Applications open: Global Health Advocacy Incubator – Health Security Budget Advocacy Academy.

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) is now accepting applications for the Health Security Budget Advocacy Academy. This opportunity is open to civil society organizations (CSOs) from various countries in Africa, with a particular focus on Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The aim of the academy is to enhance the capacity of CSOs in budget advocacy within the African region.

GHAI has been working in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) on the Prevent Epidemics program. This program aims to generate public demand and political support for increased domestic resource mobilization for epidemic preparedness. GHAI’s approach involves bringing together policy leaders, CSOs, and media to advocate for adequate and reliable funding for epidemic preparedness as a national priority.

Building on the knowledge gained since 2018, GHAI has developed the Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Epidemic Preparedness: Facilitator’s Guide. This guide provides a step-by-step course for facilitators to teach advocacy techniques for epidemic preparedness to government officials and CSO advocates. It is based on GHAI’s Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Epidemic Preparedness and serves as a resource to scale up Prevent Epidemics budget advocacy through workshops and potentially online platforms.

Requirements for the Global Health Advocacy Incubator

• GHAI is looking for civil society organizations in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, that possess a deep understanding of their country’s government and advocacy landscape.
• Interested CSOs should have experience in budget and national level advocacy, particularly in mobilizing domestic resources for health-related issues.
• Organizations with a keen interest or experience in epidemic preparedness are strongly encouraged to submit their applications.
• For a detailed list of criteria, please refer to the RFP.

How to Apply for the Global Health Advocacy Incubator

• All applicants must complete the application form available HERE. Ensure all fields are filled out and submit before March 18.
• For any inquiries about the RFP or the application process, please reach out to [email protected].
• For details visit the Official Webpage of the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) Health Security Budget Advocacy Academy.
• Deadline: March 18, 2024