And just like that, we wrapped up our final class for the External Support Mastery (ESM) Program yesterday! It’s been an insightful few weeks of learning, unlearning, and growing together with our incredible participants from across Africa. A very special thank you to our facilitator, @skolar007 Andrew Echono, for pouring so much into this program. His sessions were rich, clear, practical, and deeply valuable. As a seasoned expert in strategic communications and fundraising, Andrew didn’t just teach — he gave his all. We’re incredibly grateful! In this final session, He walked us through the power of networks — internal and external — and how they can be mobilised to unlock resources and drive growth for social impact organisations. From building effective connections to leveraging partnerships for long-term sustainability, this session was loaded with insight and strategy. We look forward to seeing how each participant applies these lessons to deepen their impact, build strategic partnerships, and unlock new doors of external support. Let’s keep the fire burning. This is only the beginning. #ASEW #ESMProgram #CapacityBuilding #SocialImpact #Partnerships #Fundraising #AfricanChangemakers #ESM2025 #ExternalSupport

Meet the Selected Participants! We are super excited to welcome these incredible individuals selected to join the External Support Mastery (ESM) Program this year 🎉 This week and next, they’ll dive into practical, expert-led training designed to equip them with the tools to: - Secure external support - Build strategic partnerships - Access funding & resources - Scale their impact sustainably This isn’t just another training — it’s a game-changer for social innovators and non-profit leaders serious about growth and long-term sustainability. To everyone selected, welcome onboard — we can’t wait to learn and grow with you! 👇🏽Do you spot a familiar face? Tag them or drop a comment to show some love! And if you’re one of the selected participants, tell us — how does it feel to be part of the ESM program? We’re cheering you on! #ExternalSupportMastery #ASEW #SocialImpact #NonprofitLeadership #SocialInnovation #CapacityBuilding #ImpactDriven #ASEW2025 #ESMProgram

MONDAY MOTIVATION 💚 “Life is a classroom — no one knows it all.” @funkebucknor said it best: to grow, you must keep learning. You might already know a lot about funding, partnerships or nonprofit strategy, but the moment you stop learning, you stop evolving. That’s why it’s important to stay open. Each facilitator we bring into our programs comes with a unique perspective, experience, and depth of knowledge. You never know what gem will shift your mindset or strategy entirely. So if you think you already know it all about securing external support, building strategic partnerships or growing your social impact venture — think again. The External Support Mastery (ESM) Workshop is for you. Let’s help you move from just knowing to mastering the art of attracting the right support for your work. 🗓 Thursday, 27th November 2025 Only 20 slots available Click the link below to register: forms.gle/TDBxsRCRDMbLagyc9 #KeepLearning #ESMProgram #SocialImpact #StrategicGrowth #CapacityBuilding #ASEW #MondayMotivation

"What is under discussion is a small IMF funding program, which will last for one yr and end at the same time w/the ESMprogram, in Aug 2018"

Mark Stremler talking on topology of vortex trajectories #snowbird #SIAMDS15 @virginia_tech #ESMprogram