At MoFund, we believe that true impact goes beyond just funding or training—it’s about building sustainable systems, fostering long-term partnerships, and exemplifying indigenous knowledge to address local problems. Through our partnerships and initiatives, we have been able to directly contribute to tackling critical challenges facing African nonprofits and social enterprises today.

Here’s a preview of our work and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Strengthening Sickle Cell Awareness in Kenya

In partnership with the Novo Nordisk Hemophilia Foundation, we worked with the Sickle Cell Federation of Kenya (SFK) to strengthen their operations, advocacy outreach and fundraising strategies. The commitments resulting from this engagement are helping SFK increase awareness of sickle cell disease across the country, while addressing gaps in advocacy and patient care. Moving forward, we aim to build on this momentum, documenting the lessons learned and continuing to collaborate with others to make sure that no more children with sickle cell are born undiagnosed in Kenya.

Reducing Maternal Mortality in Kenya

Kenya’s maternal mortality rate remains one of the highest in Africa, with postpartum hemorrhage being a leading cause of death. Collaborating with the Center for Maternal Health Innovation (CMHI), we co-developed a national scaling plan to reduce maternal mortality caused by this condition. This plan helped CMHI engage with government stakeholders and secure additional funding to expand their life-saving work, taking a crucial step toward improving maternal health in Kenya.

Empowering Young Health Entrepreneurs

In collaboration with AMREF University, Siemens Healthineers, and The Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation, we supported young medical students in scaling their healthcare innovations. Through this initiative, students utilized their expertise, networks, and resources to create viable, investable solutions, even though their primary focus was healthcare, not entrepreneurship. By fostering an environment of curiosity and encouraging healthcare professionals to challenge conventional norms, this program bridged the gap between business and education. The most promising solutions received both financial and in-kind support, enabling these emerging leaders to bring their transformative ideas to market.

Supporting Climate-Smart Enterprises

In partnership with Opero Services, we helped review the growth and scaling strategies of two climate-smart enterprises, Omiflo Ltd and Gosoft Integrated Solutions Ltd. Both companies ,which focus on water security,  have been incubated and are now seeking funding to expand their work. One of the key lessons from this collaboration is that, despite increasing investment in climate-responsive enterprises, early-stage funding often pressures startups to scale too quickly. This leaves little room for founders to learn and grow organically and can overlook the importance of balancing business development with the creation of strong internal systems. This insight reinforces our belief that the focus should not solely be on growth, but also on the internal processes that ensure long-term sustainability.

Tackling Funding Challenges for African Nonprofits

During workshops with partners such as The Relinked Group and the East Africa Philanthropy Network, we explored solutions to funding challenges faced by African nonprofits, such as trust deficits and structural inefficiencies. A key outcome was the introduction of the term “capacity exchange,” coined during the EAPN 2024 Grant Makers Summit. This concept shifts the focus from the traditional idea of capacity building—which often feels like a one-sided transfer of skills—to a more collaborative exchange of value. It recognizes that while African nonprofits may have some gaps to address, they also hold unique indigenous knowledge that grant makers and investors can learn from. By embracing this approach, we’re rethinking partnerships and creating more balanced, sustainable collaborations.

Protecting Natural Resources in Central Kenya

Through funding from the IKEA Foundation and coordination by Rainforest Alliance, we collaborated with Kings Consulting Services to develop and establish the Mount Kenya Landscape Management Board Trust. This apex body brings together various clusters focused on natural resource management, including water, wastewater, and forest regeneration, as well as tea and coffee cooperatives and business management organizations. The creation of this body has improved coordination efforts in preserving natural resources and reducing the adverse effects of climate change in the Mount Kenya region.

Looking Ahead: Building for Long-Term Impact

Our work has shown us that true impact goes beyond funding or training—it’s about building sustainable systems and fostering trust-based partnerships. By prioritizing these elements, we’re not just addressing immediate challenges; we’re also laying the foundation for long-term growth and resilience in Africa’s nonprofit and social enterprise ecosystem.

We’re only just getting started, and your support is crucial to achieving our vision. Whether you choose to partner with us, contribute financially, or help spread the word, you play a vital role in this journey.

Thank you for believing in our mission. Together, we can transform African philanthropy and create a stronger, more sustainable future for our communities.