Focussing philanthropy
on effective local organisations
in East Africa
Majibu provides multi-year funding and technical guidance to selected local organisations, supporting them to grow and achieve greater impact in their communities.
We partner with philanthropists who understand that supporting outstanding local organisations results in long-term social change and greater return on their investment.
Bridging the gap between philanthropy and local organisations
Leverage
Identifying and directly supporting local organisations is complex and time consuming. It’s a minefield. It requires local intel and expertise to ensure funds reach organisations directly and are used effectively.
We make the process simple and efficient, reducing risk and ensuring accountability. Through targeted funding and support, investment is leveraged for greater impact.
Localisation
Local NGOs need to invest in the development of their leaders, people and organisations to deliver and scale successful community projects.
We provide the financial resources and in-country technical guidance to support each organisation to thrive, grow and reach their desired potential.
Legacy
Legacy is built on trust, understanding and respectful relationships between investors and local partners.
We align philanthropic values and vision with our portfolio. We ensure partnerships are personable, lasting and promote legacy.
”What's needed is braver giving - multi-year funding, trust in local leaders and a willingness to tackle systems, not symptoms. Stop just giving - start investing. Measure success not by cheques written, but by communities and lives transformed.”
Steven Morgan, Philanthropist, Founder Redrow and The Steve Morgan Foundation
Investing in local organisations for lasting change
We identify and support organisations that are already highly effective in their communities
Invest
We supervise investment and provide organisations with multi-year unrestricted funds, rather than restricting funding to short term projects.
Strengthen
We assess, establish needs and milestones, and then provide the in-country technical support needed for organisational growth.
Manage
We manage portfolio grants, mitigate risk, develop and facilitate partnerships, monitor and measure success, and report on the impact of investment.
“This is the first time we have come together as staff and spoken openly with a donor. We discussed how to overcome some of our challenges so that we can replicate and sustain what we do in the community. Majibu has unique lived experience, expertise and understanding of our local needs."
Alice Mshai. Oceans Alive
Our Local partners in East Africa
Our partners focus on improving the lives of children, young people, women and vulnerable communities in Kenya and Tanzania.
Enabling our partners to scale up their impact
Our portfolio cuts across a broad range of community needs
Environment and Climate Change
Marine Protection and Conservation
Education and Child Development
Community Health and Wellbeing
Rights Protection and Reduced Inequality
Poverty Reduction Livelihoods and Job Opportunity
Who we are
We are a team of local and international experts who have lived and worked with grassroots organisations in East Africa for decades. We have extensive in-country expertise in the areas of governance, financial sustainability, monitoring and evaluation, leadership and organisational strengthening and strategy development.
Get In Touch
If you are interested in supporting Majibu we would love to hear from you. Unfortunately, we do not take unsolicited applications from local organisations.