Latest NGO Jobs in India Dated on 1st March -2011

Various Positions: Project Coordinator, Field Monitoring and Documentation Coordinator,Outreach Workers
Jan Kalyan Mahasamiti
Location: Kanpur City
Last Date: March 7, 2011
Email: jkmsftp@rediffmail.com (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Interested candidates may send their CVs to Jan Kalyan Mahasamiti, Community Care Centre C-1/20 HIG, World Bank Barra, Kanpur or to jkmsftp@rediffmail.com by 7th March 2011. Please mention the title of the Position in the subject line of the e-mail/ top of the Envelope. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview.

Feel free to contact to know anything more.

Samman Singh

Mo. 09415535329

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Facilitator for Employability Skills
ETASHA Society
Location: Delhi, Gurgaon and Rohtak
Last Date: March 15, 2011
Email: etasha@etashasociety.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Mail your CV to:

etasha@etashasociety.org

Contact:

Dr. Meenakshi Nayar/ Mr. Ian McBride

9810128687/ 981064838

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Accountant
Jagriti Yuva Manch
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: March 2, 2011
Email: jagritiyuvamanch@yahoo.com (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Applications are invited for the post of Accountant,Basic Salary is Rs.5000/- per month. The condidate must be Graduate in commerce, minimum one year experience, well knoledge in computer Tally and maintainance Account records. The condidates can sand their application with resume and recent color photograph before 28th February,2011 through the post or Email.

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Programme Manager
INDCARE Trust
Location: Delhi
Last Date: March 30, 2011
Email: indcaretrust@yahoo.com (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Programme Manager

Qualifications :- Masters in Social Science

Experience :- Candidate would be preferred

A person should be able to write proposals for the development work

Good communication skills

Computer knowledge

Should able to present the organization for resourceful generating funds

Age no bar

Salary 30k consolidated

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Project Officer, Tarang Programme
Society for Labour and Development
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: March 10, 2011
Email: recruit@sld-india.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Last Date for Application:-

Please send in your application as soon as possible. There is no last date for receiving applications. We would stop looking as soon as we find suitable persons to call for the selection process.

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Accounts Assistant
National Trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: March 24, 2011
Email: dda@thenationaltrust.in (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

National Trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities, M/o Social Justice & Emp., Govt. of India

Essential: B.Com with good command over application of commercial accounting principles and Proficiency in Computer.

Desirable:- M.Com and Experience of working in disability sector.

Remuneration:- Consolidted Rs. 20,000/- PM

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Technical Advisor on deafness
Deaf Child Worldwide
Location: Flexible
Last Date: March 25, 2011
Email: jobs.dcw@gmail.com (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (education, CBR, speech therapy etc)

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Branch Manager
Mimoza Enterprise Finance Pvt Ltd
Location: Uttar Pradesh,Uttranchal, Rajasthan, Madya Pradesh
Last Date: March 31, 2011
Email: jobs@mimofin.net (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Qualifications:

-Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, commerce or similar field will be preferred;

-Minimum 3 year in MFI operations or other financial institutions. Previous experience in a supervisory role will be preferred;

-Aged below 30 yrs

Other Requirements:

-Leadership skills, ability to motivate staff to achieve own and branch goals;

-Analytical and decision making skills;

-Ability to interpret technical, administrative documents and financial data;

-Optimal and efficient use of material, human and equipment resources;Competencies & Best Practices for High Performers:

Computer skills: MS Office;

-Basic accounting and financial knowledge;

-Basic knowledge of legal aspects governing financial services industry.

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Junior Social Evangelist
Rural Technology and Business Incubator
Location: Chennai
Last Date: March 11, 2011
Email: then@rtbi.in (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Dynamic, young member for incubation team at RTBI(www.rtbi.in), who can communicate well on social entrepreneurship.Responsibilities include,

• Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Creation

• Speaking in Colleges and Entrepreneurship Cells

• Social media Interactions / Facebook / Twitter / Linkedin

• Website Updates on Incubation

• Organizing / Participating in Business plan Competitions

• Mailing list Management – of overall interest on RTBI and Portfolio Companies

• Aiding Asst Manager in Annual Conference

• Monthly Entrepreneurship Meet – Venue and Logistics Planning

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National Consultant, ILEP India
ILEP India
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: March 12, 2011
Email: info@nlrindia.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

1. Job title

National Consultant, ILEP India

2. Qualification

MBBS with long experience in the field of Leprosy and public health.

Post graduates in public health or MD community / preventive medicine with experience in Leprosy will be preferred.

3. Duty Station:

New Delhi.

4. Type of appointment

One year contract, renewable after performance assessment

5. Remuneration

Salary of ‘National Consultant’ may be up to a maximum of Rs. 60,000/- per month. This salary will be paid as Professional fee through a cheque or draft. S/he shall be entitled to avail all Central Govt. holidays plus 18 days of casual leave on request basis. S/he will be entitled for air travel in economy class, for hotel accommodation up to a maximum of Rs. 2,500 per day and per diem of Rs. 700 per day.

6. Functions

The main function of National Consultant will be to support and assist Central Leprosy Division / Deputy Director General (Leprosy) in managing NLEP activities with special emphasis on DPMR. The scope of work is as follows:

To analyze the situation in different states/districts, identifying the needs of the programme, especially in relation to DPMR services.

To assist the Central Leprosy Division (CLD) in planning, implementation and monitoring of NLEP activities including DPMR, in all the states as per GOI guidelines.

To assist the CLD in compilation and analysis of the Monthly Progress Reports sent by the States and send feedback to the states to rectify deficiencies.

To assist CLD in analysis of the Annual Performance reports, to draw up strategic action plan in consultation with ILEP coordinator and other partners wherever and whenever required and follow up implementation by States/ UTs.

To prepare ‘brief’ to DDG(L) for SLO’s review meetings/ meeting with Joint Secretary Health/for media every month basing on the analysis of monthly reports.

