The Africa Impact Fundraising (AIF) Grant Program is a new initiative by the New Africa Fund, aimed at empowering African NGOs, community-based organizations, and social enterprises to address the pressing need for funding and fundraising expertise.
S+T+ARTS = innovation at the nexus of Science, Technology, and the ARTS: STARTS is an initiative of the European Commission to foster alliances of science, technology, and artistic practice. The focus is on people and projects that contribute to mastering the social, ecological, and economic challenges. The STARTS Prize Africa highlights and awards regional best practices in the field through the African edition of the well-known STARTS Prize. The STARTS Prize has been a major contributor in building the foundations of a community interlinking artists, companies, scientists, researchers, and businesses. From 2024, this movement has been enhanced with the STARTS Prize Africa.
The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 12th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. This year, the summit will center on innovation in climate action, digital transformation, and the creative industries.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is committed to investing in education and youth employment for this reason; aiming to improve prospects for young people, particularly in developing countries and fragile states, by bridging the gap between the skills young people learn and what the labour market demands. In support of these efforts, the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), is pleased to launch its annual scholarship in collaboration with One Young World, which will offer young leaders and entrepreneurs from these countries a place at the annual One Young World Summit.
If you are a young leader devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable world, One Young World would like to invite you to our next annual Summit. Apply to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany from 3 - 6 November via our flagship Leading Scholarship.
How will you change the world? The Hult Prize challenges young people across the globe to solve the planet's most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship. Aprestigious, year-long global competition that empowers young innovators to tackle some of the world's most critical and urgent problems by developing creative social ventures. Participants will have the opportunity to turn their ideas into realities while competing for a grand prize of US $1,000,000.
The One Young World Academy is a globally recognised e-learning platform designed to empower young leaders to make an impact. In partnership with the Gates Foundation, we are launching a special series focused on critical global health issues. The Academy series will explore how multifaceted approaches - combining innovation, advocacy, and partnerships are essential to advancing global health outcomes.
Currently, half of the global population lacks access to essential healthcare services, highlighting a significant and urgent need for change. To address this critical issue, it is imperative to leverage innovative solutions and create new models that effectively expand healthcare access. Health entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in this transformation, and women-led initiatives, in particular, are essential in driving these efforts. By empowering women entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector, we can harness their unique perspectives and insights to develop tailored solutions that cater to underserved communities. This approach not only helps bridge the access gap but also fosters inclusive growth and sustainable development in healthcare.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa CDC-Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Fellowship Program, a prestigious initiative launched by the African Union Commission in partnership with the Kofi Annan Foundation. This program, which began on May 25, 2020, is specifically designed to identify and nurture future leaders in the field of public health across Africa. The fellowship aims to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and networks to effectively address the unique public health challenges facing the continent. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes leadership training, policy development, and strategic thinking, along with opportunities for hands-on experience in public health initiatives. Fellows will engage with experts from various fields, participate in collaborative projects, and explore innovative solutions to improve health systems in their home countries. By fostering a new generation of leaders, the program seeks to advance Africa’s public health systems and support the implementation of a new public health order that prioritizes health equity and sustainability.
A US $1 million award presented to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. The Global Teacher Prize underlines the importance of educators and the fact that their efforts deserve to be recognized and celebrated worldwide. It seeks to acknowledge the impacts of the very best teachers—not only on their students but also on the communities around them.
The 2024-2025 GSEA competition is open Up to US$100,000 Funding
November 15, 2024
The Africa CDC Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Fellowship program 2025
November 20, 2024
Re-Earth Initiative’s RE! Granting Cycle 2 UPTO $15,000 to support your climate project
January 08, 2025
