Entries For: 2008
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2008-07-08
Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
Request for proposals for social entrepreneurship documentaries open. Deadline for submissions August 15, 2008.
Stories of Change: Social Entrepreneurship in Focus Through Documentary
STORIES OF CHANGE Objective:
The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program and the Skoll Foundation have partnered in a three-year initiative to explore how independent feature-length documentary film can advance knowledge about social entrepreneurship.
The Stories of Change Fund will consider independent feature-length documentary projects in all categories of development, production and post-production. Completed films are note eligible. Film projects must be completed by 2010. Grant awards will be made on a case-by-case basis and may range up to $150,000 US per film.
This is a one-time only RFP.
Grants will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- All films must highlight and /or include a contemporary social entrepreneur, their organization and a focus on the issues in which the entrepreneurs are seeking a systemic and positive change.
- All films must be feature length (over 65 minutes).
- All films must be independently produced, with creative control held by the producing/directing team.
- Films must display directorial vision/aesthetic and have the potential for theatrical release.
Sundance Documentary Film Program is part of the non-profit Sundance Institute. Dedicated to the discovery and support of artists, grants will be awarded to independent documentary film projects selected from the applicants. Sundance Institute reserves the right to solicit proposals. Please note that Sundance Institute seeks no licensing rights in the documentary film projects we support. Details of the contract will be presented to projects that are finalists.
This will be a competitive fund please make sure the project is appropriate to the guidelines. Questions can be directed to dfpskoll@sundance.org.
The submission period is open from June 15, 2008 until the deadline of Friday, August 15, 2008. If you think your film meets the above criteria, please continue the online application below.
Filmmakers will be notified no later than December 1st if their submission has reached the final selection.
2008-07-04
JusticeMakers.net - Criminal Justice Innovation Competition
Apply by August 14, 2008
Announced by International Bridges to Justice (IBJ), this initiative launched on June 26th, the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
Participation is free, and open to anyone with an idea and a familiarity with his or her country's criminal justice system. Don't miss out! Register here.
Important Dates:
August 14th: Application Window Closes
August 21st: Semi-Finalists Announced
Setptember 8th: Public Rating & Judging Begins
September 24th: Public Rating & Judging Ends
October 12th: Winners Announced
Interested? Apply Here.
Applications are being accepted until August 14.
Not competing?
Join the JusticeMakers community and interact with criminal justice experts from around the globe.
Excerpts from the press release:
"Much of the time, curbing torture is more a question of resources than it is a question of politics and treaties," said IBJ Founder and CEO Karen Tse. "I have seen criminal defenders, police, and civil society come together to uphold criminal justice in some of the most challenging legal climates."
JusticeMakers was inspired by people such as IBJ Fellow and Cambodian lawyer Ouk Vandeth -- passionate, creative individuals who deliver due process rights to the accused.
A former policeman turned criminal defender, Ouk is an apt symbol for hope as the world pauses with the United Nations to commemorate those who have fallen victim to the most vile of human rights abuses.
"Ending torture isn't an unattainable goal," said Ouk. "It is just about guaranteeing people the legal protections afforded to them by law."
2008-07-03
The Seep Network "Defining Social Enterprise" Online Conference
July 15-July 30, 2008
- Discuss a paper that positions Social Enterprise in a wider context
- Define Social Enterprise: what it is and what it is not!
- Contribute your own examples of successful Social Enterprises
- Consider The SEEP Network’s future role in the Social Enterprise field
2008-07-02
Social Entrepreneur Fellowship Program
Do you have an idea that can change Israeli society? Apply by July 31st, 2008.
CALLING ALL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS!
NIS 214,000 Fellowship and Mentoring!
Do you have an idea that can change Israeli society? Do you need assistance and professional guidance in order to realize your dream?
Are you a Social Entrepreneur with a practical vision and deep commitment to positive social change who has great leadership and entrepreneurial abilities?
We will provide you with assistance and professional guidance and help you turn your vision into reality through the Social Entrepreneur (SE) Fellowship Program – a joint venture of the Israel Venture Network (IVN) and the New Israel Fund (NIF).
Fellowship includes:
* A monthly stipend of up to NIS 7,500 for the entrepreneur which allows him/her to devote full time to developing and growing the initiative.
* Mentoring by leading business men & women who are members of the IVN network.
* Training in relevant fields to the initiative by Shatil, the NIF training and empowerment center for social change organizations.
