Movement Building for Social Impact
Introduction Movement Building can be defined as the process of organising and mobilising communities and/or
Recent & Upcoming Activities
How Do We Measure Impact?
Let’s Examine the Broader Context: The Ecosystem
The social impact and development sector is at a crucial point, with global events, funding shifts, and systemic inequalities challenging traditional methods. Issues like poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation are deeply interconnected, shaping how we measure impact.
This session builds on February’s discussion on funding disruptions, focusing on understanding and measuring our role within these ecosystems. Join practitioners, funders, and researchers in rethinking approaches to achieving meaningful, sustainable change.
Movement Building For Social Impact (MBFSI) is a capacity-building and educational program run by experts from Development Dynamics. It is designed to empower change-makers with the knowledge and skills to effectively build and lead social movements in their different spheres of influence. The choice to have young people is to inspire the next generation of leaders (and the global majority) who can truly reflect the realities of young people and the current issues they face, ensuring the sustainability of the growing youth movements in Africa and beyond.
Since the string of executive announcements started arriving on January 20th, 2025, it’s been a whirlwind of activity, panic, pain, loss, and restrategizing. Data is now more crucial than ever before to effectively navigate the uncertainty and volatility in the current landscape. And so, alongside our partners East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN, we conducted a brief survey to better understand the impact of the funding disruptions, identify the common and unique emerging challenges and opportunities, and determine possible support for your organization’s resilience and growth.
PAI Toolkit Development In South Africa
We are glad to have started the year with our resident Strategy Maestro & Movement Building Specialist, Rasheed David Mutaha, facilitating a review and validation of a pan-African hashtagSRHR strategy with the Pan Africa ILGA. We are in the business of enhancing the institutional capacity of our clients and partners to deliver on their mandates around innovation, investment and impact. Reach out on experience@dd.co.ke for a chat.
Values That Guide Us
People
First
People
First
We put people first to ensure that our interventions cater to real individual and collective needs.
Love &
Liberation
Love &
Liberation
We champion love and liberation, recognizing that all people are deserving of human dignity and justice.
Stewardship
Stewardship
We practice stewardship and stay accountable to the people, partners, and planet.
Development Dynamics (DD) is a premier pan-African Think Tank, Do Tank, and Through Tank dedicated to unlocking the next generation of Innovation, Investment, and Impact.
We collaborate with Investors, Investees, and Intermediaries to Reframe, Reimagine, and Resolve complex challenges, intersectional and urgent issues in the development, philanthropy, and social impact ecosystem.
The Triple Play Approach
Our work is rooted in the fusion of Design thinking, Systems practice, and Strategic foresight as a cohesive framework that enables us to co-create sustainable and equitable solutions that drive meaningful change across Africa and beyond. This triple-play approach ensures that our solutions are Holistic, Innovative, and Future-fit since we are able to;
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
Empathize deeply with user needs to create functional, human-centered solutions.
System Practice
System Practice
Analyze complex systems to understand the interconnectedness of social and business landscapes.
Strategic Foresight
Strategic Foresight
Anticipate future challenges and design adaptable, resilient interventions.
Our Strategic Pillars
Think Tank (Insights Hub)
As a Think Tank (Insights Hub), we bridge knowledge gaps by conducting research and analyses for governments, NGOs, communities, and the private sector. We facilitate knowledge exchange through dialogue and regular ecosystem convenings, ensuring insights are shared and actionable.
Do Tank (Advisory & Consulting Practice)
As a Do-Tank (Consulting & Advisory Practice), we deliver tailored strategy design, impact measurement, and community-building services. These empower leaders and practitioners to amplify movements and accelerate their impact effectively.
Through Tank (Investment Catalyst)
As a Through-Tank (Investment Catalyst), we partner with funders and grantees to maximize the impact of every investment. This includes streamlining access through grant and fund management, preparing organizations for investment via incubation and investor readiness, and shifting power and resources to local actors for more equitable and sustainable outcomes.
