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Tackling Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Challenges and Transforming Rural Communities

Water is vital in all spheres of human endeavours and is helpful as sources for man’s numerous needs and as wonderful sinks for wastewater. However, the water useable for domestic and drinking purposes, freshwater, is not only scarce, but it is also susceptible to pollution, and the contamination of water sources poses a great risk to drinking-water safety and environmental health. According to the 2023 United Nations World Water Development Report water scarcity is becoming endemic due to the local impact of physical water stress and freshwater pollution.The annual global economic losses resulting from inadequate water supply and sanitation continue to be estimated at $260 billion (USD). The 2025 SDG Report revealed that 2.2 billion people still lacked safely managed drinking water, 3.4 billion were without safely managed sanitation, and 1.7 billion lacked basic hygiene services at home. At 2026 World Water Week, speakers did mention that 2.1 billion people are without safe drinking water but then move on. Majority of these are in sub-Saharan Africans where about 70% of population lack basic sanitation, and less than 50% of the rural population have access to an improved water source.These challenges give me reasons to dare, utilizing water as the most robust platform for collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts and a valid bridge between laboratory and community-engaged research. It is my view that we should all be interested in water security and that there is a lot the individuals and communities can do. Additionally, my group drives platforms for conversations and capacity-building in the water and health sector. We MUST speak for the over two billion and the millions of cases of severe diarrhea and thousands of deaths that occur daily as a result.The sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Global South, and indeed the world, is not on track to meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs). A sustainable path to drinking water safety must address three areas and ask key questions: Availability (Is there enough water for hygiene and consumption?), quality (Is the available water safe to drink?), and reliability (Is safe water consistently available when needed?). All three constitute a critical challenge in rural communities.Although I started out doing laboratory research, after obtaining my PhD, I pivoted to community-engaged research, with focus on SSA where streams, rivers, springs and groundwater represent a substantial, strategic freshwater resource in many rural, urban and peri-urban areas. My research group identified water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)-related challenges and developed a novel Health Humanities Outreach (H2O) initiative, as a panacea to help in sustainable management and provision of safe water to rural communities and marginalized groups in the SSA region. The H2O initiative represents sustainable international collaboration for the purpose of understanding and improving the impacts of WASH on reducing human health risks using evidence-based microbiology and participatory theatre. It is an interdisciplinary intervention that provides the grounds for the collaborative convergence of Science, the Arts, and Humanities towards the successful delivery of SDGs 3, 5 and 6 in sub-Saharan Africa.The H2O-model has been successfully implemented at Itchi-Agu, Enugu State, Nigeria and the gains and challenges suggest it should be replicated to impact international efforts towards sustainable management and provision of safe water to rural communities, marginalized groups like the prevalent live-stock market settlements, and in emergency settings. The five key components of H2O initiative: 1) Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) pre- and post-intervention surveys; 2) Awareness creation, acceptance boosting and advocacy via media and theatre for development (TfD); 3) The 3Ts (testing, teaching, and treating) training workshops on water quality, tests for contamination, and affordable treatment options; 4) Creation of Water Source and Quality Monitoring Committee (WSQMC) for community-led water governance; and 5) Human health risks assessment and One Health antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance.Figure 1: Itchi-Agu community dwellers collecting water from Iyi-Odu stream The H2O initiative has empowerment at its core, and a high point of the Itchi-Agu outreach was the formation of the community’s WSQMC. Comprising impassioned community members, the seven-man committee would become instrumental in every facet of monitoring to ensure community-driven sustainability of the newfound knowledge and a determination to safeguard their community's health. Our group continues to provide technical support to the WSQMC, ensuring a sustainable approach to maintaining water quality. Indeed, drinking water quality testing at the community level is an effective approach to tackling the challenge of waterborne disease and ensuring water safety.The impact of the H2O initiative extends far beyond this initial implementation. The Itchi-Agu outreach success continues to be shared at International Conference on Water in Africa. Compelling video documentaries are accessible through AAP Project UNN and Itchi-Agu Project and the goal is to inspire others and promote the replication of this transformative model in communities facing similar challenges worldwide.We extend our deepest gratitude to Alliance for African Partnership, as well as Applied Microbiology International, and International Water and Health Alliances, for their invaluable support in making our outreach a success. Also, to Our Water and Health Network Africa (OWHN Africa) for partnering with us.

