Being one of the biggest cities in India, Mumbai is a city full of opportunities. For those interested in creating a change, there are various NGOs which are addressing the issues of human rights – from child labor to poverty and human trafficking. If you wish to get professional experience in Mumbai, here are 10 NGO internships that can be useful. Bigger than life Bigger than life is an NGO founded by a group of enthusiastic people who believe in …
The UN is comprised of many branches tackling various issues like food security, health, human rights, and more. If you’re looking for an opportunity in London, here are five organizations that offer jobs: UNFPA UNFPA or The United Nations Population Fund is dedicated to a world where “every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.” To accomplish this goal, the UNFPA focuses on reproductive health and birth control through national strategies and supplying …
Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: from Evidence to Action is a course offered by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom. The course can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals. Undergraduates interested in health care careers and medical students and post graduates can benefit from the material as well as other professionals who deal with the health of women, children and adolescents. Taught through a series of English lecture videos, …
When applying for colleges, universities, and careers, volunteer positions are a great way to build experience and your resume. LGBTI companies and organizations often offer volunteer positions to undergraduates, professionals, and people looking to make a difference in the LGBTI community. Many places allow their volunteers to work hands on with the organizations main objectives and become part of the team. Important figures in human rights fields have started out as volunteers who found their calling and made a difference …
Nigeria plays a very strategic role on the African continent. Not only is it the continent’s largest economy by GDP, but it is also the most populous. The sociopolitical and socioeconomic position of Nigeria on the continent means that whenever there is conflict, it reverberates across the African continent, sometimes with negative ripple effects. Given that Nigeria experienced a devastating Civil War shortly after it attained independence in 1960, and given the country’s recent ‘war’ against Islamist terrorism as perpetrated …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
