GFF and Civic Voices Funding for African CSOs: An Opportunity for Cape Verde

The GFF x Civic Voices funding represents a crucial and transformative opportunity for African civil society organisations (CSOs), including those in Cape Verde, to strengthen their voice and impact in the field of maternal, child and adolescent health. This programme, in partnership with PATH and the Civic Voices initiative, is designed to support projects that promote equity and access to essential health services, with a focus on advocacy and civic participation. For Cape Verde, access to these funds is essential to drive the implementation of innovative and sustainable strategies that address the archipelago’s specific health challenges, thereby improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations.

This call for proposals seeks organisations with proven experience in community health programmes, which demonstrate the capacity for social mobilisation and influencing public policy. Cape Verdean CSOs, many of which are deeply rooted in their communities and possess unrivalled knowledge of local realities, are ideally placed to respond to this call. Their ability to identify needs, design tailored solutions and directly involve beneficiaries is a valuable asset and a distinguishing factor.

The selected projects should focus on improving the health and wellbeing of women, children and adolescents, working in areas such as sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, vaccination and disease prevention. It is crucial that proposals demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges facing Cape Verde, proposing interventions that are not only effective but also culturally sensitive and sustainable in the long term. Collaboration with government bodies and other local partners will be a key strength, demonstrating a holistic and integrated approach.

This financial support could catalyse the development of CSOs’ internal capacities, enabling them to invest in training, technology and human resources, and thereby expand their scope of action and effectiveness. Participation in this programme is not limited to funding alone; it is also an opportunity for Cape Verdean organisations to connect with a wider network of African and international peers, sharing experiences and learning from best practice.

We encourage all eligible Cape Verdean civil society organisations to take advantage of this call for proposals and to submit their applications. This is a window of opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to healthcare in our country.

Deadline for Submission: 7 October 2026.
Link to the application: https://www.path.org/who-we-are/programs/advocacy-and-policy/gff-x-civic-voices-call-for-proposals/?utm_campaign=article&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1789501303