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Reporting, analysis and field notes from a pan-African feminist network — across women's rights, SRHR, civic space, climate justice, peace and security.

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A US $5,000 management suite for your nonprofit — free, funded by RFLD (Un logiciel de gestion de 5 000 USD pour votre organisation — gratuite, financée par le RFLD) DEVELOPMENT
July 6, 2026 Africa

A US $5,000 management suite for your nonprofit — free, funded by RFLD (Un logiciel de gestion de 5 000 USD pour votre organisation — gratuite, financée par le RFLD)

RFLD is addressing funding challenges faced by strong nonprofit organizations in Africa. Through its Organizational Resilience Program, RFLD is offering the RFLD Management Suite, typically valued at US $5,000, for free to 500 eligible nonprofits. This suite includes ten integrated departments such as Finance, HR, and Governance, featuring donor-grade financial controls and complete offline operation in English and French. Nonprofits with annual budgets from US $10,000 to $1,000,000 can apply by the deadline of July 31, 2026. The onboarding of selected organizations will occur in August 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to share this opportunity within their networks.

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Oped : The Shift from Bureaucracy to Impact Diplomacy by Mr John Gbenagnon – RFLD Regional Development Director DEVELOPMENT
April 2, 2026 Africa

Oped : The Shift from Bureaucracy to Impact Diplomacy by Mr John Gbenagnon – RFLD Regional Development Director

In the evolving landscape of philanthropy, significant shifts are evident, particularly in direct, trust-based partnerships. MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving has donated $26 billion to 2,700 NGOs without proposal calls, emphasizing trust rather than bureaucracy. Similarly, Sweden’s Sida has distributed over one billion euros to about 100 organizations, focusing on long-term relationships. Major U.S. foundations have moved away from rigid models, contributing billions to international development, which grew by 17.7% recently. This transformation highlights the importance of human capital, networking, and visibility, showing that success now relies on personal relationships and influence rather than traditional application processes.

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