The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $5.4 million grant to support the building of urgently needed food security in Somalia. The grant constitutes additional financing to the multinational Program to Build Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security (BREFONS) and will specifically deploy certified quality seeds of climate-adapted fodder varieties and enable the establishment of fodder banks in the six regional states of the country. The overall objective of … [Read more...] about AfDB approves $5.4 million grant for urgently building Food Security in Somalia
GET READY! The Habitats Trust is soon Opening its Application Portal for Conservation Organisations and Individuals
The Habitats Trust is soon opening its Application Portal! THT Grants accepts proposals for the conservation of India’s natural habitats and indigenous species of flora and fauna from all over India and does not focus on any particular geography. The proposed projects must have direct conservation benefits to threatened habitats or species. The Grants aim to financially support holistic, innovative, and replicable conservation projects. Grants For Organisations/Individuals THT … [Read more...] about GET READY! The Habitats Trust is soon Opening its Application Portal for Conservation Organisations and Individuals
Ford Foundation makes sweeping commitments to support Trans Organizations
The Ford Foundation has announced its support for widespread commitments led by grassroots and community organizations for the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights and that it is doubling its annual investment in trans communities, committing to at least $10 million over the next five years. Alexander L. Lee, Funders for LGBTQ Issues interim vice president of programs said, “I hope these commitments from the Ford Foundation inspire other grantmakers, especially those that value the rights and humanity … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation makes sweeping commitments to support Trans Organizations
European Philanthropic Funders Network releases Climate Justice Guide for Grantmakers
A European philanthropic funders network, have announced the release of a guide for grantmakers detailing how incorporating a climate justice lens is vital to addressing climate change. Sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett and Oak foundations, the guide, Centering Equity and Justice in Climate Philanthropy, details ways in which the climate crisis disproportionately affects marginalized communities that are the least resourced and most historically excluded, as well as common barriers … [Read more...] about European Philanthropic Funders Network releases Climate Justice Guide for Grantmakers
Next Grant Cycle of the ‘LEADING FROM THE SOUTH’ is Launching Soon!
Call For Applications for the next cycle of grants for the LEADING FROM THE SOUTH programme to be launched in the third week of May. Call will be open for organisations & networks in 17 countries in Asia. Leading from the South is a consortium created to resource feminist activism in the Global South and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. It supports activism devised, implemented, and led by women’s rights organisations in the Global South. The fund is being … [Read more...] about Next Grant Cycle of the ‘LEADING FROM THE SOUTH’ is Launching Soon!
USAID announces more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Burma and Bangladesh
The United States announced more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, including support for those affected by ongoing violence in Burma, refugees from Burma in Bangladesh, and Bangladeshi host communities. This funding includes more than $101 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and nearly $51 million from the U.S. Department of State. It brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to the crisis to more … [Read more...] about USAID announces more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Burma and Bangladesh
World Bank approves US$400 million financing to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in Tunisia
The World Bank approved US$400 million in additional financing for the Tunisia COVID-19 Social Protection Emergency Response Support Project which aims to help about 900,000 vulnerable Tunisian households, or 30% of the total population, to cope with the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. This additional financing will continue to provide cash transfers to poor and low-income households while strengthening Tunisia’s social protection system. The main purpose is to scale up … [Read more...] about World Bank approves US$400 million financing to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in Tunisia
World Relief welcomes announcement of Ukrainian refugee resettlement and humanitarian assistance
President Biden announced a plan to admit as many as 100,000 Ukrainians to the United States as refugees and through other means. In addition, the United States is committing to provide more than $1 billion in new funding towards humanitarian assistance for those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its impacts around the world. World Relief welcomes this announcement of additional humanitarian aid and is eager to welcome more Ukrainians to the United States, while also insisting that the … [Read more...] about World Relief welcomes announcement of Ukrainian refugee resettlement and humanitarian assistance
UK pledges £286 million of lifesaving aid for Afghanistan
The UK is set to commit a further £286 million of emergency UK aid to the Afghan people to provide life-saving food and emergency health support. The new money is announced ahead of the UN Afghanistan Conference, which will bring together international allies to raise vital funds for humanitarian aid, as well as protect women and girls and support stability in the region. The UN is seeking to raise more than $4 billion – its largest ever appeal for a single country. The UN estimates that … [Read more...] about UK pledges £286 million of lifesaving aid for Afghanistan
The Gates Foundation and Qatar Fund for Development invest up to $200 Million to support Smallholder Farmers in Africa
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced at the 2022 Doha Forum, a new strategic partnership called Nanmo, or “growing together” in Arabic. Nimmo will invest in climate-adaptive agricultural tools and technologies to build resilient food systems and markets that provide nutrition, income, and economic opportunities to small-scale producers and their communities across the African continent. QFFD and the Gates Foundation jointly pledged up … [Read more...] about The Gates Foundation and Qatar Fund for Development invest up to $200 Million to support Smallholder Farmers in Africa
