Are you a young woman leading work for gender equality in your community? The Nalafem Fund is offering three grants of $1,500 each, which is $4,500 in total. The grants support initiatives that push forward at least one demand of the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Women from all African countries can apply, so Nigerians are welcome.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- You can apply as a young women's group, a feminist collective, a network or an individual young woman advocate.
- You must be under 40 years old.
- You must be based in an African country.
- Your initiative must advance at least one demand of the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto.
- Your initiative should link to the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Benefits
- A $1,500 grant for each of the three selected initiatives.
How to Apply
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- Read the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto and pick the demand your work supports.
- Prepare your application. Describe your initiative, who it helps, how it supports the demand, how you will use the $1,500, and the results you expect.
- Submit through the Nalafem Fund application link before October 23, 2026.
The call gives no closing time, so apply as early as you can.
Disclaimer
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