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By Earth Focus Network News “Off-grid solar has become one of the fastest-growing routes to electricity access, reaching hundreds of millions of households and enterprises where grid access remains slow, unreliable, or uneconomic.” — GOGLA Annual General Meeting 2026 Report A Defining Moment for Energy Access Rwanda is set to host one of the world’s most…
By Earth Focus Network News “With bundled resources, shared know-how, and joint networks, we can better solve the urgent problems of our time and anchor success sustainably.” — develoPPP Programme, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) A powerful funding opportunity is now open for companies ready to scale sustainable business solutions, strengthen…
Kigali, Rwanda – Africa stands at a defining moment in its economic transformation. With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, expanding digital economies, and the opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the continent has the potential to become one of the world’s leading engines of growth. The Innovate Africa Conference 2026, taking…
Kinigi, Rwanda—Thousands gathered at the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park on Friday, 4 September 2026, for the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, a celebration of life, conservation, and community that has become one of Rwanda’s most cherished traditions. The event, held under the theme “Conservation is Life: Sustaining the Future,” saw 22 baby mountain gorillas given…
Are you leading an NGO, social enterprise, research institution, or impact-driven organization with a scalable solution? Explore these major global funding opportunities supporting social innovation, community development, health, education, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. 1. Global Innovation Fund Funding Up to USD 15 million Applications Rolling GIF invests in social innovations that aim to improve…
By Earth Focus Network “Without urgent action, there will be a further acceleration in the global rate of species extinction, which is already at least tens to hundreds of times higher than it has averaged over the past 10 million years.” — Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework A landmark funding opportunity has opened for biodiversity conservation…
By Earth Focus Network News “Funding is the fuel that turns vision into impact.” Are you leading an NGO, social enterprise, startup, or innovative initiative seeking funding to scale your impact? You are not alone. Across Africa and the developing world, passionate changemakers are working tirelessly to address climate change, water scarcity, food insecurity, and…
Kigali, Rwanda – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $300 million investment in projects aimed at boosting agriculture in Rwanda, part of a broader effort to strengthen one of the country’s most profitable sectors. The announcement came during the bank’s annual talks with the Rwandan government and other development partners, where discussions focused on…
Kigali, Rwanda – Nearly 1,000 African leaders, thinkers, and changemakers are gathering in Kigali this week for the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, taking place on August 25–26, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre. Convened by the African School of Governance (ASG), the forum brings together heads of state, former presidents, business leaders, and young innovators to chart a…
Deadline: September 1, 2026 The Halton Foundation is inviting applications from eligible non-profit organizations for grants that support research and solution development aimed at improving indoor environmental quality and human well-being. This is a unique opportunity for universities, research institutes, and NGOs worldwide to advance knowledge and practical solutions for healthier indoor environments. About the…
