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A Unique Opportunity to Transform Women’s Leadership in the Archipelago

The AfNet 2026 flexible grants for women’s leaders and organisations represent a crucial opportunity to drive forward gender equality and community development in Cape Verde. This initiative aims to provide financial support for innovative projects and capacity-building initiatives led by women who face social and economic challenges on a daily basis across the archipelago’s various islands, promoting local and sustainable solutions.

Flexible funding is designed to give civil society organisations genuine autonomy. Unlike traditional grant models, this programme allows beneficiaries to use the funds where they are most needed — from covering operational and structural costs to implementing training programmes, promoting women’s entrepreneurship and defending human rights. In Cape Verde, where women play a fundamental role in maintaining family and community cohesion, this investment strengthens the voice and capacity for action of local women leaders.

Applications are open to women community leaders, activists and women-led non-governmental organisations that submit proposals with a direct and positive impact on the ground. AfNet’s approach recognises the importance of tailoring funding to the actual needs of each community, ensuring a process that is free from red tape and focused on practical results.

If you lead an organisation or initiative in Cape Verde focused on women’s empowerment, prepare your proposal and make the most of this opportunity to expand the reach of your work and bring about lasting change.

Important Information about the Application:

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