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News, guides and analysis for Africa's NGO sector, published every day.

How to build a personal learning plan for your NGO career
Learning

How to build a personal learning plan for your NGO career

A simple method to choose the skills that matter for your next role and to learn them steadily alongside your job.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
Climate finance 101 for community organisations
Climate

Climate finance 101 for community organisations

A plain introduction to climate finance for community groups and NGOs: where it comes from, how it reaches projects and how to prepare.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
How to write a strong project proposal for NGOs
Funding

How to write a strong project proposal for NGOs

A clear structure for a project proposal that funders can follow: need, objectives, activities, results, budget and risks.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
Monitoring and evaluation basics: showing results donors trust
Learning

Monitoring and evaluation basics: showing results donors trust

A simple introduction to monitoring and evaluation for NGOs: indicators, baselines, data collection and honest reporting.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
Public-private partnerships for NGOs: how they work
Learning

Public-private partnerships for NGOs: how they work

What public-private partnerships are, why NGOs are part of them, and how to prepare an organisation to take part.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
A beginner's guide to fundraising for African NGOs
Funding

A beginner's guide to fundraising for African NGOs

The basics of fundraising for NGOs in Africa: knowing your case, mapping funders, building relationships and avoiding common mistakes.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
The main sectors of NGO work in Africa: a plain guide
Guides

The main sectors of NGO work in Africa: a plain guide

A plain-language guide to the main areas where NGOs work across Africa, from health and education to climate, rights and livelihoods.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
Community-based organisations: how small groups can be seen
Organisations

Community-based organisations: how small groups can be seen

Small community groups do essential work but are often invisible online. Practical steps to make your organisation visible and credible.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
How donors search for partners: what funders look for
Funding

How donors search for partners: what funders look for

What funders and international partners check when they look for an African organisation to work with, and how to prepare.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
What a verification badge can and cannot tell you
Organisations

What a verification badge can and cannot tell you

A verified label on an organisation profile is useful but limited. Learn what to look for and what extra checks still matter.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
Why an NGO profile matters: how to get found by funders
Organisations

Why an NGO profile matters: how to get found by funders

Funders and partners search online before they reach out. Here is how a clear, complete organisation profile helps you get found and trusted.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read
How to spot job scams: a safety guide for NGO job seekers
Careers

How to spot job scams: a safety guide for NGO job seekers

Fake vacancies target people who want to work for NGOs and the UN. Learn the warning signs and how to check an offer before you reply.

4 November 2026 · 1 min read