A Serendipitous Fellow for Global Impact
By Jonathan van Dyck, LGT Impact Fellow for AMP Health, Ghana The crisp mountain air, the majestic peaks, the serene picturesque atmosphere, and thepromise of new horizons – this was…more
Making a lasting impact on the world
In this blog, the LGT Venture Philanthropy teams and LGT Impact Fellows post on trends and challenges in the impact investing sector, social entrepreneurship as well as their experiences as LGT Impact Fellows. Enjoy the read!
Unleashing the Power Within: Embarking on a Transformative Journey to Illuminate the Meaning of Impact
By Xinxi (Cici) Wang, LGT Impact Fellow for Financing Alliance for Health, Kenya The question of "How do you define and measure impact?" has been a constant companion throughout my…more
Nairobi to Maasai Mara: Embracing the Call of Impact!
By Eric Mugambi, LGT Impact Fellow for Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association, Kenya In June 2022, I made a drastic life change. I moved from the busy bustling city of…more
Strengthening Health Systems in sub-Saharan Africa by Building a Pipeline of Trained, Qualified, Paid, and Motivated Female Community Health Workers (CHWs)
By Mercy Okaalet, LGT Impact Fellow for mothers2mothers Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an essential role in providing health care services to communities on the African continent and beyond. In…more
Prioritize Investments for Africa’s Health Systems
By Shivani Shukla, LGT Impact Fellow for Financing Alliance for Health Globally, approximately half of the population lacks access to essential health services, and more than half of them (~615…more
Launching the M&E Health Check tool – how LGT VP collaborated with IDinsight to support organizations in tapping into the potential of data
The ever-increasing need for data capacity among social organizations has led IDinsight and LGT Venture Philanthropy to embark on a joint journey with the mission to support organizations in tapping…more
Strengthening leadership and management capabilities: The Role of leaders and Managers towards effective Monitoring and Evaluation
By Evelyn Kaumba, LGT Impact Fellow for AMP Health One of the key documents I was privileged to read when I joined AMP Health was a report developed by High…more
Native Knowledge: The Missing Link to Sustainable Conservation
By Atandi Anyona, LGT Impact Fellow for Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association When we were young boys, our grandmother used to narrate to us a story about the lion and the…more
Testimonial by Chipo Hamukoma, Head of Funder Relationships and Strategic Projects at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
Interview with Nchimunya Chipo Hamukoma: Chipo is the Head of Funder Relationships and Strategic Projects at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator. She has been a leader at Harambee since 2021, which…more
Testimonial by Nhlanhla J. Ngulube, Fellow at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, South Africa
Interview with Nhlanhla, who pursued his LGT Impact Fellowship as a Research & Impact Specialist at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator as part of the 2021 cohort. His mission was to…more
The carbon market: a new opportunity for Maasai Mara conservancies
By Joshua Wafula, LGT Impact Fellow for Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association In Maasai Mara, the primary income generator for conservancies is tourism, which has been severely impacted by the…more
Community Conservancies: Harmonious Coexistence Between People and Nature in Kenya.
By Samwella Lerno, LGT Impact Fellow for Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association Kenya’s pastoralist communities have long lived harmoniously with nature, depending on natural resources for food, shelter and spiritual connection…more