* Opportunity for exposure and professional networking
For important information on the application process including the criteria for applying and the online application form, please go to:
www.ivn.org.il under 'Social Entrepreneur Fellowship Program'.
The application deadline for this year is midnight July 31st, 2008. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
The winning Fellows will be announced online.
2008-07-01
FRONTLINE World Social Entrepreneurs Film Program
Request for Proposals from Public Libraries: Application Deadline: August 1, 2008 (receipt deadline).
FRONTLINE/World is the award-winning PBS international news magazine that turns its lens on the global community, covering countries and cultures rarely seen on American television. Our special Social Entrepreneurs Series home page features the stories of people whose ideas and organizations create new and sustainable markets and services that benefit underserved communities everywhere in the developing world. Entrepreneurs change the face of business; social entrepreneurs change society by creating solutions to social problems that leap beyond charity and encourage the development of systematic solutions that help eradicate poverty, enhance educational opportunities, provide better health care and champion social justice. Thirteen short programs are available to view in full online, and three new programs will air in May and June 2008.
Grant Opportunity Summary:
Forty (40) public and academic libraries will receive grants of $500 each and support materials from the FRONTLINE/World Social Entrepreneurs Film Program. Libraries will hold a FRONTLINE/World Social Entrepreneurs film viewing and discussion program, and at least one related program (panel, lecture, forum or other format) on the topic of social entrepreneurship in partnership with a local or regional community organization.
The goal of the FRONTLINE/World Social Entrepreneurs Film Program is to engage the general public, students and professionals in a discussion with leaders in business, humanitarian aid, academia and/or social activism on the concept of social entrepreneurship as a way to create meaningful solutions to social problems in developing countries, in contemporary society and in our local communities.
How to Apply:
Review the guidelines and complete the application on the following pages. E-mail application to libraries@flworld.org.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2008 (receipt deadline)
Libraries will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of their application. Libraries will be notified if their applications are accepted or not by August 10, 2008.
2008-06-30
Conscious Lifestyle Venture Program
Apply by August 1, 2008 for chance to win up to $1,000 for your Socially Innovative Idea.
Conscious Lifestyle is accepting applications for its venture program.
Applicants must be full-time students at a high school or university in the U.S. or Canada.
Submit an application for the chance to win:
- Up to $1,000 in start-up funding
- Web space on consciouslifestyle.org
- Monthly skill-building workshops
- Mentoring from a high-performing professional
- Access to a network of social entrepreneurs
To learn more, make sure to check out our FAQs and Selection Criteria.
To apply, download the documents below and email your action plan to mike@consciouslifestyle.org.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2008.
2008-06-27
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
Reminder: Global deadline for nominations is 31 August 2008.
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards has an amazing prize package available to the student entrepreneurs who can impress the judges and win the competition! The total prize package for the 2008 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards is estimated at over $100,000 in cash and business products and services donated by Entrepreneurs’ Organization members.
Undergraduate students from the United States of America and from countries other than the three listed below please click this link to nominate: CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE FOR THE 2008 GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS!
Regional Competitions in Canada, Sweden, and Puerto Rico are hosted by Global Student Entrepreneur Awards Partners
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards welcomes nominees from any country around the globe. In locations where we do not have a regional program established, nominees will be judged virtually by a panel of entrepreneurs.
The deadline for nominations globally is 31 August 2008!
- First - review the criteria at http://www.gsea.org/awards/who-is-eligible/ to ensure that the person you are nominating qualifies to compete for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.
- Once you’ve reviewed the criteria and you’re sure the student entrepreneur is eligible to compete, head over to http://www.gsea.org/nominate/ to complete the nomination form.
- Once we’ve received the nomination form, we will contact the student entrepreneur nominated to continue with the process. To see the process involved, please refer to http://www.gsea.org/awards/how-the-gsea-works/.
2008-06-26
“Calling all Earthkeepers” Video Contest
Entrants have a chance to win $5,000 to further their environmental work.
Why TBL developed the EK campaign:
- YouTube is a site that most of us use, "just for fun." But what if YouTube was a venue on which real environmental action could be shared, thereby inspiring real eco action among the larger, offline population? The Timberland Company is hosting a revolutionary contest, where everyday Earthkeepers are invited to document and share their own Earthkeeping projects. Earthkeeping can be anything you do to lighten your environmental footprint- from ditching your car for the summer and commuting to work on bike, setting up a communal compost bin in your neighborhood, or adopting an abandoned city lot and creating green space. These projects can be funny or serious, and can be independent projects, group projects, or school projects. Videos can be uploaded until July 26, and will be posted on the Earthkeeper channel at http://www.youtube.com/earthkeepers.
