🌍 A Journey of Gratitude: Africa’s next generation doesn’t have to wait for permission to lead. Some leaders build the pathways that let them start now.
Meet Caren Wakoli, Executive Director of Emerging Leaders Foundation, Africa, and a 2024 Gratitude Network Fellow. ✨
Based in Kenya, Caren and her team support young Africans to become value-driven leaders: to discover who they are and to lead change wherever they are, whether in government, politics, civil society, schools, or any other space. Emerging Leaders Foundation does this through three core programs: leadership development, government and civic engagement, and economic inclusion.
What began as an organization serving three girls now supports over 1,000 young leaders every year. Looking ahead, Caren and her team aim to support 100,000 young Africans over the next ten years, with 10,000 of them receiving intensive leadership development.
🌍 Applications are now open for the 2027 Gratitude Network Fellowship!
Each year, we support ~30 visionary nonprofit leaders and their organizations who are transforming the lives of children and youth around the world.
Through 13 months of leadership coaching, scaling curriculum with teams, and a global peer community, the Fellowship helps leaders and their organizations grow.
👉 Part 1 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through January 15, 2027.
Know a nonprofit leader who’s ready to scale their impact? 👉Tag them below 👉Or fast track their application by recommending them 🔗https://share.hsforms.com/1bX0guDFZQXex5GTTEKUXKA8mluh ... See MoreSee Less
A free tool to keep your whole team on the same page? Yes, really.
Join us next Wednesday, November 3rd for our Community Conversation with monday.com for nonprofits, where Alexander Jones will walk us through how project management software can help your team stay organized and save time. Plus, he’ll show how eligible nonprofits can get monday.com for free!
It’s free to join and no tech background is needed. Check the flyer for details! ... See MoreSee Less
Meet Evelyne Mwandia, Executive Director of Start a Library Trust and 2023 Gratitude Network Fellow.
In Kenya, 50% of children graduate from primary school without being able to read with comprehension. Evelyne started Start a Library Trust in 2022 to change that, with a model built on three things:
📖 Access: Libraries at school and at home, so children can read for pleasure, not just for exams. 🍎 Capacity: Equipping educators, parents, and school leaders, and building a reading culture within schools. ✍️ Application: Children write their own stories, which are published, and apply what they’ve learned from reading to their education.
Today, with a team of just 5 staff, Start a Library Trust serves 1.5 million children across 326 libraries. 💛
Watch Evelyne’s full story here: youtube.com/watch?v=8Ly7XT8qq8c&feature=youtu.be
We’re grateful to Saint James Iced Tea for sponsoring Summit 2026. Their support kept attendees refreshed through a full day of learning, networking, and connection. Thank you for being part of our community! 🍃
🌟 Something transformative is on the horizon for nonprofit leaders.
In just 1 week, applications officially open for the 2027 Gratitude Network Fellowship! Our flagship 13-month program is built for founders and executive directors driving critical change for children and youth globally. If you’re ready to strengthen your core leadership team, streamline daily operations, and scale your organization’s long-term impact—this is your opportunity.
📅 Applications open November 4, 2026 🗓️ Mark your calendar — and stay tuned for details!
Thank you, Elaine Chung, for a keynote that left our Summit community energized. Through the 38 Tries, you showed us that a little S.P.A.R.K. can fuel perseverance, and that strong teams are built on strong connection. We’re leaving inspired to keep trying for the children and families we serve. 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
We’re grateful to our keynote speaker, Genein Letford of Brainolicious Adventures and Lyrics ‘N Leadership Institute for Brain Health, for opening our eyes to the power of brain capital. Genein reminded us that brain health matters for the children we serve and for our own minds as leaders.
🌍 A Journey of Gratitude: Africa’s next generation doesn’t have to wait for permission to lead. Some leaders build the pathways that let them start now.
Meet Caren Wakoli, Executive Director of Emerging Leaders Foundation, Africa, and a 2024 Gratitude Network Fellow. ✨
Based in Kenya, Caren and her team support young Africans to become value-driven leaders: to discover who they are and to lead change wherever they are, whether in government, politics, civil society, schools, or any other space. Emerging Leaders Foundation does this through three core programs: leadership development, government and civic engagement, and economic inclusion.
