Aidsfonds is pleased to pre-announce the launch for the first Call for Proposals (mid-November) as part of The EmpowHER Fund. Girls and young women in Southern Africa continue to face the highest burden of HIV, accounting for nearly 63% of new infections in the region. Adolescent girls and young women (ages 15–24) are particularly vulnerable, with infection rates three times higher than their male peers. This heightened risk is shaped not only by gender but also by intersecting factors such as income inequality, stigma, criminalisation, and social norms, which further limit access to HIV prevention and healthcare.

Budget & Focus

• Total funding available for the first call: €4,000,000 (covering 2026–2028)
• Implementation countries: South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique
• Up to 20 applications will be awarded
• Sub-granting under this call is allowed only when it clearly strengthens the movement and collective impact

For more details and to apply, click here.