Robert Fellner

10 Crowdfunding Platforms for NGOs

GlobalGiving GlobalGiving is one of the largest crowdfunding communities connecting NGOs, donors and companies in nearly every country in the world. This crowdfunding platform helps organizations access the tools, training, and support they need to be more effective and help their communities. This is a secure and trusted platform to raise money. Since 2002, GlobalGiving helped raise more than $396 million from 916.289 donors for 23.300 projects in 170 countries. When applying for donations with first project, NGOs have to …

Why You Should Consider a Degree in Peace and Conflict

Regardless of a person’s upbringing or location on the globe; no matter what a day in the life may look like or a person’s dreams might be, there is one common vein that runs throughout the whole of humanity, and that is a desire to achieve total peace in the world. Even with such a passion for peace inside of everyone, that peace that is so sought after remains just outside of one’s reach but close enough to still be …

Stonewall Community Foundation Scholarships

The Stonewall Community Foundation, based in New York City, has championed understanding of and rights for non-conforming citizens for 50 years. They focus on education and acceptance, and are proud to offer two scholarship opportunities for students dedicated to similar causes. The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship, established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker, sponsors lesbians who are planning to further their education. Women-identified applicants are eligible to receive scholarships ranging from $1500 to $3000, which can be applied in a single …

Free UNESCO Online Courses You Can Take Anywhere, Anytime

UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication. Founded in 1945, UNESCO has 195 member states and 9 associate members. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France. UNESCO’s programs seek to promote international collaboration in fields such as education, science, culture, and communication. In addition to its educational programs, UNESCO also carries out research projects and provides technical assistance to member states. Below we have compiled courses offered by …

5 Tips for Getting Hired as a UN Consultant

An UN consultants are experts recognizable in their field of work. Also, consultants are usually hired on short-term contracts. We hope the following tips will be useful if you have thought of applying for this position. Get a University Degree If you want to earn a high position, like within most of the other jobs, the first thing to do is to obtain a degree in a field of work that you are devoted to. As consultants are experts providing high-quality services, …

LGBT Summer Schools for Young Professionals

LGBTI youth around the world are looking to access programs around the global to occupy their summertime and enrich their learning experiences. Many of the summer schools and educational leadership programs that run during the summer season are open to and cater their courses toward young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex. These schools are open throughout the summer season and most accept applications starting in the early to late spring. Gendered Intelligence is a summer …

Organizations offering UN Jobs in Africa

The United Nations consists of numerous branches dealing with issues like economics, politics, research, development, and more, giving people a variety of opportunities for jobs. Africa, a giant continent, is host to many of these opportunities. Here’s a list of UN orgs that periodically offer UN jobs in Africa: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, founded in 1964, reports to both the UN General Assembly and UN Economic and …

Start Your Own NGO With These Free Courses

Starting an NGO is not an easy task and requires a variety of skills like project management, leadership, and excellent communication. Thankfully, building those skills can be done for free using courses found on Coursera. Here are some examples of what classes can be very helpful: “Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance” – The State University of New York For those new to the nonprofit field, this is an excellent course to start with. It …

Organizations Offering UN Jobs in Uganda

The United Nations is a huge intergovernmental organization with multiple branches and goals. Within the body, there are organizations targeting specific issues across the world, like industrial development, refugee settlement, and more. Working for one of these orgs lets you make a difference and receive support from the UN. Many of these opportunities can be found in Uganda, one of the world’s poorer countries often racked by political upheaval and economic strife. Here is a list of UN organizations with …

Learn about Model United Nations (MUN)

Learn about Model United Nations (MUN) is an online course offered through Udemy. The class is intended for students, educators and other individuals who are interested either in participating in Model UN events or serving as a coach for a school’s Model UN group. For the $19.99 fee, students in the course receive lifetime access to 1 hour of video instruction. Topics covered in the video include Introduction, Exploring Model UN, Getting to Know the Model UN, Functioning, Tips Toward …