How we do
Inform
Shining a light on critical issues through data and stories.
Convene
Creating safe spaces for dialogue, trust, and collective action.
Foster
Nurturing potential and building capacity from within
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What does "Inform" look like in practice?
We turn complex issues into clear, accessible reports, data visualizations, and story-driven content—so communities and decision-makers can act on facts, not guesswork.
Who do you bring together when you "Convene"?
We connect grassroots leaders, subject-matter experts, policymakers, and local organizations who wouldn't normally meet. Our goal is to break silos and spark collaboration.
How do you "Foster" lasting change?
We don't provide quick fixes. Instead, we invest in local capacity—training, mentorship, resources, and networks—so communities lead their own solutions long after we're gone.
Do you work directly with communities or through partners?
Both. We partner with local organizations whenever possible, and we also engage directly where trusted local structures don't yet exist.
What kind of issues do you focus on?
We focus on environmental justice, access to information, and community-led development.
How can someone get involved?
Share our reports, invite us to convene a dialogue in your community, or apply to be a local partner. We also welcome pro bono expertise in research, facilitation, and design.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is in direct response to challenges arising from six external drivers of change and augmented by key regional and global policies, frameworks, and strategies shaping Africa’s health agenda – such as UHC 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Africa Health Strategy 2030.
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From Information to Action: A Case Study in Con...
We rarely tell stories where everything goes perfectly. Because they almost never do. But this one came close — and it shows exactly how "Inform," "Convene," and "Foster" work together...
From Information to Action: A Case Study in Con...
We rarely tell stories where everything goes perfectly. Because they almost never do. But this one came close — and it shows exactly how "Inform," "Convene," and "Foster" work together...
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Fostering Beyond the Grant Cycle: Why Exit Stra...
Most NGO projects have a quiet secret. They're designed to end. A grant runs out. A leader moves on. An organization closes its office. And suddenly, a community that was...
Fostering Beyond the Grant Cycle: Why Exit Stra...
Most NGO projects have a quiet secret. They're designed to end. A grant runs out. A leader moves on. An organization closes its office. And suddenly, a community that was...
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When Strangers Become Allies: A Convening Story
An environmental group had years of research on water quality. A women's farming cooperative knew exactly where pollution was coming from. And a local health clinic had the patient data...
When Strangers Become Allies: A Convening Story
An environmental group had years of research on water quality. A women's farming cooperative knew exactly where pollution was coming from. And a local health clinic had the patient data...
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Mapping the Invisible: How Data Is Changing Com...
Every community has stories. But not every community has the data to back those stories up. When a group of residents in a peri-urban settlement kept reporting frequent flooding, their...
Mapping the Invisible: How Data Is Changing Com...
Every community has stories. But not every community has the data to back those stories up. When a group of residents in a peri-urban settlement kept reporting frequent flooding, their...
