Funding Friday
After a quiet week here in Phnom Penh, we are back at it.
This week we are highlighting projects in sustainability and innovation, alongside efforts to champion equality and health.
Happy Friday everyone,
Jesse Orndorff
Global
🎉 SDG Pioneers Programme
📝 The United Nations Global Compact's 2024 SDG Pioneers Programme aims to recognize business professionals who actively contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through innovative, ambitious efforts, these individuals demonstrate leadership and a commitment to a sustainable future, inspiring others to take action. The program highlights the power of business in driving positive change, with winners being honored at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Sustainability in Business: How can businesses incorporate SDG targets into their strategies to drive sustainable growth?
Innovative Leadership: What makes a leader effective in promoting sustainability within their organization?
Global Recognition: How does international recognition of individual efforts contribute to the global sustainability agenda?
🧑🔬 Global Health Research Development Awards
📝 The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has introduced the Global Health Research Development Awards to support the development of high-quality global health research proposals. This initiative aims to strengthen research capacity, foster equitable and sustainable research partnerships, and encourage the development of research proposals targeting the needs of ODA-eligible countries.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Capacity Building in Global Health: How can initiatives like this contribute to building global health research capacity in low and middle-income countries?
Sustainable Research Partnerships: What is the role of sustainable and equitable research partnerships in global health?
Community Engagement: How important is community engagement in shaping research that addresses local health needs effectively?
🔗 Global Health Research Development Awards
✨ GH Social and Behavior Change
📝 USAID is seeking applications to implement the GH Social and Behavior Change Activity. This five-year project aims to improve health and development outcomes globally by integrating SBC evidence and theory into programming, strengthening local capacity, and fostering local leadership in SBC efforts.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Integrating SBC: How can SBC best be integrated into health and development programming to ensure effective outcomes?
Local Capacity and Leadership: What strategies can enhance local capacity and leadership in SBC efforts?
Evidence and Theory in SBC: How can evidence and theory best inform SBC programming for improved health and development?
🔗 GH Social and Behavior Change
Asia Pacific
❤️ Grant for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects
📝 The Embassy of Japan in Maldives has introduced a grant scheme to support small-scale development projects aimed at enhancing social well-being at the grassroots level in the Maldives. This initiative is part of Japan's Official Development Assistance and targets non-profit organizations involved in various sectors like education, health, vocational training, and more.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Grassroots Impact: How can small-scale grants effectively address local community needs?
Sector Prioritization: What criteria should be used to prioritize sectors for grant funding in developing countries?
Sustainability and Development: How can projects ensure long-term sustainability and contribute to broader development goals?
🔗 Human Security Projects in Maldives
🚜 ARISE Program- India
📝 The ARISE program supports early-stage ideas and startups in the agricultural sector with a focus on innovation and sustainability. It offers grants, mentoring, market linkages, and more to nurture impactful solutions in agriculture and allied sectors in India.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation in Agriculture: How can innovation drive sustainability and efficiency in agriculture?
Supporting Early-Stage Ideas: What role does early-stage support play in transforming agricultural practices?
Sustainability Goals: How do programs like ARISE contribute to achieving sustainability goals in agriculture?
📈 Investment Innovation Fund- India
📝 The 2024 Investment Innovation Fund, managed by ANDE, offers grant capital for entrepreneurship support organizations (ESOs) to innovate in increasing investment for early-stage waste and circularity businesses in India. It encourages proposals for programs or interventions that could lead to scalable solutions for the sector.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation in Investment: How can innovative funding models attract more investment into sustainable businesses?
Waste and Circularity: What role do waste and circularity businesses play in sustainable development?
Supporting Early-Stage Businesses: How can support for early-stage companies transform the waste and circularity sectors?
🔗 Investment Innovation Fund- India
📚 Cultural and Academic Engagement- Japan Foundation Bangkok
📝 The Japan Foundation Bangkok is offering grants for cultural or academic activities related to Japan within Thailand, Cambodia, and Lao PDR. These grants aim to foster international art and cultural exchange events that promote a deeper understanding of Japanese arts and culture. Eligible activities include art exhibitions, performing arts, film screenings, joint research, conferences, seminars, and intensive courses.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Cultural Exchange: How can cultural and academic events enhance understanding and relations between Japan and the countries of Thailand, Cambodia, and Lao PDR?
Impact of Grants: What potential impacts do small grants have on local cultural projects and academic studies related to Japan?
Sustainability of Cultural Initiatives: How can funded projects ensure long-term benefits and sustainability beyond the grant period?
🔗 Cultural and Academic Engagement- Japan Foundation Bangkok
🎨 Arts & Culture Small Grant Program- Indonesia and East Timor
📝 The Japan Foundation has initiated the Arts & Culture Small Grant Program, focusing on enhancing Japanese arts and cultural understanding in Indonesia and East Timor. The program seeks projects that promote deep cultural appreciation, collaboration, and sustainable, impactful networks between these regions and Japan. It encourages applications from non-profit entities aiming for long-term cultural exchanges and development.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Cultural Collaboration: How can collaborative cultural projects enhance mutual understanding and respect between Japan, Indonesia, and East Timor?
Sustainability in Cultural Projects: What makes an arts and culture project sustainable and impactful in the long run?
Non-Profit and Cultural Synergy: How can non-profit organizations leverage arts and culture for deeper societal impacts?
🔗 Arts & Culture Small Grant Program- Indonesia and East Timor
Africa
🫱🏾🫲🏿 Cultural and Educational Programs- Ethiopia
📝 The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia announces an open competition for entities to submit proposals for public engagement programs. These initiatives aim to strengthen U.S.-Ethiopian cultural ties through cultural, media, and exchange programs that underscore shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. The focus is on supporting Ethiopia's economic and political reforms, improving information reliability, promoting economic growth, engaging underrepresented populations, and fostering environmental sustainability.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Cultural and Educational Engagement: How can cultural and educational programs enhance mutual understanding between countries?
Information Reliability: In an era of misinformation, what strategies can be employed to improve public discernment of reliable information?
Engagement of Underrepresented Populations: How can programs effectively involve youth, women, and persons with disabilities in leadership and educational opportunities?
🔗 Cultural and Educational Programs- Ethiopia
💪🏿 Young Professionals Bootcamp 2024- Nigeria
📝 The Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) is a dynamic 4-day leadership and enterprise program designed to empower young Nigerian professionals. It aims to equip participants aged 20-25 with essential skills and mentorship to inspire innovation and drive marketplace success. The program covers various sectors including entrepreneurship, corporate careers, and the creative industry, ensuring a well-rounded approach to professional development.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Career Development in Nigeria: What are the potential impacts of intensive leadership programs like YPB on young professionals in Nigeria?
Innovation Through Mentorship: How does mentorship in various professional sectors contribute to innovative thinking and entrepreneurial success?
Skill Application: In what ways can skills learned in programs like YPB be effectively applied to real-world challenges in Nigeria?
🔗 Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) 2024 - Explore the Program