We increase the visibility and impact of social organizations with a focus on women’s health and gender equality in Eastern Africa. Join our Community!
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Jun 12
The changing environment is pushing us to rethink leadership and governance. Today's leaders must be able to anticipate, absorb, adapt, and transform while guiding their organizations through complexity and change.
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Jun 10
As we reflect on the theme, *“Anchoring Capacity in a Changing World,”* we want to say a simple but heartfelt thank you.
Thank you to everyone who has believed in our work, shared our story, attended an event, volunteered, donated, or opened a door for our community.
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If you will be attending the conference & are passionate about supporting grassroots leadership & locally led development, we would love to connect & explore opportunities for collaboration.
Let's start a conversation and build stronger ecosystems together.
#AnchoringCapacity
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As we mark World Environment Day the Earth continues to send urgent signals about the realities of climate change.
Question is: What signals will we send back?
Climate action starts with strengthening the people closest to the challenges & the solutions.
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Anchoring Capacity Through Collaboration
Rogers connected Jake to a grant opportunity, sharing knowledge, guidance, & encouragement along the way. That support contributed to Jake securing her first grant.
Pause and think about that for a moment. #AnchoringCapacity
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Happy New Month of June
Anchoring capacity means strengthening the foundations that allow communities and grassroots leaders to adapt, sustain impact, and lead meaningful change for the long term
Join us in strengthening the capacity of grassroots organizations
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May 29
As we close Mental Health Awareness Month, we share this dream from the community.
A dream for a future where young people are not forced to survive in silence.
✨ What is your dream for your community when it comes to mental health?
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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May 27
Fundraising is not magic. It’s strategy, relationships, teamwork & storytelling.
A few reminders :
→ Don’t move without a plan
→ Fundraising is about people
→ Not every donor is your donor
→ Fundraising is a team sport
→ Your story is your power
#FundraisingStrategy
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May 25
Did you know?
Financial resilience is not just about fundraising.
So, what makes an organization financially resilient in times of uncertainty?
Register here to learn the HOW: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
#FinancialResilience
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May 22
Member Spotlight: Women’s Resilience Circle led by Bilha Joy, a women-led organization providing healing, support, and economic empowerment to mothers who have experienced trauma, abuse, and loss affecting their lives and families.
Email: jbwrckenya@gmail.com
#ShiftThePower
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May 20
What if fundraising wasn’t about keeping projects alive, but building strong organizations? Unrestricted funding gives grassroots organizations the freedom to invest in systems, sustainability, and long-term impact — not just survival.
#UnrestrictedFunding
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May 18
How do we build sustainability beyond short-term funding?
Join us for this online webinar to find out and build your skills.
📅 Dates: 19th & 26th May 2026
🕘 Time :
• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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May 15
Member Spotlight: Path Youth Organization a youth-led organization based in Mombasa, Kenya, driving change through education and youth empowerment.
Open to partnerships to scale their education and youth programs.
Email: youthpath254@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/path.pyg/
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May 11
Governance is Not Just Structure—It is Survival
Because when governance is strong, organizations survive uncertainty.
👉 Session 2: 12th May 2026
⏰ 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm
📍 Online: bit.ly/48XJMRg .
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Our mission is clear: to support grassroots founders in East Africa with the skills to lead.
Because when grassroots leaders grow in capacity, communities grow in possibility.
👉 Follow our May journey as we invest in the skills behind locally led change.
#SkillsToLead
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We did it!
We won our first award — the Bronze Warrior Award for Best Grassroots Initiative from Relinked Group.
At the heart of this award are the grassroots leaders of the Lightup Impact community.
This award is dedicated to YOU. #ShiftThePower
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Tomorrow, we begin our first Capacity Development Training of the month in partnership with Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF).
👉 Registration: Online: bit.ly/48XJMRg
📅 5th and 12th May 2026
⏰ 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm
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This May, we are intentionally focusing on Capacity Development.
✔ Leadership, Governance and systems
✔ Financial Resilience
If you are a grassroots founder ready to grow, strengthen your organization, and lead with greater impact—this is for you.
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Apr 27
Before funders, before formal partnerships—there is COMMUNITY.
For us, the grassroots leaders are our FIRST PARTNERS.
Because the most meaningful partnerships start within communities.
👉 Let’s reflect: how are we truly centering community in the work we do?
#CommunityFirst
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