Author: Oluwole Omojofodun

Deadline: August 18, 2025 The UNIDO UNCTAD Global Call for Inclusive Digital Economy Solutions 2025 is now open for applications. Launched on 10 July 2025, this initiative invites innovators, entrepreneurs, and organisations worldwide to submit digital solutions aimed at fostering inclusive digital economies. Backed by UNIDO, UNCTAD, the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), and the UN Development Coordination Office (UNDCO), this global call aligns with Objective 2 of the Global Digital Compact and the broader 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. This is a golden opportunity for changemakers seeking visibility, support, and partnerships on a global scale. About the…

Deadline: August 31, 2025 Are you a women-led enterprise based in rural Somalia with an innovative solution to improve market access or financial inclusion in agriculture? The Somalia Women’s Market Access Innovation Challenge 2025 is now open for applications. Organised by Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation (MoAI), the Centre for Innovation and Agropreneurship Development (CIAD), IFAD’s Rural Livelihoods Resilience Programme (RLRP), and the World Bank’s Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP), this challenge aims to empower women in agriculture with funding, capacity building, and market linkages. This blog post breaks down all you need to know about the Somalia…

Deadline: August 9, 2025 Are you a young changemaker with an innovative solution to climate challenges? The GCA “My Adaptation Solution” Video Competition 2025 invites youth across the globe to showcase how they are adapting to the changing climate through creative, nature-based, and community-led solutions. This exciting competition, spearheaded by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), is a key highlight of the upcoming Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day 2025. If you are between 18 and 35 years old, this is your opportunity to gain international visibility and demonstrate the power of youth-led adaptation. About the GCA “My Adaptation Solution” Video…

Deadline: July 31, 2025 Young leaders in Switzerland are invited to shape the nation’s future by participating in the Future of Switzerland Pitch Competition 2025. Organised by One Young World Switzerland in partnership with Initiative Schweiz, this exciting opportunity calls for innovative and inspiring video pitches that explore fresh ideas around democracy, innovation, prosperity, and more. Whether you’re passionate about education, international cooperation, or sustainability, this is your moment to make an impact—and get rewarded for it. About the Future of Switzerland Pitch Competition 2025 The Future of Switzerland Pitch Competition 2025 is a unique platform for young changemakers to…

Your NGO is doing incredible, life-changing work. You share powerful stories on social media, send out compelling newsletters, and inspire people to support your cause. A potential donor is moved and wants to give immediately. They visit your website… only to find a bank account number and a note saying “Please email us your transfer details for a receipt.” In that moment of friction, you risk losing the donation. In 2025, relying solely on bank transfers is no longer a viable fundraising strategy. To thrive, Nigerian NGOs must make giving as easy as possible. This means integrating a reliable payment…

For Nigerian NGOs with bold visions, the ambition to tackle deep-seated social problems often requires significant financial partnership. While local fundraising is vital, the largest sources of funding for systemic, large-scale projects frequently come from international sources. The challenge, however, is knowing where to look. The world of international funding can seem vast and impenetrable. To help you navigate this landscape, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 Global Organisations That Fund NGO Projects. These are foundations, bilateral agencies, and multilateral institutions with a significant footprint in Nigeria and across Africa. They represent a starting point for your research…

Go to the website of a hundred different NGOs in Nigeria, and you will likely read the same sentence: “We are dedicated to empowering youth in our community.” Now, imagine reading this instead: “Last year, we equipped 350 unemployed youths in Ajegunle with graphic design skills. Today, 70% of them are earning a sustainable income, and 45 have started their own small businesses.” The first sentence tells you what they do. The second shows you the difference they make. In the world of non-profit funding and support, that difference is everything. Donors, partners, and the public are no longer moved…

You’ve identified a potential donor whose mission aligns perfectly with your NGO’s work. You’re ready to make your case for funding. But what’s the first move? Do you send a detailed 15-page document outlining every aspect of your project, or do you send a brief 2-page summary? This is a critical strategic question. Sending the wrong document at the wrong time is one of the fastest ways to get your application dismissed. Understanding the Difference Between a Concept Note and a Full Proposal is fundamental to successful grant seeking in Nigeria and beyond. Using the right document at the right…

Imagine your NGO distributes mosquito nets to 1,000 families in a community. This is vital, life-saving work. Now, imagine your NGO successfully advocates for a state policy that mandates and funds annual insecticide spraying in that same community, protecting 500,000 people. The first is direct service. The second is systemic change. While direct service delivery is easier to measure and fund, true, lasting change often comes from tackling the root causes of problems—flawed policies, unjust laws, and broken systems. Yet, for many Nigerian NGOs, securing Funding for Systemic Impact is one of the greatest challenges they face. Funders often ask,…

Deadline: July 31, 2025 Are you a grassroots organisation looking to monitor government procurement in your community? The Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng offers a unique opportunity to secure funding, drive transparency, and make a measurable impact at the local level. This initiative, spearheaded by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), provides access to a US $7,500 mini-grant fund designed to empower local actors across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT to track and report on federal procurement projects using the Budeshi platform. About the Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng The Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng is part of PPDC’s…