About iMPACT direct
Our Vision
Imagine how much more impact can be made in development aid, if locally-led NGOs would receive more than the current 2% of the global aid budget!
These locally-led NGOs are the first to respond and last to leave, and are responsible for most of the impact in development cooperation. And so, when local NGOs have increased access to funding, and when they can build their organisational capacities – AND have decision-making power over both – it means that the aid sector can create more impact in less time for less budget.
In our work we do exactly that. We support locally-led African NGOs to gain better access to funds and provide them with opportunities to showcase their expertise and to strengthen their organisations. Unconditional grants allow locally-led NGOs to have the decision-making power over their own strategies. Together with the trust-based partnerships we build with NGOs, we believe they can perform at their best.
Team iMPACT direct
Inemarie Dekker
“I am passionate about developing social solutions with the people concerned and realising our ideas – as a team. With iMPACT direct, we show a living example of how the development sector can create more impact.”
Richard Yeboah
“I always seek to develop capacity and train entrepreneurs and NGOs to pay it forward, while putting social impact at the forefront of everything I do. Being part of iMPACT direct is a natural course in my journey of contributing towards a sustainable, equitable society.”
Nicky Wakou
“I am passionate about international development and how to make it work for all. Being part of iMPACT direct is a natural progression to achieve a fairer, collaborative global community and disrupt the status quo by adding more seats to the decision-making table.”
Wanjiku Jean Munyaka
“I am an ICT leader with over 12 years’ experience working for Technology vendors in multiple industries throughout Africa. Over the last 2 years I have been engaged in Technology for Social Impact supporting Nonprofits in Africa adopt software to achieve mission impact to digitally transform the sector.”
Martha Mwangi
“With my passion to serve humanity and a strong belief in giving everyone choices and resources to reach their goals, being part of iMPACT direct fills me with great enthusiasm to develop social solutions. At iMPACT direct, we believe in lasting impact through working with local expertise in provision of successful local solutions.”
