Blessing Mutama is the director of Farm Orphan Support Trust in Zimbabwe, which supports orphans and vulnerable children in farm communities. He regularly presents research papers at international conferences and is a seasoned practitioner with over 20 years of experience. He is a trustee and vice chair of Family for Every Child.
Here's why it's so hard for civil society organizations to compete for funds against international NGOs, and five concrete steps for donors to make funding more accessible to CSOs.