Ashoka Changemakers and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio are seeking health care solutions from anywhere in the world that have the potential to be applied in other countries to improve health and health care.
If you are an innovator with a health care solution that has the potential to be applied in other countries to improve health and health care, then you can submit your entry. This competition is looking for initiatives that have demonstrated impact and help vulnerable and underserved populations. Entries are accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
Participating in this competition also helps you get connected to a global online community that supports the impact you are making, or seeking to make, on the ground; gain visibility with our community and our competition partner, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; and have the opportunity to win cash awards.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, July 30, 2011
United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program supporting innovative peacebuilding projects
United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program increases the breadth and depth of the Institute’s work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations.
The Annual Grant Competition supports innovative peacebuilding projects involving research, the identification of promising models and effective practices, the development of practitioner resources and tools, the development and delivery of education, training and dialogue programs, and the production of films, radio programs, and other media.
The Grant Program funds projects focused on preventing, managing, and resolving violent conflict and promoting post-conflict peacebuilding in settings outside the borders of the U.S.
For more information, visit http://www.yipekenya.org/United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Grant Program.htm
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Nokia Create for Millions Contest
Nokia has announced “Create for Millions” a global competition that brings consumers and developers together to create applications for Nokia’s Series 40 mobile phones. Create for Millions also provides developers an opportunity to bring Java and web apps to millions of consumers worldwide and win their share of cash and prizes valued at One Million Euros.
The Create for Millions contest features four categories where you can bring out your best work for Nokia’s Series 40 phones:
1. In the Know – seeking your Series 40 web apps focusing on news and location-based information.
2. Fun & Games – Nokia are eager to try your Series 40 Java games and entertainment apps that will fill those spare moments during the day with amusing, unforgettable diversions.
3. Emotional Closeness – this is your chance to submit social networking apps that are developed either as Series 40 Java apps or web apps.
4. Access to Knowledge – share your life improvement apps (e.g., education, health, etc.), and in this category.
For more information, visit http://www.yipekenya.org/Nokia Create for Millions Contest.htm
Monday, July 4, 2011
The 9th SIFE Kenya National Business and Entrepreneurship Competition
Date: July 9th 2011
Venue: Panafric Hotel, Nairobi
Time: 7.00am - 4.30pm
For the last 8 years, Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE Kenya) has mentored over 4,000 university undergraduates on business leadership through community outreach projects and business competition.
One key component of SIFE Kenya activities is an annual business competition that helps identify which university had the highest impact in its outreach projects. The winning university then proceeds for an international business competition - this year, set for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in early October.
Find out more about this event on http://www.yipekenya.org/SIFE Kenya National Business and Entrepreneurship Competition.htm
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