We’re not a grantmaker.
We’re not your classic NGO incubator.
We’re a matchmaker with an agenda: shifting power, ending dependency, and doing development with dignity.
We believe African organizations shouldn’t have to hustle for survival.
They should lead, thrive, and eventually say “Thanks, but we’ve got this now.”
In the Cameroonian Bassa language, Telep means “stand up” – not just a movement, but a mindset.
It’s about rising, standing on our own feet, and reshaping the way investment and philanthropy work in Africa.
Forget the old-school idea of giving as a one-way street. We’re building a dynamic network where entrepreneurs, funders, grantmakers, and changemakers come together as equals – standing side by side, not top-down.
Telep is about partnership, not patronage. It’s about empowerment, not dependency. It’s about making sure every player in international development and philanthropy is upright, strong, and moving forward together.
Ready to stand with us? Let’s build a future where everyone rises!
Our
Values
Transparency
Trust is key; we advocate for open, honest, and ethical investment and philanthropy practices.
Innovation
We embrace fresh ideas and new models that challenge outdated approaches to investing and giving.
Community-Driven Impact
African-led solutions should be at the forefront, with local voices leading the change.
Collaboration
Change happens when entrepreneurs, funders, and changemakers work together rather than in silos.
OUR PEOPLE
Our team of professionals believe funding and founding should be should be a bold and innovative partnership: one that fuels ideas, breaks away from outdated models, and creates businesses and initiatives that stand tall on their own.
Advisors and Collaborators
A rotating cast of African organizers, feminist economists, impact geeks, and philanthropic rebels.
Arlette Ngo Badjeck
Founder, Lead Strategist
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