SAFRG invites you to attend its 24th South Asian Annual International Workshop

Greetings from South Asian Fund Raising Group!

 We are happy to announce and invite you to attend 24^th South Asian Annual International Workshop on “Grooming 360 ̊ Leaders for the Cause”    by SAFRG.

 The 24^th South Asian Annual International Workshop is scheduled form 1-3 August  2013 at the Awesome Farms, Faridabad-Sohna Road, NCR, India

This workshop is a unique opportunity for organisations in South Asian countries as it is a dedicated event on capacity building for Development professionals of this magnitude. We bring experts from abroad and some of the best resource person from within the country.

 The Workshop is held to impart critical skills to the organizations so that they can build an effective strategy for fundraising, communications and, ultimately, success.  SAFRG creates a platform for the sharing of proven methods, best practices and important skills. This workshop is an engaging combination of plenary speakers, workshops, master classes, and thematic forums.

 This year we are proud to present improved and expanded Workshops with new sessions on

·          Fundraising & Communication

·          Corporate Social Responsibility

·          Programme Effectiveness & Financial Management

·          Human Resource

We assure that participants will definitely benefit from this workshop as the agenda and program topics are being prepared with great care after consultation with Leaders, Experts and Sr. Consultants.

We look forward to participation by your organisation. As the workshop is an Excellent opportunity to learn from and network with leading professionals in  fundraising, human resource management, programme management, communications, financial management,  CSR and representatives of Funding Agencies and Foundations

Interested participant have to fill the attach registration form along with payment details and email to us at programs@safrg.org

Please refer to attached registration form for more details about Group discount, Accommodation facilities and other registration details.

I‘ll be happy to answer any further query.

Regards,

Nandita Mishra  |   Director - Programs  |   SAFRG

South Asian Fund Raising Group

D-7/7346, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
Ph: +91-11-2613 2024  |   Fax: +91-11-2613 2086  |  www.safrg.org

Three day Training Program on “Development Leadership & Team Building ” from 11 – 13th July,2013 at Bala Vikasa PDTC, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh

 Dear Friend,

 Bala Vikasa PDTC,  a globally recognized unique professional training centre is pleased to announce Three day Training program on“Development Leadership & Team Building”  from  11 – 13^th July, 2013  at its Premises.

 (Bala VIkasa PDTC is located 150 kms from Hyderabad the capital city of Andhra Pradesh).

 Great leaders always exhibit compassion, honesty, determination, courage, commitment, integrity passion, confidence, and wisdom. Becoming a leader is not seeking a career in leadership but identifying and developing leadership behavior and qualities in oneself.

 Personality development is key to understand how to develop your leadership skill.  If we do not build leadership skills, we don’t lead, but only follow. We need to perceive ourselves and the reality accurately so that our communication and with others is meaningful and productive. The proposed training is designed to equip the participants to identify their inner potentials and enable them to rediscover their leadership qualities.

Our life is based on relationships. Relationships depend upon our ability to communicate with others. Hence, effective communication and relationships are crucial for team work and achieving the organizational goals on the part of social activists and community members at grassroots. To function as an effective team, the members need to acquire special skills and right attitude. A team can achieve its objectives well, when team members apply interpersonal relationships skills that can bring about understanding and faith in others. The planned workshop is aimed at equipping the participants with interpersonal relationship skills and ways and means to build a team that can deliver planed results.

Course Content:

·         Leadership styles

·         Characteristics of a team and team leader

·         Clearing mental blocks and negative attitude

·         Developing ones personality by acquiring managerial and communication skills

·         How to build effective relationship with others in various settings

·         Managing conflicts, stress and problem solving

·         Enhancing presentation skills 

·         What it means to work in Teams?

·         Leadership in Teams

·         Dimensions of Team work

·         Interpersonal Relationship and Team Building

·         Communication Management in Teams

·         Problem solving and Decision making in Teams

·         Group versus Team

  

Resource:  The resource person will be Dr.Magimai Pragasam, an International Trainer. Dr.Pragasam has around 20 years of training experience in development sector which makes him a seasoned trainer with deep insights and impact. His activity oriented teaching and entertaining style makes him a favorite. His training programs are an enjoyable blend of Intensity, Interaction and engagement and relate to day to day problems and solutions. 

Dr. Pragasam completed his Communication Studies in UK and France besides his Studies in Journalism and Film Production in Indian Universities. He is a Certified ‘Master Practitioner of NLP’ from NFNLP, Florida, USA.  He holds a Doctorate in Anthropology, Master’s degree in Sociology and Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication.  He is an expertise as a global trainer in Team building, Leadership, conflict Resolution, Stress Management etc.

Language: English

 For whom: Community Organizers, Middle Level Managers and Coordinators, Heads of Departments and Trainers at all levels.

Award of Certificate

The participants will be awarded a certificate of participation on conclusion of the course.

 Program Cost

The total program cost is Rs.4500. But in order to encourage and support NGO’s we are providing 50% scholarship. You are requested to pay only Rs.2250 towards Registration and program fee. This amount should be sent by DD drawn in favour of “Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center” and dispatch the same by post / courier.

