The African Women’s Development Fund  is inviting applications for a participatory Grant Advisory Panel (GAP) that will play a key role in shaping funding decisions for initiatives addressing Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) across Africa. This panel brings together survivors of CSA (including those who choose not to disclose) and allies to ensure that grantmaking is informed by lived experience, community knowledge and contextual realities across the continent.

By participating, panel members will directly influence how resources are allocated to prevention, response, and survivor support efforts.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from individuals across Africa who are:

• Survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA), whether publicly disclosed or undisclosed
• Allies, including advocates, practitioners, community leaders, or individuals working in child protection, gender justice or related fields
• Passionate about advancing survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches
• Able to commit time to reviewing applications and participating in discussions

How to Apply 

If you are interested in being part of this panel, please send your CV and a letter of interest to consultants@awdf.org  by Close Of Business  on May 18, 2026.

Important:

You are not required to disclose any personal experience of CSA at any stage of the application or participation process.

Read more in the Terms of Reference attached.