AFROHUN & SEAOHUN Receive Direct USAID Funding

One of the main objectives of our project is to strengthen organizational capacity and the long-term sustainability of the Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN) and Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN). This year, we are excited to announce that each Network achieved a major organizational and project milestone, as they applied for and received “Transition Awards” from USAID. 

Through a three-year capacity strengthening agenda,OHW-NG Global Team members worked closely with each Network Secretariat to provide targeted, organization-specific support, helping each Secretariat through a step-wise process of organizational development and assessments required to qualify for application for the awards.

"The Transition Award presents a great opportunity for SEAOHUN to demonstrate our ability to independently manage direct funding from USAID. Our experience in applying for and managing the Transition Award increases our competitiveness in bidding for opportunities with USAID, other international aid agencies, and donors, resulting in Network sustainability in the long term." - Dr. Vipat Kuruchittham, SEAOHUN Executive Director

The direct funding through the Transition Awards will allow the Networks to continue their mission in direct partnership with USAID. Both Networks have expressed a sense of achievement for how far they have progressed, and enthusiasm for the future opportunities these awards present. 

To learn more about this process, see our 2022 Semi-annual Report and 2022 Annual Report (coming soon).