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Women's Action Group
Harare, Zimbabwe Since 1983 WOMEN’S ACTION GROUP PROFILE 1. Background Women’s Action Group (WAG) was founded in 1983. It was the violation of the human rights of black women by a black government which gave birth to this organisation. WAG was form...
Forum for African Women Educationalists
Nairobi, Kenya Since 1992 The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a pan-African non-governmental organization founded in 1992 by five women ministers of education to promote girls’ and women's education in sub-Saharan Africa by maki...
Namibia Nature Foundation
Windhoek, Namibia Since 1987 Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), established in 1987, is a people-centred conservation and sustainable development non-governmental organisation (NGO), and one of the largest home-grown organisations of its kind. The org...
Twaweza
Tanzania Since 2009 Twaweza means “we can make it happen” in Swahili. It is a ten year citizen-centered initiative, focusing on large-scale change in East Africa. Twaweza believes that lasting change requires bottom-up action. We seek to fo...
Uganda National NGO Forum
Uganda Since 1997 The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) is an independent and inclusive national platform for NGOs in Uganda that was launched in 1997 to create space for NGOs to reflect, strategize and take action on matters of mutual i...
Africa Philanthropy Network
Tanzania APN seeks to reclaim the power and elevate the practices of African philanthropy. Reclaiming Africa philanthropy entails reclaiming our resources, our voice, our agency, our ability to act! The APN is implemeting the Giv...
Africat Foundation
Otjiwarongo, Namibia Since 1991 The AfriCat Foundation is a Namibian non-profit organisation dedicated to the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores and native wildlife. Based within the 200 km2 Okonjima Nature Reserve near Otjiwarongo, t...
Akina Mama wa Afrika
Bulindo, Uganda Since 1985 Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) (Swahili for "African women") was established in 1985 in the United Kingdom as a small community organisation for African women. It is now an international and Pan-African feminist non-governm...
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Nairobi, Kenya Since 2006 AGRA, formerly known as the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to improve agricultural practices in Africa, with the goals of doubling the income of 20 million farmers an...
Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
Johannesburg, South Africa Since 1990 The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network of organizations that was founded in 1990 to provide communication infrastructure, including Internet-based applications, to groups and ind...
Big Life Foundation
Kenya Since 2010 ("Big Life") is non-profit conservation organization focused on preserving the wildlife and habitats of the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem of East Africa through community-based and collaborative strategies..
Busoga Health Forum (BHF)
Uganda Since 2020 Busoga Health Forum (BHF) is a Uganda-based non-for-profit, non-governmental, and lobbying organisation that is based in Busoga region. It was established in 2020 to respond to health issues that are faced by women, chil...
Christian Aid Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria Since 2003 See the impact of Christian Aid's work in Nigeria since 2003. Find out how we're tackling poverty with local communities today.
Coalition for the Empowerment of Women and Girls (CEWAG)
Lilongwe, Malawi Since 2017 Coalition for the Empowerment of Women and Girls (CEWAG) is a Malawian non-governmental organisation that promotes women rights through advocacy, capacity building, awareness raising, research and coalition building. The...
DKT Ethiopia
Ethiopia DKT Ethiopia (‘DKT’) is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 that employs social marketing to promote the adoption of family planning, HIV prevention, and maternal and child health products and services.
Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA)
Sierra Leone Since 1992 The Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA) is a non-governmental organization that aims to protect and restore the environment in West Africa through community-led programs. It was founded in 1992 in the United Kingdo...
Equality Now
Kenya We advance legal gender equality through advocacy, policy reform, and partnerships. Learn how to support women’s rights around the world.
Eve Organization for Women Development
South Sudan EVE Organization for Women Development was established in August 13, 2005 in Sudan and in 2008 in South Sudan. The head office of EVE is in Juba South Sudan and it operates in five states. Central, Eastern and Western Eq...
International Rescue Committee Addis (IRC UGANDA)
Kampala, Ethiopia Since 1998 Humanitarian organisation responding to crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster to survive and recover.
Libyan Technology Foundation (LTF)
Tripoli, Libya Since 2020 The Libyan Technology Foundation, formerly Libyan Information and Communications Technology Organization, is a Libyan non-profit organization, established in 2020 with the objectives of spreading technical awareness and...
living peace institute
DR Congo Breaking cycles of violence through community-based mental health and psychosocial support Evidence-based, Gender-transformative, Locally led, Engaging men and boys. Discover Our Approach Support Our Work How we do it "T...
Marine Megafauna Foundation
Mozambique Since 2009 The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a marine biology research and conservation nonprofit known for discovering, researching, and protecting large marine animals including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, whale...
Nelson Mandela Foundation
Houghton Estate, South Africa Since 1999 The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a nonprofit organisation founded by Nelson Mandela in 1999 to promote Mandela's vision of freedom and equality for all. The chairman is Naledi Pandor, and the chief executive officer is D...
Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
Lekki, Nigeria Since 1980 The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is an environmental non-governmental organization that promotes environmental tourism with the goal of expanding awareness of Nigeria's natural resources and creating economic i...