Period Equity Africa

Yesterday, we were honored to participate in the Women Climate Change Conference, to celebrate women making a difference in climate action. Our mandate is to promote eco-friendly menstrual products & environmental solutions that keep our environment green. #WICC2024

Deadline extended. You can still register for the Youth Pre-Event to #ARFSD12 & engage directly with senior UN leaders on SDG action. 📍 @ECA_OFFICIAL 📅 27 April Register: 🇪🇹 Based in Ethiopia: shorturl.at/ufDnj ✈️ Traveling to Addis Ababa: shorturl.at/PBR28

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 Uganda Media Centre supports initiatives that create meaningful impact in communities. Do you have a project, campaign, or cause transforming lives? We’d love to hear from you. Email: partnerships@mediacentre.go.ug

If you’re a young girl looking to grow, lead, and gain real experience, this is for you. From leadership training to volunteering opportunities and certifications from @UNICEF_Nigeria this initiative is one to tap into. Apply on this Link: go.yoma.world/4sBIym0

This #IWD2026, we recognize that access to menstrual products remains a challenge for many girls and women. Through our partnership with @TheCovaProject, we are providing sustainable menstrual solution to young women in universities ensuring dignity, and confidence. #GiveToGain

Join Prospera as our Director of Advocacy & Communications You’ll lead our global advocacy, public affairs & comms—blending research + storytelling to shape how Prospera shows up in policy & funding spaces & strengthen our collective voice. 🔗Apply: prospera.bamboohr.com/careers/14

📢 We Are Hiring! The ICGLR Secretariat invites qualified candidates to apply for open positions and join our mission to advance peace, stability, and regional cooperation in the Great Lakes Region. 🌍 🗓 Deadline: 20 March 2026 Visit: icglr.org

Period-friendly toilets are not a luxury, they are a necessity. For many young girls and women, menstruation becomes stressful not because of the period itself, but because of the environment around them. Imagine bleeding for 4–7 days and not having access to clean water, privacy, a door that locks, a bin to dispose of pads or soap to wash your hands. That is not just inconvenient it is undignified. When schools, workplaces and public spaces lack period-friendly toilets: • Girls miss classes. • Women lose productivity. • Confidence drops. • Shame increases. A period-friendly toilet means: ✔️ Privacy and safety ✔️ Clean water and soap ✔️ A covered bin for disposal ✔️ Space to change comfortably ✔️ Access to menstrual products I believe menstrual health education must go hand in hand with menstrual infrastructure. We cannot teach girls to manage their periods with confidence while ignoring the spaces where they actually do it. Dignity lives in the details. And a safe toilet is part of menstrual justice. Let’s continue the dialogue: What does a period-friendly space mean to you?

We are grateful to @AFRIpads for the partnership we hold: These sanitary products will support girls to stay in school with confidence and dignity. For many girls, access to menstrual products is the difference between attending class or staying home. By giving girls these essential supplies, we are not only meeting a basic need but also protecting education, restoring confidence and investing in a girls’ future. This is what Give to Gain looks like: When we give girls the support they need, we gain stronger communities, healthier futures and empowered leaders. Together, we can break barriers, keep girls learning and ensure no girl misses school because of her period. #InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain #KeepGirlsInSchool #MenstrualHealth #GirlsEducation #EducationForAll

One Young World Fellowship 2026: Programmes Fellows One Young World is seeking three new Programmes Fellows to help make their ambitious plans for One Young World 2026 Cape Town a reality. Details: opd.to/4iVhcnp | Deadline: Dec 19

