Free Legal support for African Nonprofits

Nonprofit and civil society organizations across Africa navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges every day from governance and compliance to funding, partnerships, and advocacy. Access to timely legal support can be the difference between organizational resilience and costly disruption.

What you’ll learn

• How legal support can prevent crises and enhance CSO operations
• Practical ways to engage with lawyers proactively and effectively
• How to access high-quality pro bono legal assistance through the PILnet Clearinghouse
• Real-world examples of how legal support has strengthened organizations like yours

Join us to learn how pro bono legal support can protect and strengthen your organization’s operations and impact.

Who should attend

This webinar is for nonprofits, social enterprises, refugee-led organizations, and other CSOs engaged in advocacy, service delivery, or community work especially organizations that face operational or legal challenges and may not have easy access to legal support due to cost or awareness.

Webinar details

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Duration: 60 minutes
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM WAT, 4:00 – 5:00 PM SAST, 5:00 – 6:00 PM EAT

Format: Interactive session with presentations, case studies, Q&A, and practical guidance

What we’ll cover

Part 1: How Legal support strengthens CSO operations
Explore how proactive legal assistance helps prevent disruptions and protect your mission, with regionally relevant examples on governance, compliance, funding, human rights, and advocacy.

Part 2: PILnet Clearinghouse – Accessing pro bono legal support
Learn about the types of support available, eligibility requirements, the request process, and how to integrate legal support into your organizational resilience strategy.

Register Now

Space is limited. Secure your spot today and take a proactive step toward strengthening your organization’s legal foundation.