Imagine a non-profit organisation that listens to the needs of the community it seeks to serve? Understands its cultures and sensitivities before it designs its programming?
An organisation that does not prescribe solutions but walks hand in hand with those who understand the terrain to ensure maximum impact.
An organisation conceptualised with Africa at the center and is unapologetically committed to improving lives on the continent.
The above is not a wish list for a super Pan-African organisation, but a description of Africa’s newest non-profit Masana WaAfrika.
Launched in June, the organisation has one simple mission; to support and amplify African community-based organisations in serving the needs of their children and their families.
It is an idea that blossomed from ELMA Philanthropies’ Community Grants Program which provided structural and resource support to small community organisations with child-focused programming.
The initial funders for Masana WaAfrika are Delta Philanthropies and ELMA Philanthropies who committed to support 115 organisations from 13 countries.
The organisation is being led by Ruth Mapara, an experienced development practitioner who was Director of the Community Grants Programme at ELMA Philanthropies.
Speaking on the organisation’s potential, Mapara said; “Our foundation is built on the belief that sustainable development can only be achieved when communities are empowered to lead and drive change from within. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support and resources to help African children and communities thrive.”
Delta Philanthropies Board Chair and Masana WaAfrika Board Member Mrs Tsitsi Masiyiwa said community-based organisations need support to achieve impact that can change lives.
“The organisations supported by the foundation are embedded in the communities they serve, making them expertly placed to design and deliver solutions that work for them. The more support we give them, the greater impact they can achieve,” Mrs Masiyiwa said.
In Zimbabwe, eight community-based organisations made the list, namely, Chiedza Education and Early Childhood Development Trust, Chiedza Community Welfare Trust, Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust, Heather Chimhoga Orphan Care, Kidzcan Children’s Cancer Relief, Nzeve Deaf Centre and Rozaria Memorial Trust.
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The above is not a wish list for a super Pan-African organisation, but a description of Africa’s newest non-profit Masana WaAfrika.
Launched in June, the organisation has one simple mission; to support and amplify African community-based organisations in serving the needs of their children and their families.
It is an idea that blossomed from ELMA Philanthropies’ Community Grants Program which provided structural and resource support to small community organisations with child-focused programming.
The initial funders for Masana WaAfrika are Delta Philanthropies and ELMA Philanthropies who committed to support 115 organisations from 13 countries.
The organisation is being led by Ruth Mapara, an experienced development practitioner who was Director of the Community Grants Programme at ELMA Philanthropies.
Speaking on the organisation’s potential, Mapara said; “Our foundation is built on the belief that sustainable development can only be achieved when communities are empowered to lead and drive change from within. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support and resources to help African children and communities thrive.”
Delta Philanthropies Board Chair and Masana WaAfrika Board Member Mrs Tsitsi Masiyiwa said community-based organisations need support to achieve impact that can change lives.
“The organisations supported by the foundation are embedded in the communities they serve, making them expertly placed to design and deliver solutions that work for them. The more support we give them, the greater impact they can achieve,” Mrs Masiyiwa said.
In Zimbabwe, eight community-based organisations made the list, namely, Chiedza Education and Early Childhood Development Trust, Chiedza Community Welfare Trust, Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust, Heather Chimhoga Orphan Care, Kidzcan Children’s Cancer Relief, Nzeve Deaf Centre and Rozaria Memorial Trust.
