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Change the Game Academy

The problem - Currently, many parts of our world face political instability, climate crisis and a diminishing civic voice. Foreign funding is drying up.

Empowering Civil Society Organisations all over the world, and especially in low and middle income countries, to learn to raise funds locally and to mobilise support. Communities need and deserve access to essential know-how to shape their own future. That is why a group of social change organisations from the global South and North decided to change the ‘rules’ of the ‘development game’ to

ThePower. Our solution - Every community has resources available that they can pool together to drive the change they want to see. Change the Game Academy was created by Wilde Ganzen Foundation (Netherlands), CESE (Brazil), Kenya Community Development Foundation (Kenya) and Smile Foundation (India) to offer changemakers access to essential skills they need to mobilise local funding and support. We’ve created a community of Game Changers joining, from as many as 61 countries – and counting – through dynamic live courses in 12 countries and for free online. Join us, learn and share!

03/09/2026

Funding can make work possible, but when a project ends, local organisations still need to keep responding, adapting and finding support around them, and it takes capacity.

It takes people who know how to mobilise resources, build relationships, communicate clearly and keep trust with their communities. It also takes systems that help the work continue when circumstances change.

Lasting change is not built only through activities delivered today; it is also built by strengthening the people and organisations that will still be there tomorrow.
What kind of support helps local organisations sustain change?

01/09/2026

Local fundraising can sound straightforward from the outside: identify a cause, ask for support, raise resources. But in practice, it’s rarely that simple.

Many organisations are trying to do this with small teams, limited time, fragile networks and communities that may not yet see themselves as part of the solution. Sometimes the challenge is not the cause itself, but how to build enough trust for people to feel connected to it.

This month, we want to open that conversation: What makes local fundraising difficult where you work? Is it time, trust, networks, communication, donor dependency, or something else?

Tell us in the comments. We’ll use your answers to shape future posts.

27/08/2026

- AI can help NGOs work smarter, but knowing where to start is not always easy.

From analysing data and automating repetitive tasks to improving donor engagement and supporting better decision-making, artificial intelligence can open new possibilities for civil society organisations.

But adopting AI responsibly requires more than access to the right tools. Organisations also need clear guidance, realistic use cases and a strong understanding of the ethical questions involved.

Our AI for NGOs Toolkit was created to help organisations take those first steps.

Inside, you’ll find:

✅A practical roadmap for getting started with AI
✅Common tools and examples of how NGOs can use them
✅Guidance on responsible and ethical AI
✅Real-world examples of AI in action
✅Resources and communities to support further learning

Whether your organisation is just beginning to explore AI or looking for a more structured approach, the toolkit can help you identify where AI can genuinely add value, and where human judgement still matters.

🌍 Available in four languages.
- ENG: https://shre.ink/GE1P
- PT: https://shre.ink/GEmc
- SPA: https://encurtador.com.br/vJkM
- FR: https://shre.ink/GEmn

Explore the toolkit and start building an AI approach that works for your organisation.

25/08/2026

Africa is not waiting for change. Africa is creating it.

Across Africa and the diaspora, communities are building new systems, solutions and possibilities rooted in local realities, knowledge and leadership.

From 1–3 September, Africa at the Centre 2026 will bring leaders, innovators and changemakers together in Accra to explore what it takes to shift power and place African leadership and solutions at the centre of systems change.

A conversation that strongly resonates with Change the Game Academy’s commitment to locally led development and stronger local systems.

📅 1–3 September 2026
📍 Accra, Ghana
💳 Registration: $50 USD

🔗 Secure your spot: https://africaatthecentre.org/

20/08/2026

Training can introduce new ideas, but coaching helps organisations turn them into action.

After taking part in Change the Game Academy’s local fundraising training, Caritas Marsabit began working with a Kenya Community Development Foundation coach to explore how the approach could be applied across the organisation.

The process involved everyone, from leadership and staff to interns, and challenged a deeply rooted assumption: why would communities support Caritas if Caritas had always been the one providing support?

Through coaching, donor mapping and community engagement, the team began to recognise local people not only as beneficiaries, but also as partners in development.

This shift led Caritas Marsabit to organise its first Gala Dinner, raising KES 4.86 million (approximately US$37,500) from local partners and supporters.

The result was more than a successful event. Local fundraising became a shared organisational strategy and a new way of working.

19/08/2026

📢 Tomorrow: Beyond Aid: Rethinking the Future of Financing Africa

Africa’s development ambitions require new approaches to how locally led solutions and sustainable development are financed.

Join the second Africa at the Centre 2026 pre-convening webinar for a timely conversation on:

“Beyond Aid: Global Public Investment, Blended Finance and the Future of Financing Africa.”

The session will explore emerging financing approaches that can strengthen local systems, support African-led solutions and contribute to more sustainable pathways for development.

📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026
⏰ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm GMT

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/7hwpt6pu

18/08/2026

📣 Applications are open for a new Local Fundraising training!

Is your organisation looking to strengthen its financial sustainability and mobilise more support from within your own community?

NCID is inviting CSOs, NGOs and community leaders to join a six-day, in-person Local Fundraising (LFR) training, based on the Change the Game Academy methodology.

📅 25–30 September 2026
🏢 In-person classroom training
🎯 For grassroots CSOs, NGOs and community leaders

During the training, participants will explore practical approaches to diversify their funding, engage local supporters and build stronger, more sustainable organisations.

A participation fee applies to support local ownership and commitment, with scholarship opportunities available for eligible organisations upon request.

📩 Interested? Send your Expression of Interest (EOI) to [email protected].

Places are limited.

14/08/2026

In The Gambia, 26 representatives from civil society and community-based organisations came together for five days of practical learning with CASA Gambia and Change the Game Academy.

Through group discussions, hands-on exercises and a field visit to the Brufut New Town Women’s Market, participants explored how communities can strengthen citizen participation, promote transparency and accountability, and engage more effectively with duty bearers.

The training has ended, but the most important part comes next: putting the learning into practice within organisations and communities.

Thank you to CASA Gambia, the participating organisations and everyone who contributed to an engaging week of learning and exchange.

11/08/2026

Last week, CASA Gambia hosted the pilot training Voice, Power & Inclusion, bringing together 15 participants from eight organisations in The Gambia.

Over three days, participants explored how to apply a gender lens to their programmes and projects, strengthen community participation and make their work more inclusive, particularly within organisations where gender had not yet been systematically addressed.

The training was facilitated by CtGA Global Gender Lead and Master Trainer Ntombi Sox, together with CASA Gambia Gender Coordinator Satang Dumbuya.

Beyond supporting the participating organisations, the pilot generated valuable lessons that will help Change the Game Academy integrate gender-responsive approaches more consistently across its capacity-building programmes.

Building more inclusive organisations starts with examining whose voices are heard, who holds power, and who may still be left out.

06/08/2026

✨ Generosity is back, and bigger than ever! ✨

Generosity Without Borders 2026 is here, the free virtual gathering from the GivingTuesday Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean, with our support. Workshops and conversations with community leaders, nonprofits, donors, and companies transforming the region. 🌎🤝

🗓️ August 25th
💻 100% online and free
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/GWB_2026

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