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
Grantees
GEL Sud Bénin - (Guichet d'Economie Locale du Sud Bénin)
Support for developing the skills and leadership of women in cassava and tapioca processing.
COCOCA - Consortium des coopératives de caféiculteurs
Provide financial support to coffee cooperatives to notably obtain certification in order to access niche markets, improve performance and reduce indebtedness.
Terres Rouges
Learning pathway for psychosocial care for children living on the streets (Kinshasa).
Funds and philanthropic tools
Sprinkle (Friends of Fund)
Philanthropists support projects of the asbl Sprinkle, a shelter for Aids orphans in South Africa.
Support for the victims of the humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (Giving Circle)
Support to victims of the conflict in Goma and surroundings.
Ubora Prize
Promoting the performance of SMEs, their recognition and the application of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in DR Congo. In partnership with BIO.
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."