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Partners
Partnerships & Collaborations
Change Through Collaboration
Our impact is made possible through the support and partnership of communities, institutions, donors, and like-minded organizations. By combining local knowledge, shared expertise, and collective resources, we deliver sustainable solutions that create lasting change for children, youth, women, and families.
Representatives from GRiC, FICH, AYDI, and a partner school meet during a joint field visit.
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Partner Organisations
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Collaboration Pillars
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Our Approach
How We Collaborate
Our partnership model is built around three interconnected layers communities at the center, institutions providing structure, and civil society organizations driving grassroots solutions. Together these relationships allow us to co-create, implement, and scale initiatives that respond to real community needs.
Communities & Schools
Communities and schools sit at the very centre of every program we design and deliver, ensuring local relevance and ownership.
Government Institutions
We engage District Education Offices and relevant government bodies to align programs with policy and access official structures.
NGOs & Grassroots Organisations
Civil society partners bring local knowledge, community trust, & implementation capacity to advance solutions from the ground up.
Key Partners
Grassroots Nest for Innovation and Change
Grassroots Nest for Innovation and Change (GRiC) has been a valued partner of AYDI since 2021. Through the Literacy for Everyone (L4E) program, GRiC has provided grant funding, capacity strengthening, mentorship, and technical support that have strengthened AYDI’s programs, organizational capacity, and community impact.
Foundation for Inclusive Community Help
FICH has been a valued learning partner to AYDI, promoting inclusive and community-centered approaches that encourage meaningful participation. Through shared learning and capacity strengthening, FICH has contributed to AYDI’s organizational growth and strengthened its engagement with communities.
Affiliated Media Movement Foundation
AM/FM’s partnership supports expanded access to community media, amplifies local voices, and strengthens the flow of information to underserved communities.
Anike Foundation
Anike Foundation has been a key partner in AYDI’s development, providing fiscal sponsorship, educational resources for children, and grant advisory support. Their contributions have expanded access to learning opportunities and strengthened organizational capacity.
Redwood Empire Stereocasters
RES has provided sustained financial support and technical expertise that has strengthened AYDI’s programs and deepened community impact. Their commitment has helped expand opportunities and advance locally driven development.
Henry Street Settlement
Henry Street Settlement’s support reinforces community-led solutions that broaden opportunities for children, youth, and families. Their commitment to listening and responding to community needs reflects the values that guide AYDI’s work. The exchanges facilitated between Henry Street Settlement students and AYDI learners have built meaningful cross-cultural connections and continue to inspire our learners.
ACORN International
AYDI recognizes ACORN International’s support and the community organizing model it contributes to our work. The principles of community-led action, citizen participation, and local leadership continue to inform AYDI’s approach to empowering communities, addressing local challenges, and driving lasting change.
Individual Benefactors
AYDI is grateful to the many individuals who have supported our work since our founding. While it is not possible to acknowledge every contributor by name, the generosity, encouragement, and confidence each person has shown in our mission are deeply valued. Thank you for being part of the AYDI story.
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