BV-PDTC will reimburse maximum up to Rs.1000 towards travel expenses on submission of their original travel tickets (second class fare only).

To encourage the participation of NGOs in capacity building programs, Bala Vikasa PDTC provides food and accommodation – (Non A/C rooms 3 sharing basis) within the premises of PDTC, at its own cost.

For further details, please refer to the attached prospectus or contact Ms. Sunitha Reddy on 91-9849844868 / 9849165890 or 91-870-2453255.

Note:  Please disseminate this course information to other NGOs / Friends in your region or networks.

We appreciate your cooperation in this regard.

Note:

Bala Vikasa PDTC Training Calendar is attached for more programs during the year 2013-14.

Application can also be downloaded from our website www. balavikasa.org.

For information on our International programs kindly refer to our brochures on our website.

With best wishes

Mr. S. Shoury Reddy

Executive Director

AGFUND for Fighting the Phenomenon of Street Children

Deadline: 30 June, 2013
Open to: UN, International and regional organizations, ministries and public institutions, NGOs, universities and research centers all over the world
Grants: US $ 500,000 allocated for four categories

Description

The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) announced the start of nomination for AGFUND international prize for pioneering human development projects in the field of “Fighting the Phenomenon of Street Children”. AGFUND invites the UN, International and regional organizations, ministries and public institutions, NGOs, universities and research centers all over the world to submit their nominations for the prize which is worth US $ 500,000 allocated for its four categories.
The selection of “Fighting the Phenomenon of Street Children” as subject for AGFUND Prize aims to encourage the protection of children subject to danger and the provision of an environment appropriate enough for their growth in addition to the steadiness of the developing communities.

Eligibility

The Call is open to: UN, International and regional organizations, ministries and public institutions, NGOs, universities and research centers all over the world.

Grants

FIRST CATEGORY: (US$ 200,000) The role of UN and international organizations in supporting the developing countries’ national policies to fight the phenomenon of street children and tramps (For projects implemented by UN, international or regional organizations).

SECOND CATEGORY: (US$ 150,000)  NGOs-led efforts in implementing pioneering projects for training, rehabilitation and social integration of street children and tramps (For projects implemented by national NGOs).

THIRD CATEGORY: (US$ 100,000) Government agencies’ role in designing and implementing pioneering programs reflecting the legislation aiming at curtailing the phenomenon of street children (For projects by government ministries and public institutions).

FOURTH CATEGORY: (US$ 50,000) Individual-led efforts for street children and tramps rehabilitation and social integration (For projects initiated, sponsored and/or implemented by individuals.

How to apply

Nomination Form in English: http://www.mladiinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nomination-Form-in-English.doc

Nomintation Guidelines is available here: http://www.agfundprize.org/?page_id=52

The documents required from the implementing agency in support of the nomination:

·         Feasibility Study (if applicable).

·         Project document in full with annexes if any (including budget, work plan, implementation and input, output, etc…)

·         Any amendments made to the project document during implementation.

·         Interim financial and physical reports prepared by the project implementation team.

·         Annual reports covering both financial and physical aspects and highlighting the constrains faced.

·         Monitoring and evaluation repots including impact evaluation.

·         Project final completion report.

·         Any documents that highlight the activities of the project (photograph, video tapes, printed materials, CD).

·         Two letters of recommendation from two different entities not related to the implementing entity and acceptable to AGFUND. Please note that each of the project’s two Recommending entities should fill in the attached form

Nominations for the prize could be sent to AGFUND Prize Secretariat at P. O. Box 18371 Riyadh 11415 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or e-mailed to rewards@agfund.org

The Deadline for receiving Nominations is June 30, 2013.

For more information please visit the official website: http://agfundprize.org/?p=2718

Seeing is Believing Grants: Call for Proposals

Do you have the next breakthrough in eye health innovation?

29 May 2013

Seeing is Believing is providing US$3mn fund to support innovation in eye health.

In 1999, VISION2020, the global campaign to eliminate avoidable blindness, was launched, and since then there has been significant progress in the field of eye care.  Innovation has been central to this.

For example, the prospect for delivering cataract operations cost-effectively in low and middle income countries was transformed by the combination of two innovations: the pioneering work of individuals such as Fred Hollows and institutions such as Aravind Eye Care System to radically reduce the cost of intra-ocular lenses; and the development of the small incision cataract surgery technique.

We cannot afford to stop the search for great new ideas

Yet if the goals of VISION2020 are going to be met, we cannot stop searching for the next generation of innovators. 

There are still an estimated 39 million people around the world who are blind. A further 246 million people are visually impaired, with 90% of all avoidable blindness occurring in the developing world.

To eliminate avoidable blindness and visual impairment we need to:

-          Find more cost-effective and sustainable approaches to treating eye conditions

-          Train up the necessary human resources within health systems

-          Ensure that people have the right equipment and infrastructure to do their jobs effectively.