What began as an organization serving three girls now supports over 1,000 young leaders every year. Looking ahead, Caren and her team aim to support 100,000 young Africans over the next ten years, with 10,000 of them receiving intensive leadership development.
🎥 Watch Caren’s Journey of Gratitude interview: youtu.be/q3wa7Qo49dI
👉 Learn about other Gratitude Network Fellows: gratitude-network.org/who-we-support
#JourneyOfGratitude #GratitudeNetwork #YouthLeadership #Africa #NonProfitLeadership EmergingLeadersFoundation ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 Applications are now open for the 2027 Gratitude Network Fellowship!
Each year, we support ~30 visionary nonprofit leaders and their organizations who are transforming the lives of children and youth around the world.
Through 13 months of leadership coaching, scaling curriculum with teams, and a global peer community, the Fellowship helps leaders and their organizations grow.
👉 Part 1 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through January 15, 2027.
🔗 Apply or share with a changemaker: gratitude-network.org/get-involved/fellowship-application/
Know a nonprofit leader who’s ready to scale their impact?
👉Tag them below
👉Or fast track their application by recommending them 🔗https://share.hsforms.com/1bX0guDFZQXex5GTTEKUXKA8mluh ... See MoreSee Less
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A free tool to keep your whole team on the same page? Yes, really.
Join us next Wednesday, November 3rd for our Community Conversation with monday.com for nonprofits, where Alexander Jones will walk us through how project management software can help your team stay organized and save time. Plus, he’ll show how eligible nonprofits can get monday.com for free!
It’s free to join and no tech background is needed. Check the flyer for details! ... See MoreSee Less
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Journey of Gratitude: Evelyne Mwandia 📚
Meet Evelyne Mwandia, Executive Director of Start a Library Trust and 2023 Gratitude Network Fellow.
In Kenya, 50% of children graduate from primary school without being able to read with comprehension. Evelyne started Start a Library Trust in 2022 to change that, with a model built on three things:
📖 Access: Libraries at school and at home, so children can read for pleasure, not just for exams.
🍎 Capacity: Equipping educators, parents, and school leaders, and building a reading culture within schools.
✍️ Application: Children write their own stories, which are published, and apply what they’ve learned from reading to their education.
Today, with a team of just 5 staff, Start a Library Trust serves 1.5 million children across 326 libraries. 💛
Watch Evelyne’s full story here: youtube.com/watch?v=8Ly7XT8qq8c&feature=youtu.be
#JourneyOfGratitude #GratitudeNetwork #StartALibraryTrust #Literacy #Kenya ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re grateful to Saint James Iced Tea for sponsoring Summit 2026. Their support kept attendees refreshed through a full day of learning, networking, and connection. Thank you for being part of our community! 🍃
#GratitudeNetwork #Leadership #SaintJamesOrganicBrewedTea ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Something transformative is on the horizon for nonprofit leaders.
In just 1 week, applications officially open for the 2027 Gratitude Network Fellowship!
Our flagship 13-month program is built for founders and executive directors driving critical change for children and youth globally. If you’re ready to strengthen your core leadership team, streamline daily operations, and scale your organization’s long-term impact—this is your opportunity.
📅 Applications open November 4, 2026
🗓️ Mark your calendar — and stay tuned for details!
🔁 Tag a leader who should keep an eye out 👀
#GratitudeNetwork #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #LeadershipDevelopment #Changemakers FellowshipOpportunity ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you, Elaine Chung, for a keynote that left our Summit community energized. Through the 38 Tries, you showed us that a little S.P.A.R.K. can fuel perseverance, and that strong teams are built on strong connection. We’re leaving inspired to keep trying for the children and families we serve. 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We’re grateful to our keynote speaker, Genein Letford of Brainolicious Adventures and Lyrics ‘N Leadership Institute for Brain Health, for opening our eyes to the power of brain capital. Genein reminded us that brain health matters for the children we serve and for our own minds as leaders.
Thank you, Genein! Watch her Summit highlight reel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRsNni1tPjs 🧠💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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