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Formation Projects Grant

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A foundation based in Vatican City

Summary

This grant funds training and capacity-building programmes for technical professionals (health workers, engineers, agriculturists, forestry workers, etc.) across nine Sahel countries. It targets workforce development in sectors critical to sustainable development including agriculture, water, health, and forestry.

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About this grant

The funder was established by Pope John Paul II following his first visit to Africa, in response to the severe drought and desertification affecting Sahel region populations. The Foundation supports formation and capacity-building projects across nine countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, and Chad. The Foundation concerns itself with the formation of animators, health workers, hydraulic engineers, civil engineers, mechanics, agriculturists, animal husbandry specialists, and forestry professionals. …

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Formation Projects?
Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA, SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; nonprofit, charity, local-authority, community-group, university, research-institution. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.