Ana Alvarez

Is Germany’s economy really on the brink of collapse?

Ana Alvarez — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:28:06 GMT

Thank you Deutschland.de and Ina Brzoska and the entire production for including my voice (here) in Beyond the Buzz, alongside Christine Mhundwa and Nicolas R. Ziebarth . 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼🙏🏾

𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙄 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚.

It carries 10 years of being in the streets, listening to…

🌍 Funding & Opportunities Still Open

Ana Alvarez — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:56 GMT

A shorter funding round-up this time, because I’ve removed the opportunities whose deadlines have already passed.

If you’re working around AI, digital safety, health tech, research or sustainable technologies, these are some calls still worth looking at.

No Funding Anymore!?

Ana Alvarez — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:31:09 GMT

If you’ve worked or related to the NGO or humanitarian sector like me for years, you have probably felt this more than ever:

There is no funding anymore.

First, go and take a coffee or a cold glass of water. I’ll share some insights and what to change to find it, back!

I have worked around migration, civil society and impact for years, and I am a first ha…

🌍 Friday Ends with Opportunities: NGO Consultancy + $1.2M ASEAN AI Fund

Ana Alvarez — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:48 GMT

A short round of opportunities I came across this week, particularly relevant for people working across NGOs, humanitarian action, fundraising, AI, research and innovation.

Two very different opportunities this time: one remote consultancy in the humanitarian sector, and one regional funding call for AI-driven solutions across ASEAN.

€9 Million for Humanitarian Mine Action: Finland’s New Call

Ana Alvarez — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:13:12 GMT

You probably remember this image.

In 1997, Princess Diana walked through a minefield in Angola, helping bring global attention to the devastating impact landmines continue to have long after conflicts end.

Almost 30 years later, humanit…

🇩🇪 Fresh and New Job Opportunities

Ana Alvarez — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:16:03 GMT

Did you think I forgot? 😄

Not a chance!

This week’s opportunities are here, and if you’re looking to break into AI, infrastructure, or fast-growing tech companies, Lyceum has some exciting openings.

🇩🇪 I included the full job descriptions for the roles based in Germany, and at the end you’ll also find a list of the openings available in other countries.

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Before this week, had you ever heard of Ceuta?

Ana Alvarez — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:33:14 GMT

After reading your comments on my previous posts, I realized that for many of you this was the first time you’d ever heard of Ceuta.

Ceuta is one of Europe’s most debated borders, and also one of its least understood.

This small Spanish enclave in North Africa sits at the intersection of migration, geopolitics, history, and human rights. Yet, too often, i…

Looking for funding for your impact project? 🌍

Ana Alvarez — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:35:18 GMT

One of the questions I get most often is: “Where can I find funding for impact-driven projects?”

Photo by Austin Chan on Unsplash

So whenever I come across opportunities that are open to organizations tackling real-world challenges, I like to share them.

Expansion of BAMF Vocational German Language Courses (BSK) from October 2026

Ana Alvarez — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:39:13 GMT

If you’re planning to work in Germany or know someone improving their German for employment, this is an important update.

Starting 1 October 2026, Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) will significantly expand its Berufssprachkurse (BSK) – vocational German language courses. The expansion is aimed at supporting labour market integra…

The morning after

Ana Alvarez — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:38:08 GMT

Politicians, media, influencers went on and on yesterday about freedom and diversity. But for years, specially over the past two years, the queer communities warned about rising hate and asked for more protection protection, instead:

🏳️‍🌈 This Federal and local Government, cut funding of these issues. And requested not to use the PRIDE flag in “the …

Good night, Madrid!

Ana Alvarez — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:17:00 GMT

“Lamine…” the presenter announced.

“Yamal!” thousands of fans screamed back.

Just months earlier, parts of the media questioned this Spanish team. Some players were met with discrimination. Others heard racist chants like, “Go home.” Today, many of those same people celebrate them.

It shows how quickly success can change public perception, but it also expo…

Aquí también hablamos Español!

Ana Alvarez — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:38:47 GMT

After major backlash, FIFA had to walk back its decision and guarantee Spanish translation at World Cup press conferences. Español isn't optional, it's spoken by over 42 million people at home in the U.S. (where the game will be played)

For tonight? I'm Team Lamine Yamal. 💙❤️ Not just because he's incredible, but because he's the son of African immigran…

🚀 Startup Jobs of the Week: London 🇬🇧 & Barcelona 🇪🇸

Ana Alvarez — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:25:53 GMT

Thanks to my network and information that arrives to my emails and other channels, I’ve selected some top jobs this week in Berlin (previous article), London and in Berlin. Areas? Finance, Engineering, Customer Success, Product, or Operations, I hope this list helps.

👇 Scroll to the city that interests you:

Berlin Job Roundup - June 2026

Ana Alvarez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:16:35 GMT

Berlin continues to be one of Europe’s most exciting hubs for climate innovation, AI startups, and mission-driven organizations. This week, I’ve curated opportunities across operations, workplace experience, data engineering, renewable energy, partnerships, and AI.

Whether you’re looking to enter climate tech, grow your career in operations, or join a co…

Funding Opportunities You Shouldn’t Miss This Week

Ana Alvarez — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:20:52 GMT

Every week, I come across incredible funding opportunities that never reach the people who could benefit from them most.

Founders, researchers, nonprofits, creatives, and impact-driven innovators often compete for the same visible grants — while many high-value opportunities stay hidden in niche networks and closed circles.

Global Funding & Opportunity Roundup 2026 🌍

Ana Alvarez — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:44:50 GMT

For many years, I’ve seen incredible ideas struggle to find the right funding while the same opportunities circulate within small closed networks. Too often, valuable grants, fellowships, and innovation programs remain known only to a limited group of people.

That’s one of the reasons why I started sharing these opportunities regularly.

Supporting Mental Health, Innovation & Social Impact

Ana Alvarez — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:35:54 GMT

As someone who has suffered from PTSD, I know how difficult the journey toward healing can be. I’ve tried different methods, and while some medication has helped, I strongly believe we still need more research, innovation, and support around mental health. Everyone deserves the chance to live a calmer and healthier life. 💙

Here are some incredible fundi…

🌍 Climate, AI & Tech Jobs Drop Across Europe

Ana Alvarez — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:50:53 GMT

If you’re exploring opportunities at the intersection of technology, sustainability, climate innovation, and AI, this curated drop brings together some of the most exciting roles across Europe. From carbon markets and climate finance to healthtech, AI engineering, and SaaS sales, these positions highlight how mission-driven companies are scaling impact …

🌍 Funding & Opportunities Digest (April, 2026)

Ana Alvarez — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:18:26 GMT

Looking for funding, recognition, or your next big opportunity? This curated digest brings together global grants, awards, and innovation programs across key sectors, from democracy and leadership to AI, climate, and research. Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, journalist, or young innovator, there’s something here to help you scale your impa…

Week Jobs in Fintech

Ana Alvarez — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:02:10 GMT

Many, many jobs coming! Allow me to share them per company. Let’s start with Primer, who is actively hiring across multiple teams 🌍

From engineering and product to go-to-market roles, there are exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing fintech company building modern payment infrastructure. Most roles are remote across Europe and beyond, with a few …