Grants and Contributions

This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the African Union Commission (AUC) to support the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and Strategic Plan (2024-2028) in advancing continental priorities for sustainable and inclusive development. It includes support to the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security to support democracy, peace and security. It also supports technical and vocational education and training of teachers and leaders through support to the AUC’s Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.

Response to flooding in Madaiguri.

This project aims to contribute to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s global mpox response to stop and contain the current oubreak of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), through coordinated global, regional and national efforts. With a targeted focus on priority groups and populations in situations of vulnerability, the project seeks to rapidly detect and control outbreaks, advance research and ensure equitable access to medical countermeasures, as well as minimize zoonotic transmission. Project activities include: (1) strengthening surveillance and detection through enhanced capacity reinforcement; (2) enhancing community protection, with a focus on addressing stigma and discrimination associated with mpox, particularly related to sexual orientation, gender identity and HIV status; and (3) providing safe and scalable care, including the protection of healthcare workers and patients.

This project aims to improve educational achievement among Indigenous students, especially girls in Alta Verapaz and Quiche departments of Guatemala. Project activities include: 1) offering scholarships, leadership and life skills trainings to Indigenous youth mentors; 2) preparing e-learning resources accessible for students and providing training to teachers and young mentors to integrate them into learning; and 3) providing gender equality workshops and training to teachers, parents, community leaders and students. The project will engage 5584 direct beneficiaries, including at least 5305 indigenous students, primarily female, along with 6707 indirect beneficiaries in partner school communities, for a total of 12 291 beneficiaries. At least 95% of all beneficiaries will be indigenous and at least 60% will be female.

This project aims to empower 65 indigenous youths of 5 Maya Golden Landscape, Belize watershed communities through training and mentorship in watershed monitoring and environmental advocacy. By building their skills and knowledge, the organization aims to ensure equal, gender-inclusive participation and representation of youths who can lead conservation efforts and secure sustainable, nature-based livelihood opportunities for future generations.

This project seeks to strengthen the local capacity of the youth population and the climate resilience of the community of Gales Point Village in Belize. This is a coastal area home to many species of endangered animals, which is also vulnerable to sea level rise and climate disasters like Hurricane Lisa in 2022. Project activities include : (1) expanding seagrass monitoring and mangrove restoration efforts to address biodiversity loss; (2) targeting households that utilize outdoor fire hearths to participate in a regenerative agroforestry project to aid in reforestation, carbon sequestration, and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities in Gales Point Village; (3) collecting data on endangered manatees in the sanctuary through a health assessment and satellite-tagging program to protect biodiversity; and (4) enhancing climate change education locally.

Providing humanitarian aid to 550 sheltered persons in the Trujillo municipality, Honduras, after Tropical Storm Sara through the provision of basic personal / feminine hygiene kits, medicines, temporary cash / voucher assistance and the provision of safe, potable water and filters.

This project seeks to enhance the conservation and protection of biodiversity, through improved governance and monitoring, to improve the quality of life for citizens of Suriname. The project primarily focuses on women and Indigenous Peoples, who rely more heavily on natural resources for livelihoods, health, and sanitation. Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance from biodiversity experts to develop implementation plans for National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans that address the needs of vulnerable people; (2) establishing a data management system for national biodiversity focal points and other relevant government institutions; (3) supporting the engagement of women, Indigenous People, and tribal groups to participate in designing and managing select biodiversity project areas; (4) strengthening biodiversity negotiation and advocacy skills of relevant government representatives; (5) providing technical assistance to national biodiversity focal points and relevant government institutions to revise laws, policies, and regulations based on localizing biodiversity-related multilateral environmental agreements; and (6) developing biodiversity finance proposals with experienced writers and government staff (learning by doing).

Payment for the assessed contribution to the CIP

2025 meetings for the Biological Weapons Convention