https://ngoportal.africa/insights/News, guides and analysis for Africa's NGO sector: funding, careers, climate, learning and organisations, published daily by NGO Portal Africa.enhttps://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-build-a-personal-learning-plan-for-your-ngo-career/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-build-a-personal-learning-plan-for-your-ngo-career/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0300LearningA simple method to choose the skills that matter for your next role and to learn them steadily alongside your job.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/climate-finance-101-for-community-organisations/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/climate-finance-101-for-community-organisations/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:50:00 +0300ClimateA plain introduction to climate finance for community groups and NGOs: where it comes from, how it reaches projects and how to prepare.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-write-a-strong-project-proposal-for-ngos/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-write-a-strong-project-proposal-for-ngos/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:40:00 +0300FundingA clear structure for a project proposal that funders can follow: need, objectives, activities, results, budget and risks.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/monitoring-and-evaluation-basics-showing-results-donors-trust/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/monitoring-and-evaluation-basics-showing-results-donors-trust/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0300LearningA simple introduction to monitoring and evaluation for NGOs: indicators, baselines, data collection and honest reporting.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/public-private-partnerships-for-ngos-how-they-work/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/public-private-partnerships-for-ngos-how-they-work/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:20:00 +0300LearningWhat public-private partnerships are, why NGOs are part of them, and how to prepare an organisation to take part.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/a-beginners-guide-to-fundraising-for-african-ngos/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/a-beginners-guide-to-fundraising-for-african-ngos/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:10:00 +0300FundingThe basics of fundraising for NGOs in Africa: knowing your case, mapping funders, building relationships and avoiding common mistakes.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/the-main-sectors-of-ngo-work-in-africa-a-plain-guide/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/the-main-sectors-of-ngo-work-in-africa-a-plain-guide/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0300GuidesA plain-language guide to the main areas where NGOs work across Africa, from health and education to climate, rights and livelihoods.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/community-based-organisations-how-small-groups-can-be-seen/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/community-based-organisations-how-small-groups-can-be-seen/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:50:00 +0300OrganisationsSmall community groups do essential work but are often invisible online. Practical steps to make your organisation visible and credible.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-donors-search-for-partners-what-funders-look-for/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-donors-search-for-partners-what-funders-look-for/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:40:00 +0300FundingWhat funders and international partners check when they look for an African organisation to work with, and how to prepare.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/what-a-verification-badge-can-and-cannot-tell-you/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/what-a-verification-badge-can-and-cannot-tell-you/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:30:00 +0300OrganisationsA verified label on an organisation profile is useful but limited. Learn what to look for and what extra checks still matter.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/why-an-ngo-profile-matters-how-to-get-found-by-funders/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/why-an-ngo-profile-matters-how-to-get-found-by-funders/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:20:00 +0300OrganisationsFunders and partners search online before they reach out. Here is how a clear, complete organisation profile helps you get found and trusted.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-spot-job-scams-a-safety-guide-for-ngo-job-seekers/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-spot-job-scams-a-safety-guide-for-ngo-job-seekers/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:10:00 +0300CareersFake 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.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-find-a-fellowship-or-internship-in-the-ngo-sector/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-find-a-fellowship-or-internship-in-the-ngo-sector/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0300CareersWhere to look, how to prepare and how to apply for fellowships and internships with NGOs and international organisations in Africa.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/consultancy-or-full-time-choosing-your-path-in-development/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/consultancy-or-full-time-choosing-your-path-in-development/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:50:00 +0300CareersThe trade-offs between consultancy and permanent roles in the NGO sector, and how to decide which suits you at this stage of your career.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/ngo-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/ngo-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:40:00 +0300CareersThe questions NGO and UN interviewers ask most, and a simple way to answer each with evidence from your own work.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-write-a-cv-for-ngo-and-un-jobs/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-write-a-cv-for-ngo-and-un-jobs/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:30:00 +0300CareersA clear structure, the right keywords and evidence of results: how to build a CV that works for NGO, UN and civil society roles in Africa.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/why-blue-carbon-is-becoming-a-core-skill-for-african-ngos/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/why-blue-carbon-is-becoming-a-core-skill-for-african-ngos/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:20:00 +0300ClimateMangroves, seagrass and salt marsh store carbon and protect coasts. Here is why blue carbon skills now matter for African NGOs, and what to learn first.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-get-shortlisted-for-an-ngo-job-in-africa/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-get-shortlisted-for-an-ngo-job-in-africa/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:10:00 +0300CareersEight practical steps to turn a good CV into a shortlisted application for NGO, UN and civil society roles across Africa.https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-check-an-ngo-before-you-partner-apply-or-donate/https://ngoportal.africa/insights/how-to-check-an-ngo-before-you-partner-apply-or-donate/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0300GuidesA practical checklist for checking whether an African NGO is real, active and well run, before you partner with it, apply for a job or give.