The facilitators were wonderful. Thank you. Your team is amazing! The movement for liberation in Africa needs you!
CHEVS Team
Youth-led Feminist Collective
DD provided a safe space for sharing and exploring of idea in creative ways that stimulated conversations. They bring out the creativity in you and help midwife a great innovation
DHCK Member
SRHR Advocate
The creative and engaging way in which the facilitators introduced sensitive topics was effective. We just didn’t stumble into choppy waters, but we were prepared through laying solid groundwork which was much appreciated.
Mallah
CATALYSTS Core Team
The facilitators are top-notch. There were no tables, barriers and distractions. Also the discussions were well-structured and there was strong coordination
Transform Health Kenya Team
Health Practitioner
DD team are very efficient at implementing new strategies, processes, and procedures. Not only do they work with senior management to develop a plan of action, but they also work directly with program staff and beneficiaries to implement strategies that bring the desired change.
Daisy Tuzo
Associate Director, PPG
We wholeheartedly express our sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to Development Dynamics for their exceptional guidance and remarkable adaptability as facilitators. Their expertise and know-how in co-creation workshops have left a lasting impact on us.
Luz, Yuri, Julia
Governance Committee of the ILGA World Board
This conversation on intersectional feminism led by DD was absolutely phenomenal!
Understanding how our engagement with feminism influences community development projects can significantly enhance their impact.
Last Thursday Audience Member
Not Shared
The Movement Building Masterclass for Social Impact by DD was nothing short of insightful.
From the amazing facilitators to the global classroom.
MBFSI Cohort 2 Graduate
Change-Maker
For over 6 years, we have partnered with philanthropy, public, and private sector clients across 17 countries to advance sustainable and equitable development outcomes in:
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.
Public Health.
Climate and Environmental
Justice.
Peace and Governance and
Intersectional Feminism.
Smart Strategies & Movements.
We help you design clear, practical plans that tackle today’s challenges while preparing for the future. At the same time, we strengthen collectives, making sure everyone is ready to take action and every part is aligned for the bigger purposes.
Making Impact Visible & Actionable.
We ensure your efforts are making a real difference by measuring metrics that matter, amplifying your outcomes, and refining your approach. This helps you stay on track, learn and adapt quickly, and get the most out of your work.
Securing Funding & Building Partnerships.
We prepare you to attract and manage funding —whether it’s grants, investments, or partnerships—so you can sustain and grow your impact. We also connect you with the right people and resources because collaboration and shared knowledge amplifies success for one and all.
Awuor Ayiecho
Consultant Advisor | Fundraising & Change Management
Elizabeth Wanda
Associate | Communications & Marketing
Kabutu Kelvin
Manager | Finance & Investments
MaqC Eric Gitau, PhD
Group CEO
Mutile Mwongo
Associate | Research, Knowledge & Systems Practice
Nasira Khamala
Associate | Multimedia & Productions
Nicholas Mwakuwona
Senior Associate | Expansion, Consultancy & Advisory Practice
Phelsia Achieng
Senior Associate | Insights Hub & Product Development
Rasheed Mutaha
Managing Principal | Movements & Strategy
Victor Kimanthi
Consultant Advisor| Strategic Partnerships & Organizational Development
Waithira Kibinda
Chief | People, Practices & Performance
You Are In Good Company
We are proud to be trusted by a diverse range of partners, each benefiting from our unique offerings:
We help investors maximize their impact by shifting power to local actors, managing grants effectively, and preparing organizations for investment.
We support intermediaries in navigating complex systems, fostering collaboration, and designing resilient strategies.
We empower investees with tailored strategy design, organizational strengthening, and measurable impact frameworks.
Sectors we have worked with
- Gender Transformative Programming
- HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment
- Adolescent & Youth Development
- Sexual, Reproductive Health
- Public Health Emergencies
- Digital Health
- Climate change
- Sustainable Livelihoods
- Urbanization & Cities
- Rights, including Queer Justice
- Education
- Livelihood