2025 GHAI Budget Advocacy Accelerator Program for CSOs in Africa and Asia
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.
Overview of the 2025 GHAI Budget Advocacy Accelerator Program
- Type: Accelerator Program / Training
- Location: Online and In-person
- Duration: 12 months
- Sponsored by: Global Health Advocacy Incubator
- Eligible Countries: African and Asian Countries
- Benefits: global network of policy influencers, funding and mentorship, Hands-on learning and peer exchange
- Deadline: July 7, 2025
Eligibility Criterias
- 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.
Benefits
- This Accelerator is more than a training program—it’s a launchpad for action.
- Participants will join a global network of policy influencers and budget advocates committed to making public health a priority.
- Through a capstone project, each CSO will develop and pitch a concrete budget advocacy campaign to strengthen financing for NCDs or epidemic preparedness.
- GHAI will support the implementation of these projects with seed funding and mentorship.
Note
- 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.
