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For foundations, grantmakers, companies and institutions that want to support social enterprises or rural communities. Discuss programme funding, the AfriTrace Link digital collaboration project, a purpose-specific fund, specialist expertise or a delivery partnership with Goblis Foundation.

Jikimu means “to sustain oneself” in Kiswahili and supports businesses with a social purpose. Mashinani means “at the grassroots” and supports locally led rural development.

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Programme names and useful terms, explained
Jikimu
Kiswahili for “to sustain oneself”. Our programme supports people building businesses with a social or environmental purpose.
Mashinani
Kiswahili for “at the grassroots”. Our programme supports rural communities to identify priorities and coordinate practical responses.
Social enterprise
A business that aims to solve a social or environmental problem while working towards a sustainable income.
Referral
An introduction to a suitable organisation or specialist, made with permission. The receiving organisation decides which services it can offer.
Due diligence
Checks on an organisation, its plans, responsibilities and safeguards before a formal agreement.
Restricted or named fund
Money managed for an agreed purpose under written rules. A proposed fund becomes active only after the required reviews and agreement.
GFD reference
The unique reference for a planned direct bank contribution. It connects the intended purpose, transfer instructions and follow-up records; creating one does not move money.
Finance reconciliation
Matching a payment against the Foundation’s financial records. A successful online payment is confirmed separately from the payment provider’s later payout.
Safeguarding
Preventing and responding to harm, abuse or exploitation involving people who take part in our work.
Outputs and outcomes
Outputs are activities delivered or things produced. Outcomes are changes that result, such as improved skills or more reliable access to a service.

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