To assist in preparation of training modules/manuals for different categories of GHC staff which can be used for induction or refresher trainings at different levels.

To assess the progress of NLEP through field visits and review meetings, find suitable solution in case of any problem.

Participate in National programme reviews along with NLEP staff.

To fulfill need requiring technical support in relation to National leprosy Eradication Program.

Submitting duty travel report to DDG (Leprosy) and copy to ILEP India Coordinator.

Represent ILEP interests in the consultation meetings particularly with regard to persons affected by Leprosy.

Provide periodic updates to ILEP India coordinator about the progress / needs of the CLD/NLEP.

Latest NGO Jobs in India Dated on 28-2-2011

Documentation Specialist (To assist the Chhattisgarh Government in the preparation and drafting the State Action Plan on Climate Change)

UNDP India and Chhattisgarh Government

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Last Date: March 12, 2011

Email: ssa.in@undp.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Date of Issue: 25th February 2011

Closing Date: 12th March 2011

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Reference NO. UNDP/SSA/2011/07)

Post Title :Documentation Specialist (To assist the Chhattisgarh Government in the preparation and drafting the State Action Plan on Climate Change)

Organization :UNDP India and Chhattisgarh Government

Supervisor : State Climate Change Focal point, Chhattisgarh and Climate Change Advisor, UNDP, New Delhi

Duration :120 working days (over a period of six months)

Duty Station :Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Type of Contract :Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Deliverables and time frame:

• Prepare background material for consultations as and when planned during the contract period.

• Draft of the State Action Plan/ Strategy based on the reports of the Working Groups set up by Chhattisgarh Government and moderating the reports based on the available information/ knowledge, for placing before the state empowered group or cabinet for approval.

• Detailed sectoral proposals drafted including post approval of strategy/ action plan, if and when required, for sectoral plans.

• The time frame will be defined in consultation with State Climate Change Focal point, Chhattisgarh, based on the advice of the Ministry of E & F/UNDP.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent drafting and communication skills in local language and English

• Good understanding of climate change and development issues

• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a multi-cultural environment

• Ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings/ workshops/ consultations

• Working knowledge of computers including MS Office package, essential

Required Skills and Experience

• Post Graduate in Social Science/ Rural development/ Environment/ Science/ Management/ Mass communication;

• PhD in related field will be desirable

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in handling documentation work.

How to Apply:-

Applications with updated CV should be preferably sent by email to ssa.in@undp.org Or addressed to the Procurement Division, United Nations Development Programme, 55, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003.

Deadline for submission of applications is 12th March 2011, 1700 hrs India Time.

Note: Applicants must mention the Post Title and Reference Number in their mail.

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Documentation Specialist (To assist the Kerala State Government in the preparation and drafting the State Action Plan on Climate Change)

UNDP India and Kerala State Government

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
Last Date: March 12, 2011
Email: ssa.in@undp.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Date of Issue: 25th February 2011

Closing Date: 12th March 2011

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Reference NO. UNDP/SSA/2011/06)

Post Title : : Documentation Specialist (To assist the Kerala State Government in the preparation and drafting the State Action Plan on Climate Change)

Organization :UNDP India and Kerala State Government

Supervisor : Director, Environment and Climate Change, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram and Climate Change Advisor, UNDP, New Delhi

Duration : 90 working days (over a period of six months)

Duty Station : Trivandrum, Kerala

Type of Contract : Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Key Competencies:

• Excellent drafting and communication skills in local language and English

• Good understanding of climate change and development issues

• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a multi-cultural environment

• Ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings/ workshops/ consultations

• Working knowledge of computers including MS Office package, essential

Required Skills and Experience

• Post Graduate in Social Science/ Rural development/ Environment/ Science/ Management/ Mass communication;

• PhD in related field will be desirable

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in handling documentation work.

How to Apply:-

Applications with updated CV should be preferably sent by email to ssa.in@undp.org Or addressed to the Procurement Division, United Nations Development Programme, 55, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003.

Deadline for submission of applications is 12th March 2011, 1700 hrs India Time.

Note: Applicants must mention the Post Title and Reference Number in their mail.

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AGM (Corporate Planning & MIS)
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF)
Location: Shamshabad
Last Date: March 4, 2011
Email: careers.gmrvf@gmrgroup.in (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

AGM (Corporate Planning & MIS)

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), a section 25 (not for profit) company, is the corporate social responsibility arm of the GMR Group and is involved in Community Services, Education and Healthcare.

To support the CEO’s office, we are looking for AGM-Corporate Planning and MIS based in Corporate Office at Shamshabad.

Essential responsibilities

• Coordinate Strategic Planning exercise

• Environmental Scanning for developments relating to Foundation activities

• Develop and maintain reliable Management Information System, along with necessary follow up

• Liaison with concerned regulatory authorities

• Interact with the companies across the Group and integrate across functional areas

Essential requirements

Strong communication skills – written and verbal

Number crunching skills and financial analysis

Well versed with MS Office, including Excel, Powerpoint etc.

Meticulous follow up skills

The job calls for a proactive and energetic professional, who should also be willing to travel as required

Education

• MBA from a good B-school

Experience

Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience, preferably with interest in health sector

Please apply within 7 days, with complete CV to: careers.gmrvf@gmrgroup.in

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M&E Consultant (Individual /institutional)
Uttarakhand Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
(Uttarakhand CAMPA)
Location: Dehradun
Last Date: March 14, 2011
Email: (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Uttarakhand Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (Uttarakhand CAMPA)

200, Vasant Vihar, Phase-II, Dehradun, 248006,

Ph:- 0135-2761077; e-mail:- ceo@ukcampa.org; ceoukcampa@gmail.com

Letter No:- 306 /Adv./2010-11

Date : 25-02-2011

For details regarding requirements of the assignment, TOR, Technical and Financial Proposal format etc, please visit http://ukcampa.org. The application (Technical proposal and Financial proposal in separate sealed covers put in one cover) may please be sent to reach Uttarakhand CAMPA (200, Phase-II, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun-248006) in hard copy on or before 14 -Mar-2011 (till 5 PM).

