FUNDING
The Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (CILPA) has benefited from the generosity of various philanthropic organizations. To date, CILPA has received funding from various branches of the Open Society Foundations (which provided the seed grant for the establishment of the think tank); the Foundation for International Law for the Environment and the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund. We remain grateful for their continued support. Some of our funded projects are described below.
Scientific Evidence on Climate Change Clinic in Africa
May 2023 - April 2025- Project grant for providing localized scientific evidence on climate change to support African States in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) climate change advisory proceedings.
International Law, Accountability, and Justice
October 2023-October 2025Project grant to facilitate academic research and workshop on an international law framework for reparations for historic injustices suffered by people of African descent.
The International Criminal Court in Africa Project
November 2021-March 2024Project grant to facilitate academic research and workshops on Bringing the African Perspective to the ICC Review Process.
The Establishment of CILPA Project
July 2020-December 2023General support grant to establish the Center for International Law and Policy in Africa.
As a growing organization with limited resources, CILPA is seeking additional seed and project funding to carry out the ambitious research and other programs envisaged on this website. We are therefore actively soliciting donations from individuals, governments, foundations, law firms as well as private companies, and other donors. Should you wish to discuss our funding requirements, or make a donation, we strongly encourage you to get in touch by e-mail at [email protected].