How Twende's Givers Made a Difference in 2023!
Dearest Twende Community,
As the curtain closes on 2023, we want to take a moment to applaud the incredible journey we’ve shared.
With your steadfast support, Twende has created a wave of impact that reaches and inspires many, leaving behind a trail of hope and change.
This “Wrapped” newsletter is a tribute to YOU – the heroes who fuel Twende’s engine.
We want to spotlight your individual and collective impact, shining a light on the unique ways you’ve championed our mission.
You have heard from us about what we did, but now it’s time to see what you did.
As much as we have gathered most of the updates and data, consider this a sneak peek (prototype)! We’re still adding the finishing touches to our final impact report, which will be a full-fledged celebration of your incredible contributions.
In the meantime, let’s dive into the impact you’ve made through your unwavering support!
Today, we celebrate our;
- Institutional Funders
- Individual Donors
- Premium Program Partners
- Non-Monetary Givers
- Goodwill Ambassadors
Our Institutional Funders’ Impact
In 2023, our institutional funders weren’t just donors; they were weavers of a vibrant impact tapestry, each thread intertwined with stories of transformation. Together, they fueled a year of innovation and new heights for Twende.
Our 5 institutional funders gave us a whopping $125,273 to support our mission and new initiatives. These include Segal Family Foundation, the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), AfriLabs, the Australian Volunteers Program Impact Fund and the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation.
See their Impact Below
Our Individual Donors’ Impact
Ten thousand, one hundred and sixty-five reasons to celebrate! Our incredible individual donors, powered by GlobalGiving, poured their hearts (and $10,165!) into our mission through campaigns like Little by Little and Giving Tuesday. Their generosity fuels real change – just look at our 4 amazing projects (3 still ongoing)!
We specifically appreciate recurring donations from Bridgeway Express, Heath Levold, Daniel Mokrauer-Madden, Philip W. James, Claude Fisicaro and Ben Elsworth which give us assurance for planning and executing.
And heartfelt thanks to
Karen Suva, Alice Madden, Chic Thompson, Margaret C. Ross, James Elsworth (Co-Founder and funder), Denise & Tony Vowels, Bill Linton, Howard Dell, Henry Rich, Ann Masur, Lee Ann & Floyd Anderson, Pete Mulligan, Debbie Pastors, Valerie Fisher, Cynthia Hursey, Rowland Robinson, Eleanor McFarlane, Raphael Guiollot, Felix Egle, Aaron Greiner, Manuela Verduci, Anna Jauch, Christoph Pleitgen, Johanna Huppert, Samuel Schuster, and Charlotte Cerf.
See Their Collective Impact Below
Our Premium Program Partners’ Impact
Our premium program partners teamed up with us to deliver tailor-made innovation programs for their target groups, especially students. These are The School of St Jude, Braeburn International School, The Foundation For Tomorrow (TFFT), The Girls Foundation of Tanzania (TGFT), Girls Livelihoods and Mentorship Initiative (GLAMI), Elle Peut Naidim (EPN) and Nalopa Schools.
Here is how their investment turned out!
Non-Monetary Givers: Twende’s Hidden Heroes
Our non-monetary givers supported Twende in many ways.
They are Leora Copeland, Daniel Mokrauer-Madden, Mukhammad Costa, Liz S, William Jones, Zeb Gambil, Henry Jones, Fennah Bonongwe, Andrew Rummel & Nadia Cheng (and the Partners with Purpose crew) Peter Clemence and Papp Zóltan.
We are especially grateful to Leora Copeland, our long-term volunteer who has been with us since 2021. She is always ready to help us with research, fundraising and consultation.
A heartfelt appreciation to Liz S who has done 4 projects with us, including 2 annual reports, 1 partnership presentation and 1 brand guide. She has made our visual communication better for 3 years.
Below: See how our volunteers supported us
Goodwill Ambassadors: Twende’s Cheerleaders
This year, we are grateful for the amazing support from our friends, alumni and innovators. They introduced us to several partners and represented us well. We welcomed individuals and institutions who learned about our work from some of our innovators and partners. We call them our goodwill ambassadors. They did more than we expected and connected us with others.
Innovators & Alumni: Colman Ndetembea, Eamon O’Brien, Andrew Rummel, Joseph Taifa, Edgar Edmund, Jesse Oljange, Alfred Chengula.
Friends: Sharonrose Msaki, Beatrice Onyango and the SFF team, Nicholaus Luoga and the JMKF crew, Ida Huiskonen & the Westerwelle Foundation crew, Ntufye and the COSTECH crew, Chic Thompson, Vincent Mwangi, Batya Blankers, Francis Omorojie, Yannick Muller, Zahoro Muhaji, Bowale Majekodunmi, Mitsi Sellers, Hawa Kipilili, Bernard Kiwia (Co-Founder & Supporter) and everyone who spoke highly of Twende at some point, we thank you.
Their word of mouth helped us connect, collaborate, and grow!
Thank you for your continued support!
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