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African Collaborative Commits $1.7 Million to Ten New African-Led Organizations, Reaching $12.3 Million in Total Commitments Across 15 Countries
African Collaborative Commits $1.7 Million to Ten New African-Led Organizations, Reaching $12.3 Million in Total Commitments Across 15 Countries
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African Collaborative Commits $1.7 Million to Ten New African-Led Organizations, Reaching $12.3 Million in Total Commitments Across 15 Countries
African Collaborative Commits $1.7 Million to Ten New African-Led Organizations, Reaching $12.3 Million in Total Commitments Across 15 Countries
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More than 3,000 African-led organizations completed applications in African Collaborative's Open Application System. The data is clear: the ecosystem is rich, the leaders are ready, and the gap is resources, not capacity. Chamrid Kpadonou, Senior Manager of Grantmaking Systems, shares what the platform was built to do, what the applications revealed about the African-led ecosystem, and what funders need to be willing to learn and unlearn.

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Meet Our Partners, Updates, Partner Gatherings
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In September 2024, six of our Ugandan partners hosted the first-ever partner-led gathering—exchanging insights, reflecting on their journeys, and exploring opportunities for collaboration.

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