Vantage Africa Case Study
Empowering Women-Led Impact at Jumuiya Women Fund
How project management training strengthened the capacity of a pioneering women’s fund in Western Kenya.
Client Overview
Jumuiya Women Fund (JWF), established in 2019, is a transformative force in Western Kenya, channeling financing from diverse donors and investors into high-impact, women-led initiatives. JWF supports organizations addressing the needs of vulnerable women and girls, with 97% of projects targeting at least one marginalized group and 70% engaging multiple groups. Since its inception, JWF has empowered 11 organizations with USD 60,000 in grants across 11 projects, fostering innovative grantmaking and social impact.
Identified Gap
Before Vantage Africa’s intervention, JWF’s staff, Board Members, and Implementing Partners lacked advanced project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and monitor their women-focused initiatives. Challenges included:
- Limited Training Access: Few opportunities for cost-effective, tailored training.
- Reliance on In-Person Workshops: Traditional formats caused operational disruptions.
- Scaling Constraints: Difficulty in expanding innovative projects such as social innovation and upscaling initiatives.
Training Summary
In 2023, Vantage Africa School of Leadership delivered a 4-week Project Management Training for JWF participants, including Board Members, staff, and Implementing Partners. The program integrated self-paced learning, interactive forums, and automated assessments, ensuring flexible yet intensive skill development with minimal disruption.
| Week | Key Topics Covered | Topic Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Overview of Project Management | Understanding project management principles |
| Week 2 | Theory of Change | Applying Theory of Change to project design and execution |
| Week 3 | Introduction to Resource Mobilization | Learning effective resource mobilization techniques |
| Week 4 | Course Completion Requirements | Submitting concept notes, proposals, e-learning activities, and tests |
Training Outcomes
The training empowered Jumuiya Women Fund to enhance planning, execution, and monitoring of women-led initiatives while aligning with their mission to uplift marginalized communities. By leveraging the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of online learning, JWF staff and partners gained transformative project management skills with minimal disruption.
Looking ahead, Vantage Africa’s future enhancements — including tailored case studies and ethical training — will further strengthen JWF’s capacity to scale innovation and intensify impact in Western Kenya.
Why Choose Vantage Africa?
Our training programs are designed to:
- ✔ Deliver cost-effective, flexible, and scalable leadership development.
- ✔ Build practical, job-ready project management skills.
- ✔ Support continuous learning and organizational innovation.
Let’s Strengthen Your Organization’s Impact
Whether you’re scaling women-led initiatives or building capacity for innovation, Vantage Africa can design the right program for your team.