Zimbabwe: Partnerships for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) programme
This FCDO grant supports Zimbabwean women's rights organisations to build financial sustainability and mobilise domestic resources for preventing and responding to violence against women and girls.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates: June 23, 2026 (first-stage proposal) | July 24, 2026 (second-stage/full proposal)
Funding Amounts: £500,000 total pool (first phase); individual awards up to £150,000; 8-month duration (Aug 2026–Mar 2027, with possible extension)
Summary: Supports Zimbabwean not-for-profit and civil society organisations to build financial sustainability and mobilise new domestic resources to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Key Information: Two-stage application; legal registration in Zimbabwe required; consortia permitted but typically single lead organisation.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), aims to strengthen the financial sustainability of women’s rights organisations (WROs) in Zimbabwe that deliver services for preventing and responding to violence against women and girls (VAWG). The programme addresses the contraction of international donor funding by supporting locally led organisations to diversify and increase domestic financing—including from corporates, individuals, and the diaspora—thereby building long-term financial resilience within Zimbabwe’s VAWG ecosystem.
Competitive grants will be awarded to organisations that either mobilise new domestic resources for VAWG or enhance the long-term financial sustainability of WROs. The programme is structured around two components:
- Component A: Leveraging new domestic funding through partnerships with non-traditional actors (e.g., corporates, diaspora, high-net-worth individuals).
- Component B: Strengthening the financial resilience of WROs through innovative models, support hubs, or operational support.
The fund is designed to catalyse new approaches, with flexibility in delivery models and a focus on sustainability and learning.
