All too often, local organizations are designing and delivering the critical solutions that meet our world’s biggest challenges, in the most demanding situations; yet, they do so, as best they can, without any access to improve their capacity and realize their full potential.
Until now.
Our Story
EMPOWERING LOCAL HEROS THROUGH LEARNING
Our Learners'
SUCCESS STORIES
Discover what it looks like when local leaders approach their work with a whole new skillset — ready for challenges and confident to lead.
Afghanistan
Abdulhaq Niazi
Dr. Abdulhaq Niazi is the founder & executive director of Today’s Afghanistan Conciliation Trust (TACT), a local NGO devoted to fostering peace, stability and national unity.
United Kingdom
Tomar Beh
Tomar Beh is the founder of M-prez Enterprise Ltd., a creative platform that provides young females with an outlet to pursue their creative endeavors.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Elvis Nshimba
Elvis Nshimba is Program Coordinator and Teacher with Malaika, a non-profit operating in Kalebuka, DRC to empower Congolese girls and their communities through education.
Chile
Katia&Cristina
This team of co-founders used Philanthropy University to build their skills in fundraising and network with other social entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Nigeria
Dike Clement
Dike Clement is the Executive Director of Africommunity Technology Development Center. With his passion for education, he has helped over 5,000 young people through his tutorial programs. Courses help build his confidence in pursuing their mission.
India
Alokesh Sharma
Alokesh Sharma, founder and director of the Kshamtalaya Foundation and Aafaaq Foundation, took Philanthropy University courses to learn more about designing programs, managing documentation and overseeing operations for the organizations.
Puerto Rico
Alejandro Silva Diaz
Alejandro is the executive director of Mentes Puertorriqueñas en Acción, a local organization in Puerto Rico. He found Philanthropy University courses integral to his work. The fundraising course he took helped him to focus his efforts on relationship building.
Nigeria
Fadera Williams
Fadera is the president of an organization that supports sustainable development, with a focus on environmental advocacy and youth development. Inspired by a Philanthropy University course, her organizational strategy significantly shifted.
Kenya
Betty Mbithi
Betty is the founder of an organization focused on mentoring and coaching young girls and women on entrepreneurship skills, digital literacy and personal development. Betty attributes Philanthropy University with her biggest accomplishment: becoming a co-founder.
The Philanthropy University Way
LEARNING PLATFORM
Through our online capacity building platform, local social impact organizations can upskill staff for greater efficiency and long-term positive outcomes.
AWARDS
As part of our all-in-one online platform, we also distribute funding to local organizations in under-resourced communities that would otherwise be beyond reach.
Partners
We work with best-in-class partners who share our deep commitment in building the capacity of local organizations. Our partners provide expertise, local connections, world-class training, content, funding and much more.
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