Evidence & Storytelling

We believe in the power of stories to inspire action and shift narratives. Here we highlights stories to amplify local voices, demonstrate community-driven success, and inspire systemic change. Through videos, case studies, and community reflections, we showcase how locally-led solutions are transforming systems, driving equity, and redefining development. These stories help us advocate for more equitable funding, celebrate local leadership, and show the world the power of local solutions.

What Localisation Looks Like in Action: Journey of Yenege Tesfa-SHC

This documentary showcases the journey of the Ethiopia LCA – Yenege Tesfa Self-Help Collaboratives (YT-SHC). It’s a compelling example of how community-led innovation is creating meaningful, lasting impact. With the support from Warande, The Share Trust, and committed partners, local voices are being amplified, livelihoods are improving, and communities are taking charge of their own development. This is localisation in action—grounded in community leadership and delivering real, transformative change.

Video courtesy of The Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church Humanitarian Aid and Development Commission (EKHCDC).

Why you should fund Coalitions

When the Uganda Local Coalition Accelerator harnessed the power of local innovation, they took a significant step toward self-reliance, leading to transformative results. By prioritizing the voices, expertise, and leadership of local actors, the coalition developed a self-sufficient system tailored to address the unique challenges faced by their communities.

Historically, very little financing or structured technical support has been provided directly to local communities and those who serve them most closely, limiting their ability to build long-term capacity and reach their full potential. It is essential for community voices to be included in discussions that affect them and their futures, yet few have had the opportunity to participate. To tackle this systemic issue, the LCA Uganda collaborates with local actors, governments, and private philanthropies to shift power, processes, and funding, enabling communities to effectively drive, design, and implement the changes they desire.

The vision of LCA Uganda is to work collaboratively to pilot and test coordinated, layered approaches to service delivery. They aim to develop a comprehensive systems-change strategy that will allow the coalition to create a new paradigm for sustainable, locally designed, and locally led development while positioning the coalition for sustainable bilateral financing.

Video courtesy of CAPAIDS Uganda.