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Volunteer for a startup empowering youth grassroots leaders in East Africa ⭐



Lightup Impact builds a youth-led grassroots movement for sustainable change in East Africa. By connecting, equipping, and empowering young grassroots leaders, we enable them to co-create and implement solutions that address inequalities in gender, health, education, and climate at the community level


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In Kenya alone, there are over 50,000 local non-profit organizations, yet 90% of early-stage founders fail without guidance and resources. Grassroots leaders—those directly tackling poverty, youth unemployment, and climate change—often struggle with visibility, credibility, and a lack of access to sustainable financing. Without support, these vital community-led initiatives are at high risk of collapse, leaving innovative solutions unrealize


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The Solution: Lightup Impact provides a comprehensive ecosystem to ensure grassroots leaders regain confidence and scale their impact. Our approach focuses on four key pilla

  • rs:Visibility: We amplify local initiatives through networks and partnerships to ensure they are seen by the right stakeholde
  • rs.Credibility: We provide mentorship and showcase success stories to build reputational trust with global funde
  • rs.Capacity: Through our Skills Development Program, we train leaders in management, program design, and fundraising to grow sustainable organizatio
  • ns.Funding: We support fundraising strategies and connect leaders with donors through referrals and networking even


ts.By centering the youth movement, Lightup Impact ensures that solutions are locally led, sustainable, and transformati


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Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Graphic Desi


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Role Descripti


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What You’

  • ll Do:Design visuals for social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, reels, short vi
  • deos).Support fundraising and content teams with compelling pitches, reports, and camp
  • aigns.Create storytelling materials showcasing our programs and NGO par
  • tners.Collaborate closely with the Communications team to keep brand and visuals consi
  • stent.Review and update the Lightup Impact Bran


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Skills & Qua

  • lities:Graphic design experience for social media and cam
  • paigns.Ability to turn content into engaging visuals and s
  • tories.Proficiency in Canva or Adobe Creative
  • Suite.Team player with strong communication
  • skills.Willingness to learn and a can-do, changemaker at


titude.
Why

  • Join Us:Be part of a creative, mission-driven team shaping impact for youth an
  • d women.Gain exposure to a startup and impact environment and expand your
  • network.Sharpen your skills, build your portfolio, and contribute to real campaigns for social


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Time Commitment: Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months


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If you want to make change happen, apply to volunteer with Light


up Impact!