Investing in Local Leadership and Innovation

We facilitate direct investment into community-prioritized, locally-led programs. Our strategic approach moves beyond transactional funding to foster sustainable, systemic change through long-term, flexible support and collaborative networks. Social investors can partner directly with Axesfin to access its network of change makers across sectors and regions in Africa to:

• Invest in Local Leadership and Co-Designed Programs - We help donors identify high-potential local partners through landscape mapping and due diligence. Our advising services support participatory project co-design where communities lead program conceptualization and implementation.
• Fund Collaboration Over Competition - We facilitate peer learning networks for grantees to share experiences, avoid duplication, and build partnerships. Our training and mentoring fosters connections between local changemakers.
• Provide Flexible, Multi-Year Support - Our services advise donors on designing customized, unrestricted support tailored to local contexts. We offer grant and partnership management to build local capacity to best utilize flexible resources.
• Catalyze Indirect Impact Through Networks - We scout collaborative local networks aligned with donor priorities. Our back-office support helps launch initiatives where groups collectively achieve greater impact than any one organization could alone.