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When we think about solving a problem as complex as childhood malnutrition, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The statistics are stark, the challenges immense, and the solutions often seem to require massive, complex interventions. But sometimes, the most powerful solutions are the simplest, the most humble, and the most deeply rooted. Today, let’s talk about…
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a landmark Call for Proposals that presents a significant opportunity for African nations to strengthen public health and environmental protection through harmonised Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) approaches. This initiative, backed by the European Union’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and implemented with partners including…
Are you a women entrepreneur in Rwanda’s tourism, hospitality, or agriculture sector ready to take your business to the next level? The BPN Entrepreneurship Development Program – Impala Program offers a unique opportunity to transform your business through intensive coaching, training, and networking . About the Impala Program The Impala Program is a 12-month journey designed to support 15 high-potential women-led…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Smart Africa Secretariat, has launched the third edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that address some of Africa’s most pressing agricultural and climate challenges. Under the theme “From Ideation to…
Deadline: 4 September 2026 Applications are now open for the Resilient Futures Open Call 2026, a global funding opportunity for innovators with bold ideas that connect democratic political leadership and climate resilience. The programme supports early-stage, non-partisan projects that can create lasting impact in communities around the world. The initiative brings together four leading funders: the Better…
Deadline: 12 July 2026 The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator is now accepting applications from organizations with proven solutions ready to scale their impact for forcibly displaced and stateless people. This initiative bridges the gap between successful pilot initiatives and sustainable, system-level impact, providing a structured pathway for high-potential innovations to grow and significantly contribute to humanitarian…
📢 Calling Women-Led Enterprises in Kigali! Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to grow your business and access new opportunities? The WE-COLLABO Initiative, led by UN Women Rwanda in partnership with the PSF Specialized Cluster and stakeholders, invites eligible women-led enterprises based in Kigali to apply. About the Programme The WE-COLLABO Initiative is designed to empower women entrepreneurs by providing…
Musanze, Rwanda – Today, the picturesque district of Musanze—home to Rwanda’s iconic Volcanoes National Park—played host to the first edition of the 2026 Business & Climate Talks. This landmark event brought together stakeholders from across sectors to explore how eco-tourism, sustainability certification, and green investment can drive Rwanda’s climate resilience and economic growth. Hosted by the Ministry of…
Kigali, Rwanda – Visitor registration has officially opened for VIV Africa 2026, inviting livestock, feed, and agribusiness professionals to secure free entry for the region’s premier animal protein industry exhibition. The event is scheduled for October 7–8, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, with a paid Leadership Conference taking place one day prior on October 6 ….
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 is building momentum with a compelling webinar that puts gender equality front and center. On July 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EAT), the “Women in Food Systems: Cultivating Equality, Harvesting Growth in Food Systems” webinar will tackle one of the most critical questions facing African agriculture: how to move beyond inclusion…
