On the 10th anniversary of the Health Promoting Schools Conference, which was first held at UWC in 1996, the UWC Health Promoting Schools Project is to host a national Health Promoting Schools Conference at the University of the Western Cape. It will draw together academics and researchers from universities and research councils in South Africa; stakeholders from the Departments of Health, Education and Social Development; the Western Cape Reference Group for Health Promoting Schools; and relevant non governmental organizations. You are cordially invited to submit abstracts of papers and posters related to health promoting schools. Deadlines: for abstract submissions 28 June 2006, for early registration 12 July 2006.
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Conference celebrating a decade of health promoting schools: Strengthening whole school development
University of the Western Cape
Drivers of change award 2006
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The Southern Africa Trust, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian newspaper, announces the establishment of the DRIVERS OF CHANGE award. The DRIVERS OF CHANGE award has been established to hold up living examples of innovative practices, inclusive attitudes, and effective processes that build social trust and create the best conditions to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. The closing date for entries is Friday 25 August 2006.
Further details: /newsletter/id/31579
Postgraduate training fellowships for women scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDC) at centres of excellence in the South
Third World Organisation for Women in Science: DEADLINE EXTENDED
This fellowship programme is for female students in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country. For 2006, the deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to 31 July 2006.
Christopher Reeve Foundation: Quality of life grants program
Sangonet: Chapel & York Email Information Service, 1 February 2006
The Christopher Reeve Foundation is looking for applications for its Quality of Life Grants Program from non-profit organisations working to address the needs of those living with paralysis (particularly spinal-cord injury), their families, and caregivers. Awards are up to $25,000 per grant. The closing date is 1 March and 1 September (annually).
Fellowships for HIV/AIDS and Public health policy research in Africa
Social Science Research Council
The Social Science Research Council is pleased to announce the 2006-2007 Fellowship for HIV/AIDS and Public Health Policy Research in Africa. The program is open to African researchers, policy analysts, program planners and practitioners to support research on health and social policy in Eastern and Southern Africa relating to (1) political economy of care giving and HIV/AIDS with particular emphasis on gender analysis; or (2) sexual violence and HIV/AIDS. Two senior fellowships of up to $25,000 and six associate fellowships of up to $10,000 will be awarded. The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on July 15, 2006 (GMT).
Contact: hivaids@ssrc.org
Forum 10 essay competition
Global Forum for Health Research website: March 13 2006.
The Global Forum for Health Research and The Lancet are sponsoring a joint essay competition on the occasion of Forum 10, the 2006 annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research (Cairo, Egypt, October 29 to November 2 2006). Young professionals working in or interested in the broad spectrum of health research on some aspect of the overall theme of Forum 10: 'Combating Disease and Promoting Health,' are invited to submit essays for consideration to the competition. Deadline for submission: June 1 2006.
Contact: info@globalforumhealth.org
Forum 10: Cairo, 29 October-2 November 2006
Global Forum for Health Research
Forum 10, the 2006 annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research, will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from 29 October to 2 November at the invitation of the Minister of Health and Population of Egypt. This year's theme is Combating Disease and Promoting Health. Additional details on the programme and practical information on travel, hotels and visas can be found on our website www.globalforumhealth.org where the Forum 10 section will be updated on a regular basis. Registration for Forum 10 is open online.
Peace through health travelling studentships
The Communicative Initiative: June 20, 2005
Population Health Research Institute is offering a paid studentship for up to two students to undertake a research project in Peace through Health. One of these studentships will be available to Canadian students, and the other to students from other countries, to pursue a project in Peace through Health. The amount available for each studentship is up to CDN $2,500. This amount could be used to support travel or living expenses when the student is away or can be used towards the costs of the project. Deadline: July 1 - annually.
World of children awards
The Communication Initiative, 15 May 2006
World of Children Awards recognises ordinary people worldwide whose lives are dedicated to doing extraordinary work on behalf of children in three categories: World of Children Health Award; World of Children Humanitarian Award; and the Founder's Award. The first two award winners will receive US$50,000 Awards; the winner of the Founder's Award will receive US$15,000. the closing date is 9 June 2006.
Call for input into Global Health Watch 2007-2008
GHWatch newsletter
We had a good response to our call for input into Global Health Watch 2007-2008. The steering committee met in March to finalise the broad framework for the next edition. We would like to have more writers from developing countries in this edition of the Watch. Please let us know if you are interested. We aim to get the first drafts of the chapters back by the end of November 2006.
Further details: /newsletter/id/31484
Contact: ghw@hst.org.za