Egypt: AI Urges U.S. to Halt Arms Sales
Amnesty International (AI) has called on the United States to halt sales of arms to Egypt due to allegations of flagrant violations by security forces in the country. AI made the call in a response to reports that the U.S. government plans to invoke a national security waiver to release $300 million of restricted military assistance […]
Apply: YALI West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme
Deadline: 29 November, 2020 The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Regional Leadership Centre (RLC), has launched applications for the West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme. YALI was launched by the United States government as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Benefits Participants will be taking through various forms of leadership […]
Apply: IREX Community Solutions Programme
Deadline: 28 October, 2020 The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) has launched applications for the Community Solutions Programme (SCP). The programme is a year-long professional development exercise for people who are working to improve their communities. It is designed to address issues related to energy and the environment, peace and conflict resolution, transparency and […]
Apply: ESP African Resilience Initiative Loan
Deadline: 25 September, 2020 Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) has launched the African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs (ARIE). The aim of the pan-African initiative is to provide financial and technical assistance to 300 entrepreneurs (mostly women) whose businesses have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. It was learnt that ESP launched the initiative in partnership with […]
Apply: Freedom Fund Safer Migration Programme
Deadline: 13 September, 2020 The Freedom Fund has opened applications for the Safer Migration and Child Domestic Workers Programme aimed at educing exploitation and servitude of CDW in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This funding is provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office), […]
Apply: US Embassy Small Grants Programme
Deadline: 15 August, 2020 The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Affairs Section (PAS) has opened applications for funding of programmes that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Rwanda. All programmes must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organisation(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. […]
Apply: US Consulate Computer Management Assistant
Deadline:14 August, 2020 Location: Lagos, Nigeria The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to fill the position of Computer Management Assistant. The U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. Responsibilities Work as a system network administrator […]
Apply: U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Small Grants
Deadline: 15 July, 2020 The U.S. Mission in Nigeria’s Public Affairs Sections (PAS) has announced a call for its Public Diplomacy (PD) Small Grants. PAS says the grants will help promote Nigeria’s democratic governance, unity and stability by improving government transparency and accountability, the rule of law, a free and professional media, as well as […]
Apply: U.S. Mission Empowering Girls in STEM Grant
Deadline: 15 July, 2020. The U.S. Consulate General in Durban, South Africa, has opened a competition for organisations to submit applications to develop and implement a programme that will encourage young women in South Africa to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The aim of this activity is to promote prosperity and […]