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Water management versus Sustaining Livelihoods: Finding the Balance

Introduction and Research ContextMy research journey began with an investigation into a critical data gap regarding the hydrological dynamics of tropical wetland ecosystems, specifically focusing on the water storage capacity of papyrus wetlands. In Uganda, as is common across much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the vast majority of the population depends directly on agriculture for their livelihoods. Driven by rapid population growth and the pressing need to secure regional food supplies, current policy directives strongly favor agricultural modernization through the expansion of irrigated land, among other measures. Because wetlands serve as primary water sources for irrigation, increasing abstraction pressure demands a comprehensive understanding of how these fragile ecosystems regulate water availability and how their socio-ecological functions are affected by intensified human use.Eco-Hydrological Mechanisms and Climate CushioningMy early work addressed this knowledge gap by monitoring the spatial and temporal variations of papyrus root mats and the underlying water column depth across alternating wet and dry seasons. The empirical findings revealed a critical eco-hydrological mechanism, demonstrating that due to the inherent buoyancy of papyrus root mats, the mats rise in tandem with increasing seasonal inflows. This vertical displacement expands the volume of the sub-mat water column, significantly increasing wetland storage capacity during the wet season. This natural regulatory mechanism provides invaluable ecosystem services by mitigating downstream flooding events through peak-flow attenuation and preserving a vital hydrological reservoir that sustains agricultural productivity during dry spells.The Coupled Human-Environment Feedback LoopIn rural landscapes, local communities exhibit a high dependency on these systems, utilizing wetland margins for moisture-reliant edge cultivation and abstracting water for small-scale irrigation. However, over-exploitation accelerates ecosystem degradation through water drainage and vegetation clearance, which severely impairs the wetland’s regulatory capacity and compromises long-term agricultural yields. This tension underscores an intrinsic interconnectedness between wetland ecosystem services and rural survival, a dynamic that is frequently overlooked in standard environmental management. Consequently, a disruptive cyclic pattern emerges where agricultural encroachment triggers state backed evictions, which is followed by re-entry into wetlands by resource-dependent farmers. To break this destructive cycle, governance frameworks must treat ecological health and human livelihoods as a singular, coupled human-environment system rather than as isolated, independent variables. Treating environmental protection and human survival as separate problems often results in fragmented, short-sighted policies that fail to address the root causes of degradation.Systems Mapping and Archetype AnalysisTo get more insight, we conducted a comprehensive systems study using causal loop diagrams to map the feedback structures governing wetland agricultural systems in Uganda. The objective was to understand the underlying system structure and identify leverage points where strategic policy interventions could be implemented most effectively. Our structural analysis identified that the wetland agricultural system is best described using three prevalent system archetypes, which include the tragedy of the commons, shifting the burden, and fixes that fail. System dynamics literature suggests that the theoretical remedies for these archetypes involve instituting regulatory licensing or economic disincentives to ensure wise resource use, implementing short-term solutions alongside long-term structural management, and designing measures to slow the rate of ecological degradation, respectively.Strategic Leverage Points and Dual-Temporal GovernanceLooking at the governance situation in Uganda, all of these proposed measures are currently being implemented to varying degrees. However, they present as weak leverage points because they lack the capacity to alter the underlying system structure. True system transformation requires targeting stakeholder perceptions and mental models regarding sustainable resource management through sustained community sensitization. Because changing deep-seated perceptions is a long-term goal that cannot be achieved immediately, sustainable wetland governance requires a dual-temporal strategy. Short-term management goals should focus on immediate, localized ecological restoration activities, while long-term goals must prioritize funding alternative livelihood activities for resource-dependent communities alongside the continuous sensitization of all relevant stakeholders.Conclusion and Broader Environmental ImplicationsUltimately, while my own research focuses primarily on wetland ecosystem services, the principle that natural resource management must be approached through a systems lens holds true for all ecosystems. Moving forward, it is essential to look for institutional synergies and trade-offs rather than relying on fragmented, sectoral approaches. This systemic perspective is vital to mitigating conflict among stakeholders, conserving limited administrative resources, and ensuring long-term ecological resilience.

