Partner With AFCD
Join us in connecting grassroots communities with opportunities, resources, skills and partnerships that strengthen livelihoods and reduce poverty.
Building Stronger Communities Together
AFCD believes that lasting solutions to poverty are created through collaboration. We invite foundations, companies, county governments, NGOs, faith institutions, cooperatives, diaspora networks and individuals to partner with us in supporting community-led development across western Kenya.
Why Partner With AFCD?
Community Ownership
We work with organized grassroots groups that understand their own priorities and lead their own development.
Local Knowledge
AFCD is rooted in local realities and works directly with community groups across western Kenya.
Transparency
We are committed to responsible stewardship, documentation, learning and clear reporting.
Sustainable Impact
We focus on strengthening local capacity and livelihoods beyond short-term support.
Areas of Partnership
Small Grants and Seed Funding
Support women groups, youth enterprises, farmer groups, savings groups and community enterprises to start or expand livelihood initiatives.
Capacity Building and Training
Support training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, governance, proposal writing, climate resilience and digital skills.
Equipment and In-Kind Support
Provide agricultural tools, ICT equipment, water harvesting equipment, sewing machines, processing equipment and other productive assets.
Market Access and Business Linkages
Help community groups connect to buyers, value chains, cooperatives and business networks.
Technical Assistance
Contribute expertise in agriculture, business development, climate adaptation, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational strengthening.
Research and Learning
Collaborate with AFCD to generate evidence, document community needs and share lessons on grassroots development.
A Bridge Between Communities and Opportunity
AFCD identifies and profiles grassroots groups, documents their needs and connects them with partners who can provide funding, skills, equipment, mentorship or market access.
This allows partners to support credible local initiatives while communities receive the support they need to grow.
Who Can Partner With Us?
Foundations & Philanthropy
Support community-led poverty reduction and livelihoods initiatives.
Corporate CSR Programmes
Invest in meaningful social impact through grassroots partnerships.
County Governments
Collaborate on livelihood development, community empowerment and local resilience.
NGOs & Development Agencies
Work with AFCD as a grassroots mobilization and implementation partner.
Diaspora Networks
Support practical initiatives that create visible change in local communities.
Academic Institutions
Collaborate on research, learning and evidence-based community development.
Current Priority Counties
AFCD currently focuses on community-led development initiatives in six counties in western Kenya.
Ready To Partner With AFCD?
Whether you can contribute funding, equipment, expertise, mentorship, training or market opportunities, we would be pleased to explore collaboration with you.
AFCD
African Fund for Community Development
Empowering Communities. Ending Poverty.
Building a Better Kenya.