Africa Solutions Media Hub

04/06/2026

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the City of Paris, the 50@50 initiative will support participating cities in sharing practical heat-adaptation solutions, conducting heat stress tests, and strengthening investments in cooling infrastructure, green spaces, shaded public areas, and early warning systems.

The initiative is also aimed at improving urban preparedness for extreme heat and protecting vulnerable populations as temperatures continue to rise.
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C40 Cities

04/06/2026

Giving is about more than money.
The newly released World Giving Report 2026 explores how people support good causes worldwide and highlights the important role that community, belonging, and mutual support play across Africa.
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Africa has emerged as a standout region in the newly released World Giving Report 2026 by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which offers a detailed look at how people around the world support good causes and what shapes their willingness to give. The report draws on insights from more than 60,000....

04/06/2026

Who to Expect at 10th EAPC 2026: Meet Zviko Tsiga, a fundraising consultant whose work focuses on strengthening fundraising systems, donor engagement, and long-term sustainability for nonprofit organisations.
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Raising money is a key part of how nonprofit organisations are able to deliver their work, but it is rarely just about securing funding. It also depends on how organisations build trust with supporters, manage relationships over time, and put in place systems that allow them to remain steady in chan...

30/05/2026

The countdown is on!

The 10th East Africa Philanthropy Conference will bring together philanthropy leaders, civil society organizations, donors, policymakers, researchers, and community changemakers to explore how philanthropy can respond to today's evolving challenges and opportunities.

Organized by East Africa Philanthropy Network - EAPN, the gathering will provide a platform for dialogue, learning, collaboration, and action toward stronger and more resilient systems across the region.

Join the conversation on one of East Africa's leading philanthropy convenings.

29/05/2026

The initiative builds on existing programmes including PlayMatters, Ahlan Simsim, and Play to Learn, which have focused on supporting learning and development among children affected by conflict and displacement.

According to the organisations, the new programme will focus on integrating play-based early learning into national education, health, and early childhood development systems through teacher training, caregiver support, classroom learning practices, and psychosocial services.

The partnership comes amid continued concern from humanitarian organisations over limited global funding for early childhood development in crisis-affected countries despite research linking early learning support to long-term developmental and education outcomes for children.

29/05/2026

What happens after teenage motherhood is often ignored in public conversations.
For Patricia Njeri, founder of BIRTH AND BEYOND KENYA, that reality became the motivation behind building safe spaces and sustainable opportunities for vulnerable girls and young mothers in Ongata Rongai.

Ahead of the organisation’s fourth annual #“MilesforSkills” charity run, Birth &Beyond is highlighting the importance of vocational empowerment, mentorship, psychosocial support, and digital literacy in helping young mothers rebuild their futures.

The initiative reflects how grassroots organisations are increasingly combining community action with long-term empowerment strategies to create sustainable social impact.
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When Patricia Njeri became a mother at 19, she experienced firsthand the stigma, uncertainty, and isolation that many teenage mothers silently endure. Years later, that experience became the foundation of Birth & Beyond, a community-based organisation in Ongata Rongai focused on creating safe spaces...

29/05/2026

The new five-year partnership between International Rescue Committee (IRC) and is aiming to reshape early childhood support for children affected by conflict and displacement across East Africa and the Middle East.

Backed by a $97 million investment, the initiative will focus on integrating play-based learning, psychosocial support, and caregiver engagement into national education and early childhood development systems in countries facing prolonged humanitarian crises.

A five-year initiative to expand early learning support for more than five million children affected by conflict and crisis across East Africa and the Middle East has been launched. The programme is being implemented through a $97 million partnership between the International Rescue Committee (IRC)....

29/05/2026

Philanthropy is moving beyond aid.

A new US$100 million philanthropic initiative, the Africa Jobs Fund, is targeting scalable job creation by backing businesses expected to expand employment across Africa’s fast-growing labour markets.

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The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF), a philanthropic investment initiative, has been launched to mobilise US$100 million to support the creation of high-productivity jobs across Sub-Saharan Africa and improve long-term income outcomes for workers. The fund is led by Daniel Yu, founder of Wasoko, and is host...

27/05/2026

Youth-led climate innovation in Kenya is getting a major boost.

Kenya Community Development Foundation and &M Foundation have signed a new partnership to support the 4th edition of the Young Environmentalists Innovation Challenge (YEIC), expanding funding and mentorship for young environmental innovators.

The Gates Foundation has announced an initial US$15 million emergency funding package to support efforts to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The funding comes as health authorities across the region intensify efforts to pre...

26/05/2026

A new nonprofit founded by Consolata América Missionaries Africa has officially launched in Nairobi with a mission to support marginalized communities across Kenya and Uganda.

The St. Joseph Allamano Foundation will focus on humanitarian and development initiatives including clean water access, healthcare, education support, and assistance for drought-affected communities in arid and semi-arid regions.

A new nonprofit founded by the Consolata Missionaries has officially launched in Nairobi with a fundraising gala bringing together corporate leaders, mission partners, professionals, and well-wishers to support humanitarian work in marginalized communities across Kenya and Uganda. The St. Joseph ...