In South Africa’s underserved districts, rural communities continue to face challenges of inequality, limited resources, and fragile infrastructure. This programme invites committed citizens to step forward and contribute to community-driven development, fostering cooperation, mutual learning, and respect for local traditions and values. Selected volunteers will serve full‑time for one year in regions such as the […]
Community Development
Ending Violence Against Women & Girls in South Africa
Gender‑based violence and femicide remain a devastating crisis, fueled by inequality and harmful social norms. This initiative calls for bold, coordinated action to strengthen institutional responses, advance community prevention, and transform harmful masculinities while promoting survivor‑centered policing and trauma‑informed services. With a focus on high‑burden communities, especially in Gauteng Province, the program supports partnerships between […]
Youth Voices Driving Change Across Continents
Young people are demanding a seat at the table — from climate justice and gender equality to education, employment, and peacebuilding. Yet too often, their voices remain unheard in the decisions that shape their futures. This initiative seeks to change that by empowering youth to lead advocacy, challenge discrimination, and strengthen accountability at every level […]
Scaling Humanitarian Innovation for Displaced Communities
Around the world, millions of displaced and stateless people face ongoing challenges in accessing protection, dignity, and sustainable futures. Too often, promising humanitarian innovations remain stuck at the pilot stage, unable to expand into systems that deliver lasting change. This opportunity supports initiatives that have already proven their value and are ready to scale. It […]
Global Seed Grants for Emerging Intercultural Projects
In a world where division and misunderstanding often fuel conflict, fostering dialogue and shared learning across cultures has never been more urgent. Communities thrive when people come together to listen, collaborate, and build trust across differences. This opportunity supports intercultural communication, community building, and conflict resolution. Projects are expected to place intercultural engagement at their […]
Global Startup Acceleration Programme
Innovative startups often struggle to scale without access to mentorship, investor networks, and structured support. Founders need more than funding — they need guidance, collaboration, and a strong community to transform bold ideas into lasting companies. This opportunity supports startup acceleration, product development, and fundraising readiness. Selected founders will benefit from personalized mentorship, peer collaboration, […]
Uganda Community & Climate Resilience Grants
Communities worldwide face mounting pressures from climate change, biodiversity loss, and fragile livelihoods. Without urgent action, ecosystems continue to degrade, food insecurity rises, and vulnerable groups risk being left behind. This initiative supports projects in ecosystem conservation, sustainable agriculture, urban innovation, and climate-resilient development. It also emphasizes inclusive governance, SDG acceleration, and advancing the role […]
Ghana: Sanitation Governance & Community Empowerment Programme
Poor sanitation continues to undermine public health, dignity, and resilience in vulnerable communities. Without strong governance and sustainable financing, families face preventable diseases, unsafe environments, and limited opportunities for long-term wellbeing. This initiative supports community-driven sanitation governance, sustainable financing, and behaviour change to strengthen local ownership and accountability. Designed through a participatory process involving women, […]
Kenya Sustainable Livelihoods & Biodiversity Conservation Grants
Across the globe, Indigenous Peoples and local communities safeguard some of the most biodiverse ecosystems, yet they often lack recognition, resources, and support to strengthen their conservation efforts. Climate change, unsustainable livelihoods, and threats to environmental defenders make urgent action essential. This funding call supports initiatives in biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience. Eligible […]
Nigeria: $200K Child Protection & Girls’ Empowerment Grant
Child marriage continues to rob millions of girls of their futures, forcing them out of school and into early motherhood, with devastating impacts on health, safety, and economic opportunity. In regions where harmful practices persist, urgent action is needed to strengthen protection systems and empower adolescent girls. This initiative supports child protection, gender-based violence prevention, […]
