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November 2019
Training: Designing Theory of Change for Advocacy and Capacity Building Programmes
About the Training For non-profits pursuing advocacy work, even on the narrowest and most local of issues, defining and measuring success is not for the faint of heart. Advocacy programmes can be complex to implement, and more so complex to document results if the M&E design is not thought very well from the beginning. The typical approach to a successful measurement strategy in direct service—developing a (linear) theory of change and measuring in increasingly rigorous ways until you can prove…
Find out more »Expression of Interest: Request for Innovation for Change (I4C) Africa Hub Board Members
Innovation for Change (I4C) is a growing global network of people, organizations and online Hubs with seven connected regional centres in Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia and the Pacific. An eighth Global Innovation Hub, co-facilitated by CIVICUS, supports project implementation and drives innovation across the entire network. Innovation for Change (I4C) – Africa Hub Civil society around the world is under significant and growing pressure…
Find out more »Trust Conference 2019 Changemaker / Scholarship Application
The Trust Conference Changemakers Programme, formerly known as the Scholarship Programme, is part of the Trust Conference, hosted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation from November 13-14, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. The Trust Conference Changemakers Programme is open to all applicants working in the areas of modern slavery, women's rights, economic empowerment, refugee support and other human rights areas. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate that participation in the Trust Conference will enhance their work…
Find out more »ISHR Human Rights Defenders Advocacy Program 2020 for Human Rights Defenders
Application Deadline: December 1st 2019 ISHR is calling for applications for its flagship Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme in 2020 – the extensive training programme for human rights defenders. So if you are a human rights defender keen to use the UN to push for change at home, apply now! The training will take place in Geneva between 8 and 19 June 2020 and provides defenders with opportunities to put their advocacy skills directly into action at the 44th session of the UN…
Find out more »Humanitarian Campaign Coordinator
Salary: National terms Location: Nairobi Level: Advocacy Deadline: 24/11/2019 23:59 Hours: 36.00 Benefits: National benefits package Job Type: Open Ended (*Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.) Interviews: w/c 25th November Location: Nairobi Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in Kenya Contract: Open-ended Salary: National terms and conditions, in line with Oxfam values Internal job…
Find out more »December 2019
Short Course: Scientific Writing & Publishing
Date: December 2 – 6, 2019 Venue: APHRC Campus, Nairobi Publishing research products in international peer-reviewed journals is critical in gaining credibility and authority in technical areas of expertise. One only gets cited if one gets published! In demonstration of academic aptitude and scientific productivity, research products must get published. However, insufficient scientific writing capacity and time limitations do limit research publication. Many postgraduate students prepare great theses but shelf them in the university library where they are unlikely to…
Find out more »Free Advocacy Course
COURSE BY PHILANTHROPY UNIVERSITY Runs from December 09, 2019 to January 26, 2020 Length - 7 weeks 2-3 hours per week ABOUT THIS ADVOCACY COURSE Advocacy is one of the most powerful ways that mission-driven organizations can create large-scale social change. When advocacy is successful, an organization can achieve far greater impact than through direct service delivery. However, advocacy is an unpredictable adventure, requiring clear thinking, skill, and luck. Advocacy work can be large scale, advocating for governments to change…
Find out more »Basic Advocacy Online Training Modules
Taught by ACASA Trainings About the Instructor They are a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence and advocating for sexual assault victims’ rights and services. ACASA provides cohesion, vision and resources to members, while working to change public attitudes and beliefs surrounding sexual violence issues. Enroll for free Course Curriculum Basic Advocacy Online Training Course Module 1 Sexual Assault Dynamics and Rape Culture FREE PREVIEW Module 1 Sexual Assault Dynamics and Rape Culture…
Find out more »Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change
Duration: 12 Weeks 6-10 hours (per week) Language: English Learn about the role of social movements, advocacy groups and activism in bringing about social change. In this course you will explore the role of social movements, advocacy groups and different forms of activism in bringing about change. It covers a range of social movement theories and concepts and explores specific movements and campaigns to illustrate the diversity of movement philosophies, methods and outcomes. In all societies, advocates and activists play…
Find out more »January 2020
The Health for All Film Festival
WHO invites filmmakers to participate in our inaugural film festival Film has the unique ability to make us feel. To make us laugh, cry and think. Through the creation of compelling human-interest stories, filmmakers have the potential to influence health and catalyze change. Films are a powerful way to raise awareness, improve understanding and encourage action. That's why in May 2020, on the occasion of the 73rd World Health Assembly, WHO will host the first-ever Health for All Film Festival in Geneva.…
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