Innovators – we need you!

We believe the solutions are out there. That’s why we’re providing US$ 3mn of funding over the next three years to support innovation in eye health.

How the fund will work

The first tranche of US$ 1mn will be allocated this year.  We’ll be providing grants of between USD 10k to USD 200k to support the development and scale up of new technology or operating/delivery/business models with the potential for major impact on the global campaign to eliminate avoidable blindness.

Do you have the solution?

If you are an organisation or individual with a great idea or new approach to promoting eye health, or enabling blind and visually impaired people to become more independent, we want to hear from you.

There are no restrictions on the country origin of an applicant but you should demonstrate how your innovation will impact areas of high need across the globe. 

Download the four documents of the application pack using the links below for full details and send in your proposal by 12.00 GMT, 22 July 2013.

For more information please visit: http://seeingisbelieving.org/InnovationFund

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund is pleased to announce the second Request for Proposals (RFP) for global and regional civil society networks addressing HIV related issues. Global and regional networks and consortia of networks that meet the definitions and criteria set by this RFP, are invited to apply for a grant to support core-funding and/or programmatic needs of the network for up to two years (2014/2015).

The deadline for submission of proposals is 22 July 2013 at 12:00 CET. Applications received after this deadline will not be taken into consideration. Only applications submitted through the official online form will be taken into consideration by the Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund.

For more information please visit: http://www.robertcarrfund.org/grantees/request-for-proposals/

A new revised book "Accountable Handbook FCRA 2010 Theory and Practice”

A new revised book "Accountable Handbook FCRA 2010 Theory and Practice" published by the "AccountAid India." This book is very useful for the donor agencies, Corporate Foundations and NGOs to understand the FCRA 2010 Act. This new and enlarged edition of the hugely popular book Accountable Handbook FCRA (2002) has been completely rewritten and revised. It does three things at the same time:
• Explain the history and the rationale of the law.
• Uncover legal intricacies.
• Provide detail guidance on compliance and record keeping.
The book will also be very useful for auditors and lawyers who advise NGOs as well as for bankers who need to report regularly to FCRA authority. 
The price of book is Rs 700/- 
Book is also available on AccountAid India website: http://www.accountaid.net/ 
we hope you will definitely benefited by this book

Workshop on "Right to Information" (R.T.I.).

Dear Sir/Madam,

A pioneering organisation in the field of youth development, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra was established with the active support of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and was inaugurated in 1968 by the then President of India, Dr. Zakir Husain.  It organizes workshops, seminars and training programmes for the youth workers of grass-root level NGOs on different developmental issues.

Right to Information was a path breaking legislation wherein every citizen has a right to question governments and the governments are legally bound to provide us information. Parliament of India enacted Right to Information Act, which empowers the citizen to question governments, inspect their files, and take copies of government documents and also to inspect government works.

To create maximum awareness, sensitisation and education amongst the general public on fundamental concepts and nuances of such an important act the Vishwa Yuvak Kendra plans to organise a three day programme on Right to Information from 25 -27 June, 2013.

The following topics will be covered during the programme;

-  Background of RTI Act

-  Scopes of RTI Act

-  Provisions of RTI Act

-  Citizens right under RTI Act

-  Machineries under RTI Act

-  Application and Implication of RTI Act

-  Implementation of RTI Act – Problems and Challenges

- Case studies 

In this context we request you to depute representatives from your organization to participate in the programme. You may kindly note the following:

(1)         Each eligible participant would be required to pay Rs.1,000/-(Rupees one thousand only) towards registration fee by Demand Draft in favour of ‘Vishwa Yuvak Kendra’.

(2)         The participants would be provided free board and lodging at our dormitories (separate for boys and girls) from 24^th June, 2013 Evening to 28^th June, 2013 afternoon.

(3)         The programme would commence with registration at 10.00 am on 25^th June, 2013

(4)         Please ensure that the participants are minimum graduate with preferably 2 years experience in voluntary sector.

(5)         The medium of instruction will be English and Hindi.

(6)         Travel expenditure will be borne by the participants.

(7)         Age of the participants should not exceed 35 years.

(8)         The Registration fee will not be refunded nor be adjusted to any other programme.

The participants have to make extra payment as per Kendra rules for food and accommodation before 24^th June, 2013 Evening and after 28^th June, 2013 afternoon.

The venue of the training programme will be Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Circular Road, Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021.

In case of any query you may contact the Programme Officers on Phone No. 011-23013631-35 and +91-8130474475.

The participants are requested to report at the reception of Vishwa Yuvak Kendra at 9.30 on 25^th June, 2013.

Please send the completed application form to confirm the participation of the candidate from your organization along with the demand draft latest by 10^th June, 2013.

We look forward to your co-operation.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

Sandeep Dwivedi

Programme Officer

            

  Vishwa Yuvak Kendra

(International Youth Centre)

Circular Road, Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021

Tel: +91-11-23013631(5 lines) Fax: +91-11-23016604

Cell. + 91- 9873123107