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OpportunityYOUTH EMPOWERMENT
SUPPORT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT TO BECOME SELF RELIENCE.most of the youth in northern uganda were affected by the 20 years war led by lord resistant army. currently youth have gone back to settle and become productive but they are being hindered by inadiquate knowledge and high cost of production. this has made most of thye youth most especially young girls to get pregnant as well as being at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. most ladies have resulted to selling sex to earn aliving for their young kids and boys has resulted to taking scopion and marajwana. in the vision, this youth can still be transform and become productive through providing hand on skills like, hair dressing trainning, tailoring, mechanics and cake production etc. most of the youth are longing to get the skills but they cannot afford the cost of paying tiution. in this partenship, acquiring machine like sawing machine from donation. the organisation do have space,few staff that can provide trhe training.By: ODUR MOSES
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OpportunityYOUTH EMPOWERMENT
SUPPORT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT TO BECOME SELF RELIENCE.most of the youth in northern uganda were affected by the 20 years war led by lord resistant army. currently youth have gone back to settle and become productive but they are being hindered by inadiquate knowledge and high cost of production. this has made most of thye youth most especially young girls to get pregnant as well as being at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. most ladies have resulted to selling sex to earn aliving for their young kids and boys has resulted to taking scopion and marajwana. in the vision, this youth can still be transform and become productive through providing hand on skills like, hair dressing trainning, tailoring, mechanics and cake production etc. most of the youth are longing to get the skills but they cannot afford the cost of paying tiution. in this partenship, acquiring machine like sawing machine from donation. the organisation do have space,few staff that can provide trhe training. Read moreBy: ODUR MOSES
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ArticleAGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing ForumThe Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM), in collaboration with the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) and AFRIQOM, will be hosting the first virtual edition of the East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum on Thursday, 28 October 2021. The event has been themed “Strengthening Regional Collaboration to Finance Fertilizer in the Agribusiness Value Chain”, and will facilitate the identification of opportunities for building and fostering partnerships with sectorial stakeholders in order to enhance access to finance and agricultural productivity in East and Southern Africa. The East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum will bring together regional member countries, regional and international development and commercial financial institutions, farmers, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. The goal will be for participants to deliberate on potential solutions to existing bottlenecks to fertilizer financing. Delegates will also discuss ways to scale up funding in the region by leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative and other existing success stories. Click here to register for the eventBy: Derek Tobias
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ArticleAGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing ForumThe Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM), in collaboration with the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) and AFRIQOM, will be hosting the first virtual edition of the East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum on Thursday, 28 October 2021. The event has been themed “Strengthening Regional Collaboration to Finance Fertilizer in the Agribusiness Value Chain”, and will facilitate the identification of opportunities for building and fostering partnerships with sectorial stakeholders in order to enhance access to finance and agricultural productivity in East and Southern Africa. The East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum will bring together regional member countries, regional and international development and commercial financial institutions, farmers, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. The goal will be for participants to deliberate on potential solutions to existing bottlenecks to fertilizer financing. Delegates will also discuss ways to scale up funding in the region by leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative and other existing success stories. Click here to register for the event Read moreBy: Derek Tobias
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ArticleEDUCATION
Connecting with Prof Ayiro and Daystar UniversityProfessor and Vice Chancellor Laban Ayiro from Daystar University, Provost Teresa Woodruff, ISP Dean Steve Hanson, AAP leadership, and faculty in the College of Communications Arts and Sciences had the opportunity to meet Aug 24. Prof Ayiro met with leadership from the College of Communications and the KEY Team to discuss potential collaborative relationships. AAP is grateful for connecting with Prof Ayiro and Daystar University. Attached are photos from the event and lunch with Prof. Ayiro capturing Provost Teresa Woodruff, Professor Laban Ayiro, ISP Dean Steve Hanson, AAP Director Jose Jackson-Malete, AAP Director, Amy Jamison, Prof. David Ewoldsen, and Prof. Nancy Rhodes.By: Raquel Acosta
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ArticleEDUCATION
Connecting with Prof Ayiro and Daystar UniversityProfessor and Vice Chancellor Laban Ayiro from Daystar University, Provost Teresa Woodruff, ISP Dean Steve Hanson, AAP leadership, and faculty in the College of Communications Arts and Sciences had the opportunity to meet Aug 24. Prof Ayiro met with leadership from the College of Communications and the KEY Team to discuss potential collaborative relationships. AAP is grateful for connecting with Prof Ayiro and Daystar University. Attached are photos from the event and lunch with Prof. Ayiro capturing Provost Teresa Woodruff, Professor Laban Ayiro, ISP Dean Steve Hanson, AAP Director Jose Jackson-Malete, AAP Director, Amy Jamison, Prof. David Ewoldsen, and Prof. Nancy Rhodes. Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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ArticleEDUCATION
LECTURE: Coloniality of Higher Education in Africa, the Decolonisation Agenda, and Academic FreedomYou are cordially invited to the Annual NWU Lecture on Academic Freedomby Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, School of Law, University of Ghana,Legon, Accra.Topic: The Coloniality of Higher Education in Africa, theDecolonisation Agenda, and Academic FreedomDate and time: 15 September 2021, 14:00 to 15:30 SAST If you wish to attend by zoom, please RSVP here:https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_45iNwZg9THawSADRufGyPA__;!!HXCxUKc!kPN0uvfLvGQ2OI8pyHfemNnhy1vtZVtyWJf3S_H1PlMaNUwFKaopZgNXOtevBAY$ (the event link will be provided to you)By: Annemi Conradie
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ArticleEDUCATION
