The DISC G-Raise accelerator program aims at supporting community-based early-phase social impact ventures — known to us as LOCAL CHAMPIONS. We support those who are motivated and enthusiastic with solutions to local problems in Kenya's disadvantaged communities.
Through our extensive selection processes and live-in bootcamps (like the recent 5-day camp at Donyo Sabuk National Park), we focus on peer-to-peer support, regional scale-up across Machakos, Busia, and Mombasa, and providing ecosystem linkages.
We support selected ventures through incubation programs and live-in sessions, refining business models and equipping local champions to operate as viable social enterprises.
Businesses are supported with targeted mentorship, localized resources, and startup financing options to execute their community-driven social-economic models.
We link these champions to broader ecosystems, ensuring a continuous peer-to-peer support system for robust growth and potential external financing opportunities.
Strengthening local leadership, governance, participation, and community ownership.
Improving access to quality education, mentorship, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
Building confident, skilled, innovative, and resilient young leaders.
Improving water access while building climate-resilient communities.
Protecting ecosystems through conservation, restoration, and environmental education.
Generating evidence-based solutions that improve development outcomes.