About Andrea Kazindra: As the Co-Founder/CEO of Musana, I’ve spent the past 16 years dedicating myself to building a sustainable community development model in Uganda. Together with an exceptional team of local change agents, we’ve worked tirelessly to empower communities to thrive independently, free from reliance on foreign aid. I am driven by a vision that every community possesses the inherent capacity for self-sustainability. Beyond Musana, I am a passionate Jesus follower, I love spending time outdoors, traveling the world, being a mother, and inspiring others to join me in building a brighter future for all. About Haril Kazindra: Haril is the Co-founder and CEO of Musana Community Development Organization. His passion lies in transforming communities by breaking the cycles of poverty and dependency. Over the past 16 years, Musana has grown from a small orphanage to a leading model of sustainable community development in Uganda. Haril and his team believe in faith-driven, locally-owned enterprises that empower people to take ownership of their futures. By investing in education, healthcare, and community development projects, he is dedicated to ensuring that the underprivileged have the skills and resources they need to succeed. Key Takeaways: Fostering self-sustaining communities involves investing in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities created by local efforts, leading to long-term impact and independence. Empowering communities by tapping into existing assets and encouraging local ownership paves the way for innovative and sustainable solutions without reliance on temporary external aid. Emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness and collaboration, particularly in contrasting individualistic and communal cultures, ensures solutions are tailored to local needs and values. Moving away from short-term aid toward trust-based investments in local leaders and communities proves essential for breaking cycles of dependency, addressing poverty, and driving meaningful change. “We want the charity sector to change... We want to use philanthropic dollars to invest in the enterprise, invest in things that communities need to truly thrive, not continuously be dependent on us.” - Andrea Kazindra “Ideas of how to change a community can actually come from the community themselves, not really our own ideas.” - Haril Kazindra “Development takes a long view and a deeper, long-lasting impact in a community than just raising money for programs” - Haril Kazindra Reach out to Andrea and Haril Kazindra at: Website: https://musana.org/us/ Ask for and receive all you want, need and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Connect with Maryanne about her coaching programs: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
About Andrea Kazindra: As the Co-Founder/CEO of Musana, I’ve spent the past 16 years dedicating myself to building a sustainable community development model in Uganda. Together with an exceptional team of local change agents, we’ve worked tirelessly to empower communities to thrive independently, free from reliance on foreign aid. I am driven by a vision that every community possesses the inherent capacity for self-sustainability. Beyond Musana, I am a passionate Jesus follower, I love spending time outdoors, traveling the world, being a mother, and inspiring others to join me in building a brighter future for all.
About Haril Kazindra: Haril is the Co-founder and CEO of Musana Community Development Organization. His passion lies in transforming communities by breaking the cycles of poverty and dependency. Over the past 16 years, Musana has grown from a small orphanage to a leading model of sustainable community development in Uganda. Haril and his team believe in faith-driven, locally-owned enterprises that empower people to take ownership of their futures. By investing in education, healthcare, and community development projects, he is dedicated to ensuring that the underprivileged have the skills and resources they need to succeed.
Key Takeaways:
“We want the charity sector to change... We want to use philanthropic dollars to invest in the enterprise, invest in things that communities need to truly thrive, not continuously be dependent on us.” - Andrea Kazindra
“Ideas of how to change a community can actually come from the community themselves, not really our own ideas.” - Haril Kazindra
“Development takes a long view and a deeper, long-lasting impact in a community than just raising money for programs.” - Haril Kazindra
Reach out to Andrea and Haril Kazindra at:
Website: https://musana.org/us/