Funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), UK Aid Direct was established in 2014 as a successor to the Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF), which was created in 2010. UK Aid Direct is a challenge fund designed to support the UK’s commitments to achieving the Global Goals. UK Aid Direct currently reaches more than 11 million people, with more than 140 live grants across 34 different countries. Funding rounds will continue until 2020. The aim of UK Aid Direct is to fund small- and medium-sized national and international civil society organisations (CSOs) to reduce poverty and work towards achieving the Global Goals. Specifically, UK Aid Direct funding reaches the most marginalised and vulnerable populations, supporting the DFID agenda to ‘leave no one behind’.

The United Nations Office for West Africa was the first regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding office of the United Nations. It was created in 2002, with the overall mandate to enhance the contributions of the UN towards the achievement of peace and security in West Africa and promotes an integrated regional approach in addressing issues that impact stability in West Africa.

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Amman, Jordan

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security as well as accepting new members to the United Nations and approving any changes to its United Nations Charter. Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action through Security Council resolutions; it is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.

UNITED NATIONS ENTITY FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN

UNHCR Regional Bureau for the Middle East & North Africa in Amman

The Ukrainian Association "Unity" is a women-led nonprofit organization in Budapest dedicated to supporting Ukrainians through cultural, educational, and social initiatives. Since the start of the russian war in Ukraine, our mission has been to integrate displaced individuals into the local community through culture, create a welcoming environment, and support mental well-being. We focus on families and children through initiatives such as the Weekend School, the Ukrainian Children's Music Studio, and long-term educational projects like E-space, Eco-space, and E-Kindergarten. For talented youth and adults, we offer Art’E Creative Hub and the Talent Center, providing artistic and therapeutic activities that foster socialization and preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage. Through partnerships with international, Ukrainian, and Hungarian organizations, we expand opportunities, strengthen community bonds, and help individuals adapt while maintaining their identity and emotional well-being.