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A regional project in support of a biodiversity preservation program backed by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund...
AFD and the The French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) have agreed to provide 5 years of support to the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and its 12 affiliated National Trust Funds, providing 4...
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Support to micro and small businesses affected by the Beirut blast
On August 4 2020, a massive explosion ripped through Beirut, damaging the areas up to 5km from the epicenter. With the support of AFD, Mercy Corps contributes to the recovery of micro, small and mediu...
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Assisting athletes with their impact entrepreneurship projects
AFD has partnered with Paris 2024 to assist high-level athletes with their projects for social and/or environmental impact entrepreneurship in France and Africa.
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Connecting the worlds of sport and development financing
AFD launches the new “Sport en Commun” digital platform to support and finance high-impact sports projects in Africa.
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Call for Sport & Health projects - Educating, supporting and raising awareness among young people about health...
AFD has partnered with FIFA, the European Guild and the Sport en Commun platform to finance and support sports initiatives that provide solutions to problems in health, education and social cohesion t...
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Basketball Experience: Supporting education and awareness-raising through sports
AFD joins forces with the NBA to finance a project combining basketball and education on the SDGs in several African countries.
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"Championnes": Strengthening girls' leadership through education and football
AFD joins forces with FIFA and Plan International to promote women's football in schools in order to build the capacity of young girls to become agents of change in their communities in vulnerable are...
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Alley-oop Africa: Educating and raising the awareness of young people on sustainable development issues throug...
AFD and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) are financing the production of a mini-series about 20 young Africans in an academy that combines playing basketball with sustainable development projects.
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Extension of the Research Facility on Inequalities in South Africa
How can we support the reduction of socio-economic inequalities while addressing the challenges of the low carbon transition? The Extension of the EU-AFD Research Facility on Inequalities seeks to add...
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Preventing and reducing the impacts of natural disasters and health risks in the Guyana Plateau
AFD provides funding for the REMPART project, led by the French Red Cross, to fight epidemics on the Guyana Plateau (French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana).
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Sarg'Coop: Supporting the creation of a Caribbean network to fight against sargassum algae
AFD is partnering with the Sarg’Coop project to combat hazards linked to the accumulation of Sargassum algae on shores. Alongside the European Union and the Regional Council of Guadeloupe, AFD is prov...
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Supporting the deployment of wastewater treatment systems using vertical flow planted wetlands
AFD is co-financing a program led by IOWater for the regional deployment of sanitation systems using vertical flow planted wetlands. For several years, this technology has been developing in Martiniqu...
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Finance the extension of metro M4 and M10 lines in Istanbul
A megalopolis straddling Europe and Asia, one of the most congested cities in the world, Istanbul is pursuing an ambitious policy of extending its metro lines, supported for more than 10 years by seve...
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Construction of a tramway line along the Golden Horn in Istanbul
The project aims to build a tramway line connecting the historical center of Istanbul to service and residential areas along the Golden Horn. The project benefits from an innovative technique of groun...
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Encouraging the acquisition of energy efficient housing
While the construction of new housing is a promising sector in Turkey, integrating energy efficiency measures into residential buildings is a key element in reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the c...
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Renewal of drinking water systems in Çeşme and Dikili, in the Izmir Province
Faced with increasing aridity in the Izmir region, the Municipality is committed to modernizing its drinking water infrastructure in order to meet growing demand while drastically reducing water losse...
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Protecting urban heritage and revitalizing the center of the ancient city of Qixian
The local government of Qixian (Qi County) in Shanxi province in central China has launched a major program to protect, restore and showcase the historic center of Zhaoyu. The innovative initiative, s...
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Developing a major archeological and natural site in Fengxiang
In Shaanxi Province, the project aims to make Fengxiang more attractive by developing a major archeological and natural site around the ancient royal city of Qin Yong and Yongcheng Lake.
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Restoring Lake Maoli Wetland, a refuge for migratory birds in Hunan Province
This project aims to restore Lake Maoli’s ecological balance and the major ecosystem services it provides to residents and wildlife. To accomplish this, the project is using an approach that manages e...
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Conserving and developing the natural and cultural heritage of Hezhou in Guangxi
The municipality of Hezhou in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous province is home to a wealth of natural and cultural heritage. The recent increase in tourism has improved living conditions for residents but h...
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