Gavi funding for civil society organisations: news and resources
Gavi funding for civil society organisations: news and resources
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Welcome to the Gavi CSO news and resources hub. Explore categories to access the latest updates and materials from the Gavi CSO fund manager mechanism. Grantees seeking templates or grant management guidance are encouraged to visit the Grantee guidance area.
News
Civil society organisations share immunisation successes
Nairobi, Kenya, 7 December 2025 – Representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs) from across countries supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance came together with members of the Gavi Secretariat team and the CSO fund manager, MannionDaniels…
Kick-off meeting launches new funding mechanism in Central African Republic
Berbérati, Central African Republic, 2 July 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.
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Stories of change
Sierra Leone case study: Health for All Coalition
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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How a sceptical father in the Central African Republic became an advocate for vaccination
In CAR’s capital Bangui, men call the shots when it comes to vaccination, and the decision is too often a hard ‘no’. The Zero Dose Zero Barrier project learned that getting fathers talking to each other could help soften their misgivings.
In Pakistan, a mountain village’s isolation left a group of kids in harm’s way
When local health workers and their civil society allies discovered a group of zero-dose children in a Pakistan village, they made it their mission to get them protected.
Bridging the gap: reaching ‘zero-dose’ children in Ethiopia’s highlands
A mobile health initiative brings vaccines and hope to isolated communities in Burji Zone.
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.
