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Kick-off meeting launches new funding mechanism in Central African Republic

Berbérati, Central African Republic, 2 June 2025 – A kick-off event for the Gavi civil society organisation (CSO) fund manager mechanism in the Central African Republic (CAR) was held in Berbérati in the southwest of the country. 

New vaccine funding mechanism launches in Mauritania

Nouakchott, Mauritania, 15 May 2025 – Stakeholders gathered for the successful official launch of a new CSO fund manager mechanism, which aims to increase vaccination coverage among zero-dose and under-vaccinated children in Mauritania.

AMAN and Zindagi Trust lead World Immunization Week efforts in Pakistan

Civil society organisations (CSOs) with their strong local roots, play a vital role in bridging this gap through targeted engagement and awareness-raising.

Civil society joins health ministry in Ethiopian vaccine drive

On 14 March 2025, five civil society organisations (CSOs) who are grantees within the Gavi CSO fund manager mechanism, joined the Ministry of Health (MoH), provincial Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) teams, Gavi, MannionDaniels and Oxford…

Sierra Leone case study: Health for All Coalition

In a small, remote community called Mongo Craidu in Falaba District, Northern Sierra Leone, Mariama gave birth to her first child. As part of the healthcare system’s standard practice, her newborn received the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine*, which protects against tuberculosis.

However, Mariama was hesitant to take her child for further immunisation. Like many in her community, she had heard misconceptions about vaccines and was not sure of their necessity. She feared that additional vaccines might harm her child; and with limited access to accurate health information, she decided not to take her baby for routine immunisation.

*BCG vaccine is not supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

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In a small, remote community called Mongo Craidu in Falaba District, Northern Sierra Leone, Mariama gave birth to her first child. As part of the healthcare system’s standard practice, her newborn received the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine*, which protects against tuberculosis.

However, Mariama was hesitant to take her child for further immunisation. Like many in her community, she had heard misconceptions about vaccines and was not sure of their necessity. She feared that additional vaccines might harm her child; and with limited access to accurate health information, she decided not to take her baby for routine immunisation.

*BCG vaccine is not supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

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In an embattled part of Borno state, this faith-based clinic is one of just three still standing

Not even bomb-blasts have managed to shut the doors of COCIN Molai Clinic.

Nepal is racing to wipe out rabies by 2030, but leaders say it’s time to up investment in vaccines

Rabies vaccinations are saving lives, but without mass dog immunisation, Nepal may struggle to meet its 2030 goal, experts warn.

“An act of health justice”: Guinea's children receive the malaria vaccine

It’s still the leading cause of death among children under five in Guinea. As the country’s malaria vaccination programme gets going, leaders hope the parasitic infection will soon be in retreat. 

Related CSO pages

Gavi funding for civil society organisations

A funding mechanism providing grants for CSOs working to reach zero-dose children and missed communities.

Gavi funding for civil society organisations: funding opportunities

A funding mechanism providing grants for CSOs working to reach zero-dose children and missed communities. Find out how to apply, what types of grants are available, eligibility criteria and countries with calls for proposals.

Gavi funding for civil society organisations: grantee guidance

This area is designed to support grantees of the CSO funding mechanism to manage their projects.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2025