Certifying lived experience
Fuelling local change-makers to inspire underserved communities.
75 Leaders
£1.1M locally invested
75 Leaders £1.1M locally invested
a new era
of giving
In marginalised communities across the world, local change-makers offer tangible pathways to real solutions, impact and hope. Yet, they are systematically excluded from opportunities to expand their transformative reach.
These leaders are why we exist.
Only 1% of global funding goes to local organizations
Global Fund for Community Foundation
Over 65% of local organizations lack access to training and capacity building
Charities Aid Foundation
Local individuals are up to 80% more likely to engage with at-risk people compared to international organisations
The Bridgespan Group
Our Model
SEJA’s Digital Impact Hub will connect donors with vetted changemakers, providing leaders with the tools, mentorship, and funding they need to scale their impact. This is more than giving - it’s a movement where local lived-ex expertise meets global support to drive sustainable change
Our Impact
With 146 changemakers funded, £1.1M invested, and 75,000+ young people reached, SEJA is proving that local leadership drives lasting change. Our Digital Impact Hub will scale this further—connecting changemakers to donors, mentorship, and real-time impact tracking worldwide.
Stories speak louder than words
Kebra
SEJA's cultural programs are designed to provide spaces for artistic expression and underscore the significant role of culture.
Bale de rale
Saryne started a ballet project called “Bale de Rale” because as she puts it “dance saved my life and when dance saves your life you put it forward”
From local to global
Carlos, a resident of Rocinha Favela, Latin America's largest favela, launched a surfing project to empower at-risk youth.
annual report 24
2024 marks a new chapter for SEJA. With 146 changemakers funded and £1.1M invested, we’ve seen firsthand how local leadership drives real impact. Now, we’re scaling this model globally through the SEJA Digital Impact Hub, using technology to connect changemakers with donors, mentorship, and funding. This report reflects our progress and the bold steps ahead
