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We recognise African philanthropy, feminist activism, and womn's movements by spotlighting the courageous work of AWHRDs through insightful articles and compelling narratives. We aim to amplify the voices of the invisible as we celebrate resilience, inspire action, and ignite change within the continent and beyond

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Womn at the Frontlines: Feminists and WHRDs Leading the COVID- 19 Response

Feminist and womn’s rights groups across Africa are facing the COVID-19 pandemic in intersectional ways….

The Double Jeopardy of Inequality and COVID-19 Lockdown

UAF-Africa is working with feminist and women’s rights organisations across Africa to provide an inclusive…

UAF-Africa’s COVID 19 Solidarity and Support Message

The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is felt throughout the world, as it continues…

Message of solidarity and support from UAF-Africa following Covid-19

Following the rapid spread of the Corona virus (COVID-19), the impact of the pandemic is…

Repressing Feminist Activism Online

In 2017, UAF-Africa started working with Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) from Tunisia and Egypt,…

How torture and intimidation is used to tame women’s rights activists on the frontline of Sudan revolution.

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is following the activities of women activists in Sudan and working with…

Fostering Cultures of Care
Fostering Cultures of Care
Solidarity & Culture
Solidarity & Culture
Solidarity & Culture
Solidarity & Culture
Transformative Partnerships & Philanthropy
Transformative Partnerships & Philanthropy
Transformative Partnerships & Philanthropy
Transformative Partnerships & Philanthropy
Transformative Partnerships & Philanthropy
Transformative Partnerships & Philanthropy
Feminist Knowledge Leadership
Feminist Knowledge Leadership
Feminist Knowledge Leadership
Feminist Knowledge Leadership

Our Footprint

Urgent Action Fund Africa is a pan-African and Feminist Rapid Response Grant Making Fund. We have resourced more than 5,200 grants with a geographical presence in Africa's 54 countries.

Collectively, our Board Members and Staff members are physically present in more than 15 African countries and speak more than 46 African languages

The Regions We Fund

  • East Africa
  • West Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Southern Africa