On a Quest for Transformative Impact. Emerge to Thrive.

We leverage data-driven insights to foster innovation and learning contributing towards program and service delivery improvements and meaningful impact. We support robust research and evaluations that inform our impact metrics.

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Our Approach

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Collect data and evidence through research and independent evaluation.

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Conduct internal monitoring, evaluation, and learning both remotely and on-site.

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Sustain the changes through knowledge management and adaptation practices.

Theory of Change

Strategic Goal

A Thriving ecosystem that amplifies the self-reliance of individuals and communities across Malawi and beyond.

Impact goal #1
Improved quality of life for individuals and communities through sustained employment and entrepreneurial success.
Outcome

Sustainable increase in employability, opportunity access, individual and household revenues.

Increased talent and leadership skills and knowledge.

Facilitate gender inclusive Leadership development, education and training for individuals and communities, the majority in rural areas.

Human capital – staff, experts coaches, mentors; Training materials, market analysis and needs assessments.

Impact goal #2
Increased participation and leadership of women in economic activities, reducing gender disparities in socio-economic indicators.
Outcome

Strengthened MSMEs transitioning to high growth enterprisess and improved gender inclusivity.

Growth in MSME development; Environmentally sustainable businesses established.

Delivery of gender-inclusive and climate-enterprising incubation and acceleration- business development support including training, coaching and mentoring, seed capital grants, for individuals and enterprising communities.

Human capital – staff, experts coaches, mentors; Training materials, market analysis and needs assessments.

Impact goal #3
Enhanced resilience of communities to climate change through adaptation through sustainable business practices.
Outcome #1

Increased access to a diversified range of flexible financing (debt financing, grants, equity).

Increased financial literacy and financial savings and resource management.

Facilitate access to finance and advisory support services.

Startup capital – grants, debt facility.

Outcome #2

Natural ecosystems restored and conserved.

Increased local leadership at the center of solutions.

Community building and engagement, co-creation/design with local leadership structures.

Collaboration with corporate and institutional foundations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Outcome #3

Increased social capital, technology adoption and enabling environment.

Increased access to local infrastructures and support tools and resources.

Establish technology and innovation hubs/community impact hubs to foster creativity and business development.

Physical infrastructure – office space, meeting space, technology tools, and resources.