About Lightup Impact
Lightup Impact is a movement of over 100 young grassroots leaders across East Africa advocating for equality in health, gender, and opportunities. We foster unity and collaboration to transform the lives of vulnerable communities for a more equitable world.
The Challenge
Grassroots leaders are fundamental to the sustainable development of East African communities. These young and talented non-profit leaders hold the solutions to the most pressing challenges affecting underserved communities. Unfortunately, many of these organizations often don’t manage to secure the necessary resources to scale their impact and reach their full potential. This is what Lightup Impact wants to change!
Our Unique Approach
At Lightup Impact, we work with our grassroots members to generate and implement evidence-based solutions to increase the impact and sustainable development of their organizations. We empower our members through peer-to-peer support, networking, trust-based partnerships, and skills and capacity building.
Our Impact In Numbers
Our Partners
Central to our network are our existing and future partnerships with corporates, universities, accelerators, like-minded experts, and experienced social enterprises from different fields.























Testimonials From Our Members
Hearing from our member organizations builds trust, showcases impact, and validates our mission's effectiveness. Thank you for sharing your experience of Lightup Impact with us.
Our Latest Blog Posts
The Lightup Impact blogs cover compelling and valuable topics relevant to its members, partners, investors, and anyone with an interest in the work of grassroots social organizations active in women’s health and gender equality in East Africa.
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