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The Fairmont Château Laurier in downtown Ottawa seen from the Rideau Canal, with national flags flying along the Plaza Bridge

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Global Fund of Africa

Global Fund of Africa

First Replenishment Conference

Mobilizing Capital for Africa's Future

December 18, 2026 Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

$1 BILLION FOR AFRICA

2027–2030 Resource-Mobilization Goal

One Africa. One Shared Future. $1 Billion for Impact.

This is a proposed resource-mobilization target. It does not represent funds raised, pledged or committed.

Purpose

A high-level international convening

The First Replenishment Conference is designed to mobilize philanthropy, partnerships and resources for high-impact initiatives across Africa — connecting capital to locally grounded, accountable delivery.

Philanthropic leaders
Foundations
Corporations
Development institutions
African and diaspora leaders
Nonprofit organizations
Entrepreneurs and business leaders
Investors
Civil society
Academic and policy leaders

Participation categories describe the intended audience for the convening. No participation by any specific government, institution, company or individual is claimed until confirmed.

Priority areas

Where the replenishment will be directed

The 2027–2030 replenishment strategy is organised around ten priority areas aligned to the Global Fund of Africa cause, country and SDG architecture.

01

Health & Healthcare

Strengthening access to primary care, essential medicines and health systems.

02

Education

Expanding access to quality learning from early childhood through higher education.

03

Food Security & Agriculture

Supporting smallholder farmers, nutrition and resilient food systems.

04

Clean Water & Sanitation

Safe water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure for underserved communities.

05

Humanitarian & Disaster Response

Rapid, accountable response to emergencies and displacement.

06

Women & Children

Protection, opportunity and economic participation for women and young people.

07

Entrepreneurship & Job Creation

Capital and capability for enterprises that create dignified work.

08

Climate & Environment

Adaptation, clean energy access and stewardship of natural systems.

09

Community Development

Locally led infrastructure, civic capacity and community institutions.

10

Sustainable Development Goals

Aligning grantmaking and partnership with the 2030 Agenda.

In the news

Press coverage

Third-party coverage of the Global Fund of Africa replenishment campaign and the Ottawa conference.

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Travel Information
The panelled lobby of the Fairmont Château Laurier in the evening, lit by a wrought-iron chandelier

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The evening experience

MBOMBO GALA NIGHT

2nd Edition

RENAISSANCE

A Celebration of Life, Purpose and Humanity

December 18, 2026 · Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa · Invitation Only

Discover the Gala

Gallery

MBOMBO Gala Night — First Edition

Moments from last year's gala evening at the Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa. Photography: BOKOTA TV.

Three guests pose together during the gala reception
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Three guests in evening wear pose in the ballroom foyer
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Group photograph of guests at MBOMBO Gala Night 2025
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Full group photograph of the gala guests in the Fairmont Château Laurier ballroom
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Guests seated at dinner tables look on as a speaker addresses the room from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
Photo: BOKOTA TV
A speaker in a gold-embroidered jacket addresses guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium during MBOMBO Gala Night
Photo: BOKOTA TV
The MC at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium in the Château Laurier ballroom, lit in warm amber and violet
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Guests in evening dress seated at tables with white and gold gift bags, with MBOMBO Gala Night banners behind them
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Guests at a dinner table review the evening programme during MBOMBO Gala Night
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Dinner is served to guests at a table during the gala evening at the Fairmont Château Laurier
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Two hosts share a light moment at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
Photo: BOKOTA TV
Two hosts at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium during the gala programme
Photo: BOKOTA TV

Participate

Join the inaugural replenishment

Requests to attend are reviewed by the organising committee. Submitting a request does not confirm attendance.