Our guest is Wendo Aszed, Founder of Dandelion Africa in Kenya. She’s an ambitious African woman who left a successful banking career to start a women's NGO focusing on improving the social and economic position of women by working with men. Wendo talks about how she’s engaged men and the wider community in promoting women’s health, addressing gender based violence and eradicating female genital cutting.

Despite having proven impact, she still struggles with funders trusting that she can deliver on her work. Wendo shares practical tips on what funders can do to build trust and mutually accountable relationships with grassroots organisations. In this podcast, listen for the rooster