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Monday, Sep 28, 2026

WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

From Environmental Law to Environmental Justice

The environment does not suffer alone. When ecosystems are damaged, people bear the consequences, but they do not bear them equally. This realization has increasingly shaped my work in environmental law and has led me to a broader question: how can law protect the environment while also protecting the people whose lives, livelihoods, and futures depend upon it?My academic journey has therefore moved beyond viewing environmental protection simply as a question of regulation. As an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, my research has brought together environmental law and governance, climate justice, gender, human rights, wildlife crime, conservation governance, sustainability, and just energy transition. What connects these areas is my interest in the capacity of law to respond to environmental challenges in ways that are both effective and just.This became particularly clear through my research on gender and climate change. During my exchange research at the Centre for Human Rights, Addis Ababa University, supported by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, I examined African women’s disproportionate vulnerability to climate change. The experience deepened my understanding that environmental vulnerability is not experienced uniformly. The consequences of climate change are shaped by social and economic realities, including access to resources, decision-making structures, and opportunities to adapt.My research later took me into another, less examined dimension of environmental governance: wildlife trafficking and its gendered dimensions. As an African Futures Scholar funded by the Alliance for African Partnership at Michigan State University, I undertook postdoctoral research on women in wildlife trafficking in sub-Saharan Africa.That research was particularly important to me because it required looking beyond familiar narratives of conservation crime. Women are often discussed primarily as victims of environmental and economic vulnerability, yet their experiences within wildlife trafficking can be more complex. Understanding when women are victims, participants, or perpetrators, and how gender shapes these experiences, is essential to developing responses that are not only punitive but also informed by the realities that sustain environmental crime.This line of inquiry has continued through my recent TetFund-funded research on wildlife crime in Nigeria, which examined its gendered and ethnic-based dimensions among major ethnic groups. Together, these research experiences have strengthened my conviction that conservation cannot be separated from the communities, social structures, and human realities surrounding it. If we want to protect wildlife, we must also understand the people whose lives intersect with its protection and exploitation.My work has also reinforced the importance of taking environmental scholarship beyond the university. Through my consultancy with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Nigeria, I reviewed a Rapid Response Guide for Prosecutors and Investigators of Wildlife Crime in Nigeria and facilitated sensitization workshops for judicial officers and prosecutors on wildlife, fisheries, and forest crimes. These engagements showed me that rigorous research has its greatest value when it can inform institutions, strengthen legal responses, and contribute to practical solutions.The same lesson extends to the wider environmental challenges confronting Africa. Climate change, energy transitions, biodiversity loss, wildlife crime, and environmental degradation may appear to be separate problems, but they are deeply connected. They are ultimately questions of governance: who makes decisions, whose interests are considered, who bears the costs, and whether our legal and policy systems are capable of protecting both ecosystems and human dignity.This is why I increasingly understand environmental sustainability through the lens of justice. Sustainability cannot mean simply preserving forests, species, water, or other natural resources for their own sake. It must also ask whether the systems through which we protect those resources are fair, inclusive, and responsive to the people who depend upon them.For me, this is where law has an especially important role to play. Law can reproduce existing inequalities, or it can challenge them. It can treat environmental protection as an abstract regulatory exercise, or it can become an instrument for meaningful change. The choice matters because environmental decisions made today will shape the opportunities available to communities and generations tomorrow.Ultimately, the question is not whether we can leave the planet to the next generation unchanged. We cannot. The question is whether we will leave behind laws, institutions, and systems of justice strong enough to give both people and the planet a future.

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Bridging Continents: Building Wildlife Health Partnerships and Training in the Kruger Ecosystem

