irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $21KBUILDING A MOVEMENT: MAMA HOPE ADVOCATES FOR THE USE OF ETHICAL MEDIA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY EDUCATING PRACTICTIONERS AND PROMOTING THE VOICES, STORIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF COMMUNITIES AND THEIR CHANGE MAKERS AROUND THE WORLD.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
#StopThePity: Unlock the Potential
Media and advocacy campaign challenging harmful stereotypes in Western media by promoting ethical storytelling and shifting public perception of communities in the Global Majority.
Global Advocate Program
Eight-month fellowship training social change workers in community-led development, fundraising, and advocacy, combining virtual curriculum with hands-on experience alongside grassroots leaders.
Language Bank
A guide promoting ethical language in global development to replace saviorist narratives with terms that affirm dignity, partnership, and community leadership.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 2 activities
- Capacity building for locally-led organizations in East AfricaProvides 9-month technical training programs, including online and in-person sessions, one-on-one coaching, and peer learning, to early-stage grassroots organizations in East Africa with under $100k annual budgets to strengthen their internal systems and effectiveness.
- Organizational boot camps for granteesRuns 2–5-day boot camps for grantees of funding organizations to strengthen organizational systems in areas including strategy, fundraising, storytelling, and leadership.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocacy for ethical media in international developmentAdvocates globally for ethical media practices in international development by educating practitioners, amplifying community voices, and challenging harmful narratives through campaigns and resources.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Flexible funding for community-led organizationsProvides micro-grants and flexible funding to support learning, implementation, and growth of community-led initiatives in East Africa, enabling them to scale their impact and advocate for change.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Global Advocate Program training for social change workersTrained 12 social change workers annually in community-led development, fundraising, and advocacy through the Global Advocate Program during fiscal years 2019 and 2020.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership Development Accelerator cohort programPartners with organizations and individuals through its Leadership Development Accelerator cohort to build leadership capacity in support of locally-led development.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- The Collective partner networkEnrolls alumni of its programs into The Collective, a partner-driven network that connects community-led organizations and advances locally-led development through shared learning and collaboration.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Co-development of Ethical Storytelling toolkitCo-developed an Ethical Storytelling toolkit with Devex in 2022 to promote narrative practices that reject pity-based storytelling and saviorism in global development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$284K
Contributions & grants$263K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$208K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$97K
Grants paid out$80K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$134K
Cash$134K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$123K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +95.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BRIGHTON KAOMA — DIRECTOR
- GIDIBO TINDWA — DIRECTOR
- JAKOB RUSINEK — DIRECTOR
- JUAN ENRIQUE GARCIA — TREASURER
- KATIE MINGAY — SECRETARY
- MUTHONI THUO — VICE CHAIR
- SUSAN DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS HENRY — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- 5-Alive CBO Partner — Member of The Collective, MAMA HOPE's alumni network of locally-led development partners.
- Afrinalia CBO Partner — Member of The Collective, focused on peer support, care, and dismantling human trafficking systems.
- Devex Partner — Collaborated with MAMA HOPE to co-create an Ethical Storytelling toolkit in 2022.
- Every Child Tanzania Partner — Member of The Collective, working to inspire youth to create social impact in their communities.
- Faces Up Partner — Member of The Collective, using art for healing, skill development, and economic empowerment.
- Farming & Health Education Partner — Member of The Collective, a refugee-led organization working in regenerative farming, preventive health, and life skills training.
- Femicide Count Partner — Member of The Collective, creating safer spaces for women and girls and conducting community-led research on femicide prevention.
- Global Innovation Valley Partner — Member of The Collective, a movement of young changemakers building new paths for their communities.
- Grassroots leaders at Mama Hope partner organizations Partner — Host Global Advocate Program participants for hands-on learning experiences.
- Kenya Partner — Works with grassroots partners in Kenya through technical training and support programs.
- MAMA HOPE Partner — Organization leading the Leadership Development Accelerator 2026 cohort.
- Mental Voices Africa Partner — Member of The Collective, working to reclaim humanity for those navigating mental health challenges.
- Nyota Njema Foundation Partner — Community-led partner organization supported by MAMA HOPE.
- One Vibe Africa Partner — Member of The Collective, creating a liberated African narrative through collaboration between Africans at home and in the diaspora.
- Rwanda Partner — Works with grassroots partners in Rwanda through technical training and support programs.
- SafeRoutes 4X Partner — Member of The Collective, saving lives through road safety education, advocacy, and improved infrastructure.
- Simbas Footprint Partner — Member of The Collective, delivering holistic, community-rooted programs centered on local voices and lived experiences.
- Stand Out 4 Mental Health Partner — Member of The Collective, using color, play, and storytelling to support children's mental health in underserved communities.
- SuBeHuDe Partner — Member of The Collective, focused on environmental protection, fair economic opportunities, and cultural upliftment.
- Tanzania Partner — Works with grassroots partners in Tanzania through technical training and support programs.
- Tanzania Feminist Network Partner — Member of The Collective, challenging systemic exclusion and amplifying LBQ voices nationwide.
- The Tech Guardians Partner — Member of The Collective, empowering young people to use technology for storytelling and problem-solving.
- UMA UMA Rainbow Collective Partner — Member of The Collective, providing a space for survival, joy, organizing, and collective dreaming.
- Uganda Partner — Works with grassroots partners in Uganda through technical training and support programs.
- Usikimye Partner — Member of The Collective, serving as a sanctuary and voice for survivors of violence, transforming pain into collective action.
- Watoto Wasome Partner — Member of The Collective, reimagining foundational literacy to unlock the joy and power of reading for children.
- YAAS Partner — Member of The Collective, providing refuge and restoring dignity and courage for LBQ individuals in oppressive environments.
- funding institutions Partner — Partners with funding institutions to deliver 5-day bootcamps for their grantees.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Asset-Based Community Development with Narrative Powermethodology: asset_based_community_developmentBy using ABC Mapping and ethical storytelling to identify existing community assets and enabling communities to control their own narratives, MAMA HOPE fosters dignity and shifts global perceptions because valuing inherent strengths—rather than deficits—builds confidence, attracts investment in "faceless impact," and enables systemic recognition of local expertise.
- Collective Action Through Relational Partnershipmethodology: collective_action_for_systemic_changeBy practicing deep listening ("Staying for Tea") and forming eye-level partnerships that treat proximate leaders as experts, collective action emerges because trust-based relationships foster shared vision, co-created strategies, and alignment across grassroots leaders and funders.
- Locally-Led Development Modelmethodology: locally_led_developmentBy placing decision-making power in the hands of community members who share language, culture, and lived experience, sustainable change and resilience are achieved because local leadership ensures relevance, ownership, and long-term impact.
- Systems & Capacity Strengthening for Grassroots Organizationsmethodology: systems_strengtheningBy providing holistic support—including organizational development, technical assistance, and non-financial resources—to under-resourced, locally-led organizations, systemic change is achieved because strengthened internal systems enable long-term resilience and sector transformation.