Note: - Those Consultants (Institutional/Individual) who have already submitted their proposals, if they want can send their New (Revised) Proposal or else their old proposals will be considered.

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Project Manager
Be! Fund
Location: Bangalore
Last Date: March 15, 2011
Email: befund@goingtoschool.com (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Position: Project Manager

Location: Bangalore

Sector: Nonprofit

Type: Full time

Be! Fund is India’s first, not-for-profit seed fund that will invest in young entrepreneurs, age 18-29, from low-income groups, to define and pioneer businesses that solve the social, economic and environmental problems they face in their lives and their communities.

From water to waste, energy to sanitation, Be! Fund believes that young people who have grown up experiencing poverty have solutions to practical problems they face; they have simply never been asked before.

Skills and qualifications required:

• 3-6 years of work experience

• Masters in Development or Social Work or an MBA

• Proficient in spoken and written Kannada

• Effective English communication skills and exceptional computer literacy to keep regular correspondence with partners and supporters

Salary commensurate with experience

Please submit a one page cover letter explaining why you are the right one to manage the Be! Fund in Bangalore and your CV plus two references to befund@goingtoschool.com by March 15, 2011

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Project Executives
Aurobindo Chaudhuri Memorial / Great Indian Dream Foundation
Location: Jaipur
Last Date: March 13, 2011
Email: career@gidf.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Project Executives

Aurobindo Chaudhuri Memorial

Great Indian Dream Foundation

Location: Jaipur (1 Post)

Last Date: March 13, 2011

Email: career@gidf.org

Desired Profile of the Candidates:

1. Development professional with masters degree in Social Work/Rural Development/ Rural Management from reputable institutions.

2. At least 0-2 years of progressive exposure to programme management in community based development programmes.

3. Have a thorough knowledge, understanding and experience of working with the rural and urban poor community in the context of livelihoods, enterprise development and food security.

4. Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English; ability to speak, read and write fluently in both languages.

5. Good computer skills, especially the use of MS-Office application software (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).

6. Proven analytical, documentation and report writing skill.

7. Strong commitment to helping the poor and marginalized sectors of our society

• Compensation Offered:

Remuneration offered will be in the slab of (Rs 12000-14000 p.m) depending on salary history, experience and assessed competence of the candidate selected.

The emoluments are negotiable, commensurate with caliber and experience of the person and will be linked with performance.

Interested candidates may send in their applications by email, to career@gidf.org with their CV, Photograph and a 500-word summary of ‘Why You think You are Suitable for this Position’. Mention your Present Salary: (a) Carry Home (b) Gross Applications as well contact address of 2 References.

Candidates should mention the post applied for and the job preferred job location. Applicants not complying with this criterion will be disregarded.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Deadline: March 13, 2011

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Prosperity Fund Programme Manager - Economic Reforms (Economic and India Trade Policy Unit)
British High Commission
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: March 15, 2011
Email: (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION INDIA

LE JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title:

Prosperity Fund Programme Manager - Economic Reforms (Economic and India Trade Policy Unit)

Location: New Delhi

Grade of Job: B3/LEII

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Length: 1 year rolling contract

Resources managed - staff and expenditure: Responsibility for economic reform component of £2.5 million pa FCO Prosperity Fund. Reporting officer for a A2/LE III programme assistant.

1. Key competences required for the job (the four most important):

Communicating and influencing

Problem solving and judgment

Delivering Results

Learning and Developing

2. Essential on arrival: 4 years of experience in programme and project management; Masters degree in economics desirable

Useful training/guidance given once in job: FCO Prosperity Fund and PPM training

3. Other job-related or local special factors not mentioned above, including any requirement for special security clearances: Security Clearance Level required: As per Office Policy.

4. Language: English

Level of language skill essential for the job:

Confidence: 0

Operational: 0

Extensive: 1

For Operational and Extensive levels, which language skills are essential? Please tick all boxes that apply. (NB: Confidence Level only tests oral skills.)

Oral 1 Listening 1 Reading 1 Writing 1 Translation 0

5. Starting Salary: Rs 34,005/- to Rs 75,512/- per month; together with a benefits package which includes 12% Provident Fund and 6% Special Allowance. The successful candidate will be provided with 21 days annual leave and in addition study, maternity/paternity and special leave as per the Terms & Conditions of Service. The package also entitles the incumbent to become a member of a medical benefits scheme that will include medical expenses and hospitalisation cover for self, partner and children.

6. To apply:

• Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

(a) Complete the Job Application Form

(available on our website http://ukinindia.fco.gov.uk)

(b) Attach Statement of Suitability (no more than 1 page of A4) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences.

(c) Attach a detailed CV

We will accept only online applications. Please quote "Prosperity Fund Programme Manager – Economic Reforms" in the subject line and send to recruit.NewDelhi@fco.gov.uk by Tuesday, 15th March 2011 midnight 2400 hrs.

• Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.

• The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

7. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

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Sr. Manager–Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Karnataka Health Promotion Trust
Location: Bangalore
Last Date: March 10, 2011
Email: jobs@khpt.org (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Sr. Manager–Monitoring &Evaluation (M &E): 1 position, Bangalore

How to apply:

Above position demand excellent communication /computer skills and involves travel. Preferences will be given to candidates who have work experience with Govt/ NGOs / Development sectors.

Interested candidates please apply using the prescribed KHPT Application Format and email it to jobs@khpt.org latest by 10th March, 2011. Please mention name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your e-mail.

Candidates can download the format by clicking on ‘Application Format’ or visit www.khpt.org to download the format.

