Source: Metis
Gather With
Metis
Metis 6-month fellowship and follow-on support provides gender, climate and employability innovators with the resources and networks to build their innovations/ventures.
Company
Metis
Country
Kenya
Investment Type
Grant
Year Invested
2023
Website
Sectors
Education
The Challenge
Local education innovators addressing gender, climate and employability need training, mentors, resources and a network to create and scale their ideas.
The Innovation
Equip, connect, and amplify education innovators for a world where all learners thrive through a 6 months fellowship program, providing tools and training, and knowledge sharing opportunities.
Muthoni Gakwa
Interim Executive Director, Metis
“Gather has been a close partner, offering guidance and support, and not observing from the sidelines.
They focus not only on the impact but also on supporting the journey towards achieving it. Their investment includes helping prepare for future fundraising, strengthening existing systems, and ensuring readiness to attract additional funding.
Gather stands out for its close involvement during times of transition, demonstrating a commitment to navigating challenges together.”
Source: Metis
Investment and
Impact Stats
7 million
Children and youth reached by Metis fellow innovations /ventures’ by 2025
Female fellows in the Girls and Women Employability Track in 2024
75%
Female fellows in the Gender Justice and Climate Resilience Track in 2024
58%
Climate resilience innovations/ventures strengthened or launched by Metis fellows in 2024