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Collaborate & Partner

We believe the most meaningful change is built together. Whether you are an organisation, a researcher, a funder, or an individual, if our work resonates with yours, let's find a way to move forward in partnership.

Why Partner With Us

Stronger Together

YIF operates at the intersection of community welfare, advocacy, research, and civic participation. We bring deep contextual knowledge of the communities we serve, a network of partners across Africa, and a commitment to doing work that is grounded, accountable, and impactful.

We are open to collaboration in many forms, from short-term project partnerships to long-term programmatic alliances. What matters most to us is shared values, mutual respect, and a genuine commitment to the people and communities at the centre of this work.

We are particularly interested in partnerships that strengthen our programmes, expand our reach, deepen our research, and help us sustain the work over the long term.

"The most meaningful change is built in partnership."
Values-ledWe work with partners who share our commitment to dignity, inclusion, and accountability.
Flexible formatsFrom short-term projects to long-term alliances, we are open to many models of collaboration.
Pan-African reachWe operate across multiple African contexts, with particular depth in Ghana and West Africa.
Community-centredAll our partnerships are evaluated by one standard: does this serve the communities we work with?
What We're Open To

Types of Collaboration

We collaborate across a wide range of areas. Here are the kinds of partnerships we actively seek, though we're always open to conversations that don't fit neatly into a single category.

Research Partnerships

Joint research, data collection, knowledge production, and publication, particularly on issues affecting the communities we serve across Africa.

Programme Delivery

Co-designing or co-delivering field programmes, community outreach, welfare services, and capacity-building initiatives in Ghana and across the region.

Funding & Grants

We welcome conversations with funders, grant-makers, and institutional donors interested in supporting YIF's programmes, sustainability, or specific initiatives.

Advocacy & Campaigns

Strategic alliances on shared advocacy goals, from UN submissions and policy engagement to public campaigns and coalition-building across civil society.

Content & Communications

Storytelling, media partnerships, documentary work, content creation, and communications collaborations that amplify the voices and stories of our communities.

Capacity Building & Training

Partnerships focused on strengthening the skills, systems, and organisational capacity of YIF and the community organisations and individuals we support.

Our Partners

Who We Work With

We collaborate with a wide range of actors, from large institutions to individual practitioners. If you are committed to the values that underpin our work, we want to hear from you.

NGOs & Civil Society

Peer organisations, coalitions, and civil society networks working on human rights, welfare, and social justice across Africa and globally.

Academic Institutions

Universities, research centres, and independent researchers interested in collaborative study, data partnerships, or knowledge exchange.

Funders & Donors

Foundations, grant-making bodies, institutional donors, and individual philanthropists who want to support our programmes and long-term sustainability.

Government & Public Bodies

Government agencies, public institutions, and intergovernmental bodies engaged in policy development, civic participation, and rights-based governance.

Individual Creatives & Consultants

Artists, filmmakers, writers, photographers, designers, and independent consultants whose work aligns with our mission and can strengthen what we do.

Media & Communications

Journalists, media outlets, podcast producers, and communications agencies interested in covering or amplifying our work and the issues we engage with.

Start a Conversation

Let's Work Together

If you see an opportunity for us to work together, however early-stage or exploratory, we'd love to hear from you. Send us an email introducing yourself and your idea. We read every message and respond to all genuine partnership enquiries.

There is no wrong way to reach out. Whether you have a fully-formed proposal or just an opening thought, get in touch and let's start the conversation.

Partnership Enquiries

Send Us Your Proposal

Email your partnership proposal or expression of interest to our partnerships team. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 7 working days.

What to include in your email
  • Your name and organisation
  • Type of collaboration you have in mind
  • What you bring to the partnership
  • Relevant experience or examples of work
  • Proposed timeline or scope
  • Any funding or resources involved