We are Africa's leading solutions journalism platform. We document how people are responding to social problems on the continent.https://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3ml6xrxmabc2pThe ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo 2027 is now seeking exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers to showcase renewable technology in Bangkok. This provides a central hub for technology exchange and market expansion.👇 Click the link for details: https://primeprogressng.com/opportunities/https-energypedia-info-wiki-event_-_asee_-_asean_smart_energy__energy_storage_expo_2027/06 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6xrxmabc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3ml6xhtxcfc2vThe East Coast Zoological Foundation is inviting conservation groups to apply for its GEAR grant program to protect wildlife worldwide. Successful applicants receive microgrants of up to $1,000. 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Click: https://primeprogressng.com/opportunities/https-www-phileas-art-grants/18 Apr 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjruyqytms2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3mjrucrlons2eUArctic and the Arctic Circle are seeking nominations for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award to fund breakthrough climate preservation projects. Researchers and Indigenous leaders can submit ideas to reverse environmental problems. Click: https://primeprogressng.com/opportunities/https-www-uarctic-org-activities-awards-grants-action-award-call-for-nominations/18 Apr 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrucrlons2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3mjrtp7ebw22eThe World Food Prize Foundation is searching for individuals who have significantly increased the quantity and quality of global food. 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Click the link👇 https://primeprogressng.com/perspective/what-is-turkey-looking-for-in-africa-with-new-trade-moves/27 Feb 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfue3wkhw22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3mfpfc46ruc2kThe Pulitzer Center is offering $15,000 in grants for journalists to report on the intersection of climate change & labor rights. Applicants from around the world are invited to submit ambitious proposals for transformative storytelling. Click the link: 👇 https://primeprogressng.com/opportunities/apply-special-pulitzer-grant-call-for-global-climate-and-labor-reporting/25 Feb 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpfc46ruc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3mfmz2tj4qs2kAn urban planner and monuments officer is on a mission to preserve Nigerian cultural heritage by integrating history into the modern economy. 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Click the link: 👇 https://primeprogressng.com/opportunities/global-call-norad-2026-grants-for-renewable-energy-applications/23 Feb 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkdglqp7s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3mfkc2lwrks2gKPMG is searching for resilient female entrepreneurs across Africa to join its 2026 tech-led business competition. Selected founders will receive expert mentorship and direct access to investor deals to scale their impact. Click the link for details: 👇 https://primeprogressng.com/opportunities/apply-2026-kpmg-female-founders-in-africa-competition/23 Feb 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkc2lwrks2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/primeprogressng.bsky.social/post/3mfkb2ec4c22gThe Responsible Business & Leadership Excellence Awards (RBLEA) 2026 is seeking nominations for businesses and leaders in Accra committed to ethical and sustainable excellence. 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This initiative invites collaboration to modernize mineral mapping & local gold refining across the continent. Click the link for details👇 https://primeprogressng.com/perspective/the-new-frontier-of-intra-african-mining-cooperation/19 Feb 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:wt7qfcqgu2rjgxpzwb74ttuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfa2uasl622g