Local Leaders. Lasting Change.
The Giving Exchange provides business training and seed capital that equip local leaders to start and run self-sustainable microenterprises benefiting their community.
Guiding Principles
Sustainability
Lasting change comes from ownership, not dependency. We equip local leaders to build enterprises that generate income, create jobs, and strengthen communities
Local Leadership
The people closest to a problem are often closest to the solution. We trust local leaders to identify needs and drive change.
Social Impact
Every enterprise we support must create meaningful benefits the broader community, improving more lives than one
Meet The Giving Exchange
At The Giving Exchange, we believe the people closest to a community's challenges are also closest to the solutions.
We partner with local leaders across East Africa who have the passion and vision to improve their communities but often lack access to training, mentorship, and capital.
Through our BLOOM [link] program, we provide business training, mentorship, and seed funding that help local entrepreneurs launch sustainable enterprises that create lasting impact.
Tickets are on sale now for The Giving Exchange's 2026 Gala: Futures in Bloom, an inspiring evening of community, growth, and lasting impact.
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Pleasant Hill Community Center
Pleasant Hill, CA, United States
This year, we're honored to welcome two special guests from Kenya: Esther Kihara of Divine Mercy Hope Children's Home and Brian Munaita, Head of Training at The Giving Exchange.
The evening's signature experience, The Journey, invites guests to rotate through a series of intimate, TED Talk-style presentations that bring our work to life.
We hope you'll join us.
Gala 2026: Silent Auction is Now Open!
This Auction is open to the public and anyone may participate. You do not need to attend our Gala to win.
Bidding closes on Saturday, October 17 at 7:00pm PT
