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This section gives you access to news and publications related to the King Baudouin Foundation’s activities in Africa and those of its network of African partners and other actors engaged in the continent.

Announcements are calls or press releases of the Foundation related to Africa.
News mainly concerns information from our partners.
Resources give access to the most relevant documents related to our commitments with Africa.

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Business Partnership Facility – new selection and call for projects

[07/01/2021] The BPF grants financial support to companies contributing to the SDGs in developing countries. Discover the new selection and apply online.

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RIAPED winner of the 2020 Kochon Award

[20.11.2020] Great support for a network of nurses from the DR Congo that work on the front line in the fight against leprosy and tuberculosis in the country.

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OVO wins the European Business Award for the Environment

[03.11.2020] OVO received the award in the category Developing Country Cooperation. A nice recognition for their support to African start-ups, focusing on sustainable technologies.

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UIA highlights ‘phantom children’ on World Children’s Day

[20.11.2020] More than 1 in 3 children worldwide have no legal existence. This is why Urgency Identity Africa and BENIN ODD TV co-produced a video highlighting the importance of having a legal identity.

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A new and unique place of education in Burundi

[13.11.2020] The inaugural class of the Kigutu International Academy (KIA) has started. Its motto: To train critical thinkers and ethical leaders.

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Akaboxi is the winner of the Prize D4D in the iStartUp category

[16.10.2020] Akaboxi promotes digital financial inclusion in rural communities in Uganda. They won the 2020 Prize D4D for the most promising innovative idea.

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