NEWSLETTER - September 2023: In-Country Learning Hubs: Space for Reflection and Solidarity

The in-country Learning Hubs have proved to be interesting spaces for reflection among local activists and organisations working for social justice mailchi.mp/actubumbano/ne…

ACT Ubumbano Solidarity Hub happening in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 24-26 October 2023. The final deadline is 12h00 SAST – Joburg time – on Thursday 7th September. Apply here to attend: ow.ly/Rykq50PHGVZ

ACT UBUMBANO NEWSLETTER: August 2023 - From Mangochi to Matsapha – Swaziland and South Africa hold Learning Hubs

Activists and partner organisations in Swaziland and South Africa followed Malawi in holding their in-country Learning Hubs in August ow.ly/Jl1q50PFMcR

ACT UBUMBANO NEWSLETTER: August 2023 - From Mangochi to Matsapha – Swaziland and South Africa hold Learning Hubs

Activists and partner organisations in Swaziland and South Africa followed Malawi in holding their in-country Learning Hubs in August ow.ly/Jl1q50PFMcR

Faith actors, faith-inspired change agents and others interested in participating in the Inter-Religious Convention from 4 to 6 December 2023 are invited to submit an abstract through a structured application process. Submit your abstract here: ow.ly/4Jam50PpLx0

ACT Ubumbano is planning to bring award-winning playwright Mike van Graan and exceptionally talented actor Kim Blanche Adonis to perform at our Solidarity Hub in October this year. Sometimes the resistance is best expressed through performance art

The Centre for African Philanthropy and Social Investment at Wits University in Johannesburg recently interviewed our Director Ashley about what makes ACT Ubumbano tick, and why he does this work. Watch the interview here: ow.ly/lgfz50P01of

The “Karibu New Realities Grant” – an African-led grantmaking pilot project within the Karibu Foundation – is now accepting concept notes for ongoing or emerging initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply for 'Karibu New Realities Grant' here: ow.ly/fi5W50P01ly

Are you a content creator, wordsmith, visual artist, or journalist whose work tells African stories beyond stereotypes of poverty, disease, poor leadership and corruption? Africa No Filter’s Kekere Storytellers Fund could support your next project ow.ly/Tgof50P00Oh

ACT Ubumbano Solidarity Grants 2023

This year we have a reduced budget for the Solidarity Grants facility, so amounts allocated were in all instances less than what was requested.

ZacTax Campaign Relaunch in Africa

Illicit financial flows refer to the movement of money across borders that is illegal in its source, its transfer, or its use .

Follow the link to access the toolkit ow.ly/5Rqa50OzkrR

ClearMe App Launched at Constitution Hill

Freedoms South Africa, with support from ACT Ubumbano, launched South Africa’s first automated expungement guide to help people clear their criminal record ow.ly/p4z650OzbPs

Newsletter - May 2023: Stories of Life and Survival in Southern Africa

Story telling is a powerful political tool that can improve activism strategies. This publication is a collation of stories from the Ubumbano Voice platform ow.ly/4LTb50OzbIg

As full members of Act Alliance, ACT Ubumbano was represented by Thabo at a workshop in Zambia on Core Humanitarian Standards and Project Management Cycle on 17-21 April. Follow this link for more pictures on this workshop ow.ly/2rj950OblTO

ACT Ubumbano was part of the Act Alliance delegation to the United Nations Commission on Population and Development in New York on 10-14 April 2023. Zanele moderated a session entitled “Between Taboos and Freedom: Religion, Rights and Reproductive Justice” ow.ly/7OkN50OblOF

The Solidarity Hub is at the core of ACT Ubumbano’s work. It is a space for critical reflection on social justice practice where we test our assumptions about our context ow.ly/o7wF50ObneU

ACT UBUMBANO FACILITATORS' HUB

We had an excellent day on the 14th of March sharing experiences and insights with a group of dynamic animators, activists, facilitators, and just generally committed people from the region ow.ly/PGyJ50NuwjR

Call for Proposals: Community Grants Programme ow.ly/aevh50Nuw1q

African Philanthropy Network Essay Contest 2023

The APN Essay Contest was created to give a platform for African youth perspectives. As we work towards (re)shaping the narratives around African giving, it is imperative that youth voices are centered ow.ly/fp2i50Nuw7F

NEWSLETTER – March 2023: Grant Support Opportunities for Human Rights Defenders

Are you a human rights defender or activist looking for urgent protection or rapid response funding? Here are grants to apply for and share - all of them have no deadline ow.ly/bH4l50Nuvw4