First Web Academy Blog:
Your Digital Platform for Social Impact
10,000+
Small and community-based non-profits, social enterprises, and social influencers will be reached by 2030.
$630,000+
The worth of funds raised for and with our community-based partners through crowdfunding and other digital tools by 2030.
1,500+
Free websites and digital platforms built and maintained for small nonprofits and social enterprises across Africa and beyond by 2030.
Learn More About First Web Academy Blog
Welcome to the First Web Academy Blog - your digital platform for making a real difference online. We know you're working hard to change the world. We also know you're doing it with tight budgets, basic technology, and sometimes patchy internet connections. That's precisely who we created this blog for.
Who This Blog Serves
Small nonprofits stretch every pound to maximum impact. Social enterprises balance purpose with profit on shoestring budgets. Individual activists use their voices to drive change from their kitchen tables.
You don't need fancy equipment or big marketing budgets to succeed online. You need the right knowledge, practical strategies, and real examples from organisations just like yours.
What Makes Our Blog Different
Every article comes from real experience. We test strategies with actual nonprofits before we share them. When we recommend a tool, we've used it ourselves. When we suggest a technique, we've seen it work in the field.
Our content assumes you're working with basic technology. We explain things in plain English. We show you free alternatives to expensive software. We give you step-by-step instructions that actually work.
Most importantly, we understand your context. Limited internet? We factor that in. No graphic designer on staff? We show you simple solutions. Volunteer-run communications? We make it manageable.
How to Use This Blog
Each article starts with clear learning objectives. You'll know exactly what skills you'll gain before you begin reading. Every piece includes practical examples from real organisations. We end each article with a summary of key points and next steps.
Use the search function to find exactly what you need. Browse categories to explore new areas. Bookmark articles you'll reference later. Most importantly, try the strategies we suggest and adapt them to your unique situation.
Meet our team of experts!
Meet the minds driving our success – a dynamic team of seasoned professionals committed to propelling the missions of nonprofits, social enterprises, and social influencers in Africa and other resource-constrained regions, through digital technology solutions and/or innovations.
Simon Manda,
Co-founder & Trustee
“Digital tools don’t just make work easier. They save organisations. They amplify impact. They connect local solutions to global support.”
George Kayange,
Founder
“I’ve come to realise that digital divides aren’t just about who has internet access. They’re about who has the knowledge, tools, and support to use technology effectively and efficiently.”
Every article comes from real experience. Get the latest insights now.
Our blog features practical information and guides to making a real difference online. We know you're working hard to change the world. We also know you're doing it with tight budgets, basic technology, and sometimes patchy internet connections.
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