About the event:

Join us on day 2 of the World Without Hunger Conference for our investment forum, themed “Mobilizing Investments for Sustainable Food Security Initiatives”. This event aims to connect project owners with investors to bridge the gap in sustainable food security initiatives. The investment forum provides a platform for governments, SMEs, and startups to pitch innovative projects related to food security and sustainable agricultural practices to potential investors.

The goal is to generate investment leads and facilitate immediate post-forum follow-up. The investment forum will feature four key sessions focusing on different aspects of agribusiness and sustainable development:

• including agribusiness infrastructure parks,
• digital technology for agribusiness productivity,
• energy efficiency, and renewable energy,
• and sustainable agricultural opportunities.

Call for Proposals

We are inviting proposals for innovative projects in:

• sustainable agricultural practices,
• agro-processing,
• and food security.

Selected projects will have the opportunity to present their ideas to a diverse group of investors at the forum and gain visibility on the Invest in ACP platform for extended digital promotion.

Benefits

Presenting at the investment forum offers:

• increased visibility,
• targeted networking opportunities,
• instant feedback from industry experts,
• potential funding for projects,
• and the ability to contribute to global sustainable development goals.

Proposals not selected for presentation will still be showcased on the Invest in ACP platform for continued online promotion.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to:

• large-scale greenfield projects,
• medium-range enterprises,
• start-ups, and entrepreneurs in the field of sustainable agriculture.

Different types of projects will attract different types of investors, ranging from development finance institutions to venture capital and angel investors.

Event Overview The PeaceLab Youth Projects provide a unique platform for young people to discuss and present innovative strategies for peacebuilding. This initiative encourages participants to engage in interactive sessions, fostering an environment of shared learning and collaboration. The summit aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement positive changes in their communities.

Application Guidelines Participants are encouraged to design projects that are interactive and impactful, focusing on peacebuilding strategies that can be applied locally and globally. Projects should be non-political and unbiased, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Eligibility and Submission

• Applicants must be under 35 years old.
• The event will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person and online participation.
• Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM UTC.

Evaluation and Awards A committee will review all applications and present the top five to Nobel Peace Laureates, who will select the final winners. The evaluation criteria include the project’s relevance, cultural and social importance, commitment to sustainable peace and development, innovation, use of technology and social media, and clarity of the proposal.

Winners will receive financial support to implement their projects, making this an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Apply now, apply here

About the Program:

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is currently accepting applications for its Fellowship program aimed at supporting outstanding scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The program provides funding for research and writing projects for scholars at various career stages.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted online through the ACLS online application system by 9:00 PM EDT on September 25, 2024. Read more information about the Fellowship.

Fellowship Details:

• Maximum award: $60,000
• Tenure: six to twelve months for full-time research and/or writing between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, with completion by December 31, 2026.
• Fellowship open to scholars at all postdoctoral career stages with a PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences by the deadline.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous individuals, DACA recipients, asylees, or refugees.
• Foreign nationals residing in the US for three or more years before the application deadline are also eligible.
• Applicants must have a PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences by the application deadline or demonstrate equivalent scholarly expertise.

Application Guidelines:

• Completed application form.
• Proposal (no more than five pages, double-spaced).
• Work plan, bibliography, publications list, and personal statement.
• Writing sample (no more than five pages, single-spaced).
• No reference letters required for the 2024-25 competition cycle.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Potential to advance the field of study.
• Quality and innovativeness of the proposal.
• Feasibility of the project.
• Scholarly record and career trajectory.
• Contribution to inclusive excellence in scholarship.

ACLS/New York Public Library Fellowships

ACLS may award residential fellowships in conjunction with The New York Public Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. This opportunity does require a separate application, due by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, September 27, 2024. ACLS/NYPL fellowships are subfellowships within the ACLS Fellowship program; they have the same eligibility requirements, application form, and schedule. The only additional proviso is that these residential fellowships will be granted to scholars whose projects will benefit from research in the NYPL’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

Please Note: Because this is a joint fellowship, applicants for ACLS/NYPL residential fellowships must also apply to the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the NYPL. The application for the NYPL competition is available here. The deadline for application and three letters of recommendation is 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, September 27, 2024.

• Partnership with The New York Public Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.
• Tenure from September 2025 to May 2026.
• Stipend of $85,000 for residential fellowships within the ACLS Fellowship program.

