Global Fund for Children

🚨 We're hiring! We are on the lookout for a Program Officer to support transformative initiatives in Kenya and Uganda. The Program Officer will support our 3-year "Thriving through Play" initiative, which promotes children’s mental health and well-being through play-based interventions in refugee and host communities in Kenya and Uganda. If you're passionate about mental well-being, children’s rights, and grassroots leadership, this is your opportunity to make an impact. 🌍 Location: Kenya or Uganda 🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/4f6mbOx 🕒 Deadline: December 31, 2024

With the support of an Avery Dennison grant, GFC recently embarked on a thematic, regional expansion of its Spark Fund in Southeast Asia. “ADF’s commitment made it possible for the #Spark Fund in #Southeast #Asia to get started. From there, we engaged with our Spark Fund youth panel and partners from a trust-based perspective. 💚 This holiday season, support more #climate-focused initiatives like this: https://bit.ly/3CPmOyM OR read more about this initiative here: https://bit.ly/3w6E0fZ

Another year, just like that 💫 . It's been three years since I started working for The Iris Project and in March we'll celebrate our 3rd birthday. We've grown our little team from one to four. This year we welcomed Frances Storey, who has managed all things Iris Prize, transforming our processes and bringing such positive energy to our team. Ankica Sokolić, our Ecosystem Coordinator, has shared hundreds of funding and capacity-building opportunities with Iris Prize applicants and our newsletter audience, ensuring we support young leaders far beyond our direct resources. Anouk D., our Communications Manager, has worked her magic, transforming The Iris Project's branding and this month, poured creativity into designing our beautiful annual report that tells the story of our work and our grantee partners' impact. We've also onboarded the third iteration of our Advisory Panel, saying goodbye to our longest-standing advisors Yazid S. Mikail, Ezekiel Nyanfor and Ankica Sokolić (as an advisor). I often feel a bit like I've won the lottery having a job like this. Every 6 weeks Frances Storey and I have a group call with our Advisors Alicia Amancio, Alyssa Erin Kardos Loera, Nii Noi Kofi Omaboe, Shreya K.C., Steve Misati, sumarni Laman and Francisco Lara-Fletes. We always start the call with a bit of a check-in, what have we been up to and how are we today, that sort of thing. The stories we hear are extraordinary from spending weeks at climate conferences, all-nighter negotiations, mangrove activations with entire communities, and stories of empowering youth and indigenous communities to defend their land. I leave those calls with my cup full, inspired by the dedication and hope these young people bring to the world. Looking ahead to 2025, we will be transitioning to Global Fund for Children as our new fiscal home. A very big thank you to Global Greengrants Fund, especially Marie Michelle Chung and Beth Benedict for supporting and guiding us with so much care this year. We will miss you! If you'd like to see what we've been up to and learn more about what we have planned for next year check out our Annual Report.

Thank you for 30 years of impact. 💚 Since 1994, Global Fund for Children has invested in lasting change to address the root causes of challenges #young people face all over the world. There is more to do for #children and #young people. Give today: https://bit.ly/3CPmOyM

