Conference  - 6-7 June 2024 - Department of African Studies - University of Vienna, Austria   As African countries became independent, being represented in state institutions was a political goal for many women, but undoing the legacy of colonial politics and gaining public visibility in the political field was no easy task. Despite serious difficulties and challenges, women vied for offices, campaigned, talked and wrote about politics, voted, and expressed their ideas within various institutions (organizations, political party, unions, local and national assemblies…). They were strategic actors in the processes of postcolonial state building. Yet, their history has remained confined to a separate section of African politics, the “women’s section”. While African political history has long been dominated by male actors, the history of African women in politics has been primarily written from the perspective of grassroots politics and women’s role in social and economic development projects. A new wave of scholarship has recently begun to address this discrepancy in the historiography, with scholars exploring the ways women have challenged established political orders “from the top”, from creative writing to frontal opposition to presidential rule (see for example (Tchouta Mougoué, 2019; Musila, 2020; Adima 2022). This literature shows that African women’s politics must be placed at the heart of narratives of state building, party politics, governance and presidential rule, that political narratives need to be complexified, concepts rethought, and that new sources must be  sought to acknowledge African women’s complex modes of political imagination, action, and language.Building on this trend, this conference aims to retrieve histories of African women’s contribution to the postcolonial politics of state building. Who were the women who vied for positions of power, how/why did they campaign (or were appointed), for which ideas? What did they achieve during their political mandates, which challenges did they face? What did they do afterwards, what impact did they have? Which sources are available to document their stories? What are the methodological challenges that emerge when retrieving these sources and/or writing these histories? Case studies focusing on specific leaders, historical periods and/or countries are welcome. Papers may explore (but are not confined to) the following themes: ·      Documenting generations of African female politicians: pioneers, outsiders, through the lens of elite reproduction… ·     Documenting women’s modes of action in elite politics: via state and non-state organizations; informal and formal networks; African women’s roles in connecting multiple political spaces: at home, in local, national, or international politics. ·     Documenting the lives of non-conventional actors and the politics of silencing, cooptation, or amnesia. ·     Sources & Methodologies to retrieve women’s postcolonial political history; oral, visual, and/or material sources; personal testimonies. ·     Political languages: use of symbolic political languages (motherhood, politicization of the body…); how precolonial forms of politics inform African women’s postcolonial politics/activism; feminist discourses (applying a longue durée perspective). ·     Conceptual reflections: exploring the politics of “empowerment” and “disempowerment”; “women’s political space”… Please send an abstract (250 words max) and a short biography (100 words) to womenafricanhistory2024@univie.ac.at before 15th October 2023. Limited funding is available to cover hotel and travel costs for participants based in African countries. Please indicate in your proposal if you require financial assistance. Thank you! Read more

In honor of International Youth Day, an observance recognized by The United Nations and celebrated annually on August 12, GYAN's Innovation Collaboratory allows global youth to expand their networks, build strategic partnerships, discuss ways to achieve success, and share their positive contributions to their communities and nations. International Youth Day 2023 Call for Presentation Proposals & Group Coordinator Nominations  The Global Youth Advancement Network (GYAN) at Michigan State University invites you to attend our virtual International Youth Day 2023: Innovation Collaboratory on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am (United States Eastern Time Zone - EST).  In honor of International Youth Day, celebrated by the United Nations every August 12, GYAN will provide a platform for global youth to share their positive contributions to their communities and nations, participate in moderated panel discussions, expand their global networks, meet partners, enhance their professional capacities, and learn from peers and experts with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.   If you would like to participate in this event as a youth presenter, submit a proposal to give a fifteen-minute presentation on your project, research, or innovative idea for solution to global issues. If your proposal is selected by the GYAN team, you will be contacted to create a PowerPoint presentation for the Innovation Collaboratory event. Proposals are due by Friday, June 30, 2023 (11:59 pm EST).  Or, if you would like to participate in this event as a youth group coordinator, please nominate yourself here. This year, the GYAN team will officially appoint five youth group coordinators who will serve as a vital link between GYAN and the youth of their respective panels. Group coordinators will be responsible for coordinating presenters and experts, as well as serving as panel moderators for the Innovation Collaboratory event. Appointed youth group coordinators will receive an award of $100 for their participation. (Please note this is not a salary, but rather a gesture of appreciation and recognition from the GYAN team). Self-nominations are due by Friday, June 30, 2023 (11:59 pm EST).  Or, if you would like to simply attend this event as an observer/ public audience, please register here.  Don’t hesitate to contact gyaninfo@msu.edu if you have any questions.  GYAN believes that young people are the catalyst for positive change in the world, and this event is a celebration of youth-led innovation as the key to a solutions-oriented future. We look forward to seeing you in August! Read more

