Donors and partners
How We Work with Partners
Diakonia works alongside local civil society organisations and social movements, including feminist, women’s and youth organisations, as well as grassroots, formal and non-formal actors to advance rights and build just, democratic societies.
Support we offer to partners includes:
- Core or programme funding so that partners can plan long-term.
- Capacity development (training, organizational strengthening, monitoring & evaluation).
- Networking & brokering: connecting partners with peers and influencing power spheres.
- Advocacy & public awareness: amplifying partners’ voices in national / international policy
Our roles:
- Funder & monitor – ensuring responsible stewardship of grants.
- Accompanying partner – walking alongside organizations to build trust and capability.
- Bridge-builder / catalyst – fostering collaboration, innovation, linking grassroots with high-level actors.
- Advocate & communicator – promoting systemic change through evidence, policy engagement and public mobilization.
