Survey deadline: 24 November 2024 Summary: In November 2023, WHO convened the first Global Clinical Trials Forum in Geneva, responding to concerns raised at the 2023 World Health Assembly about the lack of high-quality, policy-relevant clinical evidence. The Forum acknowledged that children were generally under-represented in research and that research for children in low resource setting is critically needed to inform...

Deadline: 10 November 2024 The Life We Deserve Foundation has launched the Youth Climate Entrepreneurship Fellowship (Y-CEF), a 6-week intensive virtual program aimed at empowering young leaders in Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina states to create impactful, sustainable businesses that address climate change challenges. This fellowship is ideal for youth who are passionate about environmental solutions...

Deadline: 22 November 2024 The Growth4Her Accelerator Program is a 6-month investor-readiness initiative designed for women entrepreneurs in West and Central Africa. Focused on addressing the gender financing gap in Africa, Growth4Her provides participants with skills and resources to scale their businesses into high-growth, investment-ready ventures. This year’s cohort invites applications from Nigerian women entrepreneurs...

Deadline: 15 December 2024 Applications are now open for Open Arts Fund, an initiative created to support artists and creative professionals with a focus on Northern Nigeria. The Open Arts Fund aims to empower artists, collectives and creative projects that tell compelling stories, raise awareness and promote positive social change. Applications are open to individuals and...

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a vacancy for the position of Director MCA, Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health & Ageing (MNCAH&A). Overview: The Director of MCA, Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health & Ageing (MNCAH&A), will be responsible for leading WHO’s global efforts to improve health outcomes for women, children, adolescents, and older...

Deadline: 31-Oct-24 The True Colours Trust has launched the Small Grants Programme to support projects which deliver palliative care in Africa Development.   Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering...

The Global Solutions Initiative Foundation is inviting applications for the Young Global Changers Recoupling Awards, aimed at recognizing and rewarding young changemakers worldwide. This award honors impactful, youth-led projects that work towards “recoupling” economic prosperity with social well-being and environmental sustainability. Eligible projects can be social enterprises or nonprofit initiatives led by youth. The top...

A Step-by-Step Guide Are you ready to join the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) for the 2025/2026 academic year? Here’s how to apply: Step 1: Register via: Home – Studielink (the Dutch national registration system). Registration opens in the first week of October 2024. Step 2: Finalize your application in the Erasmus University Rotterdam...

New Online Course Alert! The World Health Organization (WHO) has just launched a new core course for health emergencies: Introduction to the WHO’s Emergency Response Framework. This online course provides an overview of WHO’s approach to emergency management, the ERF, and the Incident Management System, using a fictional outbreak to guide learners through an emergency...