The course will guide grant holders through the process from receiving a grant to reporting and accounting. Furthermore, the course will present the obligations and responsibilities of the board in the Danish applicant organization and responsibilities of local partners. Therefore, we strongly encourage grantees in Denmark and implementing countries to join!  Target group Grantees in Denmark and the Global South. Learning targets The course participants will get to know how to administer grants from CISU in practice and the main obligations concerning accounting, monitoring, and reporting.

The GICC Conference brings together leading scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the complex interlinkages between gender, intersectionality, and climate change. The program’s primary objective is to raise awareness regarding the gender-specific dimensions of climate change, fostering meaningful dialogue among diverse stakeholders and promote evidence-based research in the area, in Pakistan. By highlighting gender-specific considerations within the national climate action policy framework, it seeks to create a forum that encourages active engagement and knowledge exchange.  This conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, paper presentations, and networking sessions. Through this initiative, the aim is to catalyse actionable steps and foster collaborations that pave the way for enhanced climate policies and practices in Pakistan. The project endeavors to facilitate more effective and equitable climate strategies by serving as a platform for sharing insights, research, experiences, and expertise among stakeholders. Ultimately, this concerted effort aims not only to improve the national approach to climate action but also to make substantive contributions towards the attainment of sustainable development goals, aligning Pakistan’s endeavors with a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future. Click here for more information

Brussels Academy which equips professionals with skills that will facilitate their access to the job market via structured training sessions and mentorship programs. Within this scope, a professional training session on EU project proposal writing and project management is being offered in cooperation with Vocal Europe. The training aims at providing a thorough understanding of the basic techniques for designing a project proposal for an EU programme, including the Logical Framework Approach which is mandatory in many EU programmes, and will allow the participants to acquire the hand-on experience and practical knowledge on how to write winning project proposal and how to implement/manage successfully obtained projects. At the end of the training session, the newly trained Project Proposal Writers or Project Managers will be able to: Work within the framework of funded projects of EU calls Write winning project proposals and obtain an important budget Implement and monitor project activities, budgets, time schedules, and work packages This training session aims to provide participants with the expertise required to apply for the following positions: Project Officer Project Assistant Junior Project Manager Project administrator Project proposal writer Target audience The training is designed for members of the universities, research institutes, private sector, SMEs, NGOs, students and individuals who are interested in deepening their expertise on writing project proposals and implementation of approved project. This training will be focused on application for anyone of the most popular open calls for EU competitive grants and other tenders/funders. Other information Time: 26-27 September 2024 Place: Zoom Fee: 400 Euros (+21% VAT) See the agenda here   

Humanitarian assistance is an integral part of Germany’s foreign and security policy, as outlined in the National Security Strategy. It reaches millions of people worldwide and helps to proactively mitigate the effects of crises and disasters, thereby avoiding the potentially much higher subsequent costs. The humanitarian system is under significant pressure. The increasing number of crises and the growing global humanitarian needs are facing shrinking financial resources. While reform efforts within the humanitarian system are moving in the right direction, they still need to be intensified. Germany is actively involved in adapting the humanitarian system to the challenges of our time. In this context, the new humanitarian strategy is focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the humanitarian system, along with promoting measures such as humanitarian diplomacy and anticipatory humanitarian assistance. The event will be opened by State Secretary Susanne Baumann, who will present the strategy, Germany’s priorities and the cooperation with national and international partners in humanitarian assistance. Following the opening, a Panel Discussion on the future of humanitarian assistance will take place. The participants are: State Secretary Susanne Baumann Grace Mumo Muema, Resource Mobilization Manager, Puntland Minority Women Development Organization (PMWDO), Somalia (joining virtually)  Verena Knaus, Head, Global Office Berlin, UNICEF Alessandra Gilotta, Head of the Anticipation Hub Anica Heinlein, Board Member of the Association of German Development and Humanitarian Aid Non-Governmental Organizations (VENRO) Boris Mijatović, Member of the Bundestag, Spokesperson for Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen After the panel discussion, we invite you to exchange ideas with other participants over a refreshing drink and visit our humanitarian exhibition. Please confirm your attendance by September 16, 2024. After verification of your registration data, you will receive a confirmation and further logistical details regarding access to the event by email.

2024 is the 10th anniversary of the Global Somali Diaspora, uniting the community worldwide. This anniversary reflects on GSD’s past achievements and future plans. The theme of this year’s conference, “The Role of the Somali Diaspora”, aims to celebrate the significant contributions of Somalis abroad to their host countries and homelands and to foster a renewed vision of collective action. GSD was founded in Istanbul in June 2014 with support from the Turkish government, bringing together hundreds of people from the Somali diaspora to support their community and country. Türkiye and Somalia have longstanding ties in history, culture, education, and business. President Erdogan’s 2011 visit to Somalia and Türkiye’s support have strengthened these relationships for nation-building and humanitarian missions. The GSD’s conference aims to celebrates a decade of the Global Somali Diaspora programmes and aims to unite and improve the Somali community, both at home and abroad. Activities include speeches, panels on topics like development, investment, entrepreneurship, education, health care, social innovation, the Somali-Turkish relationship, and exploring the role of the Somali diaspora in strengthening the relationship between Somalia and the African continent. Target audience: Somali diaspora, government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, development agencies, INGOs and CSOs, academics, researchers, practitioners, and cultural leaders with expertise in diaspora and Somalia.