Governance & Policies

Funding Priorities

Priority areas for donors, foundations and institutional supporters interested in AOU educational and capacity development work.

Responsible Governance and Institutional Confidence

AOU is committed to responsible governance, transparent communication, and clear institutional procedures for partners, donors, institutions, contributors, and participating organizations.

Priority areas for support

AOU welcomes financial and institutional support for programs and activities that advance open learning, practical skills, leadership, youth engagement and capacity development across Africa.

Youth Skills and Future Readiness

Support practical learning, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, employability and youth development activities.

Open Learning Resources

Support accessible digital learning resources, online materials and knowledge-sharing content for African learners.

Pan-African Youth Fellows Network

Support youth engagement, Fellow Voices, local initiatives, country notes and regional learning activities.

Renewable Energy and Technology Training

Support science, technology and renewable energy training activities connected to rural development and sustainability.

Leadership and Capacity Development

Support professional learning, GTC-related leadership programs and institutional capacity development initiatives.

Institutional Development and Reporting

Support website systems, program coordination, reporting, governance documentation and institutional growth.