# What We Do

## G-Raise Mentorship Program

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.

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#### ENABLE

We support selected ventures through incubation programs and live-in sessions, refining business models and equipping local champions to operate as viable social enterprises.

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#### PROMOTE

Businesses are supported with targeted mentorship, localized resources, and startup financing options to execute their community-driven social-economic models.

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#### CONNECT

We link these champions to broader ecosystems, ensuring a continuous peer-to-peer support system for robust growth and potential external financing opportunities.

## Core Focus Areas

### Community Development

Strengthening local leadership, governance, participation, and community ownership.

### Education

Improving access to quality education, mentorship, leadership development, and lifelong learning.

### Youth Empowerment

Building confident, skilled, innovative, and resilient young leaders.

### Water & Climate

Improving water access while building climate-resilient communities.

### Environmental Conservation

Protecting ecosystems through conservation, restoration, and environmental education.

### Research & Innovation

Generating evidence-based solutions that improve development outcomes.

## Our Funding Priorities

Education Economic & Family Empowerment Climate Change Health Water Access Food Security