Fund local change-makers.
Transform communities.
We find, fund, and train grassroots leaders so 98% of your donation reaches local communities.
146 Projects
£1.1M locally invested
40+ Communities
146 Projects £1.1M locally invested 40+ Communities
WHY LOCAL LEADERS?
Local leaders know what works. SEJA connects donors directly to vetted, lived‑experience changemakers and equips them with training, mentorship, and grants to grow impact where it matters most.
People rooted in place reach at‑risk groups faster, sustain change longer, and inspire trust in ways outsiders can’t.
UK & US registered nonprofit (UK #1182685 · US 501(c)(3) EIN 83‑112044)
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 new Model
1) Identify lived‑experience leaders. 2) Train them through the SEJA Hub. 3) Fund their projects. 4) Collect & share the collective impact of local projects worldwide.
Understand our hub: SEJA Digital Impact Space
6 Years on the Ground
Before launching our digital platform, SEJA spent six years embedded in communities—co‑designing programmes, funding grassroots projects, and building local power. Here’s what we achieved together.
back local leaders…
vivendo um sonho
From favela streets to ocean waves — discover how Vivendo um Sonho is empowering young people in Rio through surfing, mentorship, and opportunity.
Hope and Haven
From conflict to safety — see how Hope and Haven is protecting and rebuilding lives for Sudanese refugees and displaced families.
wingman mentors
From Luton’s streets to safer futures — meet the mentors guiding young people away from gangs and violence.