📢 The #AfricaJobsBoard provides a weekly digest of Africa-based and Africa-related opportunities. Visit our website to view ALL opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dMSkB74v As we approach the end of the year, we want to thank you for your loyalty and support! If the #AfricaJobsBoard has supported you in any way this year, please consider donating $5 to help us continue our work: https://ko-fi.com/afrorama Jobs 🇸🇳 Senegal | Altai Consulting | Project Manager: https://lnkd.in/gq_H6i5i 🌍 Multiple Locations | Clean Air Fund | Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager: https://lnkd.in/d5b43YWE 🇰🇪 Kenya | Co-Impact | Program Manager: https://lnkd.in/gja2ETrc 🌍 Multiple Locations | Dovetail Impact Foundation | Sourcing Manager: https://lnkd.in/gXHGDmMD 🇬🇭 Ghana | Elucid | Medical Outreach Officer: https://lnkd.in/gb8KgeKN 🇰🇪 Kenya | European Union | Project Officer: https://lnkd.in/d8QjdV99 🌍 Multiple Locations | Global Fund for Children | Program Officer: https://lnkd.in/gy8KdGPY 🇰🇪 Kenya | Global Partnership for Education | Senior Regional Operations Assistant: https://lnkd.in/gnfQkW8t 🌍 Multiple Locations | GrowthAfrica | Growth Catalyst: https://lnkd.in/gtmG8fWX 🇿🇦 South Africa | Katapult Ocean | Venture Capital Scout: https://lnkd.in/ggAGd_Hb 🌍 Remote | Lead Exposure Elimination Project | Program Manager: https://lnkd.in/gXv8H5Ve 🌎 North America | Rise Up | Program Manager Africa: https://lnkd.in/gUyFrhVc 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | Tony Blair Institute for Global Change | Resource Mobilization Manager: https://lnkd.in/d_eMm9QP 🇿🇦 South Africa | Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct | Festival Director: https://lnkd.in/g-8ksnku 🇲🇬 Madagascar | UNICEF | Gender Programme Manager: https://lnkd.in/d9sZyikJ 🇿🇦 South Africa | WWF | Climate and Energy Specialist: https://lnkd.in/dxZdVvik Internship & Volunteering 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Brickstone Africa | Brickstone Graduate Internship Programme: https://lnkd.in/gQw2THin Consultancy & Research 🌍 Multiple Locations | Athena Infonomics | Senior Consultant, Water and Sanitation Markets: https://lnkd.in/gDu3tzka 🌍 Multiple Locations | International Commission of Jurists | Legal Consultant, ESCR in Africa: https://lnkd.in/gt4vJ26M Capacity Building & Funding 🇪🇺 Europe | Nordic Africa Institute | Claude Ake Visiting Chair: https://lnkd.in/gkP78XTk 🇬🇭 Ghana | WIDU.africa | Thematic Call: #GreenGhana: https://lnkd.in/gDD_hD-b 🌍 Multiple Locations | Women In Africa Philanthropy | WIA Mentoring by Deloitte: https://lnkd.in/gY-SwwyY 🎶 This week’s newsletter was produced while listening to Wakikuba by Sheebah (🇺🇬 Uganda). To listen to our Spotify playlist, visit https://bit.ly/3ExFDU5 #hiringnow #africanopportunities

We're thrilled to partner with Tea Collection to support #children and #young people in Turkey! For a limited time, you can purchase an exclusive graphic tee designed by Tea Collection’s talented in-house artists, featuring a beautiful depiction of our planet with a special heart highlighting Turkey. 100% of the proceeds from this shirt will go directly to Mavikalem Dijital Reklam Ajansı, one of our incredible community-based partners in Turkey. ♥️ Make a difference here: https://bit.ly/4iidRyc

'SER como el colibri.' // 'BE like the hummingbird.' GFC's community-based partner Asociación SERniña, based in Guatemala, produced a powerful film that explores their transformative work with boys and #young men. The film emphasizes the crucial role they play in creating a #gender-equal world and ending gender-based violence. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/4fZcrXM

"Participating in the Tostan Advanced Seminar and learning about their Community Empowerment Program (CEP) along with colleagues and partners was truly an enlightening experience." GFC's Remijus shares his key learning and reflections from the seminar: https://bit.ly/49oXPhN

We are thrilled to announce the onboarding of Boris Kodjoe as GFC's newest Global Ambassador. Known for his roles in hit TV series such as Station 19, House Of Cards, and The Last Man on Earth, as well as blockbuster films like the Resident Evil franchise, Kodjoe brings his passion for social change and youth power to his new role. Boris joined GFC's Co-CEO, Hayley Roffey, for an IG live yesterday, where we explored what he hopes accomplish as a Global Ambassador, and why he believes #young people are the leaders of right now. 🎥 Watch it here: https://bit.ly/41mtf6q

This #GivingTuesday, we're thrilled to partner with Tea Collection to support #children and #young people in Turkey! For a limited time, you can purchase an exclusive graphic tee designed by Tea Collection’s talented in-house artists, featuring a beautiful depiction of our planet with a special heart highlighting Turkey. 100% of the proceeds from this shirt will go directly to Mavikalem Dijital Reklam Ajansı, one of our incredible community-based partners in Turkey. Mavi Kalem is a community-led organization in Turkey supporting children and young people. ♥️ Make a difference here: https://bit.ly/4iidRyc