I found myself in South Africa for the first time in August of 2023. As an assistant professor in the Fisheries and Wildlife department and a Wildlife Ecologist, I was thrilled to begin co-instructing our department’s long-standing wildlife conservation study abroad course. Despite extensive previous travel for both my colleague Dr. Jerry Urquhart and me, we were, for the first time, teaching students in the Kruger National Park in a “Big 5” savanna ecosystem. However, this was not our first time sharing knowledge through research and education and partnering widely for the conservation of wildlife populations. My work studying large mammal populations like deer and elk began twenty years ago and I’ve watched as changing land use, climates, and human values have shifted where and how wild animals thrive. Now, seeing elephants, lions, antelopes, and the occasional rhino in a vast National Park, the challenges and opportunities for this system feel new and old. A key goal of our course is to allow students to experience and study a complex socio-ecological system and compare it to the North American model of wildlife conservation. They come away from their 3-weeks in the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem with new perspectives, challenged assumptions, and a love for the people and wildlife of South Africa.Our course was and continues to be based at the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), a non-profit organization dedicated to training and education for wildlife conservation. The College provides unique access to wildlife professionals in the region, including lecturers, rangers, guides, and researchers, in an academic setting that facilitates both classroom and field learning interchangeably. In addition to numerous game drives, we do hands-on activities such as bird ringing, trail camera deployment for wildlife monitoring, field necropsy, and a wild rhino capture and dehorning. Students receive lectures and discussions from faculty at the college and from a wide variety of people connected to wildlife conservation in the region. I’ve connected this study abroad program to my research through support from the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) to formalize collaboration with the Southern African Wildlife College and the University of Pretoria. More recently, with the support of AAP, we’ve hosted workshops for advanced students and colleagues at the University of Pretoria and other local universities and NGOs. We are working to develop research collaborations that allow for simultaneous student training and field experiences while also answering research questions of mutual interest to multiple organizations. My work on large mammal ecology and disease ecology in North America has provided an opportunity to ask similar research questions in the Kruger ecosystem. Understanding how wildlife populations are affected by emerging diseases, for instance, is of particular importance in the Kruger where diseases that pose significant risk to humans, livestock, and wildlife populations occur. Often, wildlife is seen as the source of risk to livestock and human sectors. However, as a One Health practioner, I would argue that healthy wildlife populations buffer emerging disease risk to humans and livestock, and the wildlife population itself must be protected from spillover of pathogens from these sources. If a disease outbreak does occur, we need to be able to detect whether these outbreaks have significantly reduced a species' population abundance, and this requires robust wildlife population estimates as well. On the other hand, if wildlife populations have been subsidized by human land use or artificial water sources and become overabundant, disease can often spread more quickly and create challenges across sectors in this manner, too.I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with students, colleagues, and wild animals in a beautiful and complex country. Together, we will learn more from each other, educate the next generation, and better help the social-ecological systems that we love.

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Smart Villages, Stronger Communities: Advancing Sustainable Development in Rural Nigeria

