SCHOLARSHIP: June 2020

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

International Sustainability Academy (ISA) Scholarship - Germany

The International Sustainability Academy (ISA)
is a 9-month program, where 12 Young Professionals come together in Hamburg in order to find solutions for the greatest challenges of the planet earth. They are united in the deep conviction that They will make an important contribution to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ISA is a project of the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Lv. Hamburg e.V. (SDW) [The Protective Association for the German Forest] and is located in Hamburg in the WÄLDERHAUS.
The goal is to support and strengthen international cooperation in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Available resources and network structures of the SDW can and should be used effectively. In this way, the Academy creates the link between work at the local level and international exchange. In the first instance the planned project goals should be new solutions in climate protection.

The scholarship is sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is aimed at interested parties in emerging countries and economies on the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list. The Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Landesverband Hamburg e.V. (SDW), as a NUN-certified education center for sustainable development (BNE), heads the ISA which is responsible for the scholarship-holders. The program will be sponsored initially until the end of 2022. Four courses are planned as of September 2019 to December 2022.

Benefits
ISA covers the following cost:

€ 1,300 per month expenses includes own research and as applicable, excursions & internships
Health insurance
accommodation private, furnished flat-share room (ca. 12m²) with shared bathroom & kitchen
the return flight (Economy Class (max. three stopovers, flight from the home country airport) (airport transfer in the home country may be granted under justified circumstances)
airport transfer in Hamburg with a public transport
season ticket for the use of public transport in Hamburg
costs of group excursions
BMZ sponsorship regulations apply

Eligibilities
Applicants must come from countries or regions on the DAC list
Evidence of English skills of at least B1 or better
Evidence of university degree and/or relevant professional experience
Applicants must already be working on a project or research in their home country, ideally on the theme of climate protection which they can further consolidate in Germany. It is important that the benefits to the home country can be seen
The project must be attributable to one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDG ́s)
You must apply for a visa at the Germany Embassy in your home country
There is no age limit for applicants.
Selection is based on the following requirements and the dimensions deduced from them:
INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES – Specialist qualification – general education/ open-mindedness and interest/ creativity;
VALUE ORIENTATION / RESPONSIBILITY – standpoint and tolerance – independent thinking
GENERAL environment policy commitment – volunteer activities taking into account own artistic or scientific performance
PERSONALITY – motivation – potential – personal presentation – social competence

Eligible Regions: Open for all

Website
https://www.isa-germany.com/en/the-scholarship

Application Form
https://application.isa-germany.com/3-ISA-SCHOLARSHIP-PROGRAM-eng-f35.html

Contacts

Eva Eckl
ISA Secretariat
Tel.: 040 / 302 156 540
isa@wald.de

Vladimire Mahah
ISA Project Assistant
Tel.: 040 / 302 156 540

Saturday, June 20, 2020

The Akhuwat Fellowship Program (AFP)

The Akhuwat Fellowship Program (AFP)
provides a platform for young leaders and change-makers to unlock their potential and drive social change. In the past, our fellows have gained extensive exposure to the complex issues related to poverty, social inequality and morality by engaging with different communities through Akhuwat’s different programs.

This year the fellowship will focus on different themes and their impact on the development sector. These themes include Education, Healthcare, Human-centered design, Economics, Environment and Interfaith Harmony. Guest Speakers who are pioneers in their fields will be invited to share their expertise on these themes and encourage the fellows to develop a critical thinking approach to solve complex problems.

The Akhuwat Fellowship Program (AFP) has been running since 2011 and it provides a platform for young leaders and change-makers to unlock their potential and drive social change. Carrying forward Akhuwat’s vision of creating a poverty-free society, Akhuwat has now trained over a thousand young adults to play their part in resolving the varied and complex development challenges we are facing today. Given the current state of the country because of the COVID-19 crisis, the AFP will take place online. There will be various webinars, interactive sessions and activities as well as guest lectures from some of the top development practitioners of Pakistan which will guarantee it as a great learning experience. In the past, through the AFP fellows have gained extensive exposure to the various facets of Akhuwat via a comprehensive social development training platform. Their exposure combined with familiarity with fieldwork, project development and research provided them with the analytical and leadership skills required to excel in their field while creating a meaningful impact in society.

Program Dates:
Cohort #1: From 8th July to 30th July
Cohort #2: From 5th August to 27th August

Benefits
Great learning experience
Gain extensive exposure to the various facets of Akhuwat via a comprehensive social development training platform.
Eligibilities
Minimum 16 years of age.
Open For All

https://akhuwat.org.pk/the-akhuwat-fellowship-program/

Call for Submission: Children’s Prize 2020 - $150,000 Grant

Call for Submission: Children’s Prize 2020 - $150,000 Grant
Do you have an effective intervention that aims to save the lives of children under five? Applications for the 2020 Children’s Prize are now open! Apply before June 28th.

Child mortality is a core indicator for child health and well-being, in which child survival remains an urgent concern. It is unacceptable that about 15,000 children die every day- equivalent to about 10 deaths occurring every minute. Majority of these deaths can be attributed to treatable causes, infectious diseases and neonatal complications being responsible for the vast majority of under-five deaths globally. According to the latest estimates by WHO and the Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group, of the 5.3 million deaths in children under five that occurred in 2018, about half were caused by infectious diseases and conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, and birth defects.
The main killers of children under age five in 2018 included preterm birth complications (35%), intrapartum-related complications (24%), sepsis (15%), congenital abnormalities (11%), pneumonia/diarrhoea/tetanus (7%). Almost half of all under-five deaths are attributable to nutrition-related factors, while more than 80 per cent of neonatal deaths occur among newborn infants of low birth weights in the highest-burden settings.

