Introduction The Rise Up Together Leadership and Advocacy Program is a global initiative that empowers local leaders to advance gender equity, social justice, and human rights. Through leadership training, advocacy skills development, mentorship, and funding opportunities, the program supports changemakers working to improve the lives of women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people in their communities. Background… [Read More]
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National Youth Council of Ireland: Youth Work, Advocacy, Programmes and Impact
Introduction The National Youth Council of Ireland, commonly known as NYCI, is the national representative body for voluntary youth organisations in Ireland. It works with and for the youth work sector to support young people, strengthen youth services, influence public policy and promote high-quality youth work across the country. NYCI brings together voluntary youth organisations… [Read More]
General Capability Fund to Strengthen Community Organisations
Introduction The General Capability Fund to Strengthen Community Organisations is designed to help community-based organizations build their capacity, improve operations, and enhance their long-term sustainability. The fund supports initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership, governance, and service delivery, enabling organizations to better serve their communities. Background Community organizations play a critical role in addressing local… [Read More]
Professional Development Grants for Community Educators: Strengthening Skills and Leadership in Community Learning
Introduction The Professional Development Grants for Community Educators program is designed to support educators, trainers, facilitators, and community learning professionals in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity. By providing financial assistance for professional learning opportunities, the program helps community educators improve the quality of educational services they deliver and expand their impact within local… [Read More]
Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF): Strengthening Cooperation, Dialogue, and People-to-People Connections Between Asia and Europe
Introduction The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is an intergovernmental not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding, strengthening relationships, and facilitating cooperation between the peoples, institutions, and organizations of Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, ASEF serves as the only permanent institution of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and works across diverse sectors including culture, education, governance, sustainable development,… [Read More]
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): Promoting Democracy, Leadership, and International Cooperation Worldwide
Introduction The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is one of Germany’s leading political foundations dedicated to promoting democracy, freedom, peace, human rights, and sustainable development around the world. Through research, civic education, leadership development, scholarships, policy dialogue, and international cooperation programs, KAS supports democratic governance and strengthens civil society in more than 100 countries. History and Background Foundation… [Read More]
International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI): Advancing Indigenous Women’s Rights and Global Leadership
The International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI), also known as Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indígenas (FIMI), is a global network of Indigenous women leaders, activists, and organizations working to advance the rights, leadership, and wellbeing of Indigenous women worldwide. Founded in 2000, FIMI brings together Indigenous women from Africa, Asia, the Arctic, the Pacific, and the… [Read More]
Horizon Institute for Public Service: Building the Next Generation of Emerging Technology Policy Leaders
The Horizon Institute for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the United States government navigate rapid technological change by developing the next generation of emerging technology policy leaders. Founded in 2022 and based in Washington, D.C., Horizon works to connect scientists, engineers, technologists, and policy professionals with careers in public service…. [Read More]
ActionAid Eastern Europe: Strengthening Humanitarian Response and Social Justice in Eastern Europe
Introduction ActionAid Eastern Europe is the regional office of the global ActionAid federation, an international organization working to eradicate poverty, advance human rights, and promote social justice. Established in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2022, ActionAid Eastern Europe supports programs across Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Moldova, and Georgia. The organization focuses on humanitarian assistance, women’s rights, youth leadership,… [Read More]
Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE)
The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity is a leadership and social change fellowship that supports Indigenous and Pacific leaders, changemakers, and allies working to advance social equity across Australia, New Zealand (Aotearoa), and Pacific Island nations. The program is hosted by the University of Melbourne and is part of the global Atlantic Fellows network. Mission… [Read More]