Food security, clean water, reliable energy, and economic opportunity are not separate challenges. Together, they form the foundation of healthy, resilient, and thriving communities. Yet around the world, millions of people continue to face barriers to accessing these necessities, challenges that are becoming increasingly difficult to overcome as climate change, population growth, and infrastructure limitations place additional strain on vulnerable communities.These challenges are particularly evident in rural Nigeria, where agriculture remains central to livelihoods and economic development. Taraba State, located in northeastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria, possesses tremendous agriculture potential. As Nigeria’s third largest state by land area, approximately 75% of its land is suitable for farming and aquaculture. Agriculture serves as the primary source of income for many residents, and the fertile lands surrounding the Taraba River provide opportunities to support both local livelihoods and national food production.Figure 1: Map of Nigeria showing Taraba State as well as Taraba, Niger River, and Benue Rivers (Courtesy of Arto Vitikka, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland). Despite these advantages, many rural communities continue to face significant development challenges. Taraba State has one of the lowest rates of electricity access in the country, and persistent infrastructure gaps limit opportunities for economic growth and improved quality of life. Rural-to-urban migration further compounds these challenges as younger generations leave in search of education and employment opportunities, leaving aging populations to sustain agricultural activities. As Nigeria’s population is projected to grow substantially in the coming decades, strengthening the resilience and productivity of rural communities will become increasingly important for regional and national food security. Recognizing the interconnected nature of these challenges, a multidisciplinary team of eight researchers from four universities across four countries (University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Johannesburg, University of Lapland, and Michigan State University) has come together to explore how Smart Village strategies can support sustainable development in Gassol and Bali Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Taraba State. The project is guided by the understanding that food security, clean water, energy access, education and economic opportunity are deeply connected and must be addressed through integrated solutions rather than isolated interventions. Figure 2: PIRA team member, Mr. Gabriel Agou (second from the left), with Badija community representatives standing near the Taraba River during July visit. The work aligns closely with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on ending hunger, ensuring access to clean water, providing affordable and clean energy, and promoting decent work and economic growth. While communities along the Taraba River possess fertile land, abundant water resources, and strong agricultural traditions, achieving these goals requires more than natural advantages alone. Sustainable progress depends on infrastructure, local capacity building, access to knowledge, and partnerships that empower communities to leverage their existing strengths. A central focus of the project has been understanding how Smart Village approaches can create practical and scalable pathways for development. Rather than relying solely on large infrastructure investments, Smart Village strategies emphasize community engagement, appropriate technologies, local leadership, and collaboration among researcher, government agencies, industry partners, and community stakeholders. The goal is to Identify solutions that improve quality of life while remaining sustainable and manageable within local contexts.One of the most rewarding aspects of the project has been direct engagement with community leaders, local stakeholders, and residents throughout the Gassol and Bali LGAs. These conversations provided valuable perspectives on community priorities, existing resources, and the challenges residents face in their daily lives. Listening to local voices reinforced an important lesson: meaningful and sustainable development initiatives must be developed with communities, not simply for communities. Figure 3: PIRA team members, Dr. Chidimma Frances Igboeli (far right) and Mr. Gabriel Agou (second from right), with the Sarkin (center) and some community chiefs during March 2026. Field visits offered equally valuable insights. Visiting communities and potential implementation sites provided the research team with a deeper appreciation for both the opportunities and barriers present within these rural areas. During on visit, the team encountered a non-functioning borehole that had once served as an important water source. The borehole stood as a visible reminder that infrastructure alone is not enough. Long-term maintenance, local ownership, and community capacity are essential to ensuring that investments continue to provide benefits long after installation.The field experience also highlighted the practical realities of working in remote areas. Seasonal rainfall, difficult terrain, and transportation limitations can significantly impact implementation schedules and access to communities. Understanding these conditions has been critical in planning future activities and identifying the most appropriate periods for travel, installation, and community engagement. Beyond research and assessment activities, the project has prioritized community capacity building through Short Learning Programs (SLPs) designed to share knowledge and empower residents. Emphasis has been placed on engaging women and youth, recognizing their important role in strengthening community resilience and driving long-term development.To move beyond planning and education toward implementation, the project includes a pilot Smart Village hub in the community of Badija. The hub will provide lighting, internet connectivity, cellular phone charging, and a dedicated gathering space for learning, collaboration, and community engagement. In addition to supporting continued educational programming, the hub will serve as a demonstration of how integrated infrastructure solutions can improve daily life and expand opportunities for rural residents.The pilot implementation represents an important step toward evaluating practical Smart Village strategies that could inform future efforts throughout Taraba State and beyond. Lessons learned from the project will help identify effective approaches for community ownership, long-term operation, and broader scalability. While financial and infrastructure constraints remain significant challenges, the project seeks to demonstrate how strategic partnerships, local engagement, and targeted investments can help communities make meaningful progress toward sustainable development.Figure 4: Non-functioning solar-powered borehole in Badija Ultimately, the project’s broader impact of this work extends beyond a single community or pilot installation. By bringing together expertise from four universities and working closely with local communities, the initiative seeks to develop a framework for strengthening food security, improving access to clean water and reliable energy, expanding economic opportunities, and enhancing resilience to environmental and economic change. The experiences gained in Gassol and Bali LGAs underscore an important truth: sustainable development is most successful when it builds upon the knowledge, commitment, and aspirations of the people it is intended to serve. Through research, education, and community-centered implementation, Smart Village strategies have the potential to help rural communities unlock existing strengths and create more resilient and prosperous futures.

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Call for proposals for parallel sessions

📢 Hosted by the Government of Kenya, the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development is a global gathering shaping the future of ESD through 2030 and beyond. Organizations across the ESD community are invited to submit proposals by August 31, 2026, to co-organize thematic sessions and contribute to global dialogue on sustainability, equity, climate action and education. Read more and apply

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026

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Climate-Resilient Water in Mozambique programme: expressions of interest

