Calling on African and Asian Health CSOs to Apply for Budget Advocacy Accelerator 2025

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) from low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia to apply for the second cohort of its health budget capacity strengthening series, now called the “CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator.” 

The CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator is a comprehensive 12-month program combining hands-on learning, peer exchange and mentorship. Participants will take part in 9–10 webinars, 1–2 in-person workshops in areas such as domestic health financing, health systems strengthening, public financial management and strategic communications for tackling NCDs. It also includes technical focus areas such as mental health, nutrition, tobacco control, road safety and epidemic preparedness and response. 

• Table of Content
• About Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI)
• Budget Advocacy Accelerator
• Requirements for Budget Advocacy Accelerator Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Budget Advocacy Accelerator

Requirements for Budget Advocacy Accelerator Qualification

• Eligible applicants include CSOs based in Africa or Asia that are legally registered, can receive foreign funding and have experience in policy advocacy, health financing or public health.
• Applicants must have two committed staff members able to participate in all sessions and activities.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Applications are due by July 7, 2025 (5pm EST / 10pm UTC).
• Interested CSOs should complete the application form HERE. 
• Shortlisted organizations will be invited for an interview in July

For more details, visit GHAI Program webpage