Please note only completed applications in the prescribed format will be considered for short listing and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

HR DEPARTMENT
Karnataka Health Promotion Trust
IT Park, # 1-4, 5th Floor, Rajajinagar Industrial Area,
Behind KSSIDC Administrative Office,
Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560044

Visit: www.khpt.org for more details
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Partnership Development and Resource Mobilisation Officer
United Nations Development Programme
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: March 7, 2011
Email: (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. UNDP/SC/2011/15

Date of Issue: 21st February 2011

Closing Date: 07th March 2011

Post Title : Partnership Development and Resource Mobilisation Officer

Organization : United Nations Development Programme

Supervsior : Deputy Country Director – Programme

Duty Station : New Delhi

Duration : One Year

Type of Contract : Service Contract

Level : SB-5

Requirements

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Experience:

7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis. Some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for data analysis.

Essential Skills

* Excellent drafting and presentation skills

* Ability to explain UNDP’s work in a focused and strategic manner

* Good advocacy skills

* Excellent writing skills

* Ability to plan and organize work programme

* Ability to work with minimum supervision

* Consultative and collaborative

Language Requirements:

Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

Please apply online by visiting http://www.undp.org.in (Work with us).

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Data Executives
Azim Premji Foundation
Location: Bangalore
Last Date: March 20, 2011
Email: arshi.roy@azimpremjifoundation.com (Reference: DevNetJobsIndia.org)

Job Description:

• Responsible for extracting, verifying and importing data into STAT and R within a well-defined time-frame.

• Should be able to write software routines to generate reports.

• Facilitate report production or data process development.

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate in social sciences/Mathematics/Statistics.

• Minimum 2 years experience in data management/analysis projects within a comparable organization/setting.

Specific Job Competencies Required:

• Proficient in computer word processing and data analytics tools.

• Prior experience with a statistical package like STATA/ R is essential. Experience with NSSO data, is an advantage.

• Good communication skill (both oral and written)

source from:devnetjobsindia.org

Out of India

In 65 years, not a single politician has come here.’ It is 5 pm, the sun is softening as we sit amid a bunch of villagers at Rehatyakheda village in Amravati district, 250 kilometres from Nagpur. It has taken us seven hours to reach Rehatyakheda. The last 35 km is a dirt track. “I am 43 and in all these years, we have had no electricity and roads. Only two hand-pumps have been installed for water,” a villager tells me. I look around the village and clichés stare at me: 50% of India lives on less than $2 a day; 100 million children go to bed hungry every night; 62% lives without electricity. Rehatyakheda is a microcosm of all these clichés. It is just another heart of India’s darkness.

There are just two rows of thatched mud huts facing each other in Rehatyakheda. No shops, no dispensary. There’s an apology of an anganwadi; a school room so unsafe that the children study on its open verandah. There are little scrubs of farmland where tuar and chana plants precariously survive. Here, water is scarce and precious. Temperatures climb to 48 degrees in summer. If days are difficult, nights bring their own hardships: pigs, deer and monkeys rampage the standing crops, reducing the already pathetic yields by half.

The village lives in darkness; its children are taught to play in the dark. Food is cooked during the day, eaten by the light of a kerosene lamp, carefully set at its lowest flame, at night. To save kerosene, 10 minutes is all they get to finish dinner.

The nearest medical facility is 30 km away. Pregnant women prefer to give birth in their huts rather than travel two hours on the bumpy dirt track to the nearest public health centre. They know the journey can lead to a haemorrhage and death, like it happened to those women who insisted on travelling to the nearest health centre. This situation has been the same since 1947.

“A couple of years ago, my father fell ill and the few medicines I had did not work. I took him to the dispensary but they had nothing else,” says Narayan, a social worker at Apeksha Homoeo Society, an NGO working in this village and district. “That night my father died. The memory still haunts me and that is why I joined Apeksha.” In this region, Apeksha has distributed solar lamps donated by viewers of the NDTV’s Greenathon last year. I am here to do a ‘one year later’ story about the village that now use solar lamps that my friends and I donated.

When Teri (The Energy and Resources Institute), the partner and advisor to the Greenathon, asked me which region we would like the lamps to be donated to, I only said it should be in Maharashtra’s most backward areas. But I had not bargained for Rehatyakheda.

“You are the first person who is not from an NGO or a government official to visit us,” a villager tells me. “This is the first time we have been given something by someone willingly. For everything else, we have to fight.” They tell me the effect the lamps have had on the lives: 12 hours of light. All night! The men take these lamps to the fields and spend nights there without the fear of animals ravaging their crops. The women cook fresh food in the evenings and the children can now study at night.

But 60 solar lamps can’t make the land more fertile, provide more food or make water any cleaner. Only conscientious and dutybound governance can bring about changes. But where is it? Where did it go after the 1960s? What has made it acceptable to talk about the Sensex more than the infected sores on children who will never see a rural clinic? Why is India not on the streets every time grains meant for the only ration shop near Rehatyakheda is pilfered by hoarders? Why doesn’t Delhi burn when one of the two hand pumps in the village malfunctions and no one comes to fix it?

In the pell-mell of the post-1991 liberalisation push, the middle class is obsessed about wealth. The political class obsessed about pushing more Indians into this consumption-driven tier. Today both are in a conspiratorial dance, a dance of mutual benefit where the silent agreement is: we will make you rich. In return, you keep quiet as we engineer the disappearance of our bottom-most 100 million.

But even as our planners and strategists wait for the 100 million to die of thirst, infection, starvation and diseases, the fun part is they are not dying. It is one of the great ironies of this civilisation that while most Indians have been born into nothing and continue to survive on nothing, they are quite full of life. They live on little and yet retain the ability to comb their children’s hair, sing a folk song, put on their ancestral jewellery and pray on an auspicious day. And keep living. Else, Rehatyakheda would have been a ghost village, a place where adivasis once lived.

