Events
The events below are populated from several external sites that publicize grant events relevant to organizations like yours. We also have internal events from Kuja. Use the filters to explore the events that are interesting to you and apply to those that you want to attend!
- Adult Welfare
- Adult Welfare
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Cruelty
- Animal Experimentation
- Animal Rights
- Animal Welfare
- Arts & Culture
- Art
- Art Conservation
- Arts & Culture
- Culture
- Curating
- Documentary Making
- Film
- Galleries
- Games
- History
- Humanities
- Libraries
- Literature
- Museum
- Music
- Performing arts
- Podcasting
- Poetry
- Public arts
- Storytelling
- Visual arts
- Children & Youth
- Child Abuse
- Child Development
- Child Neglect
- Child Nutrition
- Child Participation
- Child Protection
- Child Rights
- Child Soldiers
- Child Survival
- Children & Youth
- Children with Disabilities
- Children’s Education
- Children’s Health
- Early Childhood Development and Education
- Early Marriages
- Orphans & Vulnerable Children
- Research
- School Health
- Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
- Youth
- Youth Economic Empowerment
- Youth Empowerment
- Youth Engagement
- Youth Leadership
- Youth Participation
- Youth Policies
- Youth Representation
- Youth and Climate Change
- Climate Change
- Agroforestry
- Biodiversity
- Biodiversity and Ecosystems
- Carbon Credits
- Chemical Risks
- Climate Adaptation
- Climate Change
- Climate Financing
- Climate Mitigation
- Climate Policy
- Climate Research
- Climate Resilience
- Conservation
- Decarbonization
- Desertification
- Droughts
- Early Warning Systems
- Eco-Friendly Production
- Eco-tourism
- Emerging Technologies
- Emission Reduction
- Environment
- Environmental Justice
- Environmental, Social and Governance
- Forest Management/ Conservation
- Fossil Fuel Management
- Grassroots Climate Response
- Habitat Restoration
- Hazardous Waste
- Invasive Species Control
- Just Energy Transition
- Land Degradation
- Land Restoration
- Marine conservation
- Mountain Ecosystems
- Mountains
- Natural Resource Management
- Ocean Conservation
- Rangelands
- Recycling
- Reforestation
- Renewable Energy
- Sea Conservation
- Sewage Management
- Solid Waste Management
- Sustainable Fashion
- Sustainable Tourism
- Sustainable Use
- Tree Planting
- Urban Green Infrastructure
- Urban Sustainability
- Waste Collection
- Waste Management
- Water Management
- Water Pollution
- Wildlife Conservation
- Communications and Advocacy
- Advocacy
- Communications
- Communications and Advocacy
- Media
- Storytelling
- Community Development
- Community Development
- Education
- Adult Literacy
- Alternative Education
- Digital Literacy
- Early Childhood Development and Education
- Education
- Education Policy
- Education Research
- Education Technologies
- Education Workforce
- Education in Emergencies
- Foundational Learning
- General Education
- Girls’ Education
- Higher Education
- Inclusive Education
- Information and Communication Technology
- Language Education
- Natural Sciences
- Post-Secondary Education
- Primary Education
- School Supplies
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Secondary Education
- Skills Development
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Social and Human Sciences
- Technical / Vocational Training
- Elderly
- Age Discrimination
- Elderly
- Elderly People
- Healthy Ageing
- Older People Rights
- Food and Agriculture
- Agricultural Machinery
- Agricultural Research
- Agriculture
- Agro Ecology
- Agroecology
- Farmer’s Rights
- Fishing
- Food Aid
- Food Feminism
- Food Policies
- Food Security
- Food Sovereignty
- Food Systems
- Food Systems Research
- Food Value Chains
- Food and Agriculture
- Genetically Modified Crops
- Irrigation Systems
- Markets and Trade
- Organic Farming
- School Feeding
- Seed Systems
- Soil Health Improvement
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Farming
- Gender Equality
- Discriminatory Policies
- Domestic Workers
- Early Marriages
- Early Pregnancy
- Feminism
- Gender
- Gender Equality
- LGBTQIA+ Equality
- Leadership at Work
- Legal Protection
- Maternal and Child Healthcare
- Research
- Sex Work
- Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
- Women & Girls
- Women and Girls in STEM
- Women with Disabilities
- Women’s Decision Making
- Women’s Empowerment
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Leadership
- Women’s Livelihoods
- Women’s Public Participation
- Women’s Representation
- Women’s Rights
- Governance
- Activism
- Democracy
- Diplomacy
- Elections
- Foreign Policy
- Governance
- National Security
- Political Movement
- Public Policy
- Healthcare
