Why Recognising African Civil Society Matters More Than Ever
Why does recognising African civil society matter more than ever? Reflecting on my experience managing the African CSO Awards 2026, I share insights from the…
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African NGO Funding Opportunities – October & November 2026
Access to timely funding information is essential for the sustainability of African NGOs. @AfricanNGOs offers a monthly roundup of funding opportunities. The October & November…
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Survey – Understanding the Procurement and Operational Costs of Non-Profit Organisations in East Africa
The African NGO Fundraising Hub and the African Institute for Children Studies (AICS) are conducting a regional survey, Understanding the Procurement and Operational Costs of…
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African NGO Funding Opportunities – September & October 2026
Access to timely funding information is essential for the sustainability of African NGOs. @AfricanNGOs offers a monthly roundup of funding opportunities. The September & October…
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Income Diversification in the African NGO Sector – Exploring Social Enterprise Models
Grant funding, whatever its frustrations, is familiar. You know the rules. You write the proposal, you report against the indicators, you wait for the next…
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African NGO Funding Opportunities – August & September 2026
Access to timely funding information is essential for the sustainability of African NGOs. @AfricanNGOs offers a monthly roundup of funding opportunities. The August & September…
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NGO Power Talk – Income Diversification in the African NGO Sector: Exploring Social Enterprise Models
This webinar builds on the strategic framing established during the NGO Power Talk on 14 May 2026. It shifts the conversation from principle to practice.…
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African NGO Funding Opportunities – July & August 2026
Access to timely funding information is essential for the sustainability of African NGOs. @AfricanNGOs offers a monthly roundup of funding opportunities. The July & August…
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African NGO and Philanthropy Calendar – July to September 2026
@AfricanNGOs publishes quarterly calendars of events held in Africa that shape the African NGO and philanthropy landscape. This calendar covers events scheduled from July to…
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