- You decide how you want to share your story: You can simply upload your Earthkeeping video to the YouTube contest- where the winners in each of three categories -- 1. most humorous, 2. most unique/informative, and 3. most motivating/engaging -- will receive $300 worth of Timberland gear.
- And, if you are really inspired, and believe you can start an eco-movement with your concept, enter the "Be an Earthkeeper Hero" competition. To win this phase of the contest, you'll need to attract "backers"- but don't worry, we'll give you the tools to do this using the storytelling platform on Changents.com. You'll upload your video to http://www.changents.com/earthkeepers-int, and start promoting yourself by sharing photos, blog entries, podcasts, Twitters and more. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 prize, an opportunity to be featured in a 2009 Timberland advertising campaign, plus $500 in TBL gear.
2008-06-25
Forum of Young Global Leaders Seeks Social Entrepreneurs Under 40
Send your nominations by July 18, 2008.
THE FORUM OF YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERS
The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a sister organization to the World Economic Forum. It is a unique, multi-stakeholder community of the world's most extraordinary leaders under 40 which exists in order to: create a diverse, multi-national, multi-stakeholder network of the top young leaders in the world; enhance their knowledge and leadership skills; and serve as a platform for them to work collaboratively on the key issues facing our world.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates for selection:
- are 40 years of age or younger at the time of nomination (to be eligible for the 2009 nomination process, the candidate must have been born on or after 1 January 1969)
- have a recognized track record of extraordinary achievement and substantial leadership experience - typically, the candidate would be in the early or mid-career stage, with 5-15 years of outstanding professional work experience and a clear indication of exceptional future contributions and excellence;
- have demonstrated their commitment to serve society at large;
- be ready to invest time and energy in the organization's purpose and activities.
THE PROCESS
Send your nominations to the Schwab Foundation (Name, Organization, website are sufficient) info@schwabfound.org by July 18
or
Submit the complete nomination directly by filling in the form under http://nomination.younggloballeaders.org/nominationform.aspx by July 31
For more information, please see: http://www.younggloballeaders.org
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
91-93 route de la Capite
1223 Geneva, Switzerland
+41 22 869 12 12
www.schwabfound.org
2008-06-24
Social Venture Network (SVN) Innovation Awards
Deadline to submit applications: July 15, 2008.
SVN is a member organization with nearly 500 CEO's, investors, and nonprofit leaders who are running the country's most cutting-edge socially responsible businesses and nonprofits. Since 1987, SVN has inspired a community of leading business and social entrepreneurs by nurturing the growth and prevalence of socially responsible investing, sustainable economies, fair trade and organic/eco living.
2008-06-23
World Ocean Council Launches Global Industry Alliance On “Corporate Ocean Responsibility”
June 24 and June 25, 2008, New York, NY. Interested companies are invited to contact the Council.
Ocean industry representatives from around the world will meet in New York in late June to work together on tackling shared marine environmental challenges. The inaugural meeting of the World Ocean Council will bring together business community members interested in developing an unprecedented collaborative approach toward improving the health of the marine environment. Representatives from the shipping, oil and gas, fisheries, cruise ship tourism, aquaculture, ports and other ocean industries are expected to attend. The workshop will be kicked off by Georg Kell, Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact and Vaclav Mikulka, Director of the United Nations Division of Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea.
“Managing the global ocean requires the involvement of all stakeholders, especially the private sector, and all ocean industries have a responsibility to help maintain the health and productivity of the marine environment,” Mikulka said. “The World Ocean Council efforts to bring together the global ‘ocean business community’ to develop leadership and collaboration for ocean sustainability and stewardship are critical to the future of the oceans.”
2008-06-20
2008 Global Social Benefit Incubator Social Entrepreneur Presentations
Thursday, August 28, 2008, Santa Clara, CA
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Location: California Mission Room, Santa Clara University
Continental Breakfast
7:15-8:00 a.m.
Business Plan Presentations
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Reception
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
About GSBI:
The Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI) is an intensive two-week residential program at Santa Clara University that enables successful technology innovators to become sustainable in fulfilling their social missions and to scale their endeavors. It combines classroom instruction in finance, marketing, organizational development, and business planning with case studies, best practices, and most importantly, carefully matched mentoring support. The invited entrepreneurs have demonstrated proof of concept in applying technology to address urgent human needs in the most adverse of circumstances around the world.