LECTURE: Coloniality of Higher Education in Africa, the Decolonisation Agenda, and Academic FreedomYou are cordially invited to the Annual NWU Lecture on Academic Freedomby Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, School of Law, University of Ghana,Legon, Accra.Topic: The Coloniality of Higher Education in Africa, theDecolonisation Agenda, and Academic FreedomDate and time: 15 September 2021, 14:00 to 15:30 SAST If you wish to attend by zoom, please RSVP here:https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_45iNwZg9THawSADRufGyPA__;!!HXCxUKc!kPN0uvfLvGQ2OI8pyHfemNnhy1vtZVtyWJf3S_H1PlMaNUwFKaopZgNXOtevBAY$ (the event link will be provided to you) Read moreBy: Annemi Conradie
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OpportunityAGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
AGRF 2021 Summit: Agricultural Transformation for Sustainable and Resilient Food SystemsAAP is excited to announce the “Agricultural Transformation for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems” session at The AGRF Pre-Summit event on Monday, September 6th. AGRF and its partners organized a three-day summit, September 7-10 around the theme of “Pathways to Recovery and Resilient Food Systems,” and this will be just one of the many important discussions occurring. The AGRF 2021 Summit is a defining moment in highlighting and unlocking the policy, and financial commitments and innovations the continent has made and that it continues to work towards achieving. AAP recognizes the importance of these sustainable development goals and is looking forward to the participation of our colleagues throughout the Summit. Register for this year’s summit: https://agrf.org/By: Raquel Acosta
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OpportunityAGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
AGRF 2021 Summit: Agricultural Transformation for Sustainable and Resilient Food SystemsAAP is excited to announce the “Agricultural Transformation for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems” session at The AGRF Pre-Summit event on Monday, September 6th. AGRF and its partners organized a three-day summit, September 7-10 around the theme of “Pathways to Recovery and Resilient Food Systems,” and this will be just one of the many important discussions occurring. The AGRF 2021 Summit is a defining moment in highlighting and unlocking the policy, and financial commitments and innovations the continent has made and that it continues to work towards achieving. AAP recognizes the importance of these sustainable development goals and is looking forward to the participation of our colleagues throughout the Summit. Register for this year’s summit: https://agrf.org/ Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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OpportunityAGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+1
AGRF 2021 SummitAAP Africa Office Associate Director, Isaac Minde, will be moderating the “Youth and Agri-food System’s Resilience in Africa” session at The AGRF Summit Pre-Day event on Sept. 6th. AGRF and its partners organized a three-day summit, September 7-10 around the theme of “Pathways to Recovery and Resilient Food Systems”. The AGRF 2021 Summit is a defining moment in highlighting and unlocking the policy, and financial commitments and innovations the continent has made and that it continues to work towards achieving. AAP recognizes the importance of these sustainable development goals and is looking forward to the participation of our colleagues throughout the Summit. Register for this year’s summit: https://bit.ly/3xVWZp2By: Raquel Acosta
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OpportunityAGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+1
AGRF 2021 SummitAAP Africa Office Associate Director, Isaac Minde, will be moderating the “Youth and Agri-food System’s Resilience in Africa” session at The AGRF Summit Pre-Day event on Sept. 6th. AGRF and its partners organized a three-day summit, September 7-10 around the theme of “Pathways to Recovery and Resilient Food Systems”. The AGRF 2021 Summit is a defining moment in highlighting and unlocking the policy, and financial commitments and innovations the continent has made and that it continues to work towards achieving. AAP recognizes the importance of these sustainable development goals and is looking forward to the participation of our colleagues throughout the Summit. Register for this year’s summit: https://bit.ly/3xVWZp2 Read moreBy: Raquel Acosta
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OpportunityHEALTH AND NUTRITION
Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) 2021/2022 SolicitationOn August 23, 2021, PEER released its latest call for proposals, which aims to support research projects that focus on the impacts of COVID-19 and potential solutions that can emerge from this pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented global challenges and uncovered weaknesses in the ability of governments, the private sector, and local and international actors to deliver services and resources across many systems. This has been true in food and agriculture, healthcare, and education, among other sectors. However, the pandemic also has inspired innovation in areas such as digital technology and social organization, and there are many examples of countries or communities effectively coordinating to confront this threat. This PEER funding opportunity looks to support locally-led research projects that (1) aid in our understanding of how shocks such as COVID-19 affect key sectors in developing countries and (2) test approaches to help communities and sectors respond to and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 or similar future shocks.Projects funded under this year’s call for applications will receive one-year awards of up to US $70,000. In addition, they will receive personalized training and guidance from USAID’s Research Technical Assistance Center on developing evidence-to-action plans and communications products. The deadline for submission of pre-proposals is October 22, 2021. For further details please review the Request for Applications.By: Derek Tobias
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OpportunityHEALTH AND NUTRITION
Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) 2021/2022 SolicitationOn August 23, 2021, PEER released its latest call for proposals, which aims to support research projects that focus on the impacts of COVID-19 and potential solutions that can emerge from this pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented global challenges and uncovered weaknesses in the ability of governments, the private sector, and local and international actors to deliver services and resources across many systems. This has been true in food and agriculture, healthcare, and education, among other sectors. However, the pandemic also has inspired innovation in areas such as digital technology and social organization, and there are many examples of countries or communities effectively coordinating to confront this threat. This PEER funding opportunity looks to support locally-led research projects that (1) aid in our understanding of how shocks such as COVID-19 affect key sectors in developing countries and (2) test approaches to help communities and sectors respond to and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 or similar future shocks.Projects funded under this year’s call for applications will receive one-year awards of up to US $70,000. In addition, they will receive personalized training and guidance from USAID’s Research Technical Assistance Center on developing evidence-to-action plans and communications products. The deadline for submission of pre-proposals is October 22, 2021. For further details please review the Request for Applications. Read moreBy: Derek Tobias
