Hello! We are

maNGOma

mutual assistance for NGOs for mutual advantage

Core belief statement

We believe that the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged people are best identified and met by their own communities.

What they need are fair partnerships, shared learning, and the resources to act.

To help make this happen:
We work with grassroots NGOs, creating opportunities for them to link up, share knowledge, skills and experience, and support joint initiatives, and access funds to give them the best chance of success.
We work to support disadvantaged community groups, to help them create opportunities to develop, survive and thrive; and also to encourage the sharing of knowledge, skills and experience.
We create opportunities for groups to share experience and learning across borders. We also advocate for positive narratives about solidarity and global justice, and highlight the importance of collaboration in today’s world.

How are we different?

Our partnerships are equal

We believe that challenges faced by grassroots organisations are shared across borders. Whether large or small, rural or urban, international or local, all NGOs have valuable experience to share. Mutual learning across this diversity helps us strengthen resilience together.

Health and Water Foundation supporting girls' and young women's education
Health and Water Foundation supporting girls' and young women's education
ZimConserve's sustainable mushroom cultivation project
ZimConserve's sustainable mushroom cultivation project

Participatory, grassroots approaches

We recognise that our partners know best the realities of their communities. Our role is to stand alongside them, co-creating solutions through collaboration and participation, ensuring actions remain grounded in local knowledge.

Co‑created impact

maNGOma has minimal overheads and relies on volunteer energy. Our focus is on capacity-building, shared knowledge, and collective action, ensuring that the impact we create is co-owned and community-driven.

Caamay school children learning farming skills
Caamay school children learning farming skills

Donate

If you value fair partnerships and the power of grassroots action, please support us with a donation. Every contribution helps sustain resilient communities, connect NGOs worldwide, and ensure that resources go directly where they are needed most.

Join us to make an impact

We’re always looking for people who can help bring NGOs together, share knowledge and experience, and strengthen international development campaigns. With your support we can ensure these collaborations grow and succeed.