The King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) is an independent and pluralistic foundation. Its mission is clear but also complex: such as, to change society and to improve the living conditions of the population. Based in Brussels, the KBF is a European foundation that is mainly active in Belgium and Europe. In Africa, the Foundation is focusing on Benin, Burundi, DR Congo, Senegal, and Togo, but also supports initiatives in more than 40 other countries.
Based in New York City, the King Baudouin Foundation United States (KBFUS) facilitates thoughtful, effective giving to Europe and Africa. KBFUS enables U.S. donors to support their favorite causes overseas and provides European and African nonprofits with cost-effective solutions to raise funds in the United States. Over the past 3 years, KBFUS facilitated over $60 million in gifts, reaching almost every corner of Europe and Africa.
KBF CANADA is a charitable organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), that aims to help individuals, families, businesses, and foundations to support charitable causes that are dear to them across the world, using an approach that is both personal and effective. KBF CANADA works with Canadian donors to conduct charitable projects in North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, as well as in Central and Latin America.
The KBF Africa Prize rewards African organizations which contribute to sustainably improving the lives of people in Africa. The Prize is awarded every other year and seeks to draw public attention to the many inspirational stories, challenges, and successes emerging from the African continent. Beyond its monetary value of 200.000 euros, it offers its winners unique opportunities to increase their visibility and promote their cause to international audiences. That the Prize’s impact is much more than financial is confirmed. The KBF Africa Prize laureate is carefully selected by an independent Selection Committee consisting of 12 different international experts.
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- Beyond its monetary value of 200.000 euros, it offers its winners unique opportunities to increase their visibility and promote their cause to international audiences.
Eligibilities
- the candidate should be an African-initiated and led organization.
- the candidate should have a proven track-record of impact to sustainably improve the lives of people in Africa.
- the organization’s realizations must contribute to societal transformation.
working towards a more inclusive society, that contributes to more gender equality. - the organization’s initiatives need to be embedded at local level.
they can be replicated elsewhere on the continent and/or
worldwide. - the organization needs a capable leadership to fulfil its mission and to carry a strong message for both decision-makers and the general public.
the candidate demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a constantly changing context. - the candidate subscribes to KBF’s values: integrity and transparency; pluralism and independence; respect for diversity; promotion of solidarity.
- the financial management needs to be healthy and transparent, audited financial reports need to be available.
Eligible Regions: Africa
Application Process
- Make sure you are eligible for this call for projects.
- Connect up to your account or create an account if this is your first application.
- Complete the application form online (you can take your time and do it in several stages if you like.
- When your application has been fully completed, send it in.
- They will send you a confirmation by e-mail, as well as a pdf of your application.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
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