GrantTalk Ep 3 | The Be Rose International Foundation Grant Story

In this inspiring Episode 3 of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, CEO of GrantWatch and the author of The Queen of Grants) sits down with Rosaline Bangura from the Be Rose International Foundation. Join them as they discuss the charity’s humanitarian efforts in Annapolis, Maryland; Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.

Be Rose International Foundation Journey

Rosaline goes into vivid detail as she highlights her organization’s focus on aiding children, women, seniors, and vulnerable communities. In addition, she sheds light on how she used GrantWatch as a pivotal tool in securing seven grants for their initiatives, empowering them to provide crucial support. According to Rosaline, GrantWatch is the reason they got their start.

“We owe everything to GrantWatch.”

Rosaline Bangura

Libby and Rosaline share stories and insights on perseverance in grant writing and emphasize the value of seeking feedback and building lasting professional relationships. Through ingenuity and sheer determination, this amazing nonprofit continues to make an impact on the world, and always with the aspiration that there is still more to do!


See some of the grants Rosaline Bangura from the Be Rose International Foundation won. (Some may be archived if the deadlines have passed.)

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