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Values of African Philanthropy can Right Social Imbalance

It is widely acknowledged that imbalances due to the abysmal wealth:poverty ratio in Africa must be toppled. What is not widely considered is the fundamental role of applied African philanthropy to equalise the scales, says Professor Bhekinkosi Moyo of Wits Business School. He emphasises that the field of African philanthropy should not be ignored as […]
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Legal Empowerment Fund

The Fund for Global Human Rights is currently accepting applications for the Legal Empowerment Fund (LEF) to provide urgently needed, long-term support to grassroots justice defenders and organizations that are fighting to help people understand and claim their rights while shaping the laws that govern them. Selection Criteria Registered or unregistered grassroots organizations with the […]
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The Africa Food Prize

The Africa Food Prize recognizes extraordinary women, men, and institutions whose outstanding contributions to African agriculture are forging a new era of sustainable food security and economic opportunity that elevates all Africans. The Prize celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda and changing the reality of farming in Africa from a struggle […]
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BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP FACILITY – ENTERPRISES FOR SDGS

Call for proposals are open for the Business Partnership Facility (BPF) by the King Baudouin Foundation which grants financial support to companies contributing to SDGs in developing countries. The BPF supports viable, entrepreneurial business initiatives with a strong social impact. The BPF is initiated and financed by DGD, the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation, to […]
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Climate Champions Youth Fellowship 2022

If you’re an early career professional, under 30, with a record of engagement or expertise in one or two of the sectors hosting the fellowship or a history of climate/sustainability advocacy and familiarity with multi-stakeholder organising apply to the Climate Champions Youth Fellowship. The fellowship will include modules on leadership development, engagement with business, NGO […]
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Call for Proposals: Security Force Engagement in Africa

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open source competition for organizations interested in submitting proposals for a research project that supports the following goal: Contribute to building a portfolio of evidence to further identify democracy and rights program strategies that are effective, in an effort to […]
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World Resources Institute’s Land Accelerator Africa Program

In 2018, World Resources Institute (WRI) launched the Land Accelerator Africa, the world’s first training and mentorship program targeted specifically toward businesses that restore degraded forests, farmland and pasture. To support the AFR100 Initiative’s goal of restoring 100 million hectares of land by 2030, the Land Accelerator provides entrepreneurs across Africa with mentorship and networking […]
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The New Gates Foundation Board Boasts an African Philanthropist

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed a board of trustees, with Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J. Tierney, and Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman joining co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates as members. The board members will work alongside Gates and French Gates, bringing independent and diverse perspectives to help strengthen […]
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Ocean Wise Innovator Lab

The Ocean Wise Innovator Lab is a global project-based competition for youth aged 13-30, including university students, student clubs, high school students, youth-led organizations and startups. The Ocean Wise Innovator Lab is elevating youth voices by providing mentorship from leading ocean experts and entrepreneurs, access to funding and educational resources that will help participants realize […]
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ORYGEN Global Youth Mental Health Advocacy Fellowship

The Orygen Global Youth Mental Health Advocacy Fellowship is a seven-month virtual program for up to 16 young people from around the globe who are passionate about youth mental health and want to create change in the mental health landscape of their country. The fellowship has been established to build the capacity, skills and voices […]
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