O WPHF Rapid Response Fund (Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund) represents a crucial funding opportunity to support women’s organisations and activists working in crisis situations, conflict prevention and emergency response. In Cape Verde, where strengthening gender equality, social protection and women’s empowerment in decision-making are vital pillars of sustainable development, this funding mechanism serves as a strategic resource to drive local initiatives with immediate impact.
Objectives and Areas of Intervention
The main aim of this international initiative is to ensure that women leaders and civil society organisations have the financial and logistical resources needed to respond swiftly to extreme situations. The fund finances urgent actions aimed at:
- To protect women and girls from violence in situations of vulnerability;
- To ensure the active participation of women in formal and informal peace-building and crisis management processes;
- To strengthen economic and community resilience in the face of climate-related or socio-economic emergencies.
Who can apply?
The call for applications is open to a wide range of civil society organisations in Cape Verde, with a particular focus on:
- Local and national non-governmental organisations (NGOs) led by women;
- Community organisations working directly to promote human rights and gender equality;
- Feminist networks and individual activists who require urgent support to carry out one-off, rapid-response initiatives.
Types of Financial Support
The scheme is characterised by its flexibility and speed in allocating funds. Depending on the urgency and the type of project, applicant organisations may request support to carry out short-term interventions or to cover essential operating costs that ensure the continuity of their work on the ground.
Application Information and Deadlines
The selection process gives priority to proposals that have a significant impact on the community, are technically viable and focus on the sustainability of the initiatives. As this is a rapid-response mechanism, proposals are assessed on an ongoing basis until the set deadline.
- Deadline for submission: 31 December 2026.
- Access to the form and guidelines: Please refer to the full notice in the document WPHF Call for Applications and submit your application via the official platform at WPHFund.org.
