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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
No girl left behind: HPV vaccines bring hope to Pakistan
Cervical cancer is common but poorly understood in Pakistan. Civil society organisations have been hard at work teaching communities about the power of HPV vaccination in the weeks leading up to the first public roll-out of the cancer-blocking…
Story of Change: Sierra Leone Red Cross Society
Foday Kamara, a respected local figure in Babon, Sierra Leone, had long battled the debilitating effects of malaria; fever, chills and sleepless nights that drained his energy and limited his ability to support his community.
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.