Living and learning together, GSBI participants develop common conceptual skills and a true sense of community. Together these outcomes foster peer-to-peer collaboration and receptivity to expert mentoring from seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. At the August 30 business plan presentations, you will see how the innovative adaptation of technology and models of social change, in combination with grounded business plans, can bring positive benefits to all of humanity.
We know you will be inspired by the work of the 2008 Global Social Benefit Incubator class and the promise of their innovative business plans.
To RSVP: visit www.scu.edu/sts or Sherrill Dale.
For further information call the Center for Science, Technology, and Society, Santa Clara University, (408) 551-6027, or email sdale@scu.edu. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please call the Center or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY-California Relay) at least 48 hours prior to the event.
2008-06-19
International Conference on Child Labour and Child Exploitation
Sunday 3rd - Tuesday 5th August 2008, Cairns, Australia
The Conference will reflect on whether the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), as defined by the ILO in Forms of Child Labour Convention No.182 (C182) and its associated Recommendation (R190), address the right issues, in the light of 21st century concerns with nationalism, identity and globalisation, or whether new approaches to protecting children’s rights are needed.
The Conference will focus on the role of the organizations representing employers and workers, non-government organisations as well as governments.The Conference will engage the corporate sector with a view to bringing a concrete reality to the much vaunted concept of responsible corporate citizenship. It will highlight steps taken by some companies and organisations operating internationally to address the worst forms of exploitation in their labour obligations and their attempts to try to set higher standards.
Click here for PDF copy of the Conference program brochure.
Click here to go to the on-line registration form and complete your registration.
AfricaPES 2008: The Second IASTED Africa Conference on Power and Energy Systems
Science and Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development, September 8 – 10, 2008, Gaborone, Botswana
~AfricaPES 2008~
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Keynote Speaker
"Energy, Environment, and the Advancing Frontier of Power Electronics"
Prof. B. K. Bose – The University of Tennessee, USA
Guest Speaker
Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Botswana
Invited Speaker
"Intellectual Capital"
Prof. A. B. Ngowi – University of Botswana, Botswana
Panel Session
"Renewable Energy in Southern Africa"
Prof J.L. van Niekerk – Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Special Session
Dr. Philippe Poggi – University of Corsica, France
Tutorial Session
"Power Electronics and Motor Drives: Advances, Applications and Trends"
Prof. B. K. Bose – The University of Tennessee, USA
Host Organization
University of Botswana
Register now.
The registration form must be received by July 1, 2008 in order for your registration materials to be pre-printed. It is still possible to register after this date, however. The registration fee includes one copy of the CD proceedings, all conference sessions including the keynote address, tutorials, and special sessions, and refreshments during the conference, and the conference banquet on September 9, 2008.
Sponsors
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)
Technical Committee on Power and Energy Systems
World Modelling and Simulation Forum (WMSF)
WMSF
2008-06-18
Eye-to-I festival.forum and International Youth Initiative Program (YIP)
Youth conferences to bridge social entrepreneurs from "the West" and from the Middle East. festival.forum will be held 26-31 July 2008 in Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland. YIP begins 25th August 2008, Järna, Sweden, for youth aged 18 to 25.
festival.forum is a conference happening in Switzerland in the end of July 08. The focus will be on the young human being, as well as questions and topics he brings with him. What makes us work for a sustainable world? What thoughts arise during this work? What are themes, ideals, paradigms that are relevant in our time? festival.forum aims to showcase the youth forces, the so-called youth impulse, that young people bring into this world. Register now.
International Youth Initiative Program (YIP) is a new social entrepreneur training in Järna, Sweden, for youth aged 18 to 25 who want to create a positive social change in the world. A course in how to bring your own initiative into being. The first term will start in August´08. Apply by 31 July 2008.
XVIIth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect
September 7-10, 2008, Hong Kong SAR, China
Children around the world face different forms of maltreatment: some unique to their locations and many more that transcend cultures and nations. ISPCAN congresses provide a unique opportunity for professionals all over the world to meet, discuss their concerns, learn from each other and support each other. Apart from stopping and preventing abuse and neglect, the theme of the XVIIth ISPCAN Congress hopes to stimulate participants to move the world "Towards a caring and non-violent community" emphasizing "a child's perspective" along the way.