Children caught in conflict face unimaginable risks — from recruitment into armed groups to loss of family, freedom, and safety. Addressing these challenges requires stronger regional expertise, gender‑sensitive approaches, and practical tools that empower practitioners to deliver quality protection and reintegration programs. This initiative strengthens child protection systems by supporting access to justice, family reunification, […]
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Uganda: USD 100K Grants – Grassroots Human Security Projects
Across low‑ and middle‑income countries, vulnerable communities continue to face barriers to education, health, water, and livelihoods. This programme responds with practical, community‑level interventions that deliver tangible improvements in daily life — from building schools and health centres to providing clean water systems and essential medical equipment. Priority is given to projects that directly support […]
Ghana: Startups Driving Child Protection Solutions
Child labour and trafficking continue to threaten the futures of millions, driven by poverty, weak systems, and harmful practices. Communities urgently need scalable solutions that prevent exploitation, safeguard children, and strengthen pathways to education, protection, and opportunity. This global innovation challenge invites startups and changemakers to design practical tools for early risk detection, prevention, and […]
Global: $20K – Women Human Rights Defenders
Around the world, women defending human rights face immense risks — from threats to their safety to restrictions on their freedom to work and live openly. Yet their courage continues to inspire hope and drive change in communities where rights are under attack. This award recognizes extraordinary leaders advancing the rights of women and children […]
Kenya: KSh 55K UNICEF Grants – Child Protection & Justice
Across vulnerable communities, harmful practices like early and forced marriage continue to rob children of their futures. These abuses are often reinforced by social norms, economic pressures, and weak accountability systems — leaving girls especially at risk of violence, exploitation, and lost opportunities. This initiative supports grassroots organizations to lead prevention and protection efforts. Activities […]
India: New Opportunity to Strengthen Protection for Women and Children
Millions of women and children still face barriers to income support, childcare, nutrition, and essential public services. Stronger social protection systems are critical to reducing vulnerability and building resilience. A new partnership opportunity is seeking organizations with expertise in policy reform, capacity building, and service delivery to help strengthen coordinated protection systems. Key focus areas […]
India: Legislative Engagement for Children’s Rights
Children’s futures are shaped not only by families and communities but also by the policies and decisions made in legislative halls. Yet too often, their voices remain unheard in critical debates on health, education, climate, and protection. This initiative seeks to change that by strengthening accountability and embedding child rights as a cross-party priority. Through […]
Tanzania: $150K Funding Community-Based Child Protection Initiatives
Too many children still face violence in their homes, schools, and communities — often from the very people meant to protect them. Harmful social norms, corporal punishment, and silence around abuse perpetuate cycles of fear and inequality. This opportunity supports initiatives that transform these realities by strengthening parenting practices, promoting positive discipline, and rolling out […]
India: Addressing Heatwaves & Air Pollution Risks for Children
Extreme heat and polluted air are converging threats that put millions of children at risk. In regions where youth make up the majority of the population, these hazards undermine health, learning, and long-term development. Current climate and disaster frameworks often overlook child-specific vulnerabilities, leaving families exposed to escalating dangers. This opportunity supports initiatives that strengthen […]
Africa: £1,500 Grants for Community Education Projects
Across the continent, millions of children and young adults face barriers to quality education — from limited resources to community-level challenges. Local organizations are stepping up with creative, grassroots solutions, but often lack the funding to expand their impact. This opportunity provides direct support to community-based initiatives that improve education outcomes for young people up […]
