CFAs: United Nations Population Fund ASRO Regional Programme 2026–2029

Deadline: 01-Mar-2026

The United Nations Population Fund (aaaaaUNFPA) Arab States Regional Office invites organizations and networks in Egypt to partner under its 2026–2029 Regional Programme. The initiative focuses on advancing humanitarian, development, and fragile context priorities, including sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, protection, education, and youth leadership. Selected partners will contribute technical expertise, research, advocacy, and capacity-building activities to achieve UNFPA’s Strategic Plan outcomes.

Program Overview

UNFPA ASRO’s 2026–2029 Regional Programme aims to strengthen evidence-informed, rights-based interventions in Egypt, particularly in humanitarian and fragile contexts. The program supports collaborations that:

• Improve access to sexual and reproductive health services

• Promote gender equality and women’s empowerment

• Strengthen education, youth participation, and capacity building

• Support protection and prevention of gender-based violence (GBV)

The initiative targets regions such as New Valley, Egypt, while also contributing to broader Arab States regional priorities.

Focus Areas

Cross-Sectoral Priorities

• Communication for development – outreach and awareness campaigns

• Conflict sensitivity and humanitarian access

• Disability and inclusion – ensuring equitable service delivery

• Early recovery, emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction

• Engaging men and boys to support gender equality

• Research, data analysis, and knowledge generation

• Training, capacity building, and youth leadership programs

Education

• Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)

• Out-of-school education programs targeting vulnerable youth

Health

• Adolescent sexual and reproductive health

• Maternal and newborn health, including emergency obstetric care

• Reproductive health services in humanitarian and development contexts

• Health in emergencies

Protection

• Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response

• General protection in fragile contexts

• Protection services in emergencies

Who is Eligible?

Eligible organizations include:

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with expertise in health, education, protection, or youth engagement

• Civil society networks capable of advocacy, research, and capacity-building interventions

• Entities that can demonstrate technical expertise, institutional capacity, and ability to deliver results in fragile and humanitarian contexts

Why It Matters

This partnership call aligns with UNFPA’s Strategic Plan outcomes, aiming to:

1. End unmet need for family planning

2. End preventable maternal deaths

3. End gender-based violence and harmful practices

4. Support adaptation to demographic change

By engaging qualified partners, UNFPA ASRO seeks to create sustainable, rights-based, and context-sensitive interventions that improve the lives of women, adolescents, and youth in Egypt and the broader Arab States region.

How to Apply / Submission Process

1. Prepare Proposal:

   • Outline organizational capacity, past experience, and technical expertise

   • Describe the planned activities aligned with UNFPA ASRO focus areas

   • Include expected outcomes, target population, and geographical focus

2. Budget:

   • Provide clear financial plans, linking proposed activities to anticipated results

   • Highlight resource mobilization or co-funding if applicable

3. Submission:

   • Use UNFPA ASRO’s prescribed application templates

   • Include required supporting documentation and proof of legal registration

   • Submit through the official UNFPA portal within the stated deadlines

Tips for Success

• Ensure alignment with UNFPA Strategic Plan outcomes

• Highlight rights-based and evidence-informed approaches

• Emphasize interventions for vulnerable groups and fragile contexts

• Show capacity for research, advocacy, and multi-sector collaboration

• Detail plans for monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who can apply for this partnership?
   NGOs, civil society organizations, and networks operating in Egypt with expertise in health, education, protection, or youth engagement.

2. What is the purpose of this call?
   To support UNFPA ASRO in implementing the 2026–2029 Regional Programme in Egypt, focusing on rights-based, evidence-informed interventions.

3. Which areas are prioritized in Egypt?
   Special attention is given to New Valley, though proposals can target broader regional priorities.

4. What are the expected outcomes?
   Ending unmet need for family planning, preventable maternal deaths, GBV, and supporting demographic adaptation.

5. What focus areas should proposals address?
   Cross-sectoral priorities, education, health, and protection, with emphasis on humanitarian and fragile contexts.

6. Are partnerships with multiple organizations encouraged?
   Yes, consortia and networks demonstrating complementary expertise are encouraged.

7. What is the budget range?
   Specific funding details are provided in the UNFPA ASRO call documents; proposals must include a clear budget aligned with planned activities.

Conclusion

The UNFPA ASRO 2026–2029 partnership call offers organizations in Egypt the opportunity to contribute to transformative, rights-based initiatives across humanitarian and development contexts. By supporting health, education, protection, and youth leadership interventions, selected partners will help UNFPA achieve strategic outcomes that improve lives, advance gender equality, and promote evidence-informed policies across the Arab States region.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.