ACBF hosted the TC III Annual Coordination Meeting earlier this year in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This annual flagship workshop brought together civil society organizations and regional research institutions under the third phase of the Tobacco Control Program to enhance sustainability, compliance, and performance.

The training program targeted ACBF subgrantees who are directly involved in the Foundation’s project implementation, drawing participants from 12 institutions across 11 countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritania, Uganda, Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Benin, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and South Africa.

Participants received targeted training across two thematic categories. The first focused on organizational strengthening, covering ACBF procedures, project and financial management, procurement, corporate governance, and tools for monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) as well as communications and advocacy.

A special emphasis was placed on enhancing institutional sustainability through proposal writing, strategic communication, and resource mobilization. The second category addressed gender mainstreaming in tobacco control, with practical guidance on developing GM manuals, capitalizing on inclusive approaches for efficiency, and integrating gender equity into institutional frameworks.

The meeting reinforced ACBF’s commitment to equipping tobacco control actors with the tools, skills, and support systems needed to influence public health outcomes and lead sustainable policy change across Africa.

Watch Participant Reflections

Gain first-hand insights from delegates who participated in the Tobacco Control III Annual Coordination Meeting. In a series of testimonial videos, participants reflect on the knowledge shared, institutional support received, and the impact of the workshop on their work.