But it survives, long enough for me and other Indians to want to question our governors. But cruelly, when the prime minister holds a press conference, the questions are reflective of the deluded paradise we choose to aspire for. In this land, only telecom scams, satellite spectrum and black money are discussed. Not one question is asked about why no politician has ever visited Rehatyakheda. Why is there no electricity? Why do the schoolchildren here study in a room donated by the forest department? Singh was asked the wrong questions by the wrong people with wrong agendas.

One day, when the PM decides to meet the rest of us, I will take him to Rehatyakheda and make him meet the woman who while serving me a handful of watery tuar dal and a jowar roti for dinner said, “We are very poor, saheb. This is all we can give you. One day perhaps we will be able to afford more.” When, Dr Singh?

(Rahul Bose is a social activist and actor)

Source from: HindustanTimes

Electrocution may be a cause for falling number of vultures

PUNE: City-based NGO Ela Foundation and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) have said in a recently-published research paper that electrocution may also be an explanation for the decreasing numbers of vultures in India, apart from other factors like shortage of food and Diclofenac poisoning, which occurs after vultures scavenge carcasses of livestock treated with a drug called diclofenac.

The research is based on the behavioural and virological studies done on a rescued Oriental White-backed Vulture Gyps bengalensis, which was found in an open field at Bhangaon village in Shrigonda taluka.

"It has been reported that the two species of vultures, the Oriental White-backed Vulture and the Long-billed Vulture Gyps indicus, have declined in population by more than 90 per cent throughout India. It was believed that morbid birds exhibit signs of illness (neck drooping syndrome) for approximately 30 days prior to death. We undertook further investigations on this bird, as vultures are threatened with extinction and, therefore, it is of utmost importance to investigate the causes of morbidity and mortality in these birds," said ornithologist Satish Pande from the Ela Foundation, which is also the principal investigator.

Shailesh Pawar, Scientist-B, Avian Influenza, NIV, said, "Blood, serum, cloacal, faecal and tracheal swabs of the bird were collected and tested at the National Institute of Virology (NIV). There was no evidence of blood parasites or blood infection like malaria or Avian Influenza viruses."

Pawar added that no viral infection or toxicity was responsible for the morbidity observed in the vulture under investigation. The vulture was healthy, but emaciated. "Two days after it escaped and flew away, it was found electrocuted from electricity wires in Parner, about 60 km from the point of release. The report, therefore, suggests that electrocution may also be an explanation for the decreasing numbers of vultures in India," said Pande.

Pande said the research also refers to several causes for the decline of vultures in the subcontinent. "One major reason is shortage of food. As per government's directions under theGram Swachata Abhiyan, livestock carcasses have to be buried and not left outside. This has led to a major reduction in food for vultures. Another cause for the decline in the vulture population is the administration of the pain-killer, Diclofenac, in cattle. However, this theory is being disputed as the shelve-life of the drug is just six hours," said Pande.

He added that quite a few research papers attributed the decline in vulture population to the consumption of carcasses of animals administered with Diclofenac. "This led them to be afflicted with a disease called Gout, leading to organ dysfunction. The authorities therefore banned the drug. But the vultures are on the decline, more so since 1985. Diclofenac poisoning is therefore not the only cause. Only few vultures have hitherto been known to have died of diclofenac poisoning. The decline has therefore been due to a number of causes," said Pande.

Another cause cited in the research is Malaria, as some of the dead vultures have also tested positive for malaria. "Yet another cause is the practice of disposing off the cattle carcasses and spraying them with pesticides such as Organo-chlorineand Organo-phosphorous to hinder emission of foul odour. The carcass then does not decompose and the vultures eat it. There have been instances where hundreds of vultures died because of consuming pesticide-laden carcasses," said Pande.

Tree-nesting species of vultures, in particular, the Oriental White-backed Vulture that nest on coconut trees, are on a decline too, primarily because often they lose their homes when these trees are chopped off. There is a fear of these trees withering away due to vulture droppings, and therefore, even if the tree is healthy, they are cut off to discourage vultures from nesting in the coconut groves.

"Electrocution from overhead electricity wires is another reason cited in the research, because the larger the bird and its wing span, the higher the chances of electrocution. Some other species that are threatened due to electrocution are Great Indian Bustard, Saras Crane and some species of Eagles," said Pande.


Thanatosis or Neck-drooping has been previously associated with visceral gout in vultures, which is caused by the ingestion of the drugs like Diclofenac and Ketoprofen used to treat domestic livestock. The research cited another paper which said that such neck drooping is often exhibited when a solitary vulture is approached by humans. "We observed this in the case of the bird under observation, and came to the conclusion that Thanatosis is not necessarily because of Diclofenac poisoning, but is a survival tactic used by vultures and several other bird species to feign death when approached by humans and other animals," said Pande.

According to Pande, one way of saving the species from extinction, would involve identifying areas that have vulture population, such as some pockets in Konkan, Marathwada and Rajasthan. Dumping of carcasses should be done at select areas in these pockets, away from human habitation.

Read more: 'Electrocution may be a cause for falling number of vultures' - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Electrocution-may-be-a-cause-for-falling-number-of-vultures/articleshow/7550506.cms#ixzz1ElBYtCUo

Rani Mukerji's new challenge

Rani Mukerji has taken up a cause that is close to her heart. Rani, whose dad had suffered a massive cardiac arrest not so long back, is championing the cause to increase awareness on heart stroke.

Rani has unconditionally pledged her support and contribution towards awareness and treatment of stroke across India and has joined hands with an NGO working for the cause.

The actress, who is seeing a massive upswing workwise, is clear that she will take time off work for this cause and also be part of any promotional drive across India, time permitting.

Read more: Rani's new challenge - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ranis-new-challenge/articleshow/7547637.cms#ixzz1ElAlURmH

Priyanka Chopra and Sachin Tendulkar to endorse Census for free

Published: Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011, 11:06 IST 

By Soumyadipta Banerjee | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

Actress Priyanka Chopra and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar have decided to waive off their professional fees for the home ministry.

