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Applications for short courses open 1 September to 15 January 2017 to some African countries. I will be listing the eligibility criteria for Cameroon because charity begins at home. Be a national resident in Cameroon Early or mid-career professional working in the public sector or the private sector At least 25 years and not more than 50 years of age At least three years postgraduate work experience in a relevant policy, practice, research or reform area Gender equality: equal participation by both women and men Disability inclusion: those with disabilities are given fair and equal opportunity to compete Short courses available include: Agribusiness Increasing the development impact of agricultural research Irrigation and Water Resource Management for Agriculture Trade Policy and negotiations and some others. If you are an eligible Cameroonian, please click on the request application link on the top right of the page. http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/african-countr

The programme dwells on providing and creating an international community of young scholars who would create a more peaceful future. Fellows will receive training, public speaking, negotiations, mediation and working together in teams to solve international problems. Students are required to have the following: University student or graduate with an interest in international, diplomacy (Upper division for graduates) Age 20-25 Demonstrate leadership potential outside the classroom. Proof of English proficiency from an academic adviser Have a valid international passport Benefits for non US students Accommodation and meals for the entire period Transportation-air fares catered for SEVIS fee Health Insurance for the duration of the programme for further info, click: http://www.hansensummerinstitute.org/

By Aaron Yancho kaah Mbuyonghe Helen - a teenage girl born out of matrimony was particularly in good spirits like the rest of the 19 other needy kids and pupils from some 6 primary schools in the close knit mountain village of Belo, September 4 th 2016 after receiving assistance of school needs and paid fee from an NGO - Action for Social Empowerment and Economic Development (ASEED). Shortly before receiving her gift of hope as a good will endowment from the investor of ASEED Mr. Waindim Timothy Ntam, Helen a pupil, of Government Bilingual School Belo sat dejected and looked slightly older than her age. Her long legs seem to stretch her in to a world of her own. “This pair of worn out blue gown I am wearing and sleepers where offered to her some years ago by a Good Samaritan ” Helen said. Barely incapable to answer any further questions, this child of fate had also faced severe malnutrition in the near past. Explaining Helens predications her head teacher Chiako

The Nieman Foundation is offering some fellowships to journalists to undertake some training at Harvard University aimed at inspiring journalists towards a greater ambition for their industry and craft. The Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships is expected to help news innovators to develop their craft. Deadline: 1 December 2016 for further information, please click on link http://nieman.harvard.edu/fellowships/apply/

Working journalists and indigenous people from developing countries are invited to apply for the Earth Journalism Conference Fellowship. The conference will take place on December 11 2017 in Cancun, Mexico. Participants will be expected to take part in a day long workshop on biodiversity issues and tips for reporting on the hot topics for negotiations. The fellowship covers travel expenditure and accommodation/lodging. Applicants must have a record reporting on environmental issues, be fluent in English and agree to produce stories for their home media organisation. Link http://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/apply-now-for-ejns-biodiversity-media-initiative-fellowship-to-the-un-convention-on-biological-diversity2019s-cop13/

If you a citizen of any of the Commonwealth countries, you are eligible to submit any unpublished story  for the competition. Deadline: 1 November 2016 click link below to find out more on the criteria and eligibility http://www.commonwealthwriters.org/submit-an-entry/

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers outstanding international candidates an opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies across a range of disciplines at the University of Cambridge. Prospective students must have outstanding intellectual capacity, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. Applicants should be applying to pursue either a masters or research programme in any discipline. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees,  a maintenance allowance of £14,600 for twelve months, airfare at the start and end of the course, and NHS surcharge. Deadline 7 December for the international round. For further information, click on link https://www.gatescambridge.org/

The new academic year begins today and many parents are running helter skelter in an attempt to get their children ready for school. I have decided to list a few things parents could do to help their children get a brilliant start. For those who've not heard yet, I have now published a book on raising brilliant kids and it is available to anyone. 1) By now, you should have prepared your children's wardrobe, study area and room ready for studies. Get their uniforms, shoes, books, pens, pencils, study table, bag, water bottle, lunch pack, and all that's needed for the first day at school. Organise everything and get them a shave or a superb plait so that they would appear super neat and cute on the first day and for the rest of the term days. Appearing neat at school could boost self-confidence for some children. 2) Think ahead by checking out your children's study curriculum. If you can, start working ahead of the class. Some parents complete their children&#