The Challenge
Propose a ready-to-execute project plan that is focused on saving children’s lives under-five.
Projects are evaluated on their:
ability to impact rates within a child mortality indicator (U5MR, IMR, NMR, etc.)
effectiveness
innovation and scalability of the intervention approach within global health
feasibility of the proposed lives-saved estimate
probability of success
ease of verification
inclusion of a process impact assessment
To ensure that more children under the age of five survive and thrive, they must harness knowledge from around the world and across a broad range of disciplines to find the most effective solutions. Project proposals submitted may include but are not limited to, intervention solutions in healthcare services, technology, education, infrastructure and agriculture.

Benefits
Winner will have the opportunity to enter into a $150,000 grant agreement.

Eligibilities
The Children’s Prize is available to anyone.
The Children’s Prize contest is open to all individuals who are currently enrolled graduate students in a formal accredited academic institution, worldwide.
Proposals will be accepted from non-profits (charities), for-profits (companies), government programs, academic institutions, and individuals aged 18 years or older.
The prize funds may only be used for charitable purposes, as specified in the contest goals.
Eligible Regions: Open for All

Application Process
The contest process includes three major rounds and two review periods. See details below.

Round 1: Contest participation kicks off with submission of the brief entry form. After all Round 1 submissions have been reviewed, applicants will be notified of their eligibility to continue.
Round 2: Invitation only. Those applicants selected from Round 1 will be asked to provide a more detailed application and required supporting material. Once the second round closes, there will be an additional review period to select finalists and applicants will be notified of the decision.
Round 3: Q&A and judging. Finalists will undergo a Q&A by the prize administrators and judges, and a thorough review of all materials submitted by the expert panel. Once this final review is complete, the judges then vote and the Prize winner announcement is made.
Project proposals are accepted and encouraged from applicants worldwide. The contest is open to any individual, organization, or team meeting the criteria.

Paris Peace Forum – The 2020 Call for Projects

Paris Peace Forum 2020
Do you have a project offering a concrete solution to tackle a global challenge? Participate in the third edition of the Paris Peace Forum, from 11 to 13 November 2020, to present it.
On 11-13 November 2020, the third edition of the Paris Peace Forum will offer the first opportunity to gather the international community and turn the page of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Each year, the Paris Peace Forum launches a Call for Projects to select concrete governance solutions which take on global challenges related to the 6 themes comprising the focus of the annual event:

Peace & Security
Development
Environment
New technologies
Inclusive economy
Culture & Education

In 2020, the world is facing a transnational challenge in the form of a worldwide health crisis. This year, given the extraordinary context of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Forum will emphasize projects and initiatives from around the world seeking to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, improve our collective resilience and build a more robust and sustainable world. Particular attention will be paid to projects improving:

the governance of health
the use and regulation of digital tools and platforms to respond to the crisis
the support of civil society and economic activity in times of pandemics
In addition, initiatives addressing other global governance issues will also be highlighted in the Forum, particularly those related to the following objectives:

Constructing more solid security architectures
Reconciling development finance with climate efforts
Crafting sustainable capitalism
Protecting the oceans
Improving access to clean water
Making outer space safe and sustainable
Securing cyberspace
Regulating the use of data and AI
Enhancing the governance of education
Ensuring gender equality
During the annual Forum in Paris, the selected projects are each given the opportunity to showcase their initiative. In 2020, due to the extraordinary circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, only some projects designated by the Selection Committee will be able to travel to Paris. All other selected projects will be offered a digital presentation with innovative features and dedicated tools of interaction and networking with the participants.

Benefits
By taking part in the Paris Peace Forum as a project leader, both through participation in Paris and via the dedicated digital platform, you will have the unique opportunity to showcase your innovative solution and push your project forward:

By increasing its visibility, benefiting from the number of participants as well as the international media coverage of the event
By testing it before diverse audiences, through a pitch presentation, as part of a debate, or by scheduling meetings with other participants via digital networking tools
By connecting with potential partners: heads of state and government, high-level representatives of international organizations, directors of NGOs and companies, philanthropists, experts, journalists, etc.
You will also be able to share your experience and knowledge with other project leaders and participants from all over the world.
After the Forum, they support the scaling up of 10 of the most relevant and promising governance projects, along four dimensions:

Policy and advocacy
Communication and visibility
Partnerships and funding
Organization
Eligibilities
To be eligible, your project must meet each of the following conditions:

Propose an innovative solution to address a transnational challenge, either:
Normative projects: instruments of law, standards, and good practices
Capacity-building projects: new institutions, mechanisms, and innovations
Offer a cooperative approach
Be presented by an organization and not by an individual person
Be managed by a team of a minimum of two persons
Be related to one of our six major themes
Be at an advanced conception stage or in an early implementation phase
The relevance and overall quality of your project will be examined considering the following criteria:

The political relevance of the challenge tackled
The innovative character of the solution or tool submitted
The diversity and number of the stakeholders involved
The feasibility
The results and scope of the impact
The universality, potential for development, expansion, or replication
The capacity to serve the common interest
Eligible Regions: Open for all

Application Process:
The Call for Projects is open from 12 March to 24 June 2020.
Please note, applications submitted outside the online procedure or after the Call for Projects closing date will not be considered.
The Selection Committee will assess the projects based solely on the information contained in the online application form.

Website :
https://parispeaceforum.org/call-for-projects/

Application:
https://parispeaceforum.org/application-form-2020/