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basic Care
- Chronic Illnesses
- Communicable Diseases
- Community Health
- Critical Illnesses
- Disability Healthcare
- Disease Surveillance
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Family Planning
- Food Safety
- HIV/AIDS
- Health Financing
- Health Promotion
- Healthcare
- Healthcare Technologies
- Hunger Alleviation
- Immunization
- Infectious Diseases
- Malaria
- Maternal Health
- Maternal and Child Health Care
- Maternal and Infant Health Care
- Menstruation
- Mental Health
- Neglected Tropical and Vector-Borne Diseases
- Newborn Health
- Non-Infectious Diseases
- Noncommunicable Diseases
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Oral Health
- Pandemic
- Physical Health
- Primary Health
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Research
- Road Safety
- Sexual Health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections
- Substance Abuse
- Traditional Medicine
- Tuberculosis
- Vaccines
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Child Protection and Welfare
- Civic Engagement
- Civil Society
- Disability Rights
- Disadvantaged Communities
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Economic Justice
- Ending Abuse
- Female Activists
- Gender-based Violence
- Human Rights
- Human Rights and Protection
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Human Trafficking
- Indigenous Rights
- LGBTQ+ Rights
- Racial Justice
- Refugee Rights
- Research
- Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
- Social Action
- Social Justice
- Youth Rights
- Humanitarian Aid
- Asylum Seekers
- Camp Management
- Cash-Based Transfers
- Climate-Smart Disaster Risk Reduction
- Conflict Areas
- Detainees
- Disaster Management
- Disaster Relief
- Disaster Risk Preparedness and Response
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery
- Displacement
- Early recovery
- Economic Recovery
- Emergency Response
- Essential Services
- Forced Displacement
- Healthcare in Emergencies
- Humanitarian Aid
- IDP Settlements
- International Humanitarian Law
- Medical Commodities
- Migration
- Natural Disasters Response
- Prisoners of War
- Protection
- Reconnecting Families
- Refugee Registration
- Relief Assistance
- Research
- Resettlement
- Resilience Building
- Rights of People in Conflict
- Shelter
- Torture Survivors
- Urban Refugees
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- survivor-led community-based response (sclr)
- Leadership
- Leadership
- Leadership Building
- Leadership Mentorship
- Leadership Training
- Localization and Decolonizing Aid
- Decolonizing Aid
- Decolonizing Bilaterals
- Decolonizing INGOs
- Decolonizing Multilaterals
- Decolonizing Philanthropy
- Localization
- Localization and Decolonizing Aid
- Locally-Led Development
- Shifting Power
- Other
- Other
- Peace
- Community Security
- Conflict and Gender Sensitivity
- Inclusive Governance
- Peace
- Peace and Reconciliation
- Peacebuilding
- Peacekeeping
- Security
- Philanthropy , Giving and Development Aid
- Bilateral Aid
- Charity
- Community Philanthropy
- Development Aid
- Giving
- Individual Donations
- Multilateral Aid
- Philanthropy
- Philanthropy , Giving and Development Aid
- Religious Giving
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Impact
- Social Impact Investment
- Volunteering
- Poverty, Livelihoods & Economic Development
- Agribusiness
- Business Growth Programs
- Cash Programming
- Economic Development
- Economic Growth
- Economic and Social Development
- Economic and Social Inequalities
- Enterprise Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Extreme Poverty
- Financial Inclusion
- Income Generation Activities
- Income Security
- Inequity
- Informal Settlements
- Job Creation
- Job Skills Training
- Livelihood Development
- Livelihoods
- Loans
- Microfinance
- Poverty
- Poverty Alleviation
- Poverty, Livelihoods & Economic Development
- Private Sector Engagement
- Research
- Rural Development
- Safe Housing
- Savings
- Social Care
- Social and Economic Advancement
- Trade and Investment
- Underprivileged Communities
- Vulnerable People
- Women’s Entrepreneurship
- Workforce Development
- Public Safety
- Community Resilience
- Conflict Resolution
- Crime Prevention
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Infrastructure Development
- Legal Services
- Public Safety
- Religious Activity
- Church
- Church Outreach
- Church-Based
- Faith-Based Service Delivery
- Interfaith Cooperation
- Interfaith Dialogue
- Religious Activity
- Seva
- Waqf
- Zakat
- Renewable Energy
- Clean Cooking
- Clean Energy
- Electricity
- Emissions Reduction
- Energy Financing
- Energy Transition
- Geothermal Energy
- Green Energy
- Industry Decabornization
