HP EdTech Innovators Award

HP EdTech Innovators Award: As part of HP Global Social Innovation, the HP Catalyst Innovation is building a global network of consortial to develop more effective approaches to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM+) education.

“By bringing together organizations that now work independently to create a global network of consortia that provide a cohesive, student-centered approach to STEM+ education, HP can be a catalyst for innovation that improves student performance. Through this initiative, HP is joining education leaders in collaborative ventures that address STEM+ education in new ways.”

This initiative will fund up to five consortia. Each consortia will focus upon a specific innovation theme for transforming STEM education.

The themes include Multi-Versity, Pedagoy 3.0, Global Collaboratory, The New Learner and Measuring Learning.

Eligibility

Member organizations are selected through an open and competitive global call for proposals. Eligible organizations are:

·         Accredited public or private education institutions that serve tertiary or secondary students (i.e., schools, colleges, universities, as well as nonprofit or nongovernmental educational organizations)

·         Located in an eligible country. 

The deadline to apply is 30 June.

For more information and application see; HP EdTech Innovators Award

HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Programs Grants

The M·A·C AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally.

Typical grant size for program ranges between $5,000 and $25,000 depending on scope of project .

Eligibility: Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that are directly associated with HIV/AIDS. 

The M·A·C AIDS Fund considers four areas of funding as priority - 

1.    Link Between Poverty and AIDS - Funding for basic needs such as food and housing to those living with HIV/AIDS. 

2.    Models of Care - Developing hospitals and increasing the number of doctors and nurses in countries that need it the most. 

3.    Treatment Adherence - Developing peer-based programs to help people adhere to their treatment regimes. 

4.    Prevention - Programs with a specific focus on high risk populations such as youth or people over 50.

Grant applications are accepted year-round and proposals are reviewed and awarded quarterly (usually March, June, September and December).

The fund encourages organizations to apply in advance of application deadlines. 

Deadline: December of previous year, March, June and September. 

For inquiries or questions, please contact: macaidsfund@maccosmetics.com , M·A·C AIDS Fund, 360 Adelaide Street West, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1R7. 

For complete program information, funding restrictions, and application procedures, visit: M·A·C AIDS Fund Website

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Philanthropy

HP supports non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and communities to help increase job skills and foster entrepreneurial development through innovative use of technology.

Hewlett-Packard provides the following in Africa:

·         Works with local partners who offer training for under- or unemployed youth and very small businesses in under served communities. 

·         Gives technology and cash grants to educational institutions and programs in order to encourage innovative teaching and enhance students' success, particularly in maths, the sciences, and engineering. One of HP’s priorities is to assist educational institutions in under served communities.

·         Provides resources and technology solutions to help increase job skills and foster entrepreneurial development.

·         Gives cash grants and technology solutions to small businesses, charitable organizations, and environmental projects. 

HP Philanthropy and Education supports exclusively non-profit accredited institutions (not individuals). 

HP focus in three areas:

·         Education

·         Economic Development and

·         Environment. 

The grants are competitive and launched at the beginning of each fiscal year (November). Unsolicited requests for grants are not accepted.

For information about grant guidelines and processes in HP’s Africa region, visit: Hewlett-Packard (HP) Philanthropy

HelpAge International

HelpAge International values is a team of committed, diverse and competent people, and strives to offer fair and competitive employment conditions, as well as exciting development opportunities.

Would you like to work in an environment where...

·         you can make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged older people: a key, yet undervalued, area of development work.

·         you can grow and learn in different areas, including programmes, advocacy, resource development or support functions, where every person is encouraged to take on wide responsibilities and to share their knowledge across departments and countries.

·         your contribution and initiative are valued within a medium-sized, flexible and friendly organisation, with scope to develop your potential.

·         you can liaise with colleagues in any of our 14 international offices and build long-term relationships with partner organisations across the world.

·         you are encouraged to perform to ambitious standards, but also to maintain the right work-life balance, through flexible working and employee-friendly policies.

HelpAge International is a member of People In Aid, a network of humanitarian and development organisations that promote good practice in the management and support of aid workers.

Do you share our values?

·         Participation Our various stakeholders, especially our staff, can contribute, both by initiating and responding to ideas and decisions that affect them.

·         Empowerment and independence Decision-making is delegated as far as possible, consistent with our overall strategy and ethics.

·         Equality of opportunity The value of each person's contribution is recognised, and discrimination on any grounds is unacceptable.

·         Innovation We encourage the willingness to experiment and to take the lead in the design and implementation of programmes, research and policy.

·         Aiming to be international We ensure that our work at all levels is informed by different cultural backgrounds and insights.

·         Teamwork We are committed to fostering a collaborative working environment that recognises and supports cooperation with others.

·         Quality and performance We are committed to raising the quality of the work of our staff, affiliates and partners.

For more information and application visit: HelpAge International