Supporting Documents and Resources

• “Writing Proposals for ACLS Fellowship Competitions” by Christina M. Gillis
• Learn more about the awardees of the 2023-24 competition here.

About the Program:

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program aims to support faculty at Historically Black College or University. (Please consult this list to determine whether your institution is eligible.) in their research endeavors by providing grants and fellowships tailored to the needs of these institutions.

There are two types of awards available through the program:

1. Grants of up to $10,000 for research project development, with a grant term of 12 to 15 months.
2. Fellowships of up to $50,000 to support sustained time and engagement with a significant research project, with an award term of 15 to 27 months.

Details:

• ACLS will award up to 12 grants and up to eight fellowships.
• Applicants are encouraged to choose the award type that best aligns with their research goals and professional commitments.
• The funds can be used for anything necessary to advance the project.
• In addition to the stipend, awardees will have access to networking and mentorship opportunities that support their scholarly goals.
• Each award also includes an institutional grant of $2,500 to the recipient’s home institution to enhance humanities programming or infrastructure.
• ACLS offers support for applicants through informational webinars, office hours, and feedback on draft applications.

ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship Program:

• Stipend: $30,000 to $50,000 fellowships to be used for semester or year-long research leaves, summer salary, or course releases, and any other activities that advance the proposed project, including (but not limited to) travel to collections or conferences, research and editorial support, and child- or eldercare costs.
• The award term runs from June 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027
• The deadline for submitting through the ACLS online fellowship administration system (ofa.acls.org) is no later than 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, November 6, 2024.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be employed primarily as instructors at an institution designated as an Historically Black College or University. Applicants do not need to be appointed full-time and do not need to be on the tenure-track. Part-time and adjunct instructors are welcome to apply. All awardees must remain employed at an accredited HBCU for the duration of the award term.
• Have an MA or PhD in the humanities or related social sciences that was conferred by the application deadline.
• Projects should focus on humanities or social science topics in higher education settings and incorporate original research.
• We especially welcome applications from faculty whose perspectives have been historically underrepresented in the academy, including (but not limited to) Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous scholars from around the world; people with disabilities; queer, trans, and gender nonconforming people; and people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• We encourage applications from all types of institutions represented among HBCUs, including both two-year and four-year degree-granting institutions.

Application should include:

• Completed application form (this includes basic biographical information, as well as short-answer questions describing your project, teaching and service responsibilities, and institutional context).
• A brief personal statement describing your journey as a scholar and how personal experience, scholarly influences, and broader research interests inform your proposed project (one page, double spaced).
• Proposal detailing project context and goals, work already undertaken, and resources needed to complete project (no more than five pages, double spaced, including any footnotes or endnotes, and any images).
• A bibliography of up to two pages (single spaced, with separate sections detailing primary sources – if applicable – and secondary literature).
• A one-page workplan detailing work to be conducted during award tenure. (Please review the suggested guidelines for this application component.)
• A basic budget. (ACLS provides a sample template for reference.)

Apply and read more information about the FELLOWSHIP Program

ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty:

• Up to $10,000 stipend for project activities
• 12-15 months tenure starting June 1, 2025
• Additional $2,500 grant to home institution
• $500 grant for finalists
• Applications due November 6, 2024
• Notifications in late March 2025

Use of Grant Funds:

• Research, teaching, and professional development support
• Course releases, travel, publications, collaborations, community engagement

Eligibility:

• Instructors at Historically Black College or University with MA or PhD in humanities or related social sciences
• Must participate in networking events
• Projects must address humanities or social sciences topics in higher education

Evaluation Criteria:

• Engaging with field of study
• Quality of proposal
• Feasibility of project
• Appropriateness for funding type
• Contribution to inclusive excellence

Application should include:

• Completed application form (this includes basic biographical information, as well as short-answer questions regarding your journey as a scholar, research interests, teaching responsibilities, and institutional context).
• Proposal detailing the project’s research base and goals; work already undertaken (if any); and resources needed to complete the project (no more than two pages double spaced including any footnotes or endnotes).
• Optional: Up to one page of images or figures, if needed.
• A brief personal statement describing your journey as a scholar and how personal experience, scholarly influences, and broader research interests inform your proposed project (one page, double spaced).
• A bibliography (one page, single spaced, with separate sections detailing primary sources – if applicable – and secondary literature).
• A one-page workplan detailing work to be conducted during award tenure. (Review the suggested guidelines for this application component.)
• A basic budget. (ACLS provides a sample template for reference.)

