Grace Maingi

Executive Director, Kenya Community Development Foundation

“Kenya Community Development Foundation has been supporting the strength and sustainability of Kenya’s civil society organizations for 28 years. KCDF was one of the first community foundations in Africa, supported by seed capital from Ford, and we continue to work with the foundation to drive development and social justice through endowment building, social enterprise, and other asset development. Currently, we are working with over 28 civil society organizations throughout Kenya, in areas including education, climate change, and civic space.

We are proud to be a partner that provides knowledge, experience, and resources while respecting the people and organizations we support. We plan to work with at least 100 civil society organizations to strengthen their capacity to drive lasting change and help them build strong financial mechanisms that ensure their resilience and sustainability. One of our most exciting current programs is an online learning platform that 257 civil society actors across East Africa have already used to build their financial resilience and empowerment.

The civil society organizations we partner with are furthering sustainable development and narrowing inequality across East Africa. We are excited to see how they will continue to use the tools we provide them and share their knowledge with others to create stronger, more resilient communities for us all.”

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