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Indigenous African organisations focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) now have the chance to access dedicated funding through the Ahaki Foundation LIRA Fund.
The LIRA Fund aims to strengthen reproductive justice by enabling local organisations to use strategic, evidence-based litigation as a tool to protect and expand access to SRHR services.
By supporting indigenous organisations, the initiative allows communities to safeguard their rights, influence policy, and provide legal assistance in contexts where funding and legal resources are often scarce.
Program Overview
The LIRA Fund focuses on empowering locally led reproductive justice initiatives that are both sustainable and impactful.
Strategic litigation is at the core of this approach, helping organisations tackle legal barriers, advocate for vulnerable populations, and challenge restrictive laws and policies.
Grantees are expected to combine legal expertise with evidence-based strategies, driving systemic change and ensuring that marginalized communities have access to critical SRHR services.
Funding Details and Priorities
- Grant size: USD 5,000–50,000 per project
- Implementation period: Up to 18 months
Funding also supports legal representation, advocacy, and strengthening organisational capacity, enabling grantees to navigate challenging legal and funding environments while fostering collaboration across the region.
Eligible applicants must:
- Be an indigenous African organisation based in one of the target countries (Benin, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe)
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of local reproductive justice challenges.
- Have the capacity to implement evidence-based legal initiatives.
- Show experience or potential in advocacy, legal representation, and rights protection.
- The fund prioritises projects that address the needs of adolescents, persons with disabilities, and other underserved groups.
Projects that demonstrate measurable outcomes, evidence-based approaches, and potential for regional impact are especially encouraged.
Applications should also highlight initiatives that expand or protect SRHR access, particularly in countries with restrictive policies.
Why the LIRA Fund Matters
The Ahaki Foundation LIRA Fund provides a timely opportunity for indigenous African organisations to strengthen reproductive justice through strategic litigation.
By providing targeted legal and advocacy funding, it strengthens the ability of local organisations to protect SRHR rights and navigate shrinking funding landscapes.
The initiative also helps expand access to reproductive health services for marginalized groups, including youth and people with disabilities.
Through regional collaboration, the fund encourages knowledge-sharing and long-term impact across participating countries.
How to Apply
Organisations interested in applying should ensure they meet eligibility requirements and submit a complete application through the Ahaki Foundation’s official portal before December 12, 2025.
Applications should include a detailed project plan focused on strategic litigation and SRHR advocacy, demonstrate organisational capacity, and outline measurable expected outcomes.
For more info, and to apply visit Ahaki
About Ahaki
Afya na Haki (Ahaki) is an African research and training institute committed to advancing health, human rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through an Africentric lens.
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