The World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology Africa Network (WAAVP-AN) is an umbrella network working towards the control of parasitic diseases of animals, and the advancement of the practice of veterinary parasitology on the continent of Africa. The support under this funding aims for an improved control of veterinary parasites under four thematic areas: Integrated & sustainable parasite management; Veterinary parasite characterization, diseases mapping and prediction; Socio-economic impacts of veterinary parasite; and Capacity building in veterinary parasitology. The maximum support under this grant will be US$200,000 and lead applicant institutions/organizations must be legally recognized and based in Africa. Projects demonstrating cross-border collaboration will be given priority.