Apply and read more information about the GRANT Program

Since 1998, the EU-Council of Europe Youth Partnership has been dedicated to addressing the needs of young people and the broader youth community, including decision-makers, government experts, youth researchers, youth work practitioners, youth organizations, and young people themselves.

Our 2024-25 Workplan Focuses On:

• Supporting the 4th European Youth Work Convention
• Fostering dialogue within the youth work community of practice across Europe
• Building capacities within the youth work community
• Conducting research to support youth work development

We Are Looking For Up to 50 Providers with Expertise in Youth Work:

Lot 1: Consultancy services for designing and facilitating physical, hybrid, and online activities.

Lot 2: Developing capacity building materials, conducting research, and writing reports.

If you are passionate about youth work and have the relevant expertise, we invite you to apply and contribute to these significant projects. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth work development across Europe.

Who Can Apply? Apply here

Register here: https://lnkd.in/dHmhV3bv

Topics up for Negotiation:

Polio: Strategies to eradicate one of the world’s most enduring infectious diseases.
Tuberculosis (TB): Innovative approaches to combat TB and address drug resistance.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Global policies to tackle the rising threat of AMR.
Mental Health: Transforming mental health for all.
Climate Change: Addressing the health impacts of climate change.
Global Health and Peace Initiative: Promoting health as a bridge to peace and stability.

Our dedicated technical focal points for each topic are eager to engage with all youth delegates, providing a unique opportunity to learn from experts, connect with like-minded peers, and develop solutions to pressing global health issues.

Why attend?

Educational enrichment: Gain insights into the complexities of global health policies and negotiations.
Networking: Build connections with future leaders and professionals in the field of public health.
Hands-on experience: Participate in realistic simulations that mirror the actual processes of the WHA.
Fun and engagement: embrace a multicultural experience, enjoy social events, and learn from one another.

This event promises not only to be an educational milestone but also a memorable experience, immersing you in the world of global health governance at WHO headquarters in Geneva. Get ready to learn, connect, and make a difference! See you in Geneva!

What is the Africa Leadership Accelerator?

The Africa Leadership Accelerator brings GHC’s acclaimed global health leadership curriculum to emerging public health leaders working in organizations across Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. This nine-month program includes virtual leadership academy workshops, in-person retreats, executive coaching, professional mentorship, and more, all while participants continue to work at their current organizations.

Program Benefits

As a fellow, you will:

• Strengthen Your Leadership Identity: Develop a clearer sense of your leadership strengths and weaknesses, understand how others perceive you, articulate your personal values, explore your role in advancing health equity, and craft your leadership vision.
• Extend and Leverage Your Networks: Adopt practices to strategically extend your network and gain critical insights to advance your leadership. Integrate into GHC’s global community of over 1,200 alumni and advisors.
• Understand How Change Happens: Use frameworks and tools to analyze the systems you work in, understand how change occurs, and develop strategies for leveraging systems change.
• Apply Lessons in Real Time: Apply learnings from Leadership Academy workshops directly to your current projects and challenges.
• Access Additional Resources: Benefit from GHC’s webinars, additional trainings, networking opportunities, and resources from the Community Impact Team.

Program Components

The Africa Leadership Accelerator combines virtual and in-person learning opportunities. The program is free to fellows, covering all virtual programming, travel, lodging, and meals for in-person retreats. Fellows should expect to dedicate 6-8 hours per month to the program. Once a fellow, always a fellow—after the program, you join GHC’s lifelong global network of 1,200+ alumni.

Program Timeline:

• Duration: September to May
• Mandatory Participation:
  • Leadership Academy Workshops (~3 hours/month)
  • Individual stretch & coalition projects
  • Global and country-based in-person retreats
  • Executive Leadership Coaching sessions
  • Quarterly supervisor check-ins
  • Learning circles with fellow cohort members
  • Final project presentations
  • Alumni mentorship
  • GHC staff support and check-ins

Learning Topics Include:

• Understanding Personal Values & Beliefs
• Leading with Integrity & Transparency
• Human-Centered Design
• Design Thinking
• Generative AI as a Tool for Development
• People Management
• The Science & Art of Receiving Feedback Well
• Roles in Social Change
• Managing Up
• Advocacy & Coalition Building
• Systems Thinking for Problem-Solving
• Project Management Fundamentals
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills
• Strategic Planning & Goal Setting

Online Application Process & Timeline

The application process assesses your willingness and ability to engage fully in the fellowship and your leadership fit for the GHC community. You must be nominated to access the application.

