Vincent Mwangi

Social Impact | Strategy | Organisational Development I Advocacy

Vincent Mwangi is an accomplished International Development Practitioner currently serving as the Head of Partnerships at Mama Hope, a role he has held since March 2021. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, he focuses on executing the organization’s grantmaking and partnerships strategy through the Localisation Development Accelerator (LDA) Program, which operates in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana. His work emphasizes building networks among locally-led organizations to enhance their capacity and effectiveness in addressing community needs.1

Mwangi has a strong background in social justice and equitable giving, advocating for inclusive funding models aimed at human development across Africa. His previous roles include Assistant Program Coordinator at the Centre for International and Security Affairs (CISA) and Project Officer at the International Centre for Peace, Human Rights and Development (IPHRD Africa), where he contributed to various projects focused on youth engagement and sustainable development.1

He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Nairobi, where he graduated with Second Class Honours, Upper Division.1

Experience

Head of Partnerships at Mama Hope since March 2021

Programs Associate at Mama Hope, Sustainable Programs Intern at Mama Hope, Consultant for Segal Family Foundation's African Visionary Fellowship, Assistant Program Coordinator at Centre for International and Security Affairs (CISA), Project Officer (Volunteer) at International Centre for Peace, Human Rights and Development - IPHRD Africa, Senior Research Fellow at Centre For Youth Dialogue/ Common Ground Centre

Education

B.A. in International Studies (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) from the University Of Nairobi, Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS), 2015 - 2018