Programs
We are inspired by the resilience and ingenuity of proximate leaders who face systemic barriers. We invest in and advocate for the unseen heroes whose work doesn’t make the headlines but makes all the difference.
We have developed a multi-pronged approach that includes system strengthening, sustainable impact investing, building community, and advocating for a change in the global development’s narrative.
The Localization Development Accelerator (LDA)
A cost-effective and impactful approach to systems strengthening for grassroots organizations in developing their communities. We run the Localization Development Accelerator (LDA) program, a 9-month intensive training program for leaders of community-based organizations. The program covers essential topics like strategic planning, finance, operations, monitoring, evaluation & learning, branding, communications, fundraising, and networking.
We also partner with funders and institutions to run 5-day bootcamps for their grantees, focused on their most urgent barriers in achieving resilience and sustainability.
LDA 2025 Cohort Stats:
➡ 905 applications received for the 2025 cohort
➡ 186 organizations made it through the first round
➡ 35 one-on-one interviews conducted
➡ 10 organizations selected
Social Enterprise Impact Investing (SEII)
Reducing donor dependency is key to building resilience for locally-led organizations. We work with organizations to achieve self-sustainability through our Social Enterprise Impact Investing (SEII) Program by partnering with early-stage social entrepreneurs to identify pathways for sustainable revenue generation, supporting scalability through flexible funding models.