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Up to 200 hundred people attended a rally in Belfast to show support for the peaceful protests calling for democratic change in Burma.

The European Union challenges young people from across the UK to design a poster about non-discrimination.

The first call for proposals for projects funded under the new LIFE+ environment programme has been launched. A total amount of €187 million is available for this first call for proposals

Applications are being sought for European Social Funding under Priority 1 of the new Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2007-13. There will be £45.5million of funding available under the first call of the NI European Social Fund. (Please note this scheme does not open until 11 October 2007)

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty took place on 17 October demanding urgent action on world poverty.

Mencap is looking for you to sign up to the "One Million for Disability" campaign to put disability high on the European Union agenda.
If you are interested in taking part in the Leonardo, Grundtvig or Transversal programmes, there is an Information Day in NICVA on Friday 12 October 2007 registration beginning at 9.45am.

L. Knight Foundation has launched year two of the awarding as much as $5 million for innovative ideas using digital experiments to transform community news.

The Mini Grants Scheme is aimed at organisations or networks with an interest in development education work.
The Directorate General Information is funding projects that seek to increase awareness of the European Citizen as to the European Parliament's role, how it operates and the positions it adopts.

In association with the John Ellerman Foundation, Help the Hospices are pleased to announce a major
funding programme for special projects that will have a direct benefit for patient care in hospices.

Rural Community Network welcomes the judgement of Mr Justice Gillen to quash the decision by former Stormont Minister Lord Rooker on PPS14. This move endorses the overwhelming position articulated by RCN’s 450 members and supported through 700 individual responses made to RCN’s consultation on the unpopular policy.

The Philip Lawrence Awards reward outstanding achievements in good citizenship by young people aged 11 to 20.

Policy is a key function of the voluntary and community sector. It’s an important way of helping organisations achieve their aims and objectives and meet the needs of the people and communities they represent and yet it is often perceived as complex, confusing and well ...boring! This training session aims to change all that.

Inequality in Britain has got a lot worse in recent decades, a study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found. In a separate report, the Foundation shows that 70% of people believe the gap between rich and poor is too wide, though there is no clear consensus on what should be done about it.

The Funding Advice Network (FAN), facilitated by NICVA, is an informal membership body of individuals whose responsibility it is to provide funding advice as a substantial part of their role in community and voluntary activity.

The Arts Council Re-imaging Communities programme will be taking a roadshow across Northern Ireland throughout October to encourage applications for programme grants.

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are pleased to announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects.
UnLtd, the foundation for Social Entrepreneurs is seeking applications for their Level 2 competition.

Loughguile Millennium Centre provided the backdrop for Triangle Housing Association to present 16 staff with First Line Management Certificates. This management programme delivered by NICVA represents the organisation’s commitment to continuous professional development and ensuring delivery of high quality services.
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