Reposted from the African Network for Health Research and Development (AFRO-NETS)
The Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth and Ashoka’s Changemakers are offering a new opportunity to the global Changemakers community and inviting entries for solution for Maternal Health.
The ultimate goal for this partnership is to harness innovation around Maternal Health issues in a bid to foster the next generation of leaders in this field as well as to foster a strong community.
The Maternal Health Task Force is using the Changemakers’ online platform to identify new innovations and creative projects that are working to make the 5th Millennium Development Goal (MDG 5) a reality.
The existing opportunities for those working in the Maternal Health sector include:
1. Three (3) final prizes for Maternal Health Projects valued at US $5000 each for the attendance of the 2010 Maternal Health Change Summit in India to include flight, accommodation, transportation and meals.
2. Sixteen (16) Young Champions of Maternal Health Mentorship (professionals ages 18 – 35 years) for the attendance of the 2010 Maternal Health Change Summit and a nine-month mentorship program with an Ashoka Fellow valued at US $40000 each. This scholarship will also cover flight, accommodation, transportation, meals in addition to the visa fee and stipend for the nine months.
3. Early Entry Prize for Best Innovation (Deadline expired on January 27th, 2010) for Young Professionals ages 18 – 35 years and non-Young Professionals – valued at US $1000, offering a homepage feature on Changemakers.com, a choice between MS Office Suite or Adobe Creative Suite, an iPod and a digital camera.
The Change Summit will allow the winners to share their idea and projects with leaders and investors in the Maternal Health field.
More about the 2010 Maternal Health Change Summit