📢 Representation Grants Are Now OPEN! For youth-led groups championing underrepresented young people across Africa — this is your moment. If you’re uplifting voices too often unheard, and driving real change in your community, this opportunity is for you. The #AUEUYouthActionLab Representation Grants support initiatives led by or benefiting marginalized youth, helping them shape the policies, decisions, and systems that impact their lives. 💶 Funding Available: € 10,000: The #AUEUYouthActionLab Representation Grants’ first funding round offers grants of up to 10,000 EURO, with a funding period of 12 months. Interested? We encourage you to explore the details and apply. Application Resources: • Presentation of the AUEU Youth Action Grants (Second Cohort): youtu.be/S2SpdnJKiZQ?si… • What are Representation Grants? aueuyouth.com/representation… • Representation Grants Webinar: youtu.be/niVsruwS0Lw?si… • See other #AUEUYouthActionLab grants, including the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Representation grants, currently open: aueuyouth.com/grants/ • Follow the AU-EU Youth Lab for more opportunities: linktr.ee/aueuyouthlab All applications are due on 7 January 2026, which is the final date to submit your application. Please note that late submissions will not be considered, so ensure you apply on time. SHARE WIDELY! #AUEUYouthActionLab #AUEUYouthLab #AUEU25 #grants #YouthEmpowerment @Restless_Uganda @OxfaminAfrica

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗥𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 CEHURD has opened applications for the 2025 Small Grants for Community-Based and Community-Led SRHR Advocacy Projects. The grants range from GBP 10,000 to 20,000 and will support 15–20 grassroots organisations advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Access 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 and 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 here » cehurd.org/call-for-appli… 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 @CSMMUA_ , 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘙𝘏𝘙-𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘴, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
▪️Grants support innovative, one-off SRHR advocacy projects
▪️Eligible organisations must be legally registered and operating at community level
▪️Core costs of up to 20% may be included (7% admin, 13% salaries)
▪️All required documents must be submitted in the specified formats
▪️Implementation will run between 2026 and 2027 Deadline: 𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for applications.
Feedback will be shared by 𝟵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Applications should be emailed to smallgrants@cehurd.org.

United Nations Young Professional Program 2026 (YPP)  Apply 👇 careers.un.org/ypp?language=en

Announcement: AU–EU Youth Action Lab Link & Learn Event in Bishoftu, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 We are excited to bring together our first cohort of the #AUEUYouthActionLab grantees—young leaders driving impact across 17 countries and representing 26 countries in Africa and Europe 🌍 for an international learning and networking experience! From 8–10 December 2025, representatives hosted by @tayaeth will come together to share achievements, exchange lessons, and spark new collaborations across Africa & Europe. We look forward to this inspiring space for growth, connection, and youth-led innovation! #AUEUYouthActionLab #AUEUYouthLab

📢 #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins tomorrow. We’re exposing how the digital world has become a minefield of abuse. Join us to rally for a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm: unwo.men/cHLp50XwyrO #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

We recently concluded our annual @thecovaproject retreat, where we engaged with partners to review progress, assess project impact, and witness firsthand how our interventions are empowering girls and women in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. A heartfelt appreciation to @thecovaproject for making this possible and for their continued commitment to promoting sustainable menstrual solutions for all. #SwitchToAFlowcup #MenstrualJusticeForAll

Request for Proposals: SVRI Early Career Research Fellowships - Advancing Research on the Intersection of Violence Against Women and Children Deadline: Jan 31 svri.org/svri-early-car…

EPFL Excellence Fellowships 2026 | Fully Funded | Study in Switzerland 🇨🇭 Benefits: ✅ CHF 10,000 per semester (up to 2 years) ✅ Guaranteed student accommodation ✅ Recognition of excellence at graduation ✅ Access to world-class research labs Details: opportunitiespedia.com/epfl-excellenc…

During my @UN career, I've met a lot of talented & inspiring young people who are working to make a difference and help others. Our Young Professionals Program (YPP) offers a unique opportunity to start a career with our organization. Do apply: careers.un.org/ypp?language=en

Applications are open for the Pan African University (PAU) 2026–2027 fully funded Master’s & PhD scholarships for African students and the diaspora — apply via wp.me/p23f03-d73 #AUScholarships #StudyInAfrica #Scholarships2026

We’re hiring a Senior Program Officer, Digital Public Infrastructure. You will lead programs and partnerships that scale digital ID, payments, data exchange and AI to drive inclusive growth. 📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🗓️ Deadline: 20 Nov 2025 Apply here: gatesfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Gates/jo…