The FCDO invites expressions of interest by 10 July 2026 for a grant to support climate-resilient water services in Mozambique. From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Published 25 June 2026 Funds: Open Countries: Mozambique Sector: Climate change, Environment, Humanitarian emergencies/disasters and Water and sanitation Eligible organisations: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UK-based non-profit organisations and Organisations based in Low to Middle Income Countries (LMIC) Value of funding: More than £1,000,000 Contents What the fund will achieve Requirements for organisations wishing to apply How to apply Contact The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invites expressions of interest (EoIs) for an accountable grant under the Resilience and Response Programme’s Climate-Resilient Water component in Mozambique. This funding opportunity is intended to contribute to more resilient, inclusive and sustainable rural water services in Mozambique, with an emphasis on strengthening the enabling conditions required for long-term service delivery in climate-vulnerable and underserved areas. The deadline for submitting EoIs is 4pm UK time on 10 July 2026. What the fund will achieve Poor and vulnerable rural communities in selected climate-vulnerable and underserved rural areas have improved and more reliable access to climate-resilient and sustainable rural water services. This is supported by stronger local and national systems for long-term delivery. Government and sector institutions have strengthened capacity to plan, finance, manage and progressively take over the delivery of resilient and inclusive rural WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) services. Requirements for organisations wishing to apply be a not-for-profit organisation have the ability to enter into an accountable grant arrangement with FCDO have the presence and authority to operate in Mozambique demonstrate experience relevant to WASH service delivery, rural water supply, climate-resilient infrastructure and/or systems strengthening demonstrate the capacity to work effectively with Mozambican government, local institutions, communities and delivery partners How to apply Expression of interest form: Climate-Resilient Water in Mozambique Organisations should email a completed EoI form by 4pm UK time on 10 July 2026 to mauro.magaia@fcdo.gov.uk with the subject line: ‘Expression of interest – R&R Climate Resilient Water in Mozambique – FCDO’. Submissions should be in English, in Word or PDF format. We will not consider EoIs submitted after this time. The FCDO may seek clarification from organisations where necessary. Only organisations that are shortlisted following the EoI stage will be invited to submit a full proposal. An invitation to submit a full proposal does not guarantee award. Contact Mauro.Magaia@fcdo.gov.uk Published 25 June 2026 Contents Explore the topic International aid and development

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Thursday, Jul 2, 2026

WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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Submit Applications for Climate Resilience Fund

Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 Donor: International Finance Corporation Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: More than $1 million Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Eswatini, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Business & Industry, Infrastructure, Climate Change The Climate Resilience Fund provides flexible financing to private sector projects that enhance climate adaptation and resilience in vulnerable regions. For more information, visit https://ifcgrants.org/grants/climate-resilience-fund-2026 Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/submit-applications-for-climate-resilience-fund

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

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Call for Applications: ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026

Deadline: Jul 07, 2026 Donor: African Center for Economic Transformation Grant Type: Events Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Eswatini, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan Area: Education, Environment, Health care, Individuals, Innovation, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Youth & Adolescents Applications are now open for the young Africans to engage in simulated policymaking processes that strengthen governance thinking and practical problem-solving skills. For more information, visit https://acetforafrica.org/youth-policy-lab/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Call-for-Applications-ACET-Youth-Policy-Lab-2026

By: Yasmine Ben Slimane

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

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Apply now for AFR100 Direct Beneficiary Grants

Deadline: Jun 19, 2026 Donor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Congo DR, Kenya, Tanzania, Togo Area: Community Development, Biodiversity, Conservation, Innovation, Livelihood, Water Conservation The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Government of Germany through the AFR100 Support Programme, is inviting applications for Direct Beneficiary Grants to support locally led forest and landscape restoration initiatives in Kenya. For more information, visit https://www.fao.org/in-action/afr100/news/detail/applications-open-for-direct-beneficiary-grants-on-restoration-under-the-afr100-support-programme/en Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/apply-now-for-afr100-direct-beneficiary-grants

By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major

Monday, Jun 15, 2026

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Call for Video Proposals on Innovative Water, Waste and Energy Projects (South Africa)

Deadline: Jun 25, 2026 Donor: Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: South Africa Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Community Development, Employment & Labor, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Recycling, Innovation, Technology, Water, Water Management, Women & Gender, Youth & Adolescents The United Nations Development Programme is seeking applications to support community-led projects focused on innovative water, waste, and energy solutions. For more information, visit https://www.undp.org/south-africa/blog/gef-small-grants-programme-opens-call-video-proposals-innovative-water-waste-and-energy-projects Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Call-for-Video-Proposals-on-Innovative-Water-Waste-and-Energy-Projects-South-Africa

By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major

Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants (11th Edition)

Deadline: Jun 29, 2026 Donor: Structural Transformation and Economic Growth Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard Island And Mcdonald Islands, Holy See (Vatican City State), Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, South Korea, North Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome And Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard And Jan Mayen, Eswatini, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks And Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, British Virgin Islands, United States Virgin Islands, Wallis And Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Saint BarthÃ©lemy, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan , CuraÃ§ao, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Saint Martin (French Part), Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) Area: Economic Development, Climate Change, Environment, Research, Women & Gender The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme is inviting applications for its 11th Call for Proposals for Small Research Grants to support research that advances understanding of structural transformation and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. For more information, visit https://grp.cepr.org/steg/funding-calls/11th-call-proposals-steg-small-research-grants Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-proposals-steg-small-research-grants-11th-edition

By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major

Friday, Jun 5, 2026

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