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Mpatapo
The Mpatapo symbol is a "knot of reconciliation". It represents a bond that holds parties together to find a peaceful, harmonious way forward. It is a symbol of peacemaking.
In the context of reshaping development for Africa we hold Mpatapo as the exploration to find a way forward from the colonial past to a brighter, empowered future.
Meet the Team
Meet our Team
Rural development expert
Mercy Karanja
“My purpose is to support people improve their lives as leaders start to draw from their ancient knowledge and internal resources, inherent in every human person to solve problems, developmental results will have a lasting impact. This team inspires me to believe in this possibility.”
Sr Program Officer BMGF
Amsale Mengistu
“As long-time development practitioner, I am excited about this project because through my personal journey, I am convinced that we can only achieve greater developmental impact if we explore how we all authentically serve the world and tap into our deepest energy, talent, and start operating from highest future possibility to see sustained and feasible results."
CEO Growth Leaders Network
Hylke Faber
“My passion is to help people realize their greatness. I grew up believing I was better than and here to rescue. I have learned that we are all equal. I feel called to cocreate a community that emerges a new way to serve development that promotes agency and recognizes the inherent equality and greatness of everyone.”
Facilitator and Coach, Growth Leaders Network
Rick Gage
“Working with Mercy and Amsale has been so inspiring. I am honored to be part of this vital work. Shifting consciousness so that new solutions can emerge is my passion. From the deep inner work can flow our best hope for tackling the systemic challenges we face in our world today including, climate, racism and colonialism. I believe the positive impact for development in Africa can be significant.”