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Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) – Call for Proposals

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The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), together with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), launches the Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) Call for Proposals, aimed at accelerating socio-economic inclusion, empowerment, and gender equality across selected African regions.

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Embassy Lecture: Intraseasonal Climate Variability and Its Impact on Society – South Africa and the Czech Republic in Partnership

The Embassy Lecture “Intraseasonal Climate Variability and Its Impact on Society: South Africa and the Czech Republic in Partnership” is an interactive online session fostering international scientific collaboration to address urgent climate and sustainability challenges. This virtual event brings...

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The Runanga Group Pty Ltd

The Runanga Group is a proudly 100% women-owned South African company and an EME Level 1 BBBEE Contributor. We specialise in delivering tailored training and development solutions that bridge the gap between academic learning and practical work experience.

Our programmes empower individuals with essential work-readiness skills, critical soft skills, and practical placement opportunities to ensure successful entry into the workplace. We also offer teacher capacity and professional development programmes that strengthen education through literacy support, curriculum development and presentation

Kat The Education Specialist (Paddlles Center of Excellence)

Ask Kat is a smart, WhatsApp-based tutoring platform designed to make learning support accessible, affordable, and personal for South African families.
It helps learners understand homework, prepare for exams, and build study confidence — while keeping parents informed, empowered, and involved.

Unlike traditional tutoring, Ask Kat operates entirely through WhatsApp, using AI technology, assessment-driven insights, and parent feedback tools to deliver real-time academic support.
 

The business runs on a subscription model for parents (R99–R249/month) and a bulk licence model for schools, NGOs, and

F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact – 2026

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The F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact is an annual global award of USD $150,000 in unrestricted funding designed to accelerate enterprises addressing urgent social or environmental challenges. Open to nonprofit, for-profit, hybrid, or other legal forms, the prize highlights organizations making measurable progress and expanding their reach, with a focus on bold leadership, community-centered strategies, and scalable impact. The award supports exceptional leaders and organizations ready to amplify their proven models and drive systemic change.

Applicants should demonstrate:

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FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund – Cycle I Grants

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The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is a major philanthropic initiative supporting grassroots organizations advancing access to quality K–12 education and sports for children in underserved communities worldwide. Grants of $50,000–$250,000 USD are available to legally registered non-profit organizations directly implementing educational or sports-focused projects for 500–10,000 individuals in disadvantaged regions. The Fund supports two kinds of applications: general operating support or program/project-specific support.

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100x Impact Accelerator Programme 2026/27

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The 100x Impact Accelerator offers an intensive 12-week programme designed for bold, high-impact social ventures whether non-profit or for-profit, that are tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate and environment, healthcare, inequality, migration, education, democracy, happiness and wellbeing, equitable economies, new frontiers, and refugees/cohesion.

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WJSV Projects

WJSV Projects (Pty) Ltd specialises in delivering high-quality construction and contracting services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. With a strong focus on professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail, we provide innovative solutions that consistently exceed expectations.

Our services include:

  • Building and construction
  • Project management
  • Contracting and consulting
  • Renovations
  • Electrical services
  • Plumbing services

Led by a dynamic trio of industry-driven professionals, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results that support and elevate our clients’ goals. Whether you

Global Sustainability Challenge

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The Global Sustainability Challenge is a prestigious annual competition open to university students worldwide including those from South Africa inviting bold, tangible solutions to sustainability challenges. Backed by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, SEforALL, and a network of global partners, the challenge empowers student teams to address pressing issues under two transformative pillars: Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience.

Participants move through three high-impact phases:

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Funding Opportunity: FemFocus – Encouraging Women’s Entrepreneurship

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The FemFocus - Encouraging Women’s Entrepreneurship programme, funded by the Government of the Netherlands and administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is designed to accelerate women’s economic empowerment in selected African countries. Targeting civil society organizations (CSOs), FemFocus supports sustainable business growth through substantial financial grants and comprehensive capacity-building initiatives. The programme focuses on two strategic tracks:

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