Vision
What we envision
A consulting firm to strengthen the sustainability, impact, and growth of local initiatives across the nonprofit and social enterprise ecosystem.
About
Consilium for Local Initiatives
Consilium for Local Initiatives (CLI-Rwanda) is a Rwanda-based consulting firm envisioned to strengthen the sustainability, impact, and growth of local initiatives across the nonprofit and social enterprise ecosystem.
Drawing its name from the Latin word “Consilium” meaning counsel or consulting, CLI-Rwanda is founded on the belief that locally driven organizations and businesses thrive when equipped with strategic guidance, credible systems, and access to the right resources and partnerships.
Mission
How we serve
CLI-Rwanda will provide tailored support to start-up, small, and established NGOs, community-based organizations (CBOs), and purpose-driven enterprises in areas including fundraising and resource mobilization, project proposal and grant writing, donor research and partnership building, and comprehensive fund development strategies.
The firm will also support business branding and business development, helping organizations and businesses clearly articulate their value, enhance visibility, and position themselves competitively in both local and international funding and market spaces.
With a strong focus on inclusive and sustainable development, CLI-Rwanda will deliver specialized services in women’s empowerment and climate resilience, alongside thematic needs assessment surveys and evidence-based program design. Through targeted thematic capacity-building workshops, mentoring, and hands-on technical assistance, the firm will build the institutional capacity of local actors to design impactful interventions, manage resources effectively, and scale sustainable solutions.
Our values
What the mark represents
The CLI-Rwanda emblem reflects collaboration, African grounding, rising opportunity, and sustainable growth — the same principles that guide our advisory work.
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Collaboration
Interconnected partnership across NGOs, CBOs, women-led initiatives, and social enterprises.
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Local grounding
Rooted in African realities with a specific commitment to Rwanda and community-led ownership.
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Sustainability
Long-term growth nurtured through strategic guidance, climate resilience, and capacity building.
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Trusted counsel
Professional advisory excellence that bridges ideas with opportunities for lasting impact.
Team
The people behind the counsel
Practitioners in partnerships, communications, and nonprofit leadership — working alongside local changemakers across Rwanda and beyond.
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Joy
Partnerships, proposals & sustainability
Joy excels at crafting compelling proposals and building high-impact partnerships with governments, donors, and the private sector. Her strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills enable companies to design and implement effective sustainability and climate resilience programs.
Committed to integrating gender equality and sustainability into all initiatives, Joy delivers professional writing and strategic support that turns corporate sustainability goals into successfully funded realities.
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Silas Emovwodo
Media, advocacy & communications
Silas Emovwodo has over a decade of experience in academia, media, peace building, sustainable development and advocacy across Africa, Asia and North America.
He is skilled in donor research and engagement, proposal writing, crafting powerful visual and digital stories that amplify voices, drive advocacy, and strengthen organizational impact. With expertise in media production, digital advocacy, and gender-sensitive communication, he partners with NGOs, development organizations, and social enterprises to create compelling content—including documentaries, social media campaigns, photo/video projects, and strategic messaging—that resonates across local and global audiences.
Committed to integrating disability inclusion, gender equality, and sustainability into every initiative, Silas delivers professional media strategies, high-quality content creation, and communication capacity building that transform ideas into influential, audience-engaging realities.
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Shaka Ceesay
Nonprofit leadership & resource mobilization
Shaka Ceesay is a nonprofit executive with 15+ years of leadership in human rights, sustainable development, peacebuilding, and advocacy across Africa and North America. Skilled in organizational capacity needs assessment, donor research and engagement, grant writing, and project management, with a strong record of resource mobilization and cross-sector partnerships. Experienced in governance, strategic planning, and intercultural dialogue, committed to advancing gender equality, social justice, and community empowerment.
Ultimately, Consilium for Local Initiatives (CLI-Rwanda) aims to serve as a trusted partner to local changemakers, bridging ideas with opportunities, strengthening local ownership, and contributing to resilient, equitable, and community-led development in Rwanda and beyond.Partner with us