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Did you know you can spread your payment over the first 3 months?

Kuza Social Enterprise Project is a hands-on programme for social entrepreneurs. You'll walk away with a clear 3‑year strategic plan and practical skills in:

✅ Strategic Planning
✅ Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
✅ Financial Management
✅ Organizational Systems
✅ AI & Digital Tools

📌 Details:
💰 Kshs 30,000 / USD 250 (flexible payment over 3 months)
📅 Apply by: June 5, 2026
⏳ Programme: June 8 – Sept 30, 2026

👉 Register: https://forms.gle/a3SuhEW4B3vkChiU6

📧 [email protected] | 📞 WhatsApp: 0713022021

Deadline approaching – secure your spot today! ⏰

🌍 Calling all social entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa! 🌍

Big news! The Kuza Social Enterprise III Project information session is here, and YOU’re invited. 🚀

Join us for an interactive session where we’ll break down everything the project offers and answer YOUR burning questions. 💡

✅ Whether you're for-profit OR non-profit: yes, both are welcome!
✅ If you're for-profit, remember: profits matter, but social impact comes first. 💚

📅 Date: Thursday 14 May
⏰ Time: 16:00–17:00 EAT; 15:00–16:00 CAT; 14:00–15:00 WAT
📍 Where: Google Meet
🔗 Join here: https://meet.google.com/pqe-bxkn-cib

Don’t miss this chance to level up your social impact journey. Tag a founder who needs to see this! 👇🔥

🚀 Exciting News! Applications Now Open for Kuza Social Enterprises Programme – Cohort III

Are you a dedicated Founder or Co-founder of a social enterprise looking to sustain your organization and scale your impact?

Kuza is a structured, hands-on capacity-building programme designed specifically for you. Through a practical, real-world approach, we equip participants with the skills and tools to thrive in key areas:

✅ Strategic Planning

✅ Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

✅ Financial Management

✅ Organizational Systems & Structures

✅ Integrating Digital Tools & AI to enhance efficiency and scale impact

By the end of the programme, you will walk away with a clear, actionable 3‑year strategic plan and practical implementation tools to support ex*****on and long‑term sustainability.

Programme Details:

Investment: Kshs 30,000 / USD 250

Application Period: April 27 – June 5, 2026

Programme Duration: June 8 – September 30, 2026

Register here to participate:
👉 https://forms.gle/a3SuhEW4B3vkChiU6

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 0713022021

Last week, we successfully concluded the co-creation process for the Scholars Council Leadership Development project- a journey that began with research and transitioned into virtual co-creation, culminating in an impactful in-person workshop. The two-day event, held in Kigali served as a dynamic platform for Mastercard Foundation Scholars to develop actionable solutions aimed at advancing transformative leadership within their Scholars Council. Using human-centered design and design thinking, Scholars moved through stages of empathizing, brainstorming, and solution design- all while drawing on insights from the research findings and virtual co-creation outputs.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the Scholars team who were represented by under the leadership of . They brought their A-game to every conversation, demonstrating unwavering passion for leadership and pouring their creativity into designing innovative solutions for what lies at the heart of their experience- the Scholars Council.

The co-creation workshop was expertly facilitated by the Design Thinking consultant, Esther Neema, with dedicated support from Wangalwa Musa and Dr Sarah Musau. Musa, Youth Leadership Development Curriculum development Consultant who was representing the curriculum development team (the end users of the co-creation outputs), ensured that the solutions were contextually relevant and ready for full adoption. Dr. Sarah, the Inclusion Consultant, delivered a stellar presentation on Inclusion in Action- ensuring every solution was designed with inclusivity at its core, especially concerning gender, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and refugee and displaced persons, factors that shape Scholars dynamics.

None of this would have been possible without the hard work of our implementing partner, , led by and led by . Josiah and his team worked tirelessly to ensure the meaningful involvement and active participation of Scholars at every stage, and to build inclusive Scholar teams. representing The Builder's Foundation, and also the project’s IT Consultant provided unwavering operational support throughout- ensuring seamless processes, deploying instrumental digital safeguarding solutions for the co-creation phase, and offering operational oversight that prevented implementation pitfalls.

We remain fully committed to implementing the project with Scholars, not for them- by proactively ensuring their meaningful participation and engagement in shaping solutions at every phase of the project.

This past week, we marked the end of the challenge month. We are grateful for your support, we raised $5,044, exceeding the maximum matching amount of $5,000. With the match included, our total came to $10,044!

Heartfelt gratitude to The New Africa Fund for this opportunity and for partnering with us to unlock fundraising potential within our communities.

We wind up Women's Month with our CEO and vision bearer, Nafula Kisiangani She is a multiple award-winning social justice advocate and social entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience as a Finance and Development practitioner, Nafula is deeply passionate about sustainable social development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

In a system where the martyrdom of changemakers is normalized, she incorporates socioeconomic wellbeing of changemakers at the heart of her work as part of social development sustainability framework, guided by her mantra: live for what you believe in; do not die for it.

Nafula brings impeccable mobilization and leadership skills, ensuring we remain true to our mission while forging strategic partnerships. As our team leader, she is intentional about cultivating inclusive workspaces where women can safely bring forth their talents and thrive, a value she embeds into our culture and nurtures across our broader community.

Still on women who shape our innovation, catch up with Maureen Amakabane.

With over a decade of experience as a business strategist and marketing executive for local and global brands, Maureen brings unmatched insight to everything she touches.

Passionate about women's empowerment and business development, she is dedicated to creating sustainable impact for women entrepreneurs. Her expertise is invaluable not only in shaping marketing strategies for our clients but across Ubuntu Development Solution as a whole.