Both the celebrities have communicated that they won’t charge a penny for participating in an awareness campaign encouraging people to stand up and be counted in the last phase of Census that is supposed to end on February 28.

The Census department has also given out a confirmation that the icons are on board for the next phase of campaigns that that will be circulated in 12 languages and which have cost the exchequer Rs38 crore.

“Sachin is an icon and if he is spreading a message then everybody would like to follow it. He’s a star in himself, so is Priyanka (Chopra),” Chinmoy Chakravorty, consultant to registrar general of India, said in a statement.

“Since they have not charged money, they are not brand ambassadors in the traditional sense, but it was a very kind gesture for them to agree to shoot for two special campaigns for the Census department where they would ask everybody to stand up and get counted,” says an official, working with the Census department. “The basic message that they will try to give out is to ask everybody to co-operate with the enumerators who are visiting your home to count you,” the official adds.

According to sources, while Tendulkar could only manage a limited time to shoot, Chopra has promised as much time as it requires. Apart from the still photographs, Chopra will also be seen doing her special bit for women. “Priyanka will encourage women to talk about what work they do. Generally women (especially among the backward classes and sex workers) keep mum about the work they do. Priyanka will be seen urging them to discuss work even if they have a working husband at home,” says the official.

It is learnt that the home ministry got in touch with UNICEF, which readily partnered the campaign and got Priyanka on board. Sachin was contacted through another NGO for whom he works.

“We are glad that they decided to allot time to us without charging money. In fact, they have used their own make-up person etc for the shoots the costs of which were borne by them,” the official informs.

Ironically, the earlier campaign that Chopra did for free was for the income tax department where she urged people to pay their taxes regularly.

Source from: DNAIndia

Sachin Tendulkar auctions autographed bats

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS) To celebrate the World Cup fever, NGO Make-A-Wish Foundation and leading eCommerce marketplace eBay India are auctioning two autographed bats by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.

All the proceeds from the charity auction will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation India, which is dedicated to granting the most cherished wish of children who live with life-threatening illnesses, said eBay on Tuesday.

The first Sachin Tendulkar cricket bat charity auction commenced on February 21 and will be ending on March 3. Bidding on the auction starts at Rs. 1,001.

The second cricket bat, also autographed by Sachin Tendulkar, will be on auction from March 3-13. 

Deepa Thomas, Senior Manager, Pop Culture, eBay India said, “We encourage all cricket fans to log onto eBay India and bid generously as all the proceeds will help brighten up lives of young children.”

“An originally autographed Sachin Tendulkar cricket bat is a memorable collectible for any cricket fan,” said Thomas.

Over 800 gangs part of India’s missing children trial, says CBI

A deep net of organized crime being behind the tale of missing Indian children has been nixed by the Central Bureau of Investigation with identification of over 800 gangs engaged in trafficking of children. Over 60,000 children went missing in India in 2009 as compared to 44,000 in 2004 as highlighted by Hindustan Times on February 21.


It was obvious when a girl went missing from Gaya in Bihar and was found six months later in a brothel in Pune. In another case, girls went missing from Sangam Vihar in south Delhi in 2009 to be found engaged in prostitution in Alwar, Rajasthan. A Sikh minor boy went missing from east Delhi to be found employed in a roadside eatery in Meerut.

The common link in all these cases was almost nil investigation by local police.

“In most cases investigation does not proceed much and most of the times parents have to find the kids themselves,” P M Nair, an Indian Police Service officer, said.

The involvement of gangs in abduction came on record when the Central Bureau of Investigation told Delhi high court in 2006 that there were 815 gangs comprising of 4289 members involved in kidnapping of children for prostitution, begging and ransom in India. This was despite several states failing to furnish information regarding involvement of such gangs in crime against children.

“It is just tip of an iceberg,” said Raj Mangal Prasad of NGO Pratidhi, which obtained this information through RTI.

This January, Delhi Police unearthed a racket of infants being sold for adoption in western suburb of Raghubir Nagar, over a year after local police was informed about the illegal trade by NGO organizations.

“The accused was called and let off. She kept quiet for six months and resumed selling of children for adoption,” said Rakesh Senger, secretary of Bachpan Bachao Andolan, a NGO whose RTI applications revealed that 60,000 children went missing from India in 2009.

The BBA also found that there was huge discrepancy in crime against children revealed under the RTI and the data with the National Crime Records Bureau. For instance, in West Bengal, the NCRB reported 583 cases of crime against children in 2008 and 2009 whereas the information provided by the state police was of over 24,000 cases. Similar discord was reported from Maharashtra and Bihar.

Nair said there was total lack of seriousness in dealing with cases related to children. And, the reason according to Sathyarathi the reason was that most of the missing children are from the poorest strata of the society, whose parents have no political voice. “Unless the Supreme Court comes down heavily on the government the number of missing children in India will continue to increase,” Nair said.

Source from: HindustanTimes

Latest Funds for NGOs Dated on 22-2-2011- Part 2

USAID funding opportunity for local NGOs in conflict mitigation and reconciliation program

The Annual Program Statement (APS) for Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) [Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM)] has issued this call for applications to provide funding to local NGOs in eligible countries as well as from qualified US and non-US non-profit and for-profit organizations to carry out activities that mitigate conflict and promote reconciliation by bringing together individuals of different ethnic, religious or political backgrounds from areas of civil conflict and war.


Eligible countries for this funding opportunity are:


* Africa: Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, West Africa Regional
* Asia: Philippines, Thailand, Regional Development Mission for Asia
* Europe and Eurasia: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal
* Latin America and the Caribbean: Peru, Guatemala, Middle East, Morocco, Yemen


USAID emphasizes upon a “people-to-people” approach while implementing conflict mitigation programs and encourages organizations to derive lessons learned and best practices for future people-to-people programming. Project proposals need to outline this approach and the strategies should be based upon best practices, building of capacities of local partners and integration of gender analysis. Projects that involve local participation, leading to sustainability of peacebuilding efforts are strong encouraged.


