BDNN – together with our members and allies – is building fairer, more locally led – grounded in trust, powered by courage, and driven by the belief that lasting change is possible.

Our Approach

With more than 12 local and national NGOs and civil society organizations BDNN is leading a movement anchored in local leadership and ownership. Harnessing our combined power and collective voice, we are building a world where communities have the resources and agency to shape their own futures. Through our alliance, members share solutions, collaborate across borders, and support one another as our movement continues to grow into an undeniable force.

Influencing

We leverage our collective power to shape policies, funding, and structures, influencing the local and national even global agenda and fortifying the local leadership. From direct engagement with donors and institutions, to setting the policy agenda, to speaking on the proper stages, we ensure local leaders are not just in the room – but at the decision-making table.

Solutions

We don’t just demand change – we model it. From locally-led development mechanisms to community-driven best practices, we’re designing, co-creating and incubating effective tools to operationalize localization. We’re proving that local leaders have the bold vision and deep experience to create solutions that best suit their communities need.

Learning

BDNN learns with our members, evaluating what works, what doesn’t, and why, so our movement can adapt and grow. By listening deeply, analyzing critically, and sharing openly, we fuel smarter strategies, stronger partnerships, and effective systems change. We hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we expect of the most effective system, data-led, transparent, and continuously improving.