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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…
📅 LOI Deadline: August 28, 2026 The Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund has opened applications for its fourth annual round of funding, offering three grants of $100,000 annually for three years to collaborations between Oakland-based cultural and social change organizations serving BIPOC communities. The funding will ensure that artists, culture bearers, and organizers can work side-by-side…
Deadline Approaching: July 27, 2026 For organizations across the Caribbean working to strengthen communities, protect the environment, and expand educational opportunities, the Sandals Foundation 2027 Grant Program offers a powerful opportunity to turn vision into impact. With funding available across three tiers, this program invites community-based organizations, NGOs, and social enterprises to apply for grants to support…
BUGESERA, Rwanda — First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame on Friday launched the first Imbuto Hub, a modern community center that brings education, childcare, health services, sports, digital learning, and vocational training together under one roof. The facility, located in Nyamata, Bugesera District, is the flagship of the Imbuto Foundation’s new strategy as it marks its 25th…
