In this episode of the All Access podcast, I sit down with Haril and Andrea Kizindra from Musana, a newly added partner in our portfolio. Musana's journey from orphanage to a thriving community development organization is truly inspiring. We discuss their sustainable model, focusing on local ownership and social enterprise, which has transformed Ugandan communities. This episode offers a unique insight into how empowering locals can create lasting change and reduce dependency on outside aid.

Key Highlights:

• Musana's origin story: transitioning from an orphanage to a community development organization in 2011.
• The importance of local ownership and sustainability in creating resilient communities.
• Musana's holistic approach through social enterprise—combining education, health, and economic empowerment.
• The impact of high-quality and affordable services on local communities, attracting external interest.
• Successful replication of Musana's model across different Ugandan communities, with plans for further expansion.

Quotes:

• "The approach we're trying to use is not the approach that is going to work. We need an approach that can completely transform this community." – Haril Kazindra
• "When your own community is there for you, there is hope, there is dignity, there is value." – Haril Kazindra
• "Instead of covering operations, can they build infrastructure for enterprises that are going to be owned and sustained by the local community?" – Andrea Kazindra
• "We have to stop funding things that are going to just create more dependency." – Andrea Kazindra