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This post references "Recasting Advocacy: CSO Resilience and Civic Space Dynamics in East Africa", published by Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi. The research was conducted by Morris Odhiambo and Chrispine Nyang’wara. 👇 Read the full article: ow.ly/hIEX50YwHVa

Beyond strengthening internal processes and improving stakeholder engagement, investing in capacity ensures compliance with regulations and obligations.

"Capacity Development has been recognized as a fundamental component of the 21st Century." Knowledge and applicable skills are essential resources leaders need for sustainable development.

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You Are: • Organized, collaborative, and proactive • Confident in your communication skills • Experienced with social media platforms • Proficient in English (our working language) • Willing to learn and unlearn with us

📣 Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Support Join Lightup Impact as a Volunteer to help shape how we communicate impact and social change, while advocating for grassroots leadership across East Africa.

Visibility matters for community impact. With support from KCDF & funding from @MottFoundation, @nkoilale developed a new website & social media platforms These tools are helping the foundation showcase its work & connect with partners Here's their story:bit.ly/47MkiFP

Participatory design isn’t just a method, it’s a mindset shift from the rigid top-down to inclusive participation. From beginning to end. And repeat. Are you building for your community... or with them?

FEEDBACK LOOPS Throughout the program, open a clear feedback channel, and continuously gather input to adapt and improve. ITERATIVE LEARNING Test, learn, and adjust so programs evolve with the needs of participants and your organization's own capacity.

Capacity Building Programs work best when they’re designed with the people they serve, not just for them. Participatory design brings your community to the heart of program creation, ensuring that learning is relevant, practical, and impactful.

RODI's Contact Information: Email: info@rodirwanda.org.rw Phone: +250 788 756 347 Website: rodirwanda.org.rw

Connect With Their Team! RODI Rwanda is actively looking for partners and supporters to scale these initiatives and reach even more underserved communities.

Today, we celebrate one of the grassroots organizations driving meaningful change in Kigali, Rwanda! The Rwanda Organization for Development Initiatives (RODI) was founded in 2012 and has been working closely with local communities to strengthen livelihoods.

Lasting change grows through partnership. We are grateful to the partners helping strengthen changemaking ecosystems across Africa. #BecauseOfYou #SystemsChange #AshokaAfriqueFrancophone #AshokaAfrica

Capacity Building Programs should help leaders grow, strengthen their organizations' systems, and create a solid foundation to build on.

Do you offer long-term support? Your program continues beyond training, providing ways to reach out and receive guidance.

Pause and Reflect: How Is Your Capacity Building Program Designed? Capacity Building Programs promise to equip leaders with the necessary skills to do their job well. But are they really helping grassroots and their organizations? Pause and reflect with us: