Africa
Sustainably raise the quality of life of people in Africa.
The King Baudouin Foundation supports individuals, organisations and companies that contribute to the lasting improvement of living conditions in Africa. As good neighbours and caring global citizens, we feel connected to this continent.
We are building an ever stronger presence in the countries at the centre of our efforts, so that we can spring into action effectively wherever our help is needed. Aside from financing projects, we seek to forge closer partnerships with and between local foundations. To do so, we invest in networking events, exchanges, peer-to-peer coaching and organisational development, for example.
The KBF Africa Prize is another major initiative of the Foundation. This award is handed out every two years to African organisations who contribute to lasting improvement of the lives of people in Africa.
Africa in brief
- We support individuals, organisations and businesses who improve living standards.
- We organise the KBF Africa Prize.
- We support and promote the work of the winner of the KBF Africa Prize around the world.
Africa is part of the programme Europe & international
More info on
kbfafrica.org
myriad.org
Calls for projects
Prosthetics in nine provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Improving access to quality prostheses and related care in the DRC
OngoingGrantees
Jokkolabs
Celebrating and inspiring entrepreneurs and their projects, for a week, by providing them with the knowledge, experience and contacts they need to succeed.
Jokkolabs
Ensuring the building is waterproof, repainting and purchase of new material to provide appropriate support for visitors during the sessions and further strengthen the community.
Interface Compassion Internationale
Financial support through the association for female victims of sexual violence, supporting them to reintegration and building of the One Stop medical centre in Kalehe.
Funds and philanthropic tools
Sprinkle (Friends of Fund)
Philanthropists support projects of the asbl Sprinkle, a shelter for Aids orphans in South Africa.
Kitumaini (Fund)
Financing of projects initiated by local actors for ‘light’ infrastructure projects (schools, hospitals, etc.) and initiatives that meet basic community needs.
Michiels - El Aisati (Fund)
Support education and poverty alleviation initiatives in South Africa and Morocco, which contribute to improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable people.
Stories
Helping Congo to jump on the digital train
Africa
“You can graduate from university here without having ever touched a computer.”
Using data to help combat malnutrition
Africa
"Official figures state that one in two children are chronically malnourished, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg; the real figures are even higher."