Open Call: The African Reproductive Justice Litigation Fund

Deadline: 12-Dec-2025

The Ahaki Foundation LIRA Fund provides grants of USD 5,000–50,000 to indigenous African organisations advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through strategic, evidence-based litigation. Funding supports projects in Benin, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, with a maximum implementation period of 18 months.

Program Overview

The LIRA Fund is a targeted initiative by the Ahaki Foundation to strengthen reproductive justice across Africa. It supports indigenous African organisations working to protect and expand access to SRHR services, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities. Through strategic litigation, grantees can influence policy, provide legal representation, and safeguard SRHR rights in challenging funding and legal environments.

Funding Details

• Grant Amounts: USD 5,000 to 50,000 per project

• Implementation Period: Up to 18 months

• Eligible Countries: Benin, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe

• Focus Areas:

  • Strategic litigation on SRHR issues

  • Legal representation for marginalized groups

  • Advocacy for reproductive justice

  • Strengthening organisational capacity in challenging environments

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an indigenous African organisation based in one of the eligible countries

• Demonstrated contextual understanding of reproductive justice issues

• Capacity to implement strategic, evidence-based litigation

• Experience or potential in advocacy, legal representation, and rights protection

Funding Priorities

• Legal initiatives protecting access to SRHR services

• Support for adolescents, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups

• Projects that respond to restrictive SRHR laws or policies

• Initiatives fostering regional collaboration and sustainable growth

Why It Matters

• Empowers local organisations to navigate shrinking funding landscapes

• Strengthens legal capacity to defend SRHR rights

• Expands access to reproductive health services for marginalized communities

• Promotes regional solidarity and sustainable impact across African countries

How to Apply

1. Ensure your organisation is indigenous to an eligible African country

2. Develop a project plan focused on strategic litigation and SRHR advocacy

3. Demonstrate your capacity to implement, monitor, and report on legal initiatives

4. Submit a complete application following Ahaki Foundation guidelines (check the official portal for submission details and deadlines)

Tips for Applicants

• Highlight legal strategies and evidence-based approaches

• Show how the project will protect or expand SRHR access

• Emphasize organisational capacity and resilience in challenging funding environments

• Include measurable expected outcomes and potential regional impact

Conclusion

The LIRA Fund is a critical opportunity for indigenous African organisations to strengthen reproductive justice through strategic litigation. By supporting evidence-based legal initiatives, the fund helps protect SRHR services for vulnerable populations, build organisational capacity, and promote sustainable, long-term impact across Africa.

For more information, visit Ahaki.