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Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 3,050 Entrepreneurs Selected For The 5th Cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading African philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, today announced 3,050 African entrepreneurs, drawn
Zimbabwean philanthropists’ $100 million impact investment to improve rural communities
Co-founders of the Higherlife Foundation, Strive and Tsitsi Masiyiwa have announced their commitment to boost rural African economies with a
Philanthropy Circuit Talks Gender Equality and Healthcare with Wellbeing Foundation Africa
On March 11, 2019 Philanthropy Circuit hosted an insightful and engaging tweet chat on the topic ‘What Women Want: #BalanceforBetter’
Just Released! The 2019 Global NGO Technology Survey
We are pleased to announce the release of the 4th edition of the Global NGO Technology Survey by our partner
Why Collaborations Matter
Non-profits are in constant competition with themselves – for a donor’s interest, time, and most of all, for donations. In
African Union elects new Chairperson – President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt
The supreme organ of the African Union (AU), the Assembly, which comprises Heads of State and Government of all African
80 Global Causes With The Power To Enhance Your Mission
Whether your mission is to promote peace, eradicate female genital mutilation, provide sustainable, clean water solutions, or anything else that
Top Philanthropy and International Development Events To Attend in 2019
From climate change to entrepreneurship and everything in between, here’s a list of our top philanthropy and international development events
Application for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme Has Begun
On the 1st of January 2019, the Tony Elumelu Foundation began accepting applications for the 5th cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. If you are an African entrepreneur with
Google Impact Challenge Finalists Need Your Votes!
In May, earlier this year, Google launched its first African philanthropic engagement on the continent – a $20 million impact challenge
The Rockefeller Foundation and EPIC-Africa launch the first African CSO Excellence Awards
The Awards highlight the importance of organizational capacity for civil society organizations to achieve program impact. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
Innovative Literacy Programmes You Need to Know #ILD2017
In the current digital age, closing the literacy and education gap is critical for Africa’s growth and development. The United
Ongoing/Available on a Rolling Basis
The Noel Buxton Trust is currently accepting applications for its Africa Grants, with an aim to support and protect street children, and help them find safe and sustainable livelihoods.The maximum grant is £5,000 per year for up to three years.
Deadline: Ongoing
Click here to apply.
The Fund has a special emphasis on mitigating the effect of COVID 19 on Women’s Rights. The funding comes from Global Affairs Canada and is being augmented by funds from UK Aid.
Available on a Rolling Basis
Click here to apply.
Charitable Grants will only be offered to organizations responding directly to COVID-19 that are also demonstrating how their intervention moves towards longer term adaptation and systemic/sustainable impact beyond the immediate outbreak.
Deadline: Ongoing
Click here to apply.
Past Grants
Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 3,050 Entrepreneurs Selected For The 5th Cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading African philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, today announced 3,050 African entrepreneurs, drawn
Zimbabwean philanthropists’ $100 million impact investment to improve rural communities
Co-founders of the Higherlife Foundation, Strive and Tsitsi Masiyiwa have announced their commitment to boost rural African economies with a
Philanthropy Circuit Talks Gender Equality and Healthcare with Wellbeing Foundation Africa
On March 11, 2019 Philanthropy Circuit hosted an insightful and engaging tweet chat on the topic ‘What Women Want: #BalanceforBetter’
Just Released! The 2019 Global NGO Technology Survey
We are pleased to announce the release of the 4th edition of the Global NGO Technology Survey by our partner
Why Collaborations Matter
Non-profits are in constant competition with themselves – for a donor’s interest, time, and most of all, for donations. In
African Union elects new Chairperson – President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt
The supreme organ of the African Union (AU), the Assembly, which comprises Heads of State and Government of all African
80 Global Causes With The Power To Enhance Your Mission
Whether your mission is to promote peace, eradicate female genital mutilation, provide sustainable, clean water solutions, or anything else that
Top Philanthropy and International Development Events To Attend in 2019
From climate change to entrepreneurship and everything in between, here’s a list of our top philanthropy and international development events
Application for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme Has Begun
On the 1st of January 2019, the Tony Elumelu Foundation began accepting applications for the 5th cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. If you are an African entrepreneur with
Google Impact Challenge Finalists Need Your Votes!
In May, earlier this year, Google launched its first African philanthropic engagement on the continent – a $20 million impact challenge
The Rockefeller Foundation and EPIC-Africa launch the first African CSO Excellence Awards
The Awards highlight the importance of organizational capacity for civil society organizations to achieve program impact. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
Innovative Literacy Programmes You Need to Know #ILD2017
In the current digital age, closing the literacy and education gap is critical for Africa’s growth and development. The United