The Hilden Charitable Fund was established in 1963 by Joan and Tony Rampton. It is a grant making foundation registered with the UK Charity Commission, Charity Registration Number: 232591. The Hilden Charitable Fund awards grants to projects both in theUK and in developing countries.The aim of the Fund is to address disadvantage, notably by supporting causes which are unlikely to raise funds from public subscription, known sometimes as 'unpopular…

This is a Call for Proposals to identify the recipient of a three-year grant financed by IFAD for a total amount of up to US$3 million. One of the key challenges facing agricultural development efforts in the central Africa region is access to quality seed, which is the most critical factor for improving agricultural sector productivity. Cassava and maize are by far the most important food crops in Central African Republic, the Republic of the…

The Youth in Landscapes Initiative is calling for creative filmmakers between 18 and 35 years of age, to create a short film that showcases the power and the potential of youth-led actions and innovations in improving landscape management in communities around Ghana’s capital city of Accra. Selected filmmakers will join the 30 participants of the first Youth in Landscapes Initiative Camp being held in three project sites near Accra from 26 to 28…

The role – Associate Scientist - Coconut Genetic Resources will lead the development and coordination of coconut genetic resources projects and activities within the Genetic Resources pillar and support the integration of these programs and activities across other LRD pillars. This role will provide key scientific and technical expertise to guide and support activities on the strategy for coconut genetic resources conservation and use primarily…

The study programs offer a market-oriented specialization and orientation. The profiles of graduates are formulated according to competency and based on the requirements of potential employers. Global population, economic growth and ongoing environmental deterioration put increasing pressure on renewable resources such as food, material, water and energy. The master programs aim at educating professionals with lateral understanding and…

The Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Program for Environmental Sciences (PMPCA acronym in Spanish) of the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi (UASLP) is offering postgraduate courses with the options of Master as well as PhD programs. The PMPCA was created as a multidisciplinary postgraduate program, several entities are involved: Faculties of Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Social Sciences and Humanities and Agronomy. Further the Institutes…

La seguridad agroalimentaria es uno de los mayores problemas a nivel mundial debido a que existen millones de personas que no tienen acceso diario a los alimentos. Por ello, es necesario revisar el concepto y analizar su importancia, elementos para la construcción de políticas para generar seguridad alimentaria, así como los riesgos e implicaciones de no implementar estas políticas. Al hacerlo, puede contribuirse al reto global actual, el cual…

From the poorest nations of the world to the poorest areas of the world’s richest countries, there are people who go hungry. In fact, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, there are an estimated 795 million people suffering from chronic undernourishment. That represents a harrowing 13%, or nearly one in eight people in developing countries. While this is an improvement over the last two decades, despite continued…

La Bioferia es un evento masivo que transmite un estilo de vida sustentable y alineado al consumo responsable. Es el lugar de encuentro donde emprendedores de triple impacto ofrecen sus productos, empresas comunican sus acciones y los visitantes disfrutan de experiencias transformadoras. El evento contará con charlas, talleres y espacios recreativos. El evento tendrá áreas como: Mercado. Movilidad. Moda. Bienestar. turismo. Jardineria. Este…

Successful projects, collaborations and business advisory services not only assist smallholder farmers and agri-entrepreneurs in making substantial and sustainable profit, they also assist them in doing it more efficiently. Preparing Farmers and agri-entrepreneurs for a successful future beyond the terms of a contract, project or collaboration is not always easy. This course gives you the knowledge and tools to make real impact and develop…

Making Research Work' shows you how to take an action-research approach, allowing you to become well-versed in involving and getting the commitment of stakeholders, and to jointly define and solve problems in your community. At the same time, you will get recognition for your impact on agricultural development. This course helps you to achieve great and sustainable impact by teaching you.... To identify your role as a researcher in agricultural…

The development of high-quality, real-world data sets constitutes an on-going need of the climate research, observations, and modelling communities and their joint activities. Key areas in data collection for climate change research still remain under-sampled today, also affecting efforts in climate model calibration, evaluation, and reanalysis. Recognizing this need for further advancing climate observations and their coordination, the World…

Rwanda is currently implementing its “Green Growth and Climate Resilience National Strategy for Climate Change and Low Carbon Development (GGCR)” strategy with ambitions to transform by 2050 Rwanda’s economy into a climate resilient, low carbon economy, with a strong services sector, low unemployment and low levels of poverty. The main purpose of this assignment is to determine and document baseline indicators for measuring socio-economic and…

Improving food security and nutrition is a critical issue for many women and children living in Ethiopia. The Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children (GROW) project in Ethiopia is an initiative to address undernutrition in women of reproductive age and children under five years of age. The GROW project is a partnership among CARE Canada, Cuso International and McGill University. As a Rural Livelihood Officer, you will help enhance community…

El Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) diseñó este curso con el fin de fortalecer las buenas prácticas de la innovación agroalimentaria como parte de una estrategia para reforzar las capacidades de gestión de innovación en beneficio del desarrollo del sector agroalimentario. Al finalizar este curso se esperá que los participantes puedan identificar oportunidades para emprender innovaciones en el sector…

The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aiming to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience in FAO’s domains. The programme provides selected students, enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate or post-graduate degree programme or recent graduates with the opportunity to supplement, their academic knowledge with a practical work…

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services. The…

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is searching for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to oversee and implement the GAIN and HarvestPlus Commercialization of Biofortified Crops initiative globally. The Senior Programme Manager will manage GAIN’s engagement with partner organisations, specifically around commercialization and marketing of biofortified crops. They will bring excellent program management skills, overseeing the…

ME Conferences with great pleasure welcomes all the contributors in the food and health industry across the globe to the 2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Food and Aqua with a theme of “Seeking the Modernization of Agriculture, Food and Aqua”. The conference highlights keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations, and exhibitions. All the speakers, participants, students, and delegates from across the globe are cordially…

El asistente debe brindar apoyo técnico a los proyectos vinculados al área prioritaria 1 “Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN)” del Marco de Programación País (MPP) de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO por sus siglas en inglés) en Ecuador. Algunas de las tareas del asistente serán: Brindar apoyo al cumplimiento de las acciones de los proyectos SAN. Apoyar en la revisión de productos e informes…

This event is part of the 46th session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 46). Attracting young people into agriculture in times of climate change and supporting them in their journey to successful agribusinesses remains a huge challenge. Can the transition to sustainable agriculture become an opportunity? This session will bring together young representatives from the agriculture and food sectors from different countries who are…

El principal objetivo de las oficinas de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO por sus siglas en inglés) en los países, encabezadas por un representante de la FAO, es ayudar a los gobiernos a desarrollar políticas, programas y proyectos para lograr la seguridad alimentaria y reducir el hambre y la desnutrición, para ayudar a desarrollar los sectores agrícola, pesquero y forestal. Algunas de las tareas…

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local…

ME Conferences with great pleasure welcomes all the contributors in the food and health industry across the globe to the 2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Food and Aqua with a theme of “Seeking the Modernization of Agriculture, Food and Aqua”. The conference highlights keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations, and exhibitions. All the speakers, participants, students, and delegates from across the globe are cordially…

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in collaboration with the Institute for Poverty, Land & Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), University of the Western Cape (UWC), is offering in-country/in-region scholarships, within the Network of Excellence for Land Governance in Africa (NELGA). This forms part of the Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) programme funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation…