Programs
Our localization program is a cost-effective and impactful approach to systems strengthening for grassroots organizations in developing their communities. We also partner with funding institutions to run 5-day bootcamps for their grantees, focused on their most urgent barriers in achieving resilience and sustainability.
We support locally-led organizations in East Africa (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania & Kenya) strengthen to their internal systems, with under $50k annual budgets, that have community buy-in, focusing on livelihoods, health, environment, gender equality, queer rights, and educational support. The programs are delivered in 9-months online and in-person training. We also invest in their learning and implementation through micro-grants.
The Localization Development Accelerator (LDA)
Our flagship LDA program supports locally-led organizations to strengthen their internal systems over 9 months in the areas of:
- Strategic Plan & Theory of Change Development
- Operational Planning & Sustainable Budgeting
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Branding and Communications
- Fundraising Strategy & Fundraising Pitching
- Pitching & Networking
The program is delivered through weekly 2-hour online group learning, in-person workshops, 1-on-1 coaching with trainers, webinars, visits to partner organizations and peer-to-peer learning.
We support organizations that work towards SDGs, prioritising organizations run by female founders and focusing on livelihoods, health, environment, livelihoods, gender equality and queer rights, and educational support.
Localization Labs
We run two (2) labs under the LDA program that offer focused service to Social Entrepreneurs, NGOs with Income Generating Projects and organizations working in the LGBTQI+ sector:
- Social Enterprise Accelerator Lab (SEAL): Supports locally-led organizations that are creating sustainable solutions to community challenges, with a focus on three (3) key areas: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability. Our focus is to support social entrepreneurs as they address their communities’ challenges, create jobs, and contribute to economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
- Diversity & Equity Accelerator Lab (DEAL): Supports locally-led organizations serving the LGBTQI+ community by strengthening their systems to grow and scale their work. DEAL provides a safe, inclusive space where leaders can come together to learn and collaborate, with coursework designed to reflect and support their unique needs.
Grantee Boot Camps
MAMA HOPE works with funding organizations to run effective 2-5 day boot camps for their grantees. The boot camps focus on strengthening organizational systems in 4-5 main topics per boot camp based on the needs of organizations such as:
- Strategy Development and Strategic Planning
- Storytelling and Showcasing Impact
- Fundraising and Networking
- Pitching to Funders and Donors
- Building Sustainable Income Models
- Leadership Development
- Board Engagement and Development