--- title: Invest in Stronger Locally-Led Organizations description: MAMA HOPE works alongside locally-led organizations in East Africa to strengthen their leadership & systems through practical learning and peer exchange. image: https://donate.mamahope.org/hubfs/MAMA%20HOPE%20Donation%20Page-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://donate.mamahope.org/en/donationpage#main-content) [![Mama-Hope-Logo-Black-4-Jan-23-2024-12-11-34-5904-PM](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mama-Hope-Logo-Black-4-Jan-23-2024-12-11-34-5904-PM.png?width=1200&height=250&name=Mama-Hope-Logo-Black-4-Jan-23-2024-12-11-34-5904-PM.png)](https://mamahope.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](mailto:global@mamahope.org) [Contact us](mailto:global@mamahope.org)         [One-time Donation](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/96mKtTCvf?referrer=CMS_MODULE_NEWTAB) [Monthly Donation](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/fTCCyxhZxr2SnNs?referrer=CMS_MODULE_NEWTAB) ![LDA 2026 Nairobi Workshop28](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LDA%202026%20Nairobi%20Workshop28.jpg?width=2000&height=1125&name=LDA%202026%20Nairobi%20Workshop28.jpg "LDA 2026 Nairobi Workshop28") Strong organizations sustain lasting change. Your investment strengthens the systems behind their work. Across East Africa, locally-led organizations are responding to the priorities of their communities with knowledge, experience and commitment. Yet many operate with limited access to the resources, relationships and organizational development opportunities needed to strengthen their work over time. MAMA HOPE works alongside these organizations to strengthen their leadership, strategies, systems and relationships through practical learning, coaching, mentorship and peer exchange. Your donation makes this work possible. # **What Your Donation Supports** Through our nine-month Localization Development Accelerator (LDA), we work with locally-led organizations across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, strengthening the organisational foundations that support their work. Your contribution supports: ### **Recruitment and** ### **Onboarding** Identifying and engaging locally-led organizations, understanding their priorities and preparing them for nine months of learning and practical application. ### **Coaching and** ### **Mentorship** Creating opportunities for individualized guidance, mentorship and practical support as organizations strengthen their systems. ### **Curriculum and** ### **Learning Resources** Developing and delivering learning materials covering leadership, strategy, finance, operations, monitoring and evaluation, communications and fundraising. ### **Peer Learning and** ### **Connections** Bringing locally-led leaders together to exchange knowledge, strengthen relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration. ### **Implementation of** ### **Learning in Real Time** Provision of internet stipends for virtual learning sessions, support for travel for in-person workshops, and support for real-time learning implementation. ### The Collective ### Alumni Network Supporting alumni connections, knowledge-sharing, networking and collective advocacy beyond the nine-month Program. # **Options for Donating to our work:** ### **Become a Monthly Donor** Make organizational strengthening possible, month after month. - Monthly giving provides consistent support for the people, learning resources, and relationships behind MAMA HOPE's work. - Your recurring contribution allows us to plan ahead, sustain our Programs and continue working alongside locally-led organizations throughout their organizational strengthening journey. - Whether you give $10, $25, $50 or $100 each month, your commitment contributes to stronger organizations and more sustainable locally-led development. Donate Now Close checkout Close checkout ### **Make a One-Time Gift** Every contribution matters. Your donation supports MAMA HOPE's work with locally-led organizations through practical learning, organizational development, coaching, and opportunities to build lasting connections. - **Donate by check:** Please make checks out to MAMA HOPE and mail to: 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 #722, New York, NY 10001. - **Donate via Wire or Securities:**Please contact [ali@mamahope.org](mailto:ali@mamahope.org) - **MAMA HOPE EIN:** In case you need it, our tax ID or EIN is 26-0835534 Make a One-Time Donation Close checkout Close checkout # **Your Investment Goes Further** When you give to MAMA HOPE, you're investing in the organizations behind community-led work. You're supporting locally-led leaders to strengthen their systems, deepen their connections, and continue pursuing the priorities their communities have defined. And by sharing MAMA HOPE's work with friends, colleagues and your networks, you can invite more people to invest in organizational strengthening. - ![1](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=1.jpg) Patrick Ojok Program Manager | GDPU - ![2](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=2.jpg) Ali Carey, Dir. Strategic Growth & Partnerships MAMA HOPE - ![4](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/4.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=4.jpg) Evelyne Mwandia, Founder Start a Library (SAL) Trust - ![3](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/3.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=3.jpg) Wambui JL, Director Communications & Advocacy | MAMA HOPE - ![8](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/8.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=8.jpg) Jackson Were, Founder & ED | **DROHA Uganda** - ![5](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/5.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=5.jpg) Magdaline Agunda, Programs & Operations Associate | MAMA HOPE - ![7](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/7.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=7.jpg) Nelly Chivatsi, ED & Founder | IRIC-K - ![6](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/6.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=6.jpg) Vincent Mwangi, Co-ED | MAMA HOPE - ![9](https://donate.mamahope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/9.jpg?width=1024&height=768&name=9.jpg) Ice Breaking Session  In-person Workshop | March 2026 # **Thank You for Investing in Locally-Led Development** Your contribution supports MAMA HOPE's commitment to working alongside locally-led organizations as they strengthen their systems, leadership and sustainability. 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