What we do

Driving informed and active citizenry

Training

We equip citizens, civil society, and media professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to elevate civic conversations, advocate effectively, and drive policy change. Through tailored training programmes, we ensure that social demands are articulated with clarity, impact, and precision.

Technology

We leverage cutting-edge digital tools and platforms to enhance civic engagement by amplifying grassroots voices, facilitating real-time conversations, and driving evidence-based advocacy. Our technology-driven approach ensures that key issues reach the right stakeholders for meaningful action.

Resources

We provide civil society organisations, journalists, and changemakers with critical advocacy resources, research insights, storytelling tools, and funding to strengthen campaigns, mobilise communities, and elevate the voices of marginalised groups for sustainable impact.

Key Interventions

Development Diaries

A leading pro-development news brand in Africa challenging the traditional approach to journalism by taking an evidence-based stance on issues and demanding action with a bias for the public good.
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Change Reporting

Change Reporting is a capacity development initiative that has recorded four major cohorts and covered a wide range of topics under media relations, advocacy, social media and gender-responsive education sector planning (GRESP).

Tok am Well

This is a community-focused initiative that sparks meaningful dialogue and deepens understanding among everyday citizens, empowering them to engage with the social issues that matter most to their well-being.

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Zenzile

An innovative virtual newsroom for African journalists, supporting reporters with in-depth analysis, verifiable data, and expert commentary on a wide range of specialised topics for improved quality of stories.

Sauti Ukweli

Sauti Ukweli is the voice of the everyday African – bold, satirical, and unfiltered – breaking down social issues, making them relatable, and calling out leaders to deliver on their promises.

State of Trust

The State of Trust is an annual research report that uncovers the key factors shaping trust between citizens and public officials.