Nomination Process:

• Nominees can be recommended by:
  • Organizational representatives (HR, Executive Director, Program Manager)
  • Manager or supervisor
  • Colleague or peer
  • GHC alumni or fellow
• After nomination, you will receive an email with a link to the application portal and further instructions.

Application Requirements:

• CV
• Program references
• Demographic information
• Short responses to prompts
• A letter of recommendation from your supervisor

Important Dates:

• Applications Open: July 2, 2024
• Priority Application Deadline: August 1, 2024
• Final Application Deadline: August 14, 2024
• Notification of Status: September 2024
• Fellowship Kick-Off: October 14, 2024
• Mid-Fellowship Global Retreat: January 2025
• End of Program Country-Specific Retreat: May 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Age 21-35 by September 1, 2024
• Citizen of Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, or Zambia
• Currently employed full-time in a non-clinical public health role for at least six months
• Employed by a public health organization in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, or Zambia with expressed support for your participation
• No specific education or training requirements

For more details and to apply, visit Africa Leadership Accelerator.

Program Details

Start Date: August 1, 2024
Format: Weekly live webinars, engaging videos, quizzes, and an international community for networking
Application Deadline: July 30, 2024
Apply Here: En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp Application

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

• Leaders in sustainable business practices
• Changemakers in the climate space
• Anyone curious about climate action

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain:

• In-depth insights into effective climate solutions
• Facilitation techniques for leading engaging climate action events
• Skills to drive meaningful conversations about climate change

Program Benefits

Upon completing the camp and conducting events, participants will:

• Have the opportunity to join Climate Interactive’s community of En-ROADS Climate Ambassadors
• Be part of an international network of individuals leading climate events to make a global impact

Our Mission

Climate Interactive aims to inspire thousands of climate leaders globally to use the En-ROADS simulator, accelerating action on climate change. We invite you to join us and encourage others to become En-ROADS Climate Ambassadors.

For more information and to apply, visit En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp Application.

We look forward to your participation!

About the Festival

Green Film Festival emerged from a collective vision to harness the transformative power of cinema in addressing the urgent environmental challenges facing our planet. We are seeking submissions that address key themes:

• Biodiversity: Films that illustrate the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of diverse ecosystems for planetary
• Activism: Stories that capture the spirit and impact of activism in promoting environmental justice and
• Food: Explorations into sustainable agricultural and production practices, indigenous knowledge and local food systems that are geared towards food security and
• Climate Displacement: Narratives that bring to light how environmental changes, particularly those driven by climate change, influence human migration patterns
• Wildlife Conservation: Documentaries or creative films focusing on the efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats, emphasizing both the challenges and successes of conservation

Film Categories

• Animation: Creative use of various animation techniques to tell compelling environmental
• Short Film: Concise, impactful narratives or documentaries that engage viewers on environmental themes.
• Feature Film: In-depth explorations of environmental issues through comprehensive storytelling and character-driven

Submission Details

• Eligibility: Films addressing climate and environmental themes, with a runtime of 3-40
• Submission Platform: FilmFreeway
• Official Call Open Date: June 28, 2024
• Submission Deadline: August 9, 2024
• Notification Date: September 8, 2024

Steps to Submit Your Film

Step 1: Visit our website and navigate to the submissions section. You will be redirected to our FilmFreeway account to complete your submission. or Visit FilmFreeway to learn about the eligibility criteria, application process, and timeline. Review our FAQs for additional guidance.

Step 2: Submit your film through the GFFA listing on FilmFreeway. Include relevant information such as the title, director, runtime, a secure online screener, contact information, and a brief synopsis of the film.

Step 3: Submissions are completely free. After submitting, you will receive an email regarding your submission status by September 8, 2024. If selected, further instructions on providing additional materials will be provided.

For more information, please visit our website. For further inquiries, contact us at connect@gffafrica.com.