Overcoming challenges and thriving as a new NGO - a case for institutional capacity building

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ID4910605
AutoresThulani Dzinamarira (Technical Department, Abdullah Dzinamarira Foundation Trust, Zimbabwe), Thulani Runyararo Dzinamarira (autor correspondente), Edlight Bopoto (Technical Department, Abdullah Dzinamarira Foundation Trust, Zimbabwe), Tendai Mutiro (Technical Department, Abdullah Dzinamarira Foundation Trust, Zimbabwe), Itai Chitungo (0000-0001-6306-8916, Technical Department, Abdullah Dzinamarira Foundation Trust, Zimbabwe), Tafadzwa Dzinamarira (0000-0002-9929-5739, Technical Department, Abdullah Dzinamarira Foundation Trust, Zimbabwe)
Ano2024
Volume34
Fascículo8
Páginas949-953
Data de publicação2024-11-16
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2024.2358325
OpenAlexW4399055029
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas8

New non-governmental organisations (NGOs) face a challenging landscape, struggling to secure funding and demonstrate impact in their early stages. This creates a Catch-22 situation, hindering their ability to gain traction. This paper explores these hurdles and showcases how the Abdullah Dzinamarira Foundation (ADF), a Zimbabwean NGO, navigated these challenges through resourcefulness. The paper outlines successful strategies adopted by ADF, including diversifying funding streams, forging strategic partnerships, and leveraging volunteers. These strategies allowed ADF to maximise the impact of limited resources while laying the groundwork for future sustainability. Looking beyond individual efforts, the paper emphasises the need for a shift towards institutional capacity building for new NGOs. Investing in their potential fosters a vibrant civil society and empowers local actors to deliver culturally appropriate solutions. The authors call for a collaborative approach, urging international NGOs, funders, and stakeholders to prioritise mentorship programs, online resources, and regional training hubs to equip new NGOs with the tools they need to thrive and become architects of positive change

Capacity building · Capacity development · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental resource management · Ethnology · Political science · Social science · Sociology · South asia · Thriving · International Development and Aid · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Religion, Society, and Development