The proposed duration of the project can be between a minimum period of 12 months and a maximum period of 36 months. With total USAID allocation of US $15,500,000 for this program, applicants can propose project funding of US $100,000 to US $1,200,000. Local NGOs located in eligible countries can submit applications requesting funding amount of US $100,000 to US $500,000.


NGO contribution for the proposed project is not a requirement; however, applications that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-USG sources will be more competitive.


This call for applications is open up to 26 July 2011. However, USAID will review submitted projects in batches. The deadline for the accepting first batch of applications is 4 March 2011. For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number for “APS-OAA-11-000001.”
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TED Fellows Program is open to accepting applications

TED is accepting applications for its 2011 TED Fellows program which is designed to bring together young world-changers and trailblazers who have shown unusual accomplishment and exceptional courage.

The program targets individuals from the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East, though anyone from anywhere in the world, age 18 and over, is welcome to apply.

The TED Fellows participate in either our TED Conference in Long Beach, California or the TEDGlobal event in Edinburgh, U.K. In addition to attending the conferences, Fellows will participate in specially designed pre-conference programs with training from the world’s experts in spreading great ideas.

Applications for TEDGlobal 2011 Fellows are due by Friday, March 11, 12:00pm US/Eastern.

For more information, visit this link.

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Nestlé Prize for outstanding project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development

Nestlé, the world’s leading food and nutrition company is offering the Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value 2012 to an NGO, individual or a small business for an outstanding innovation or project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development. The Prize gives an opportunity for the project to become financially sustainable through an investment of up to US $480,000 for scaling it up among other benefits.

The Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value is given in alternate years to recognize a project implemented by an NGO, individual or a small business and demonstrates innovation; measurable results on a pilot or small-scale; feasibility and applicability on a broader scale or in other communities; a viable business model; and a high promise of improving the lives of farmers and rural communities, delivering high nutritional value to populations suffering from nutritional deficits, or improving access to and management of water.

Projects in the areas of agriculture, including extension services and use of new technologies; food science and technology; nutrition education programmes; water management; protection of water resources, etc can be submitted.

Nominations have to be submitted for the Prize through the given format or the online form. The deadline to submit nominations is 30 June 2011. For more information, visit this link or to read about the previous Nestlé Prize, click here.

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How Cambodia’s IDE won the 2010 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value

Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value recognizes a project or innovation in the area of water, nutrition or rural development implemented by an NGO, individual or a small business. The Prize was first awarded in 2010 to International Development Enterprises (IDEC) in Cambodia for its innovative, market-based approach to increasing agricultural productivity and income for Cambodian smallholder farmers.

The strategy applied by IDE for this was to create a network of small entrepreneurs known as “Farm Business Advisors” (FBAs) who work independently to provide high-quality products and advice to small-scale farmers so that the latter can improve their farming techniques and income. The FBAs work like franchisees linked to a central franchisor that provides training and business support. One interesting product marketed by FBAs is the affordable drip irrigation kit, which reduces water use and labour while improving yields.

An important element of sustainability in the project is the co-dependence of the FBAs and the small-scale farmers. If the small-scale farmers use their services and improve their income, the FBAs also earn revenue and profit from their services.

The Nestlé Prize helped expand the project by scaling up the services to an additional 20,000 people in Cambodia. To learn more about this project, visit this link and watch the video below.

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Nominations invited for the WISE Prize for Education

The Qatar Foundation is inviting nominations from NGOs, international organizations, universities, schools, colleges, teachers’ organizations, research facilities, governments and private corporations for the 2011 WISE Prize for Education.

The WISE Prize for Education will reward individuals – or teams of individuals – who have made an outstanding contribution to any field or level of education.

An International Jury of five distinguished individuals will consider the 15 final nominations and select a winner who will receive an award of $500,000 and a gold medal.

The winner will be awarded at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), which is held every year bringing together over 1,000 thought-leaders and pioneering practitioners from multiple sectors to foster new collaborations and develop innovative solutions, with the goal of inspiring and spearheading creative change in education.

Self-nominations will not be accepted. The deadline to submit nominations is 30 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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Nominations invited for the WISE Prize for Education

The Qatar Foundation is inviting nominations from NGOs, international organizations, universities, schools, colleges, teachers’ organizations, research facilities, governments and private corporations for the 2011 WISE Prize for Education.

The WISE Prize for Education will reward individuals – or teams of individuals – who have made an outstanding contribution to any field or level of education.

An International Jury of five distinguished individuals will consider the 15 final nominations and select a winner who will receive an award of $500,000 and a gold medal.

The winner will be awarded at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), which is held every year bringing together over 1,000 thought-leaders and pioneering practitioners from multiple sectors to foster new collaborations and develop innovative solutions, with the goal of inspiring and spearheading creative change in education.

Self-nominations will not be accepted. The deadline to submit nominations is 30 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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UNESCO calling nominations for the Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2011

The Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation provides recognition to those with commitment and outstanding work in the development of educational innovations according to the theme announced for each year. The 2011 call for nominations for this Award has the theme of “Education for Learning to Live Together.”

The Award has been established by the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO and the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) to recognize the potential of education and the human innovative spirit to address and resolve such pressing issues and problems.

Individuals or institutions from UNESCO Member States in Asia and the Pacific region that have designed and implemented significant educational innovation leading to improved access to and quality in education will be eligible for the Award.

Two individuals or institutions will be conferred with the award with a Certificate of Excellence and prize money of US$ 20,000 each at the UNESCO-APEID International Conference and/or China Hangzhou International Conference on Educational Innovations. Certificates of Merit may also be awarded to individuals or institutions that have demonstrated commendable innovative practices.