- Off-Grid Renewable Energy
- Public Financing
- Research
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Science, Information and Communication Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biology
- Blockchain
- Digital Products
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Free Internet
- Health Sciences
- Internet Access
- Internet Connectivity
- Internet of Things
- Safe Internet
- Science, Information and Communication Technology
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Sciences
- Software and IT
- Telecommunications
- Website Development
- Sports and Recreation
- Equal Play
- Sports and Recreation
- Sports for Development
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Improvements
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Adequate Sanitation
- Clean Water
- Development Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Proper Hygiene Practices
- Public Health Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Safe Drinking Water
- Safe Water
- Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Water Access
- Water Management
- Water Resilience
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
The shift towards locally led development requires a fundamental rethink of traditional donor-recipient relationships. Despite global conversations around #ShiftThePower, many local organizations still operate under restrictive funding models that limit their ability to lead sustainable, community-driven change.
The Zambian Governance Foundation (ZGF) has been at the forefront of advocating for community-led development (CLD) and alternative financing models that prioritize sustainability and self-reliance.
Join ZGF’s CEO, Dr. Engwase Mwale Banda and Racheal Mwila: Manager - CLD/CSO Support Manager for this webinar, as they challenge existing paradigms and explore how communities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and donors can work together to create funding mechanisms that empower local actors, rather than perpetuate dependency.
Engwase Banda Mwale, Chief Executive Officer of the Zambian Governance Foundation (ZGF), is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in senior management roles across the private and development sectors. A passionate advocate for women's empowerment, gender equality, good governance, and sustainable development, Engwase has a proven track record of driving transformative change and promoting inclusive growth. With her expertise in gender, leadership, and organizational development, she has been instrumental in shaping policies and programs that support marginalized communities and promote environmental sustainability.
Racheal Mwila is a seasoned development practitioner and manager of community-led development and civil society organizations at ZGF, with over a decade of experience driving climate action. Her expertise spans climate change advocacy, sustainable development, and shifting power dynamics to empower local communities. Racheal has a proven track record of mobilizing stakeholders, developing climate-resilient projects, and promoting environmental stewardship. Her passion lies in fostering inclusive, community-driven solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change and ensure a sustainable future.
Date: May 29, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM: Lusaka
5:00 PM Nairobi
4:00 PM: Paris
3:00 PM: London
10:00 AM: New York
You are invited to join the next Pledge Learning Series: AI in NGO Fundraising & Communication
Date: 28 May 2025
Time: 9 AM ET / 2 PM Lisbon / 4 PM Nairobi / 2 PM WAT
The Pledge for Change Learning Series creates a space for strategic lesson-sharing and reflection on emerging issues within the Pledge community. In this session, we explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of AI in NGO fundraising and communication, reflecting on potential bias in AI-generated imagery to authentic storytelling practices.
Facilitator: Isabella Jean
Featuring:
- Tara Todras-Whitehill (CEO, TW Storytelling), expert in narratives shaping aid and a member of the Pledge for Change Authentic Storytelling Review Panel.
- Laura Abad Guerrero (Fairpicture), advocate for ethical content production and local talent, and Pledge Supporter.
- Arsenii Alenichev, researcher on bias in AI images and their humanitarian applications.
Whether you’re experimenting with AI or critiquing its implications, register for this event to share experiences, strategies and learn how this impacts authentic storytelling.
NB: Facilitators of this event will remain online after the 1-hour session, for an additional 30 minutes, for any additional questions or feedback that participants wish to share.
This session will not be recorded.