Wafra - Feminist Development Collective

Empowering NGOs for Lasting Impact

We partner with civil society organisations to strengthen their capacity, secure resources, and measure what matters. With feminist values at our core, we help you grow sustainably.

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100+
Years Combined Experience
13
Expert Consultants
3
Core Service Areas
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Commitment to Equality
What We Do

Supporting NGOs to Thrive

We offer specialised consultancy services designed to enhance your organisation's capabilities and drive sustainable growth.

Resource Development

Strategic guidance to identify, pursue, and secure the funding and resources your organisation needs to fulfil its mission.

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Monitoring & Evaluation

From mid-term reviews to end-line evaluations, we design M&E systems, build your team's capacity, and turn evidence into learning.

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Financial Management

Expert support for budgeting, compliance, and financial sustainability to ensure your resources are managed effectively.

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How We Work

Our Collaborative Approach

We believe in partnership, not prescription. Our process is designed to understand your unique context and co-create solutions.

1

Listen & Learn

We start by understanding your organisation's mission, challenges, and aspirations through deep dialogue.

2

Analyse & Assess

We evaluate your current state, identify opportunities, and map the path to your goals.

3

Design & Develop

Together, we create tailored strategies and tools that fit your context and capacity.

4

Implement & Iterate

We support execution, measure results, and refine approaches for continuous improvement.

100+ Years of Collective Expertise

Our team of thirteen skilled consultants brings diverse backgrounds and deep experience in the civil society sector. We function as a cohesive collective, sharing insights and jointly serving our clients.

Decades of Experience

In NGO and nonprofit sectors

Diverse Expertise

13 specialists, one collective

Feminist Values

Inclusion & equality always

Global Perspective

Local roots, worldwide impact

Heidi Paredes

Heidi Paredes

Programme & Resource Development

Charles Morse

Charles Morse

EU Grant Specialist

SA

Sofi Akis

Consultant

Amber Bel

Amber Bel

External Evaluator

CH

Carlos Hawari

Consultant

FG

Finnegan Griffith

Consultant

وَفْرَة
Our Name

Wafra means Abundance

In Arabic, wafra (وَفْرَة) means abundance, plenty, and great quantity. We chose this name to reflect our vision: a civil society sector that can flourish through access to the resources it needs to grow, enhance key causes, and measure its impact.

Founded in Portugal in 2024, we serve organisations across the Euro-Mediterranean region with a different approach—one rooted in feminist values and collaborative partnership.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Feminist principles aren't just what we teach—they're how we work.

Integrity

Honest assessments and genuine value, with clear communication and flexibility. We develop trust between all stakeholders.

Quality

Comprehensive services including social, financial, and funding analysis to ensure decisions are evidence-based throughout.

Partnership

Building relationships and respect within our organisation and with those we support, meeting diverse stakeholder needs.

Feminism

Gender equality, inclusivity, and challenging systemic barriers. We integrate feminist principles in all our work to create equitable opportunities for all.

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Let's explore how Wafra can support your organisation's growth and sustainability.

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