Applications are now open! #VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards - WAYA 2023 The VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAY) recognizes African female agripreneurs who have excelled in the agricultural value chains and have demonstrated remarkable innovation by contributing positively towards food security, climate resilience, women and youth empowerment.The awards aim to create visibility for successful women and promote them as positive role models, trigge innovation, ana spur ambition among women agripreneurs   Award Categories 1. Young Female Agripreneur (Rising Star) recognizes high potential young females <35 years demonstrating innovation and leadership in agribusiness 2. Female Ag-Tech Innovator ReRecognizesemale agripreneurs championing technological advancement in agrousiness. 3. Outstanding Value-Adding Enterprise Recognizes female-owned agribusinesses that are increasing the economic value and/or consumer appeal to agricultural products.   The winners will each receive a cash prize of USD 20,000 at the AGRF Summit in September 2023.   The DEADLINE for Application is Wednesdav 31. Mav 2023.   Begin Application: Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (awardsplatform.com) Read more

Deadline: Jun 09, 2023 Donor: Peacebuilding Support Office Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: More than $1 million Countries/Regions: Bosnia And Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo DR, El Salvador, Gambia, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Papua New Guinea, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan Area: Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Women & Gender, Youth & Adolescents The Peacebuilding Fund has launched an open call for the Gender Promotion Initiative (GPI) and the Youth Promotion Initiative (YPI) Program. For more information, visit https://www.un.org/peacebuilding/content/gypi-en Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Call-for-Proposals-Gender-and-Youth-Promotion-initiatives Read more

Deadline: Jun 30, 2023 Donor: 100+ Accelerator Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Farming 100+ Accelerator is excited to launch the Sustainable Agriculture Challenge to Help farmers produce sustainable and regenerative high yielding, high quality crops by leveraging science, technology and financing. For more information, visit https://www.100accelerator.com/index.php/en/challenge/smart-agriculture Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Apply-for-Sustainable-Agriculture-Challenge Read more

Deadline: Jun 30, 2023 Donor: 100+ Accelerator Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Accidents & Traffic Safety, Road Safety, Economic Development, Water 100+ Accelerator is inviting applications for the Inclusive Growth Challenge to help create economic prosperity across the entire value chain. For more information, visit https://www.100accelerator.com/en/challenge/inclusive-growth Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Submit-your-Solution-for-Inclusive-Growth-Challenge- Read more

Deadline: Jun 30, 2023 Donor: 100+ Accelerator Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Business & Industry, Water, Water & Sanitation, Water Conservation 100+ Accelerator is pleased to announce a call for applications to the Water Stewardship Challenge to help optimize the full water process across business operations and help improve water quality and availability in the surrounding communities to build a more water-secure world. For more information, visit https://www.100accelerator.com/en/challenge/water Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/100-Accelerator-Water-Stewardship-Challenge- Read more

Deadline: Jun 30, 2023 Donor: 100+ Accelerator Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Nutrition, Community Development, Health, Health & Hygeine, Information Technology The 100+ Accelerator is inviting startups that have solutions to increase the well-being of the people, consumers, and communities so they can fully participate in social, cultural, and recreational activities. For more information, visit https://www.100accelerator.com/en/challenge/wellness Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Submit-your-Solutions-for-Health-and-Wellness-Challenge Read more

Deadline: Jun 30, 2023 Donor: 100+ Accelerator Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Business & Industry, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Startups, Biodiversity, Information Technology, Science The 100+ Accelerator is looking for startups that have solutions to protect, renew, and grow the biodiversity of all ecosystems to sustain life on Earth, and maintain the foundation of the supply chains and businesses. For more information, visit https://www.100accelerator.com/index.php/en/challenge/biodiversity Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/100-Accelerators-Biodiversity-Challenge-Apply-Now Read more

Deadline: Jun 27, 2023 Donor: Swarovski Foundation Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Archaeology, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Youth & Adolescents The Swarovski Foundation has launched an open call for the Creatives for Our Future, a global mentorship and grant program designed with advisor the United Nations Office for Partnerships to identify and accelerate the next generation of creative leaders in sustainability. For more information, visit https://www.sfcreatives.org/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Creatives-for-Our-Future-Grant-Program-2023 Read more

Deadline: Aug 15, 2023 Donor: Wildlife Acoustics Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard Island And Mcdonald Islands, Holy See (Vatican City State), Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome And Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Svalbard And Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks And Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, British Virgin Islands, United States Virgin Islands, Wallis And Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan , Curaçao, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Saint Martin (French Part), Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) Area: Animals & Wildlife, Birds, Habitat, Biodiversity, Conservation, Environment, Scientific Research Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program that provides scientists with products and software to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife. For more information, visit https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/grant-program Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Scientific-Product-Grant-Program Read more

Impactful community leaders The Women Techmakers Ambassador program supports women in technology who are looking to create impact and give back to their communities. As an Ambassador, you’ll engage with your community by participating in one or more leadership activities on a quarterly basis. Ambassadors receive support from Google and the larger Ambassador community.   Women Techmakers Ambassadors are leaders around the world who are passionate about empowering their communities through organizing events, public speaking, creating content, and mentoring. With access to a global community and exclusive resources, Ambassadors are helping build a world where all women can thrive in tech. Applications for the Ambassador program are now open! Apply now through June 30, 2023.   Apply now: Sign in to advocu   View Ambassadors: Women Techmakers Directory  |  Google for Developers   Read more