BRD and BADEA Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.

KIGALI, Rwanda – The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have reiterated their commitment to exploring more opportunities for cooperation in inclusive and sustainable economic development in Rwanda and across the African continent. The pledge was made during a high-level conference convened by BRD in Kigali,…

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$25,000–$50,000 Seed Grants Available from Conservation, Food & Health Foundation (Rolling Deadline)

Quick question: What do a rainforest in the Amazon, a rice farm in Southeast Asia, and a public health clinic in rural Tanzania have in common? They can all get funded by the same foundation. The Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation is one of the most accessible and flexible funders for NGOs working across the Global…

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Bel Foundation Offers Financial Support for School Canteen Projects Worldwide.

French nonprofits with a general interest mission can apply by June 26, 2026. Every year, we support approximately twenty projects. School canteens do more than fill hungry bellies. They keep children in classrooms, support local agriculture, teach lifelong nutrition habits, and create community around the shared act of eating. But running a sustainable school canteen…

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Your Strawberries Might Contain 10 Different “Forever Chemicals”: What You Need to Know.

California wants to ban PFAS pesticides by 2035. However, millions of pounds of these toxic chemicals continue to spray directly on the fruits and vegetables you feed your family. You’ve probably heard of PFAS—the so-called “forever chemicals” that make raincoats waterproof, nonstick pans slick, and fast-food wrappers grease-resistant. They’ve been linked to cancer, thyroid disease,…

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Africa Food Systems Forum 2026: 20 Years of Fighting Hunger Gets a New Playbook.

About. Date: September 2026 (Specific dates TBD – Launch event held March 31, 2026)Location: Kigali Convention Centre, RwandaFormerly: African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF)Focus: Agri-food systems investment, climate-resilient agriculture, job creation, post-harvest management. You’ve heard the statistics. Now come see the solutions. One in five Africans goes to bed hungry.The continent imports $100 billion worth of food every year.Climate change…

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Iganze Muhinzi Mworozi: US$300 Million Agricultural Transformation Fund Powers Rwanda’s Farmers.

Rwanda—Agriculture remains the backbone of Rwanda’s economy, yet farmers and agri-entrepreneurs have long faced a persistent challenge: access to affordable, patient capital. The risks of drought, pest infestation, and volatile market prices have made traditional lenders hesitant to finance the sector. Enter Iganze Muhinzi Mworozi—a Kinyarwanda name meaning “The Excellent Farmer and Livestock Keeper” a transformative…

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