Women and girls across many communities continue to face barriers to leadership, safety, and economic opportunity. Strengthening grassroots movements and amplifying women’s voices is essential to building a more equal and just society. A new funding opportunity is supporting women’s rights organizations, young feminist groups, and community-based initiatives working to advance gender equality. Projects may […]
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Kenya: AGRA – $1M+ Agricultural Transformation Programme
Food systems across Africa face mounting challenges — climate change, limited access to quality seeds, and barriers for women and youth in farming. Yet with the right support, smallholder farmers can drive food sufficiency, resilience, and inclusive growth. This opportunity is designed to accelerate that transformation, empowering communities to adopt sustainable practices and thrive in […]
Africa: Supporting Young Women Scientists in Life Sciences
Across Africa, women remain underrepresented in research, facing systemic barriers that limit their ability to contribute fully to scientific discovery and national development. This initiative is designed to change that, offering targeted support to young women scientists in the life sciences and helping them build impactful careers that drive sustainable progress. Selected fellows will receive […]
Malawi: UN Women – Girls’ Education & Child Marriage Prevention
Too many girls are forced to leave school early, robbed of their childhood and future by harmful social norms and child marriage. This initiative tackles the root causes — limited opportunities for girls and entrenched cultural practices — by combining education support with community-driven advocacy. Projects will strengthen girls’ enrolment and retention in school, provide […]
Ghana: Women Entrepreneurs Accelerator – $10K Grants
Across communities, women-led businesses are driving innovation, creating jobs, and tackling social and environmental challenges. Yet many still face barriers to growth — from limited access to mentorship and networks, to challenges in securing funding and scaling their impact. This accelerator offers a transformative journey for women founders ready to take their businesses to the […]
Tanzania: Women Entrepreneurs Growth & Leadership Programme
Strong businesses need strong leaders — and this program is designed to help women founders sharpen their skills, expand their networks, and scale their impact. Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical tools in business modeling, financial management, leadership, and pitching, while exploring strategies for growth and sustainability. Around twenty selected women entrepreneurs will connect […]
Seed Capital & Training for Cross‑Border Trade
Across borders, women traders play a vital role in sustaining local economies — yet many face barriers such as limited capital, complex trade rules, and unfavorable business environments. Strengthening their resilience is key to unlocking inclusive growth and regional cooperation. This initiative supports informal women cross-border trader groups with seed grants, entrepreneurship training, and financial […]
Tanzania: Youth & Women Empowerment Through Tourism Skills
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide, yet many communities lack the skills, resources, and opportunities to fully benefit from its potential. This initiative invests in professional training and capacity building to empower young people, women, and vulnerable groups while strengthening institutions and businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector. Through targeted support, the […]
Uganda: Building Resilient Primary Health Care for All
Healthy communities are the foundation of sustainable development — yet millions still face preventable risks from poor maternal care, weak primary health systems, and recurring public health emergencies. Rising adolescent health challenges, gaps in immunization, and climate-driven disease outbreaks demand urgent, coordinated action. This major initiative supports bold, multi-year efforts to strengthen reproductive, maternal, newborn, […]
Africa: Women Entrepreneurs Driving Sustainable Futures
Across the continent, women innovators are rethinking business, reinventing growth, and regenerating communities through sustainability. As the green economy expands, female entrepreneurs are stepping forward as architects of a more resilient and inclusive future. This landmark gathering offers a powerful platform for women leaders to connect with investors, policymakers, and market influencers while competing for […]
