Covering the systems that sustain us.
By Here For Hope Foundation & Earth Focus Network “When students are given the right tools and knowledge, they become powerful agents of change.” — Dr. Sam Kanyamibwa, Founder and CEO of ARCOS Network In Rwanda, a quiet revolution is taking place in schoolyards across the country. Students are not just learning about environmental challenges—they…
By Feston Bigirimana, Founder, Here For Hope Foundation “Before this program, I didn’t know that trees help bring rain. Now, I water my tree every day because I want it to grow tall and protect our school.” — Mugisha, Primary 3 Student In the Eastern Province of Rwanda, where climate change is not a distant…
By Feston Bigirimana, Founder, Here For Hope Foundation “Igiti Cyange, Umurage Wange.” In Kinyarwanda, these words carry the weight of a generation’s responsibility. When we launched the “My Tree, My Legacy” campaign at the University of Rwanda’s Rukara Campus, we were not simply planting 6,800 trees. We were responding to a climate crisis that is reshaping…
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…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) with support from the World Bank, concluded a two-day high-level learning event aimed at strengthening political leadership, investment, and regional collaboration for agrifood systems transformation. The event brought together the IGAD Committee of Ambassadors, the IGAD Parliamentary Forum on…
The Swiss Re Foundation has opened applications for Shine 2027, a unique programme combining grant funding with an accelerator designed to support early-stage urban climate ventures. The initiative seeks innovations that help urban communities reduce emissions, adapt to climate change, and improve lives. Why This Programme Matters Cities account for approximately 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and…
The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) invites applications for its New Ideas Award, a grant program designed to provide early-stage support for exploratory research that tests novel hypotheses and opens new conceptual or experimental directions in the study of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). About the Grant The New Ideas Award is intentionally broad in scope….
The Oneness Revival Team (ORT), a humanitarian and philanthropic foundation, has announced its fourth annual grant cycle for 2026. This initiative is designed to empower grassroots organizations worldwide that operate with limited annual budgets, offering funding ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 USD to drive sustainable development and strengthen the operational capacity of NGOs focused on social, economic,…
Deadline: September 10, 2026 The Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) invites proposals for the Africa Energy Innovation Competition (AEIC), a continental challenge mobilizing young, early-stage energy entrepreneurs to develop, prototype, and scale innovative solutions across Africa’s energy sector. About the Competition Themed “Accelerating Value Addition, Youth Innovation & Community Action,” the competition supports young entrepreneurs across four strategic tracks: What’s…
