation of civic leaders and public policy professionals. Through policy education, fellowships, research, leadership development, and civic engagement initiatives, YIP provides young people with opportunities to understand public policy, participate in meaningful discourse, and… [Read More]
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U.S. Mission to South Korea: Grants, Public Diplomacy and U.S.-ROK Cooperation
Introduction The U.S. Mission to South Korea represents the United States Government in the Republic of Korea and works to strengthen diplomatic, security, economic, educational and cultural relations between the two countries. Based primarily at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, with a U.S. Consulate in Busan, the Mission also supports public diplomacy, educational exchanges, youth… [Read More]
Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR: Development Cooperation, Grants and Community Support
Introduction The Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR represents the Government of Japan in Laos and plays an important role in strengthening diplomatic relations, development cooperation, economic partnerships and cultural exchange between the two countries. The Embassy also manages and supports Japanese development assistance, including the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP),… [Read More]
Foundation for Future London: History, Governance, Grants, Creative Funding and Community Impact
Introduction Foundation for Future London is an independent charitable grantmaker and community development organisation established in 2015 to ensure that people and communities in East London benefit from the economic, cultural and social opportunities created around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the East Bank cultural and education district. The Foundation concentrates much of its work… [Read More]
Irish Youth Foundation (UK): History, Governance, Grants and Support for Young Irish People
Introduction The Irish Youth Foundation (UK), commonly referred to as IYF (UK), is a registered grantmaking charity established in 1989 to improve the lives and opportunities of disadvantaged young Irish people and their families across Britain and Northern Ireland. The Foundation describes itself as the only national charity in Britain specifically focused on this group…. [Read More]
Nordic Council of Ministers: History, Governance, Grants, Research Funding and Regional Impact
Introduction The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body for intergovernmental cooperation among the Nordic countries, bringing governments together to develop shared policies, fund collaborative projects and address regional challenges in areas such as climate, research, innovation, culture, energy, health, digitalisation and social development. Established in 1971, the organization involves Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway… [Read More]
University of Wisconsin–Madison: History, Governance, Research Funding and Global Impact
Introduction The University of Wisconsin–Madison, commonly called UW–Madison, is a public land-grant research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, it is the original University of Wisconsin and the flagship research institution within the Universities of Wisconsin system. Its first class was held in February 1849. UW–Madison was not founded by a… [Read More]
Ghiyada Africa: History, Governance, Funding, Programs and Social Impact
Introduction Ghiyada Africa is a nonprofit, community-based humanitarian and development organization headquartered in Lomé, Togo. Active since 2017, the organization reports having operational capacity across 15 African countries. Its work follows a humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach that connects emergency assistance, human rights protection, peacebuilding, community resilience and sustainable development. The word “Ghiyada” is derived from an… [Read More]
Bloomsbury Publishing: History, Governance, Publishing Programs and Social Impact
Introduction Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is an independent international publishing company producing consumer, children’s, educational, academic and professional publications. Established in London in 1986, the company publishes printed books, eBooks, audiobooks, digital research resources and educational content for readers, students, academics, professionals and institutions around the world. The company was founded by Nigel Newton and three… [Read More]
Girls Pride Initiatives for Sustainable Development: History, Mission, Programs, Funding and Impact
Introduction Girls Pride Initiatives for Sustainable Development, also known as TGPI, is a youth-led nonprofit organization in Nigeria that supports girls and young women through education, health, leadership, digital literacy and economic empowerment programs. History and Background TGPI was founded in 2020 by Borisade Ayobami Bisola after a school summit involving around 300 girls in… [Read More]











