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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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A Call for Feminist & Intersectional Approach to Women’s Economic Empowerment

The reality in most African countries is that women lead different economic lives to men…

Militarised Conflict Zones in Anglophone Regions of Cameroon

Mariama, Cameroon, West Africa I have no doubt that you believe that women are victims…

African Women’s Voices: 70 Years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights – How We Fared

UAF-Africa continues to support the advancement of women’s human rights and groups at the edges…

16 Days of Activism: The Impact of Militarisation on Education

A Case for Education and Gender Equality, not War By: Doreen Gaura Though the recent…

16 Days of Activism: Human Rights Day

Human Rights for Whom? By: Anthea Taderera We mark the end of the 16 days of…

Beyond Extractives Convening, Entebbe – Uganda

From the 25th to 27th of October, 2016, Urgent Action Fund (UAF) – Africa and…

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