Development Synergy
...we are teaming up for good
Vacancy: Program Assistant (Intern Position), Abuja
Summary:
Partners Worldwide has a vision to "end poverty, so that all have life and have it abundantly." We do this by mobilizing global relationships to form a powerful Christian network that uses business as a way to create flourishing economic environments for all. We work in 27 countries with a network of over 70,000 businesses focused on ending poverty in communities with a high unemployment rate.
Partners Worldwide has a vision to "end poverty, so that all have life and have it abundantly." We do this by mobilizing global relationships to form a powerful Christian network that uses business as a way to create flourishing economic environments for all. We work in 27 countries with a network of over 70,000 businesses focused on ending poverty in communities with a high unemployment rate.
Free Online Course: Introduction to Inclusive Business
Free Online Course:
Inclusive Business Accelerator is offering free Training
on Inclusive Business. The introduction course on inclusive business which is
aligned to a number of existing activities done by MDF, CDI and the Inclusive Business
Accelerator consortium, supported by the Food & Business Knowledge
Platform. Inclusive business refers to sustainable business solutions that go
beyond philanthropy and expand access to goods, services and livelihood
opportunities for low-income communities in commercially viable ways.
Inclusive
Business ventures deliver high socio-economic value by engaging the poor as
Nigeria - Ghana Jollof Rice Twitter (Fun) War
Few days ago, I noticed
jollof rice was trending on twitter. I was wondering why jollof rice was
trending and discovered Nigerians and Ghanaians were arguing who makes better
Jollof rice and where jollof rice came from. It was also World Jollof Rice
Day (August 22). I did not know Jollof Rice had a special day set aside for celebrating
the excellent works it has been doing to our appetite and stomach :-).
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Well, I used to be among the Nigerians who
actually thought Jollof rice originated from Nigeria. So, any other country
that ate jollof rice definitely learnt how to prepare it from
The Failed Turkey Coup and Lessons Learnt for Leadership
I
watched with keen interest on an international news channel, the military coup
in Turkey on the night of 15th July. At some point, the news channel was reporting that they were not sure which government was in power. If
it was President Recep Tayyip Edrogan or the military because the reports they
were getting were either saying the Military were in Power or the current
elected government was still in charge. While all these were going on,
the President called on the citizens to go all out to the streets to protest
and reject the military.
Turkish soldiers being trampled upon & humiliated by civilians |
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the next morning, I woke up to see new reports that the citizens were successful
in
NGO Jobs: Private Sector Partnership Specialist, Abuja, Nigeria
SSG Advisors is a an
award-winning global development solutions firm based in Burlington, Vermont
that works with a variety of government, philanthropic and commercial clients
around the world. We harness the power of collaboration to enable communities,
companies and governments to drive market-based solutions to global challenges,
such as climate change, violent extremism and food security. SSG seeks to
catalyze large-scale social, environmental and economic change by fostering new
and dynamic forms of collaboration.
We do this by fostering public-private
partnerships, facilitating sustainable investment and
NGO Job: Apply for the Post of Operations Manager with Creative Associates
Creative Associates
International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that
specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and
stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more
than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency
for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its
founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and
is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator with Action Against Hunger
NGO JOBS: You'll contribute to ending
world hunger by ...
being the focal point in
providing technical support and recommendations on program development at all
stages of the project cycle to Food Security and Livelihood team members; in
designing, monitoring, and reporting program activities; and in representing
ACF Food Security and Livelihood department during working group meetings.
Vacancy: VSO Country Director - Nigeria - Apply!
NGO Jobs: VSO is the world’s leading
independent international development organisation that works through
volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach
brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote
international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a
fairer place.
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VSO is looking for an
exceptional leader to become our Country Director in Nigeria, Africa's
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2016 Rotary Peace Fellowship - Apply Now!
Rotary Peace Fellowship: Application is now on for the 2016 Rotary Peace Fellowship. Each year, Rotary selects
up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully
funded academic fellowships at one of the peace centers. In just over a
decade, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 900 fellows for
careers in peace building. Many of them go on to serve as leaders in national
governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international
organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.
There are two types of peace fellowships are available.
There are two types of peace fellowships are available.
Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition Is On! Join The Contest!!
2016 Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition:The Youth Citizen
Entrepreneurship Competition is a global programme and an online platform,
which supports the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). Young people from around the world are invited to submit their
innovative ideas and projects with a societal impact, which champion and implement
one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
With this competition young people have the opportunity to participate in an online study
With this competition young people have the opportunity to participate in an online study
Free Online Course With Iversity - New Business Models - Apply!
Free Online Course: To become a successful entrepreneur, it is important to understand the rudiments of business. Now, here are some key questions for you. Have you ever dreamed about
starting your own business? Are you dedicated to sustainability but don’t know
how to put this passion into practice? Do you see challenges in your
community which you want to change? If the answer to one or all of these
questions is yes, then this is the course for you!
In this course, you will
systematically explore and build your own New Business Model
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Opportunities!
2016 New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship: Applicants are invited for New
Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme and managed by MFAT. The selection
process in New Zealand is managed by Universities New Zealand.
The Commonwealth Scholarship
and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme
2016 Atlas Corps Fellowship Program in USA - Apply!
2016 Atlas Corps Fellowship: Atlas Corps is an overseas fellowship for the world's best nonprofit leaders.
Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders,
strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas
fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.
The Atlas Corps Fellowship lasts
6-18 months and is offered three times a year. Fellows serve full-time at Host
Organizations, develop leadership skills, and learn nonprofit bestDavid Oyedepo Foundation’s Scholarship Program 2016: Invitation To Young African Students!
David Oyedepo Foundation’s Scholarship
Program 2016: The applications are currently being
accepted for David Oyedepo Scholarship Program 2016. The scholarship seeks to
develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to
work with leading organizations, communities and their local countries.
The scholarship program awards
full ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are
10 Businesses You Can Start From Your Hostel As A Student
Business today or becoming an entrepreneur, is one of the ways to beat unemployment and poverty if you like. We found this article online and thought to share. Some very good ideas on some businesses you can start right from your hostel, house, dormitory or whatever the case may be for you.
'What do Microsoft, Dell,
Napster and Facebook all have in common? Aside from being
2016 Peace Revolution’s African Youth Amani Fellowship II - Apply Now!
2016 Peace Revolution’s African Youth Amani Fellowship II: Peace Revolution
is calling for applications for African youth Amani Fellowship II
training Programme in Thailand to enhance the ability to create peace
within their family, professional and social environment which in turn
enhances meaningful development within the African continent.
The fellowship offers a 2 weeks intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight on the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace.
The fellowship offers a 2 weeks intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight on the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace.
Scholarship: Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund for Undergraduate and Post-graduate Courses
2016 Scholarships: Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund for Undergraduate and Post-graduate Courses: Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) is accepting applications for Higher Secondary Scholarship program 2016.
The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed2016 Earth Corps International Program In USA - Apply!
2016 Earth Corps Program: EarthCorps
is currently inviting international groups and non-US citizens to join the
6-month international program for environmental restoration. EarthCorps is a
non-profit organization dedicated towards making a global community through
local environmental service.
EarthCorps offers intensive programs for young
people to teach them the best practices in conservation techniques
and develop skills in enthusiastic volunteers.2016 King Abdullah University of Science & Technology Masters and PhD Scholarships!
2016 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Scholarships (KAUST): KAUST
aspires to be a destination for scientific and technological education and
research.
By inspiring discoveries to address global challenges, we strive to
serve as a beacon of knowledge that bridges people and cultures for the
betterment of humanity. King Abdullah
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