The Award organizers are calling for nominations from governments, educational institutions, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and individuals in Asia and Pacific countries

All nominations must reach the Award Secretariat by 15 July 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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2011 Call for Nominations for the Social Innovation Fellows Program

PopTech, a unique global innovation network of cutting-edge leaders, thinkers and doers with a mission to accelerate the positive impact of world changing people, projects and ideas. It is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows Program.

Each year, under this program, PopTech selects 10-20 high potential change agents from around the world who are working on highly disruptive innovations in areas like healthcare, energy, development, climate, education, and civic engagement, among many others. Fellows work in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, have a minimum of 3-5 years experience, and are working in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth.

Selected fellows get an opportunity to participate in an all-expenses-paid, multi-day intensive program focused on insights and tools for accelerating and scaling “big bet” innovations, such as branding, media relations, social/Web2.0 media, finance, leadership, digital storytelling, design for impact and organizational development.

To be eligible to be nominated, candidates should be working in critical fields such as energy, green technology, empowering adolescent girls in developing countries, distributed health diagnostics, healthcare modeling, the environment, performing arts, water, education and other areas with significant beneficial impacts with highly disruptive breakthrough innovations to solve previously intractable problems; they should have positive track record as leaders in social innovation; work in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth and high impact; and are passionate leaders with a high potential for collaboration and success.

Fellows may be nominated by another individual or organization, self-nominated, or nominated from within the PopTech network. The open nomination process closes on March 31, 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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2011 Call for Nominations for the Social Innovation Fellows Program

2011 Call for Nominations for the Social Innovation Fellows Program

By fundsforngos, on February 14th, 2011

PopTech, a unique global innovation network of cutting-edge leaders, thinkers and doers with a mission to accelerate the positive impact of world changing people, projects and ideas. It is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows Program.

Each year, under this program, PopTech selects 10-20 high potential change agents from around the world who are working on highly disruptive innovations in areas like healthcare, energy, development, climate, education, and civic engagement, among many others. Fellows work in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, have a minimum of 3-5 years experience, and are working in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth.

Selected fellows get an opportunity to participate in an all-expenses-paid, multi-day intensive program focused on insights and tools for accelerating and scaling “big bet” innovations, such as branding, media relations, social/Web2.0 media, finance, leadership, digital storytelling, design for impact and organizational development.

To be eligible to be nominated, candidates should be working in critical fields such as energy, green technology, empowering adolescent girls in developing countries, distributed health diagnostics, healthcare modeling, the environment, performing arts, water, education and other areas with significant beneficial impacts with highly disruptive breakthrough innovations to solve previously intractable problems; they should have positive track record as leaders in social innovation; work in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth and high impact; and are passionate leaders with a high potential for collaboration and success.

Fellows may be nominated by another individual or organization, self-nominated, or nominated from within the PopTech network. The open nomination process closes on March 31, 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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Trellis Fund Call for Project Proposals

Trellis Fund Call for Project Proposals

By fundsforngos, on February 14th, 2011

NGOs, universities and government agencies from target countries are invited to submit project proposals under the Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP) Trellis Fund sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The goal of the Horticulture CRSP Trellis Fund is to link horticultural graduate students in the U.S. to agricultural NGOs/universities/government agencies in developing countries, and enable these organizations to extend new ideas to 1,800 farmers worldwide. Projects can cover areas of horticultural production, pest management, postharvest, marketing issues and horticultural-related community development.

The NGOs interested to apply to this opportunity will identify a horticultural problem facing local farmers and the type of expertise they seek in a U.S. graduate student. The organizations will create a project proposal and the Trellis Fund will match awarded organizations to a horticultural graduate student and fund their farmer outreach program.

Target Countries:

* Africa: Uganda, Zambia, Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Mali and Liberia

* Central America/Caribbean: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and Haiti

* Asia: Bangladesh, Tajikistan, Nepal and Cambodia

The deadline to submit proposals is 4 March 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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Beyond Sport Awards 2011: Using Sports to create positive social change

Beyond Sport is a global organization that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to create positive social change across the world. There are three primary ways of doing this: Beyond Sport Awards, Beyond Sport Summit and Beyond Sport World.

Currently, the Beyond Sport Awards is accepting entries under 12 categories covering the entire sporting spectrum of health, social inclusion, corporate and social responsibility, and philanthropy.

Shortlisted entries for these awards receive a free invitation to the Beyond Sport Summit 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa; flights to and accommodation during the Summit; access to Beyond Sport’s global network of international sports organizations, company leaders, and influential political figures; and opportunities for business mentoring and to become members of the most influential group of social entrepreneurs ever assembled around sport.

The winners of the six Beyond Sport Community Awards will receive a minimum of $15,000 funding each and a package of substantial business support to enable them to move forward and become fully sustainable in the future.

Any project or initiative wishing to enter the Beyond Sport Awards must live up to the four basic principles of the Beyond Sport mission: Model, Impact, Sustainability and Replication.

The categories of awards are:

1. Community Awards for not-for-profits, NGOs, IGOs, charitable or small social entrepreneurial organisations: Best New Project, UNICEF Sport for Education Award, Sport for Health Award, Best Project for Social Inclusion and Sport for Conflict Resolution Award.

2. Environment Award for independent projects, federations, companies, government agencies, and rights holders alike. A relevant entry can be for any kind of activity that addresses environmental issues – i.e. events, campaigns, stand-alone projects, policies that resulted in an environmental improvement. The award under this category is the Sport for Environment Award.

3. Corporate and Federation Awards for corporations, businesses, sport governing bodies, official rights-holders, professional sports teams, federations, large social enterprises, or non-profits looking to nominate a corporate partner. The awards under this category are Sport Team of the Year, Sport Federation or Governing Body of the Year and the Corporate of the Year.

4. Judges’ Awards: There will also be a number of Judges’ Awards.

The deadline to submit entries is March 15, 2011. For more information, visit this link.