Our Impact
Over the past year, Gratitude Network partnered with 22 other organizations as part of the Impact Fellowships Network (IFN) 2026 Impact Study—a major global research initiative funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and implemented by IREX, one of the leading international organizations advancing education and leadership worldwide. As part of this larger research study we also conducted our own impact study to better understand what happens after our Fellowship ends.
What We Learned From Our Own Research
86% of leaders continue using leadership skills from the Fellowship
56% report major expansions in organizational reach
27% report contributing to systemic change
The real impact happens in the years after the program—not just during it.
Running Totals
Our 1 Year Impact: 2025 Fellows
Olu Ibrahim
Kids in Tech, MA USA
2025 Fellow
Over the course of our fellowship, Olu shifted focus from working “in the organization” to working “on it”, establishing updated governance structures, adopting key policies, and advancing long-term physical infrastructure plans for Kids in Tech. Olu reported a 145% increase in her leadership capability!
“I am deeply grateful to the Gratitude Network team, my coach, and my fellow cohort members for an exceptional experience. The Fellowship provided not only practical tools and frameworks, but also the confidence, perspective, and support needed to lead through a pivotal period of growth and transformation. I will carry the lessons from this experience throughout my leadership journey and look forward to remaining engaged as an alum.”
Edward Ssempewo
Rescue Mission for Street Life, Uganda
2025 Fellow
“I am deeply grateful for the Gratitude Network Fellowship. It came at an important season for me and my organization. The Fellowship strengthened my leadership, sharpened our organizational strategy, and helped us communicate our work with more confidence and clarity.”
During the Fellowship, Edward realized that effective leadership relies on clear governance structures, intentional delegation, and disciplined impact measurement rather than passion alone.
Edward reported a 95% increase in organization scaling capacity. He did this through formalizing the organization’s model and building clear accountability structures and data-driven metrics.
Our Sustained Impact
MEET OUR FELLOWS
Click on the regions to see the Fellows we support around the world.
2025
Meet Our 2025 Cohort
2024
Meet Our 2024 Cohort
2023
Meet Our 2023 Cohort
2022 – 2015
Meet Our Previous Cohorts
Fellow Accolades
Gratitude Network Fellows don’t just grow—they thrive. Our alumni go on to receive prestigious global accolades, secure transformational funding, and participate in world-class leadership opportunities. From award-winning social enterprises to groundbreaking initiatives supported by leading funders, our Fellows continue to make an extraordinary impact in communities worldwide.